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Water Softener
Model M45
How to install, operate
and maintain your Demand
Controlled Water Softener
Do not return water softener to store
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your
water softener, call our toll free number:
1-888-64 WATER
(1-888-649-2837)
or visit www.mortonwatersofteners.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide
the model and serial number of your product,
found on the rating decal, located on the rim
below the salt lid hinges.
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
For best results use Morton
Clean and Protect
or Morton
®
®
®
Clean and Protect
Plus Rust Defense
Pellets in your water softener.
7369502 (Rev. A 12/21/17)
®
®
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- Page 1 Systems tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for hardness reduction and efficiency, and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372. For best results use Morton Clean and Protect or Morton ® ® ®...
- Page 2 Use one or both ® of our premium formula pellets in any water softener for the best results. Remember to fill your water softener with Morton ® America’s #1 Brand of Water Softener Salt! Morton Water Softener Installation &...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty ................. 28 Morton Water Softener Installation &... -
Page 4: Inspect Shipment
For more installation or service information, visit www.mortonwatersofteners.com. Dimensions 17” 3-3/4” 17" 21” 3-3/4" 21" IN - OUT IN - OUT 48” 48" 41-1/2” 41-1/2" 34” 34" FIG. 2 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 5: Specifications & Performance Claims
Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency after the system has been installed. It is typically less than the rated efficiency, due to individual application factors including water hardness, water usage, and other contaminants that reduce a softener's capacity. Model M45 Model Code 13,233 @ 2.6 lbs. -
Page 6: Before You Start
This water softener will not ** Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated remove ferric or bacterial iron. This iron is visible by laboratory test data. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 7: Installation Requirements
Untreated Water to City Water Supply Outside Faucets Cold Water to House Hot Water Pressure to House Optional Tank Sediment Filter Well Water Supply Water Water Softener Heater Well Pump FIG. 4 Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 8: Inlet/Outlet Plumbing Options
IMPORTANT: Do not solder with plumbing attached to Valve installation adaptors and single bypass valve. Soldering heat will damage the Outlet Inlet adaptors and valve. Valve Valve rom Water o Water FIG. 8 Softener Softener Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
1. Move the water softener into the desired location. Step 2. Assembly Set it on a solid, level surface. IMPORTANT: Do not place shims directly under the 1. Morton water softener models are factory assem- ® salt storage tank to level the softener. - Page 10 NOTE: Be sure all 3 tabs of the clip go through the matching holes on the water softener valve inlet or outlet, and fully into the channel on the single bypass valve. Make sure that the tabs are fully seated. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
- Page 11 Avoid long drain hose runs, or ele- vating the hose more than 8’ above the floor. continued on next page Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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Page 12: Installation Instructions
1. Using a container, add about three gallons of clean tizing bleach into and through the water softener. water into the salt storage tank. Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the drain. 2. Add Morton Clean and Protect or Clean and ™... -
Page 13: Programming The Water Softener
(see below) Status Light Program the Softener When the Morton Water Softener is connected to When the power supply is plugged into the electrical electrical power, the status light on the control panel outlet, the model code (o45) and a software version will be on or flashing, as follows: number (example: J3.9), are briefly shown in the dis-... - Page 14 Start Time If you completed the previous step, the words “RE CHARGE TIME" should show in the display. Otherwise, press the SELECT button several times until they do. FIG. 23 FIG. 21 Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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Page 15: Controller Features
(2:00 AM, or as set). If you decide to cancel the regeneration before it starts, press and release the REGENERATION button once more. “RECHARGE TONIGHT” will stop flash- FIG. 27 ing in the display. FIG. 25 Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 16: Salt Efficiency
California Efficiency Requirement is desired, continue to next step. 4. Press SELECT again to display the “97%” screen. Your Morton Water Softener has a “High Efficiency” feature that can be set ON or OFF. This softener is shipped with the efficiency fea-... - Page 17 If you wish to change the fast rinse time, use the UP or DOWN buttons to set the fast rinse time between 1 and 30 minutes. 9. Press SELECT to return to the normal run (time of day) screen. FIG. 34 Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
- Page 18 When the valve is moving from one cycle to another, both position indica tors are flashing. Distributor FIG. 41 FIG. 39 Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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Page 19: Routine Maintenance
Refilling with Salt Lift the salt lid and check the salt storage level fre- If electrical power to the softener is interrupted, the quently. If the water softener uses all the Morton time display is blank, but the electronic controller ®... -
Page 20: Cleaning Nozzle & Venturi
Check the water level in the tank by looking down the brinewell. If the water level does not drop after a recharge, the problem has not been resolved. Call 1-888-64 WATER or visit www.mortonwatersoften- ers.com. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
4 minutes. To return to the housing from the valve outlet port (see Fig. 47). Pass diagnostic display, repeat step 1, above. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 22: Resetting To Factory Defaults
Need help troubleshooting? Call Toll Free 1-888-64 WATER (1-888-649-2837) www.mortonwatersofteners.com or visit When you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number, found on the rating decal, located on the rim below the salt lid hinges. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 23: Wiring Schematic
Wiring Schematic Back of Electronic Controller (PWA) Pwr. Tank Position/ Light Turbine Motor Power Supply 120V AC Valve 24V DC 60 Hz Motor Tank Light Position Switch Turbine Sensor FIG. 50 Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... -
Page 24: Exploded View & Parts List
Softener Exploded View Valve Assembly See Pages 26 & 27 for parts Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®... - Page 25 Brinewell Mounting Hardware Kit – 7327576 (includes Key Nos. 15 & 16) Repl. Salt Lid (includes magnet, 7369829 Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8” instruction decal & Morton badge) 7351054 Power Supply, 24V DC Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Repl. Electronic Control Board Brinewell Assembly 7369798...
- Page 26 Valve Exploded View Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
- Page 27 Questions? Call Toll Free 1-888-64 WATER (1-888-649-2837) www.mortonwatersofteners.com or visit When you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number, found on the rating decal, located on the rim below the salt lid hinges. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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Page 28: Warranty
If you have questions regarding a Morton water softener or MWSC, need assistance with installation or trou- bleshooting, wish to order a part or report a warranty issue, we are just a phone call away. Simply dial 1-888- 64WATER (1-888-649-2837) for assistance, or visit www.mortonwatersofteners.com.
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