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- Page 1 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual PDIM Series Water Softener System First Sales, LLC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 PDIM Instruction Manual 170717.docx...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre-installation Instructions Page 2 General Installation Page 3 Bypass Valve Page 4 Installation Instructions Page 5 Control Valve Programming – Set Time-of-Day Page 7 Control Valve Programming – Initial Settings Page 8 Control Valve Operating Displays Page 11 Troubleshooting Guide Page 12 - 14 Specifications... -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Instructions
Pre-Installation Instructions Description of the softener The softener system includes two mineral tanks (with gravel, distributor and softener resin), one brine tank (with salt shelf {some models}, brine well, brine tank lid and safety brine valve), and a twin alternating, meter initiated, digital, backwashing control valve with bypass and brine line. -
Page 4: General Installation
General Installation GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS The softener is not designed to support the weight of plumbing. Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be used on black "O" Rings, but is not necessary. Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip seals. -
Page 5: Bypass Valve
Bypass Valve The bypass valve is used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system's water pressure in order to perform control valve repairs or maintenance. The 1" full flow bypass valve incorporates four positions including a diagnostic position that allows a service technician to have pressure to test a system while providing untreated bypass water to the building. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions STEP 1: Unpack softener, making sure to remove entire contents of the shipping container prior to disposal. STEP 2: Fill the resin tanks. (3 cubic foot & larger units) Cover the top of the distributor tube of each resin tank with the included red cap and, using the included blue media funnel, pour the included softener resin into the resin tanks. - Page 7 Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 6: Apply thread tape to DLFC Assembly. Remove drain line flow control (DLFC) retainer clip (Figure 6) and remove the DLFC assembly from the valve body, (Figure 6). If installed, unscrew barbed drain line elbow (not shown) from DLFC. Apply thread tape to threads and re- attach the barbed drain line elbow (if applicable).
- Page 8 Installation Instructions (cont.) Do not elevate overflow line higher than 3" below bottom of overflow fitting. DO NOT “TIE” THIS TUBE INTO THE DRAIN LINE OF THE CONTROL VALVE AS IT WILL RESULT IN OVERFILLING THE BRINE TANK AND FLOODING. The overflow line must be a direct, separate line from the brine tank overflow elbow to a drain or sump pit.
- Page 9 Installation Instructions (cont.) 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the minutes match the current time. 5. Press the “NEXT” button a. The upper left of the display will show “TIME” b. The current time of day will be shown on the right side of the display c.
- Page 10 Installation Instructions (cont.) Softening Cycle: “SOFTENING” will appear in the upper left of the display and “REGEN” in STEP 13: the middle left. Another count-down timer will appear in the time-of-day position of the display. time through this cycle, turn the INLET of the bypass clockwise, fully to the “BYPASS”...
- Page 11 Installation Instructions (cont.) IMPORTANT: If most of the water is NOT drawn out of the brine tank within 10 – 20 minutes (depending on softener size); complete the next two steps of installation and refer to the “Brine Tank Overfill” section of Troubleshooting (page 12) to resolve this problem.
- Page 12 Operating Displays 1. General Operation: When the system is operating, one of the three displays may be shown. Pressing next will alternate between displays. One of the displays is always the current time of day. The second display shows the current treated water flow rate through the system in Gallons Per Minute (gpm). The third display shows the current volume remaining in Gallons.
- Page 13 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS A) Loose nut at either end of the brine line B) Plugged injector C) Brine line inserted 1) Tighten nuts at either end of brine line into the brine tank 2) Clean injector and injector screen overflow fitting 3) Verify brine line is installed correctly rather than...
- Page 14 Troubleshooting (cont.) PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS A) Clock is not set 1) Reset softener clock (page 7) & replace Softener regenerates B) Power outage backup battery if needed at wrong time of day C) Incorrect control 2) Verify control valve programming (page 8) valve programming A) Unit is installed 1) Re-plumb unit with water supply entering...
- Page 15 Troubleshooting (cont.) PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Softener does not A) Broken drive gear 1) Replace broken drive gear regenerate either B) Broken piston rod 2) Replace broken piston rod manually or C) Defective PC board 3) Replace circuit board if needed automatically A) Outlet is switched B) Power outage...
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Page 16: Specifications
Specifications “REGEN” buttons for 3 seconds) Model Numbers Description PDIM24 PDIM30 PDIM45 PDIM60 PDIM75 Media Volume, ft 0.75 Capacity, grains @Factory Salt @ 9lb/ft 18,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 60,000 22,500 30,000 45,000 60,000 75,000 @Max. Salt @ 15lb/ft Operating Flow Rate, gpm... - Page 17 Specifications (cont.) Model Numbers Description PDIM90 PDIM120 PDIM150 PDIM210 Media Volume, ft Capacity, grains @Factory Salt @ 9lb/ft 72,000 96,000 120,000 168,000 @Max. Salt @ 15lb/ft 90,000 120,000 150,000 210,000 Operating Flow Rate, gpm Continuous (3 gpm/ft Service (<= 15 psi drop) Peak (Max.
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Page 18: Component Parts Breakdown & List
Component Parts Breakdown & List MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION PDIM24 PDIM30 PDIM45 PDIM60 PDIM75 Control Valve PDIM24VlvAssyL/BP PDIM30VlvAssyL/BP PDIM45VlvAssyL/BP PDIM75VlvAssyL/BP PDIM75VlvAssyL/BP Mineral Tank MTP0844GR MTP0948GR MTP1054GR MTP1248GR MTP1354GR Distributor D100S-48 D100S-48 D100S-54 D100S-48 D100S-54 1 ½ – H05P (standard) 2 – H05P (standard) 4 –... - Page 19 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 20: Control Valve Breakdown
Control Valve Breakdown... -
Page 21: Control Valve Parts List
O-ring, -135 CV3010-1Z Plug, Injector Assembly CV4049 Transfer Cover CV3262-01 Transfer Reducing Gear Cover Injector, Blue (PDIM24 – PDIM75) CV3592 Screw, #8-1 PHPN T-25 SS Injector, Orange (PDIM90 & PDIM120) CV3010-1F Injector, Light Blue (PDIM150) CV3110 Drive Reducing Gear 12x36... -
Page 22: Installation Fitting Assemblies
Installation Fitting Assemblies 3/4" & 1" PVC SOLVENT ELBOW 1" PVC MALE NPT ELBOW Part # Description Part # Description 3/4" & 1" PVC solvent CV3007-01 1" PVC male NPT CV3007 elbow assy elbow assy CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3151 Nut, 1"... - Page 23 Installation Fitting Assemblies (cont.) 1" BRASS SHARK BITE 3/4" BRASS SHARK BITE Part # Description Part # Description 1" brass shark bite CV3007-13 3/4" brass shark bite CV3007-12 assembly assembly CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3150 Split ring CV3150...
- Page 24 Installation Fitting Assemblies (cont.) 3/4" QUICK CONNECT Description Part # 3/4" QUICK CONNECT QFNCR4 (*2 required) SERVICE WRENCH - CV3193 Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve, the Service Wrench, (shown in various positions on the valve) is available to aid in assembly or disassembly.
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Page 25: Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide... - Page 26 Applies to Models: PDIM24, PDIM30, PDIM45, PDIM60, PDIM75, PDIM90...
- Page 27 GENERAL CONDITIONS – Should a defect or malfunction occur, contact the dealer that you purchased the product from. If you are unable to contact the dealer, contact First Sales, LLC. at (260)693-1972. We will require a full description of the problem, model number, date of purchase, and selling dealer’s business name and address.
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