105 STS Softener RECEIVING AND INSPECTION Section 1.1 Be sure to check the entire shipment for any shipping damage or lost parts. Note any damage to shipping cartons. All skids are fully shrink wrapped at the factory. Note if any skids are missing shrink wrap.
105 STS Softener Standard Components Section 1.3 Below are some of the main standard components that are included with the standard unit (media bed not shown). 105 Control valve with internal injectors, drain line, brine line flow controls and meter. Media tank showing internal hub and lateral distribution.
- Maximum vacuum : 127 Hg. - Maximum operating pressure 150 psi (10.3 bar). -Ion exchange resin. High capacity IAPMO certified 8% Canature resin. -Internal hub and lateral distribution. -Brine tank. High density polyethylene c/w salt grid, brine well, safety float & overflow.
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SPECIFICATIONS 105 STS Softener SECTION 2 Regeneration Cycles, DLFC and BLFC Settings Section 2.2 105 Down Flow Softeners Softener Salting Level Salt Usage Brine Fast DLFC BLFC Injector Downflow Refill Model (lbs/ft (lbs) (min) Draw Rinse 0.95 Black N & T 4S 0.95 Black N &...
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SPECIFICATIONS 105 STS Softener SECTION 2 105 Down Flow Softeners Softener Salting Lev- Salt Us- Brine Fast DLFC BLFC Injector Downflow Refill Model el (lbs/ft age (lbs) (min) Draw Rinse 24 (#5x2) White 24 (#5x2) White 24 (#5x2) White 24 (#5x2) White 24 (#5x2) White...
SPECIFICATIONS 105 STS Softener SECTION 2 General Specifications Section 2.3 Installation Space Required Dimensions Installation Mineral Brine Tank Height Depth Width Model (Single) Tank 14 x 65 24 x 37 105STS 90 -1.5" 356 x 1651 610 x 940 2,184 1,194 16 x 65 24 x 37...
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SPECIFICATIONS 105 STS Softener SECTION 2 General Specifications Dimensions Section 2.4 Capacity Resin Critical 105 - 1.5"/2" Max Flow Dimensions @ 25 Mineral @15 lbs/Ft3 Flow @ 15 PSI To Drain Tank Brine Tank Model USGP @10 lbs/Ft3 USGPM USGPM USGPM STS 90 90,000...
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PLANNING SYSTEM LOCATION 105 Softener SECTION 3 PLANS FOR LOCATION AND INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS OF SYSTEM Section 3.1 - WATER SUPPLY: The system requires a potable water supply that will provide a continu- ous flow to meet regeneration flow specifications. A minimum pressure of 30 psi is required at the conditioner inlet.
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PLANNING SYSTEM LOCATION 105 Softener SECTION 3 Planning Location For Installation. Section 3.2 MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED - Use the drawings in section 3.3 as a guide for the materials required for the installation. The drawings show typical piping diagrams. All interconnecting piping, isolation & bypass valves, sample points / pressure gauges, etc.
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PLANNING SYSTEM LOCATION 105 Softener SECTION 3 Typical Softener Piping Layout Detail. Section 3.3 -All softener systems are no raw water bypass during regeneration with the exception of the single softener. -The standard single softener is raw water bypass during regeneration with no raw water bypass available as an option.
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PLANNING SYSTEM LOCATION 105 Softener SECTION 3 Typical Piping STS or MTS Single Softener. No Raw Water Bypass. Section 3.3 Note: Ball valve used on MTS version only. Standard softener valves use raw water for regeneration. Page 3- 4...
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PLANNING SYSTEM LOCATION 105 Softener SECTION 3 Typical Softener Piping . Optional Separate Source Treated Water Regeneration Section 3.4 Single tank system. Note: Outlet ball may not be required for some systems. Multi Tank System. Page 3- 5...
Installation Section 4 General installation Guide Section 4.0 - Section 2 outlines the space required. Section 3.1 outlines the location parameters that must be considered before starting the installation. General installation diagrams are also located in section 3. Tank Positioning Section 4.1 - Select the site for the installation (See section 3).
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Installation Section 4 - All piping must be properly supported and braced to keep the weight off of the valve. - On multiple tank systems, (normally these are MTS systems with a central controller) to promote equal water flow through each unit, the overall pipe length to each unit should be as identical as possible.
