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Two-Tank Economy Water Softener
Owners Manual
Models:
080-FSC-075, 080-FSC-100, 080-FSC-150, 080-FSC-200
REVISION #
1.2
REVISION DATE December 2, 2014
US Water Systems Corporate Office
1209 Country Club Road
Indianapolis, IN 46234

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  • Page 1 Visit us online at www.uswatersystems.com Two-Tank Economy Water Softener Owners Manual Models: 080-FSC-075, 080-FSC-100, 080-FSC-150, 080-FSC-200 US Water Systems Corporate Office 1209 Country Club Road REVISION # Indianapolis, IN 46234 REVISION DATE December 2, 2014...
  • Page 2: Unpacking Inspection

    Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note dam- age to the shipping cartons. Contact US Water Systems at 1-800-608-8792 to report any shipping damage within 24 hours of delivery. Claims made after 24 hours may not be hon- ored.
  • Page 3: Proper Installation

    In these conditions, you may Chloramine wish to consider purchasing a whole house carbon filter softener system with a chlorine reducing media. Contact US Water Systems for Chlorine and Chloramine removal equip- ment. Discard All WARNING: Discard all unused parts and Unused Material packaging material after installation.
  • Page 4 US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080-FSC Two-Tank Model System Dimensions Focus Two-Tank Water Softeners Model Tank Size FSC-075 8” X 44” 51.5 46” 8” FSC-100 9” X 48” 55.5” 50” 9” FSC-150 10” X 54” 61.5” 56” 10”...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications  Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.  The manufacturer reserves the right to make product improvements which may deviate from the specifications and descriptions stated herein, without obligation to change previously manufactured products or to note the change. ...
  • Page 6: How Your Water Conditioner Works

    US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080-FSC How Your Water Conditioner Works The principle behind water softening is simple chemistry. A water softener contains resin beads which hold electrically charged ions. When hard water passes through the softener, calcium and magnesium ions are attracted to the charged resin beads.
  • Page 7: Softener Preparation

    Softener Preparation Focus Tank Installation Instructions WATER PRESSURE: A minimum of 20 pounds of water pressure is required for regeneration valve to oper- ate effectively. ELECTRICAL FACILITIES: An uninterrupted alternating current (A/C) supply is required. Please make sure your voltage supply is compatible with your unit before installation. EXISTING PLUMBING: Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup.
  • Page 8 US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080-FSC Softener Preparation 3) Place a piece of duct tape over the riser tube so no media enters the riser while filling. 4) Use the Blue Funnel provided, to pour the softening resin into the tank. Pour it evenly around the hole to ensure it is well distributed in the tank and pour slow enough, to keep from plugging the hole.
  • Page 9 Softener Preparation 6) Lubricate both O-rings on the bottom of the control valve. Install the upper basket on the bottom of the valve by lining up the tabs then turning the basket clockwise to lock it in place. Place the upper basket over the distributor tube and push the valve on the tank. Thread the valve on the tank by turning it clockwise.
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080- Installation Instructions 1. If your hot water tank is electric, turn off the power to it to avoid damage to the element in the tank. 2. If you have a private well, turn the power off to the pump and then shut off the main wa- ter shut off valve.
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions 5. Connect the drain hose to the valve and secure it with a hose clamp. Run the drain hose to the nearest laundry tub or floor drain. This can be ran up overhead or down along the floor. Drain hose should be a minimum of 1/2”. If running the drain line more than 20 ft overhead, it is recommended to increase the hose size to 3/4”.
  • Page 12 US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080- Installation Instructions 6. Connect the brine line to the control valve by removing the nut on the control valve and sliding it on the brine line. Then install plastic sleeve on the brine line. Push the brass tube stiffener in the brine line.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions Remove the lid from the brine tank. Remove the brine well cap. Remove the plastic tube stiffener taped to the brine well cap. Remove the nut from the brine safety valve in the brine well. Push the brine line through the hole in the brine tank and brine well. Install the nut on the brine line.
  • Page 14 US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080- Installation Instructions 7. Place the unit in the bypass position (see below). Slowly turn on the main water supply. At the nearest cold treated water tap nearby remove the faucet screen, open the faucet and let water run a few minutes or until the system is free of any air or foreign material resulting from the plumbing work.
  • Page 15: Key Pad Configuration

    System Start-Up Key Pad Configuration “GEAR” This function is to enter the programing mode required at the time of installation. This button serves as the “Save” button. REGEN This function is to initiate a regeneration. This “Triangle button also unlocks each parameter to be Arrows”...
  • Page 16: Advanced Menus

    US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080- Advanced Menus Within the Advance Menus, the Regeneration Mode, Regeneration Cycle Peri- od Lengths, and Unit Capacity are adjustable. To enter, press both the Gear and Regen button at the same time. All mode types will be flashing.
  • Page 17 Advanced Menus After selecting the mode, the time of day the unit is set to re- generate will appear. Pressing the Regen button will allow the time to be changed. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the hours and A.M. and P.M.
  • Page 18 US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080- Advanced Menus Total minutes the unit draws brine will be flashing. Unit can be set anywhere from 0-99 minutes. This should be set to “60” (60 minutes). This menu displays Rapid Rinse settings.
  • Page 19 Advanced Menus This last menu is to change the unit’s capacity. Unit has a range of 1-199 Ca- pacity (for Meter and Timed Me- ter Modes only). Multiply capaci- ty setting by 1000 to get grains. Example: A setting of 064 is equal to 64,000 grain capacity.
  • Page 20: Programming Instructions

    US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080- Programming Instructions The following menus will allow you to change the current time, unit hardness, and calendar day override settings within the Meter and Timed Meter Modes. Current Time settings: Press the gear to begin menu selections.
  • Page 21: Immediate Regeneration

    Programming Instructions Calendar Day Override setting: Al- lows user to set a time to regener- ate by if the unit hasn’t met its set meter amount within that time pe- riod. Pressing the Regen button allows you to change the days. Default setting is 0 days, but can range from 0-99 days.
  • Page 22: Power Head Assembly

    US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080- Power Head Assembly Visit us online at www.USWaterSystems.com Give us a call at: 1-800-608-8792...
  • Page 23: Valve Body Assembly

    Valve Body Assembly...
  • Page 24 US Water Focus Premium Economy Water Softener | 080- Ref. Number Part Number Part Description Qty. Req’d. 20561X250 Screw - Hex Hd. 10-24 x 1/2" 20561X249 End Plug Retainer 20561X254 Piston & End Plug Assy. 20561X253 Seal & Spacer Kit 20561X203 Body - Softener Only 20561X256...
  • Page 25: Warranty

    Five Year Valve, Electronics and Resin Guarantee US Water Systems will replace any part on the valve or electronics which fails or the softening resin within (5) five years from date of manufacture, as indicated by the serial number, provided the failure is due to a defect in material or workmanship.

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