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PWSR Series Softeners
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual
WARNING
!
Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment.
Failure to read and follow all safety and use information can
result in death, serious personal injury, property damage, or
damage to the equipment.
Keep this Manual for future reference.
WARNING
!
You are required to consult the local building and plumbing
codes prior to installation. If the information in this manual
is not consistent with local building or plumbing codes,
the local codes should be followed. Inquire with governing
authorities for additional local requirements.
WARNING
!
Need for Periodic Inspection/Maintenance: This product must
be tested periodically in compliance with local codes, but at least
once per year or more as service conditions warrant . All prod-
ucts must be retested once maintenance has been performed .
Corrosive water conditions, and/or unauthorized adjustments or
repair could render the product ineffective for the service intended .
Regular checking and cleaning of the product's internal compo-
nents helps assure maximum life and proper product function .
WARNING
!
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of un-
known quality adequate disinfection before and after the system .
NOTICE
Hydrocarbons such as Kerosene, Benzene, Gasoline,
etc ., may damage products that contain O-rings or plastic
components . Exposure to such hydrocarbons may cause
the products to leak . Do not use the product(s) contained in
this document on water supplies that contain Hydrocarbons
such as Kerosene, Benzene, Gasoline, etc.
PWSR Series Softeners
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System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control Valve Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Information & General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Pre-Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Installation Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Components Described . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bypass Valve Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
PWSR Quick Programming Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Control Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
System Components Described . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Drawings and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-22
System Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
IOM-WQ-PWSR PWSR Series Softeners Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual WARNING Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment. Failure to read and follow all safety and use information can result in death, serious personal injury, property damage, or damage to the equipment. -
Page 2: System Specifications
15 - 25 2 .7 PWSR160 60,000 1" 12" x 52" 18" x 36" 15 - 20 15 - 25 3 .5 PWSR190 90,000 1" 14" x 65" 18" x 40" 18 - 23 15 - 25 4 .2 PWSR Series Softeners... -
Page 3: Control Valve Functions
(250 PPM divided by 17 .1 PPM/gr .) equals 14 .6 gr . It is recommended that a good grade of solar or pellet salt be used . One-gallon water will dissolve approximately 3 .0 lbs . of salt One gallon of saturated brine weighs 10 .74 lbs . PWSR Series Softeners... -
Page 4: General Installation Instructions
• After completing any valve maintenance involving the drive assembly or the drive cap assembly and pistons unplug power source jack from the printed circuit board (black wire) and plug back in or press and hold NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 PWSR Series Softeners... -
Page 5: Pre-Installation Considerations
. Dow Corning Silicone Compound (available from ® Watts), is recommended for best possible results . Dow Corning ® Release Compound is used in the manufacture of this control valve . The use of other types of lubricants may attack the control’s plastic or rubber components . -
Page 6: Installation Preview
Maximum allowable water temperature is 40°F (4°C) – 110°F (38°C) . water supply to the softener, but still have water in the house if the A 120vac 60 cycle electrical source must be available for operation softener is in need of repair . of the controller . PWSR Series Softeners... -
Page 7: System Components Described
The PC board can be removed separately from the drive brack- are not fully engaged, the piston rod is not in hole, the wires PWSR Series Softeners et but it is not recommended. Do not attempt to remove the dis- are jammed between the drive bracket and drive back plate, play panel from the PC board. -
Page 8: Bypass Valve Installation
. Use two pipes to complete the ground circuit. Use two clamps and #4 copper for this . clamps and #4 copper for this. Figure 5: Figure 6: Figure 5: Figure 6: PWSR Series Softeners... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
. Avoid getting primer and solvent cement on any part of the o-rings, split rings, and bypass valve or control valve . Solvent cements and prim- ers should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions . PWSR Series Softeners... - Page 10 Press and hold the regen button on the keypad for 3 seconds. hot water heater. Now continue with control valve setup. Figure 9: Operating Mode Figure 10: Bypass Mode Figure 11: Bypass Mode Figure 12: Operating Mode Figure 13: Bypass Mode Figure 14: Bypass Mode PWSR Series Softeners...
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Page 11: Pwsr Quick Programming Guide
PWSR Quick Programming Guide A quick programming guide has been listed below for convenience specifically for the PWSR series water softening systems . For other programming requirements not listed in the Quick Programming Guide, please see the detailed programming section of this manual . - Page 12 . simultaneously for 3 - 5 seconds Day Override . Default should be set to 14 Days . Watts Pure Water water softeners regener- Press Next Button ate based on water usage, but this day override setting will come into play if the softener sits idle or has not regenerated and will automatic initiate regeneration on the 14th day .
