Table of Contents Page Topic Description Performance Data Sheet MP-MCA-30T Performance Data Sheet MP-MCA-45T Performance Data Sheet MP-MCA-60T Model # and Packaging Packaging Information Component Packaging Description Packaging Description Certification NSF/ANSI 44 Information Softening System System Positioning MP-MCA Control Valve...
Refer to Installation/operation manual and warranty for further details on installation, parts and service, maintenance and further restrictions or limitations to the use of the product. Master Water Conditioning 224 Shoemaker Rd. Pottstown, PA 19464 610.323.8358 610.323.5526...
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Refer to Installation/operation manual and warranty for further details on installation, parts and service, maintenance and further restrictions or limitations to the use of the product. Master Water Conditioning 224 Shoemaker Rd. Pottstown, PA 19464 610.323.8358 610.323.5526...
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Refer to Installation/operation manual and warranty for further details on installation, parts and service, maintenance and further restrictions or limitations to the use of the product. Master Water Conditioning 224 Shoemaker Rd. Pottstown, PA 19464 610.323.8358 610.323.5526...
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Installation and Operating Instructions for MP-MCA CONTROL Top Mount Water Softener Model #: _______ MP-MCA-30T CS * 1.0 CF Crawl Space Water Softener _______ MP-MCA-30T 1.0 CF Water Softener _______ MP-MCA-45T 1.5 CF Water Softener _______ MP-MCA-60T 2.0 CF Water Softener...
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NOTE: The model MP-MCA-30T has been tested and certified by the Water Quality Association according to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data as follows: Rated Efficiency: 4186 Grains per pound of salt 4.5 lbs salt:...
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MP-MCA Control Valve: 1. When facing the front of the MP-MCA timer, the inlet connection is located on the right and the outlet connection is on the left. The control valve's inlet and outlet connections are either 1” copper or PVC equipped with split ring and nut.
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Bypass Valve Control Valve Tail piece assembly 5. Locate the tail piece kit that is packaged with the control valve. The standard tail piece kit is 1” copper with optional 1”/ 3/4” PVC or ¾” copper kits available as a special order. Each tail piece, o’ring, split ring and nut is presassembled at the factory.
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Figure above) • Always follow local plumbing codes. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THERE BE A DIRECT CONNECTION WITH SANITARY SEWAGE FACILITIES. NOTE: The drain flow rate during regeneration (backwash) will be: MP-MCA-30T 1.7 GPM MP-MCA-45T 1.7 GPM MP-MCA-60T 2.7 GPM...
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MASTER Water Conditioning Corp. Water Conditioning Corp. Water Conditioning Corp. Water Conditioning Corp. TYPICAL PIPING LAYOUT FOR MP-MCA SERIES SOFTENER Treated Air Gap Drain Master Water Conditioner Well Tank Brine tank Overflow fitting to floor drain gravity NOTE: All Master Water Conditioners must be installed after the well tank or water meter if its public water supply.
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Electrical Requirements: Always follow all local electrical codes when installing our water treatment equipment. 1. Provide an 115v/60Hz properly grounded dedicated electrical Outlet. (It’s very important that the polarity be correct) Avoid using outlets that are switch controlled. 2. Maximum amperage required is 5 amps. 3.
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Filling Water Softener with Water: 1. Connect the MP-MCA control valve transformer into the electrical outlet provided. 2. Press and hold the REGEN button until the drive motor starts. When the drive motor stops, the display will read “BACKWASH” position. 3.
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2) To change the number, use the UP or DOWN arrows. 3) Press the NEXT button. If water was tested by Master Water Conditioning, follow recommendations on water analysis, for hardness setting Regeneration Day Override Setting (the factory default is OFF) 1) The screen will show the Regeneration Day Override in blinking numbers.
Final Check: 1. Fill the brine tank with Solar Salt and the Res-Up Feeders with Res- Up (one quart is provided). 2. Make sure the drain line connection meets all plumbing codes and that the drain line size can handle the backwash flow rate of the softener.
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Manual Regeneration: Note: For softeners, if brine tank does not contain salt, fill with salt and wait at least 2 hours before regeneration. To initiate manual regeneration immediately, press and hold the “REGEN” button for three seconds. The system will begin to regenerate immediately.
Troubleshooting Symptom: Water conditioner fails to regenerate. Possible Cause Solution Power supply to MP-MCA125 Determine reason for power control has been interrupted. interruption and correct. Reset time of day. Water pressure lost Restore water pressure. Control valve has incorrect Reset values. program values.
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Symptom: Insufficient Brine draw Possible Cause Solution Partially clogged injector or injector Inspect and clean injector and/or screen injector screen assembly. Restricted flow rate in brine line Check flow rate capabilities of the safety float/aircheck assembly. Insufficient water pressure Increase water pressure above 25 psig (172kPa) minimum.
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Symptom: Excessive Water in Brine Tank Possible Cause Solution Plugged drain line flow control Clean flow control. Control valve has incorrect program Reset values. values. Plugged injector and/or injector Inspect and clean injector and/or screen screen. Symptom: Loss of Media to Drain Possible Cause Solution No flow control installed in drain...
All claims must be submitted in writing to Master Water Conditioning Corporation at 224 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464 within thirty (30) days from the discovery of the defect.
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