Installation Section 4 Special Piping Applications Section 4.3 - If the treated water is flowing into a open reservoir then it is recommended that a loop with a vacuum breaker to be installed on the outlet line. This would eliminate the chance of causing a vacuum condition on the tanks when water is flowing into the reservoir as well as preventing the water in the units from siphoning down when not in operation.
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Installation Section 4 105 Control Valve Section 4.4 - When ordered as a system, the control valve is already set up for the system with the proper backwash flow controls, etc. - The valve piping connections are shown below. See section 2 for standard connection sizes for individual units.
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Installation Section 4 Installing The Control Valve Section 4.4 - Before mounting the control valve on top of the tank, it is recommended to fill the tanks with water. This will give the media time to soak . - Ensure the riser tube is 1/2” below the top of the tank. -The riser tube top end must also be properly chamfered to prevent damage to the riser tube o-ring while sliding the control valve on.
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Installation Section 4 Installing The Control Valve Section 4.4 -Note: Due to slight expansion and contraction of the media tanks, the piping must be designed to all some movement as well as protection from vacuum, flex connectors and a vacuum breakers may be required. Failure to install or improperly install them will void the warranty.
105 Softener Installation Section 4 Brine Tank Connections Section 4.5 Brine Tank Connections - Place the brine tank within five feet of the mineral tank. The brine tank must be on a smooth surface as uneven surfaces or pro- trusions could cause the brine tank to punc- ture or break.
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MEDIA 105 Valve SECTION 5 Media Loading Section 5.0 – Before you start to load the media, check all of the following: **NOTE: FOR ANY UNITS WITH TOP MOUNTED CONTROL VALVES, IT IS CRITICAL TO BE SURE THE DISTRIBUTION REMAINS CENTERED IN THE TANK AND STAYS ON THE BOT- TOM OF THE TANK WHILE FILLING THE TANK WITH MEDIA.
MEDIA Softener SECTION 5 Media Loading Section 5.0 - Check the location and orientation of the tank. Ensure the tank is in the proper location so the unit connections will line up correctly with the piping. If required, test fit the valves & manifolds to be sure.
MEDIA Softener SECTION 5 Media Description Section 5.1 Aquafine AQ100-Na Cation Resin. Media Beds Quantities Section 5.2 Special Media Loading, (Optional) Section 5.2.1 Layer Media Quantity 1 Bottom Layer Top Layer Page 5 —3...
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105 Filter MEDIA SECTION 5 Media Beds Section 5.2 Softener (FT³) Coarse Medium Weight Softener Size Part # Fine Gravel Resin Gravel Gravel 410003 0.15 0.15 410004 0.15 410005 0.15 410006 0.15 0.15 410007 0.15 0.15 410008 410009 410010 410012 0.35 0.35 410013...
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Start-up Section 6 105 STS Softener Controller Programming Required For Start-up Section 6.0 NOTE: It is important to follow the startup instructions. Improper start up may result in unsatisfactory softener operation or possibly damage the softener. Required information required to start up the softener. - The raw water analysis is required to start up the softener.
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Start-up Section 6 105 Softener - The total compensated hardness is calculated as follows: Total water hardness (in grains per gallon (gpg) ) + Iron (in ppm or mg/l) x4 + (Manganese (in ppm or mg/l) x 8 Equals the total compensated hardness (in gpg) An example of this calculation is below: and is based on the following raw water conditions.
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Start-up Section 6 105 Softener Piping Inspection / Soaking Media Beds Section 6.3 Before starting up the system check and confirm the following: -Ensure system piping is correct (inlet to the valve inlet, outlet to the valve outlet, etc.) and all connections are complete, (see installation drawing).
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Start-up Section 6 105 Softener Regenerating The System Section 6.4 - Once the media is fully saturated, the actual unit regeneration can occur. With the unit still in the backwash position, slowly start opening the inlet isolation valve. If the unit still has any air inside, it will sputter out.
Operation Section 7 105 Softener Operating Conditions Section 7.0 For correct operation of the softener system, the minimum water pressure recommended is 30 psig, (206 kPa), in order for valve to operate effectively. *Caution: Water pressure is not to exceed 100 psig, (690 kPa), water temperature is not to exceed F, (38 C), and the unit can not be subjected to freezing conditions.
