The person installing this equipment • Operating ambient temperature is between 34°F (1°C) should have: and 120°F (49°C). • Knowledge in the Premier series controller and water • Operating water temperature is between 35°F (1°C) and softener installation 100°F (38°C).
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Any remaining brine residual is rinsed from the resin bed. Figure 2 Top of Unit Display Time of Day Recharge Button Button Salt Amount Button Water Hardness Button Figure 3 Control Front Premier AF-40K MR12 • 3...
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It is recommended that the system be installed indoors. When the water conditioning system must be installed outdoors, several items must be considered. • Moisture — The valve and Premier controller are rated for NEMA 3 locations. Falling water should not affect performance.
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Outside Faucet Faucet Hot Water Grounding Soft Water Outlet Strap Hard Water Bypass Drain Line Water Heater Softener Brine Tank Over ow Drain Laundry Tubs Pump Meter Floor Drain Figure 7 Softened Water Flow Diagram Premier AF-40K MR12 • 5...
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• Check that all O-rings are in place and not damaged. • Lubricate O-rings and sliding surfaces with 100% silicone. Firmly insert connector into bypass. Press locking clip into position. Make certain the clip is fully engaged. 6 • MR12 Premier AF-40K...
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7 inch (18 cm) loop at the far end of the line so that the bottom of the loop is level with the drain line connection. This will provide an adequate siphon trap. Premier AF-40K MR12 • 7...
B. Proceed with the normal recharge. All Premier Series controllers operate on 12-volt alternating current power supply. This requires use of the proper supplied *Clorox is a trademark of the Clorox Company.
NOTE: In normal operation and during programming, only All programmed parameters are stored in the Premier Series a few of the icons will actually be displayed. static memory and will not be lost in the event of a power 1.
Fast Rinse 2 3 min 3 min 3 min *The camshaft does not move between cycles 4 and 5. Cycle 5 begins when the brine in the salt tank runs out and the check valve closes. 10 • MR12 Premier AF-40K...
Figure 19 Step 1 Drain (gpm) 2. Pick the salt setting - The controller starts (defaults) with PREMIER SERIES INITIAL POWER-UP the HE (high efficiency) setting. If you want to check or change the setting, press the Salt Amount button to display The water supply valve should be off or the valve is in by-pass the current setting.
• The inlet water is off and the bypass is not in bypass Both valve handles pointing in direction of water flow If any of the above are not true please correct the item before proceeding further. 12 • MR12 Premier AF-40K...
The water in the salt tank Accessing History Values will lower. If water is leaving the salt tank, advance to the The Premier control features a review level that displays the next cycle. operation history of the system. This is a great troubleshooting 8.
TROUBLESHOOTING Premier Control - Error Codes Problem Possible Cause Solution Err 1 is displayed. Press any key. If Err 1 does not clear, replace control. Program settings have been corrupted. Err 3 is displayed. Control does not detect the camshaft position and is Wait until the control returns to the service position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING continued Valve Disc Operation When the Premier control is lifted up (Figure 22 Control Removed) and the cover is removed, the flappers and camshaft are visible (Figure 23 Valve Layout). Figure 22 Control Removed Injector Cap Refill Control Cap Figure 23 Valve Layout 18 •...
Premier or a Premier authorized dealer (8) noncompliance with applicable codes/ ordinances. If a defect in workmanship or materials in a product or part covered by the warranty should arise, Premier at its sole discretion, will repair or replace the defective product or part.
Refer to the system Installation and Service Manuals for by the WQA against set-up and programming instructions. Contact your local Premier dealer for parts and service. NSF/ANSI Standard See your owner’s manual for warranty information.
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