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- Page 1 P/N: 7243683 (Rev. A1 5/24/10) If you have questions when installing, programming, operating or maintaining this system CALL TOLL FREE in Canada call 1---800---627---3497 1---800---752---3273...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
All models are shipped in 3 cartons; (1) resin tank, (2) brine tank, and (3) controller. The mineral bed consists of 1 cubic foot bags of water softening resin, and 17 or 50 pound bags of various grades of gravel. Refer to the following chart. PA071 PA101 PA131 PA191 PA251... -
Page 3: Specifications
This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. SPECIFICATIONS EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS SOFTENERS MODEL PA071 PA101 PA131 PA191 PA251 PA321 TANK SIZE (IN) 12” x 54”... - Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS PROGRAMMING INFORMATION SOFTENERS MODEL PA071 PA101 PA131 PA191 PA251 PA321 RESIN QUANTITY (CU. FT.) © REFILL RATE (GPM) TURBINE SIZE (IN) 1” 1” 1” 1” 1” 1” See key no. FILL FLOW PLUG LOCATION See key no. 16, page 31...
- Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS FILTERS MULTI-MEDIA ALL PURPOSE CARBON GREENSAND MODEL PA121 PA121 PA171 PA121 PA171 PA121 TANK SIZE (IN) 12” x 54” 12” x 54” 17” x 58” 12” x 54” 17” x 58” 12” x 54” based on maximum CONTAMINANT REMOVAL based on water analysis based on water analysis...
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Page 6: Dimensions
Size © ¡ Diameter Height Height Height Diameter lines PA071 12.3” 55” 58” 63.75” 39” 17” 35.3” 70” 1” 3.8” PA101 17.6” 59.5” 62.5” 68.25” 50” 24” 48” 102” 1” 3.8” PA131 PA191 PA251 24” 76” 79.8” 85.5” 51” 30”... -
Page 7: Resin Loading And Assembly
RESIN LOADING AND ASSEMBLY 1. Move the resin tank into installation location (see Figure 1 page 8). Set it on a flat, level surface. If a twin installa- tion, keep tanks separated for ease of service. clean funnel 2. Remove the shipping cap, top distributor and o--- top edge of rings. - Page 8 BW Flow Model ID Mark Washer PA071 3 gpm tan dot PA101 & PA131 7 gpm brown clamp PA191, PA251 & PA321 10 gpm orange retainer (2) PLANS FOR LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM WATER SUPPLY: The system requires a potable water supply that will provide a continuous flow to meet re- generation flow specifications.
- Page 9 MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Figure 4 Use the drawing at the right as a guide for your instal- lation. The drawing shows typical connection using SOFT HARD fittings included with the system, and with optional WATER WATER items available. J Be sure to install a 3---valve bypass system, or use the optional bypass valve, #7195408.
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Page 10: Installation Steps
(Figure 6) using the compression nut---ferrule, tightening securely, by hand only. Connect Tubing --- All other models: Verify that the proper nozzle & venturi are installed in nozzle assembly. If not, replace with correct pair. Model Venturi Nozzle PA101, PA131 Almond White PA191, PA251 & PA321 Gray Gray ¡... - Page 11 INSTALLATION STEPS Figure 7 Push the elbow fitting, with garden hose threads on drain fitting one end, into the grommet in the sidewall of a round valve drain garden hose x brine tank. Attach a length of drain hose to the fitting hose compression as follows.
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Page 12: Pressure Testing
INSTALLATION STEPS Pressure Testing: To prevent excessive air pressure in the resin tank and plumbing system, do the following steps in exact order. ¡ Open two or more soft water faucets, both hot and cold. © Referring to Figure 8, place the bypass valve(s) in ‘‘service’’. ¢... - Page 13 PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER AT STARTUP SET NUMBER OF VALVES: If one softener or filter is installed, set Simplex in the Set Number of Valves: display using the up () or down () buttons, press the Menu/Exit ( ) button to select Quadplex and advance to next setting.
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Page 14: Sanitizing Procedures
PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER AT STARTUP SET MINIMUM TANKS IN SERVICE (Triplex and Quadplex units only): Using Set Minimum Tanks In Service: the up () or down () button, display the minimum number of tanks that are needed 3 Tanks to be in service at a time. - Page 15 SANITIZING PROCEDURES NOTE: When the above sanitizing regeneration is over, all remaining bleach is flushed from the conditioner and your house’s COLD water supply is fully soft immediately. However, your water heater is filled with hard water and, as hot water is used, it will refill with soft water. When all the hard water is replaced in the water heater, hot and hot mixed with cold water will be fully soft.