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Operation Section 7 105 Softener Service Position Section 7.2 - During service, water is directed into the top of the tank by the control valve and flows downward through the resin media bed, through the support bed, into the distribution, and out to service.
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Operation Section 7 105 Softener Regeneration Section 7.3 The regeneration procedure is performed automatically by the softener after the cycle controller is started. Each regeneration cycle consists of four steps. For down flow regeneration the cycles are #1 backwash, #2 brine draw / slow rinse, #3 fast rinse, and #4 brine tank refill.
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Operation Section 7 105 Softener Brine Draw / Slow Rinse Position Section 7.5 The brine draw / slow rinse is actually two cycles that occur even though the control valve piston does not move during this time. The brine valve is open during these cycles. The first part of the cycle is the brine draw.
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Operation Section 7 105 Softener The softeners continue to draw brine until the brine supply is stopped. On most systems, the brine supply is stopped by the air check. The level of the brine drops until the ball of Control valve drawing brine from the the air check stops the flow of brine .
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Operation Section 7 105 Softener Rinse Position Section 7.6 During rinse, water is directed downwards through the softener and out to drain. This reconsolidates the media bed and rinses any remaining brine in the media bed to drain. The flow rate to drain is controlled by the drain line flow control. Page 7 —9...
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Operation Section 7 105 Softener Brine Tank Refill Section 7.7 The brine tank refill cycle will direct a predetermined amount of water back into the brine tank for the next regeneration cycle. The refill water flows through the injector, (aspirator), through the brine valve and out to the brine tank. The flow rate to the brine tank is regulated by a flow control orifice.
Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Key Pad Configuration Section 8.0 There are four push buttons on the keypad on the 105 control valve. Note: MENU, SET and ARROWS will be referred to indicate which button is required to be pushed. Page 8-1...
Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Service Display Screen Section 8.1 There are four push buttons on the keypad that controls all functions of the control valve. Service display page. On the service display screens, the main system information is displayed.
Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Initiating A Regeneration Section 8.2 There are two ways to initiate a regeneration. - Push and hold the Set/Regen button for 3 seconds and the regeneration will start imme- diately. -The other is by pushing the MENU button and this screen will be displayed. - Use the arrow button to move to the Manual Regeneration line and push SET.
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Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Screen Display During Regeneration Section 8.3 - Once a regeneration has been initiated, the following screens will be displayed. Different screens will be displayed depending upon the programming of the unit. - The display will indicate the regeneration cycle the unit is in. Also displayed is the actual time remaining before the end of the cycle.
Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Screen Display During Regeneration Section 8.3 Filter display during regeneration - The regeneration can be manually advanced by holding any button for three seconds Main Menu Setup And Programming Section 8.4 - To access the programming screens, do the following: - Push MENU to advance to the user menu screen and use the ARROWS to highlight Main Menu.
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Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Main Menu Setup And Programming Section 8.4 - The Main Menu screen that appears will change with how the valve is programmed Days Calendar Meter Delayed Meter Immediate Days / Meter Over Ride - Default factory settings. - Regeneration time : default 2:00 AM.
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Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Main Menu Setup And Programming Section 8.4 - The Main Menu screen that appears will change with how the valve is programmed Days Calendar Meter Delayed Meter Immediate Days / Meter Over Ride Page 8-7...
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Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Main Menu Setup And Programming Section 8.4 Page 8-11...
Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Diagnostics And History Section 8.5 -The menu path to History Values is : Main Service Screen > Main Menu > Advanced Menu > History Values Page 8-12...
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Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Diagnostics And History Section 8.5 - OR a fixed reserve value as: - Usage History: - Past 56 days water usage records: - All history data can be reset: Page 8-13...
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Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Diagnostics And History Section 8.5 - History information since start-up: - History since previous reset: Note: Each record could be reset if entered and confirmed. Page 8-14...
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Programming Section 8 105 STS Control Alarm and Errors Section 8.6 - Issue: Controller plugged on power, the buzzer beeps and the screen displayed “System Error E1” Cause: The wire of micro switch is not plugged or loose Solution: Check the micro switch and connect the wire well - Issue:The buzzer beeps and the screen displayed “...
General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve General Maintenance Section 9.0 Caution: To prevent personal injury, or damage to the system, properly relieve the sys- tem pressure before doing any servicing on the control valve, piping or on the media tank.