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Page 13: Control Programming
The request cannot be cancelled. regenerate immediately. The request cannot be cancelled. PWSR Series Softeners “REGEN” button for three seconds. The system will begin to and wait at least two hours before regenerating. -
Page 14: System Components Described
The PC board counts the • Drive Gear Cover pulses and determines when to stop driving the motor. pulses and determines when to stop driving the motor. • Drive Gear Cover PWSR Series Softeners... - Page 15 Injectors are chosen by knowing the type, amount, and regenerant flow rate for a particular type of media . The color coded injectors give different regenerant draw, slow rinse and total flow rates over the pressure range . See Table 10 for color codes . PWSR Series Softeners...
- Page 16 . The installation ** Has not been tested for compliance with California Proposition 65 so this fitting assemblies and the bypass valve are sold separately from the fitting should not be installed in California . control valve . PWSR Series Softeners...
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Page 17: Drawings And Part Numbers
W100SM Drive Gear 12x36 KC12V3110 W100SM Drive Gear 12x36 KC12V3109 W100SM Drive Gear Cover KC12V3109 W100SM Drive Gear Cover KC12V3002 W100SM Drive ASY KC12V3002 W100SM Drive ASY 7300838 Not Shown W100SM Transformer 110V-12V Not Shown 7300838 W100SM Transformer 110V-12V PWSR Series Softeners... -
Page 18: Drawings And Part Numbers
Note: For upflow position, injector is located in the up hole and injector plug in the down hole. For a filter that only backwashes injector plugs plug in the down hole. For a filter that only backwashes injector plugs are located in both holes. are located in both holes. PWSR Series Softeners... - Page 19 KC12V3159-01 W100SM DLFC Retainer ASY KC12V3159-01 W100SM DLFC Retainer ASY KC12V3162-022 W100SM DLFC 2.2 gpm for 3/4 KC12V3162-022 W100SM DLFC 2.2 gpm for 3/4 KC12V3162-027 W100SM DLFC 2.7 gpm for 1" KC12V3162-027 W100SM DLFC 2.7 gpm for PWSR Series Softeners...
- Page 20 ORDER NO. DESCRIPTION KC12V3150 W100SM Split Ring KC12V3150 W100SM Split Ring 0002170 1" Brass Sweat 0002171 3/4" Brass Sweat (pair) KC12V3105 O-ring 215 KC12V3105 O-ring 215 KC12V3188 W100SM Fitting 1” Brass Sweat KC12V3188-01 W100SM Fitting 3/4” Brass Sweat PWSR Series Softeners...
- Page 21 PWSR Wrench (Order No . 7300839) Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve, the PWSR Wrench (shown in various positions on the valve) may be purchased to aid in assemble or disas- sembly . PWSR Series Softeners...
- Page 22 Drawings and Part Numbers DRAWINGS AND PART NUMBERS flow diagram...service flow diagram...rinse Flow Diagram...Service Flow Diagram...Rinse Flow Diagram...Backwash Flow Diagram...Fill flow diagram...backwash flow diagram...fill Flow Diagram...Downflow Brine flow diagram...downflow brine PWSR Series Softeners...
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Page 23: System Troubleshooting
A. Assure that well system has proper air eliminator control. Check for dry well condition. 7. Iron in conditioned water. A. Fouled mineral bed. A. Check backwash, brine draw, and brine tank fill. Increase frequency of regeneration. Increase backwash time. PWSR Series Softeners... - Page 24 C. Internal control leak C. Replace seals and piston assembly. 12. Brine tank fills during brine step. A. Clogged drain. A. Replace drain line. B. Internal piston seal leaks. B. Replace seals in piston assembly. See Troubleshooting Programming (next page) PWSR Series Softeners...
- Page 25 Drive bracket incorrectly aligned to back plate g. Reset drive bracket properly h. PC board is damaged or defective h. Replace PC board i. PC board incorrectly aligned to drive bracket i. Ensure PC board is correctly snapped on to drive PWSR Series Softeners...
- Page 26 NEXT and REGEN buttons were pressed to reset the valve . PWSR Series Softeners...
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Page 27: Notes
NOTES... - Page 28 LIMITED WARRANTY: Certain Watts products come with a limited warranty from Watts Regulator Co. Other products may have no warranty or are covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty only. For specific product warranty information, please visit www.watts.com or the published literature that comes with your product. Any remedies stated in such warranties are exclusive and are the only remedies for breach of warranty.
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