General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve PCB / Drive Motor / Power Head Removal Section 9.1 Caution: To prevent personal injury, or damage to the system, properly relieve the system pressure before doing any servicing on the control valve, piping or on the media tank.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve PCB / Drive Motor / Power Head Removal Section 9.1 - Disconnect all internal wire plugs from the PCB cir- cuit board back. Note the location of each (they are color coded). Be careful not to pull the wires out of their terminals.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve PCB / Drive Motor / Power Head Removal Section 9.1 - Remove the four motor 6 mm Allen bracket bolts (05060065), using the 6 mm Allen wrench. There are two bolts on the top & two on the bottom of the plastic power head bracket (05060037).
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve PCB / Drive Motor / Power Head Removal Section 9.1 - To remove the large gear (05060109), loosen the bottom micro-switch screw and remove the top micro-switch screw. This will allow the micro-switches to be rotated slightly to allow the large gear to be separated from the motor assembly.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve PCB / Drive Motor / Power Head Removal Section 9.1 - There are six Allen head bolts holding the plastic power head bracket, (05060037). Re- move the two smaller 4 mm Allen bolts (05056086B), using the 4 mm Allen wrench. Then remove the four 6 mm bolts (05060066).
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Replacement Section 9.2 - To replace the piston and / or the seals and spacers, first remove the powerhead. See section 9.1. - Remove the four, 8 mm bolts holding the stainless steel end plate in place. (8 mm socket / nut driver or Philips screw driver).
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Replacement Section 9.2 - Pull out the tool together with the seals and spacer. Remove the spacer from the tool end by pushing button back with the pins retracted. A wire hook can be used to take the outer O-ring out from the valve body if it drop off during disassembly.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Replacement Section 9.2 - A special tool (PN. 70020033) should be used to remove and install seals & spacers. The tool has four retractable pins. The pins are retracted or extended out by pulling or pushing the center button on the opposite end.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Replacement Section 9.2 -To replace the seal & spacer assembly, install the new parts from left to right as shown in the diagram above. -Use the silicone grease, (1014081-8 oz tube), liberally to coat the seals and O-rings.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Section 9.2 –Do a visual check through the center of the valve and ensure all the seals, spacer and O-rings are in place and fully inserted into the valve body. - Reassemble the piston assembly keeping the piston rod slot pointing up to prevent the piston from sliding off the piston rod.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Replacement Section 9.2 -Confirm the piston assembly moves freely with one hand while holding the plate fixed on the valve body. -The outer plastic bracket can now be reinstalled. NOTE: INSTALL POWER HEAD BRACKET AS SHOW BELOW.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Replacement Section 9.2 - The motor drive assembly can now be installed. The motor cam gear must be installed at the SERVICE position as indicated by the arrow shown below. Slot Follower - The slot follower (05060023), must be at the...
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Replacement Section 9.2 - Apply silicone grease to the slot follower (05060023), the slot follower shaft, and the cross bar shaft guide. The silicone grease will also help hold the slot follower on it’s shaft. - Position the slot follower vertically on it’s shaft as shown.
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve PCB / Drive Motor / Power Head Removal Section 9.2 - Connect the wires to the circuit board (PCB). The wire clips are color coded to make it simpler to wire. Refer to the circuit board diagrams in section 9.1 if you are unsure of any connections.
General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Clean / Replace Injectors, DLFC, BLFC, And Meter Section 9.3 Caution: To prevent personal injury, or damage to the system, properly relieve the system pressure before doing any servicing on the control valve, piping or on the media tank. -Turn off the water supply to valve and relieve the pressure inside as explained in section 9.0.1 &...
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Clean / Replace Injectors, DLFC, BLFC, And Meter Section 9.3 Caution: To prevent personal injury, or damage to the system, properly relieve the system pressure before doing any servicing on the control valve, piping or on the media tank. -Turn off the water supply to valve and relieve the pressure inside as explained in section 9.0.1 &...
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General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Clean / Replace Injectors, DLFC, BLFC, And Meter Section 9.3 Caution: To prevent personal injury, or damage to the system, properly relieve the system pressure before doing any servicing on the control valve, piping or on the media tank. - Sediment, salt and silt will restrict or clog the injector.
General Maintenance Section 9 105 Control Valve Installing O-rings Section 9.4 If any O-ring is not installed properly, there is a good chance the connection will leak. The way to install an O-ring depends upon the actual connection itself. There are two main types of O-ring connections: #1- Connections that do NOT have a O-ring groove on the part connections.
36" Diameter x 72" Natural 4" Top & Bottom Hole Tripod Base * 25030040 25030043 36" Diameter x 72 "Natural 6" top & bottom flanged tripod base Tank Closures, Adapters and Accessories Adaptor,Tank,4"Thread X 2-1/2" Thread CANATURE 50040039 O-ring #342 Replacement For Above 15210 4" Thread Tank Closure 50040075 6"...
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Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve 105 Valve Repair Parts Section 10.3.0 CD-00233 Item PART NUMBER Description 05060003 Body,valve 105 105 Valve 05060087 Clamp,Victaulic ,105 105 Valve 05060063 Bolt M8x25 105 Valve 05060094 Ф8 spring washer 105 Valve 13038001 Nut M8 105 Valve 05060002 Tank adaptor 105...
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Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve 105 Valve Repair Parts Section 10.3.0 Item PART NUMBER Description Section 10.3.0 05060015 Aspirator plug 105 Valve 60010596 Bolt M5×12 105 Valve 05056508 60095610 O ring Ф14×3 105 Valve 05040084 05060026 C Clip 105 Valve 05060125 C Clip tightener 105 Valve...
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Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve Section 10.3.1 Brine Valve & Injector Assembly Brine Valve & Injector Assembles 05060105 & 05060105C Item PART NUMBER Description 05060011 Aspirator Housing 05060104 Brine Plunger Assembly 05060019 Retainer Housing 05060020 Plunger 05060047 Plunger Diaphragm 05060061 O ring 8x4.8 05060053...
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Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve 105 Control Valve Piston / Seal / Spacer (Lantern Ring) Replacement Section 10.3.2 Rebuild Kit - Internal, Lantern Rings and Rubber Parts Kit 05060134M - See section 9.0 to 9.3 for seal replacement procedures. Back of Front of the valve.
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Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve 105 Internal Motor Bracket Assembly Section 10.3.3 Internal Motor Bracket Assembly 05060124 CD-00233 Item PART NUMBER Description 105 Valve 05060102 Motor Assembly 105 Valve 05060103 Inner Bracket 105 Valve 05060100 Decal 105 Valve 05060093 10# washer 105 Valve 05060092...
Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve 105 Drain Line Flow Control Assembly (DLFC) Section 10.3.4 Assembly 05060038-0 uses flat flow buttons For low flow rates Cone flow buttons have numbers marked on back & front CD-00233 Item PART NUMBER Description 05060032 2.0"...
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Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve 105 Outlet Adapter C/W Meter Assembly Section 10.3.5 Item PART NUMBER Description 05060112 2.0" NPT Outlet 105 Valve 05060114 1.5" NPT Outlet 105 Valve 05040045 Turbine shaft 105 Valve 05060058 O ring 56.52x5.33 105 Valve 05060110 Turbine Assembly 105 Valve...
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Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve Circuit Boards, Controllers & Cables Section 10.3.6 - All circuit board connections are color coded. Page 10 —10...
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Parts Section 10 105 Control Valve Circuit Boards, Controllers & Cables Section 10.3.6 Controllers, Circuit Boards and Cables 10010130 MTSB 105 Controller c/w Transformer & One Communication Cable 05060099 MTSB 105 Controller Circuit Board (PCB) 05060115 105 Slave Valve Circuit Board (PCB) 05060042 105 STS Single Valve Circuit Board (PCB) 05060122...
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Parts Section 10 105 Softeners Media Section 10.4 - Replacement media bed part numbers c/w shipping weight. Beds are complete with support bed gravel. - For media break down and media loading, see section 5. Brine Tank Assemblies Section 10.5 55010033 Safety float for BTR 200 brine tanks 3/8"...
Section 12 Commercial Softener & Filter Unit Warranty Products manufactured by Canature WaterGroup™ are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship where properly installed, operated and maintained. The length of the product warranties vary as per below WARRANTY TABLE FOR ASSEMBLED UNITS Fiberglass tanks 14”-63”...
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We will repair or replace defective parts if our warranty department determines it to be defective under the terms of this warranty. Canature WaterGroup™...
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