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Page 16: Water Softener Controller Setup Information
(cu ft) , Auto Adj. 37,000 or Salt Eff. 50,000 PA071 61,000 67,000 71,000 , Auto Adj. 54,000 or Salt Eff. 72,000 PA101 84,000 93,000 99,000 , Auto Adj. 72,000 or Salt Eff. 96,000 PA131 112,000 124,000 132,000 , Auto Adj. -
Page 17: Resetting Time
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER, RESETTING CONTROLLER, FEATURES AND OPTIONS RESETTING TIME To set the time if incorrect, or if the display is flashing after a power outage longer than 72 hours, reset as follows. When power is lost, all other settings are maintained by the computer and do not require setting (see Program Memory). - Page 18 FEATURES AND OPTIONS FLOW RATE: This screen is for viewing the flow rate, in GPM or LPM, through each T1: 2.5 GPM T2: 3.1 GPM individual tank, depending on the configuration (simplex, duplex, etc.). Press the T3: 1.6 GPM Menu/Exit ( ) button to return to the Primary menu. Move the cursor (>) to EXIT and T4: 2.8 GPM ...
- Page 19 FEATURES AND OPTIONS WARNING: Changes ADVANCED SERVICE: By entering these menus, a warning screen will first be dis- could affect unit performance. played. Only technicians or knowledgeable users should access these menus. Continue Cancel The following is a description of the features and options in the Advanced/Service Menu. To enter the Ad- vanced/Service Menu, press the Menu/Exit (...
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Page 20: Operation
FEATURES AND OPTIONS SET LOW SALT ALERT: Press ( ) or ( ) to change Alert Level from 0 to 4. This num- Set Low Salt Alert Level: ber corresponds with the numbers on the brinewell. When the salt level falls below this level the controller will signal that salt needs to be added to the brine tank. - Page 21 OPERATION --- WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SYSTEM The unit is filled with a man–made resin material called the resin bed. Resin looks somewhat like coarse sand, but the resin beads are round and smooth. This resin has the ability to remove hardness minerals from water by ion–exchange.
- Page 22 OPERATION --- WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SYSTEM FILL Figure 11 ALL OTHER MODELS Nozzle & Venturi MODEL PA071 position switch Nozzle & Venturi position switch valve cam valve cam rotor & disc venturi rotor & disc from fill water fill flow Valve Inlet (soft) from...
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Page 23: Service Information
OPERATION --- WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SYSTEM flow plug BACKWASH Figure 14 drain The motor drives the valve to end brine rinse and reposition in backwash. In backwash, a fast upward flow of water bypass hard water through the resin bed flushes remaining to valve outlet hardness minerals, brine, dirt, sediments, iron deposits, etc., from the bed and to... -
Page 24: Cleaning The Nozzle / Venturi
SERVICE INFORMATION CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi is a must for unit to work right. This small unit moves brine from the brine tank to the resin tank during regeneration. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the softener will not work and you will get hard water. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
SERVICE INFORMATION, ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER MODELS WIRING CONNECTION DIAGRAM TRANSFORMER ELECTRONIC NOTE: Multiple units require " 120V only one transformer. POWER SOURCE ¡ 3 Amp, ¢ 250 V Connections for controller cable GREEN --- LIGHT Fuse of multiple units in installation. KIT --- OPTIONAL WHITE --- CHLORINE POWER... - Page 26 SERVICE INFORMATION, ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER MODELS AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The timer computer has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except in- Error # 3 Tank #1 put power and water meter). The computer monitors electronic components and cir- Recharge to Retry cuits for correct operation.
- Page 27 SERVICE INFORMATION, ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER MODELS MANUAL ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 1. Do the preceding (page 25) INITIAL CHECKS first. Pos: SERVICE 0:00 2. Enter the diagnostics screen on the controller (pg 26) and using the down () button, Req Pos: SERVICE Motor: ON Sw:OPEN view the turbine information.
- Page 28 FAST RINSE: Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the unit to rinse for several minutes to flush out any brine that may remain from the brining cycle test. 2. To return the valve to service position, press Recharge button once again. Note: On multiple tank systems, the first tank advances to service before the second tank then manually ad- vances to fill and all other cycles.
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Page 29: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS . . . BRINE TANKS MODEL PA071 SINGLE MULTIPLE SINGLE MULTIPLE DESCRIPTION OF PART DESCRIPTION OF PART SYSTEMS SYSTEMS SYSTEMS SYSTEMS 0900431 Hose Clamp 7094979 Insert, 5/16” (3 req’d) 9003500 Grommet 7056612 Tee, w/Nuts 1103200 Hose Adaptor 7094961 Tubing, 5/16”... -
Page 30: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS . . . BRINE TANKS - - ALL OTHER MODELS SINGLE SYSTEMS MULTIPLE SYSTEMS ‘‘A’’ ‘‘A’’ SETTING 25” --- 700# 35” --- 1000#... -
Page 31: Valve Assembly
REPAIR PARTS . . . BRINE TANKS - - ALL OTHER MODELS PART PART DESCRIPTION OF PART DESCRIPTION OF PART NUMBER NUMBER 0523819 Drain Elbow 1109700 Nozzle Housing 7243853 Brinewell Decal 0900060 O ---Ring Seal, 3/8” x 1/2” 7082150 Wing Nut 7126637 Nozzle (white), PA 101 &... - Page 32 REPAIR PARTS . . . RESIN TANK ASSEMBLIES valve asm, see pages 34 & 35 Note: Tank adaptor is glued to resin tank..
- Page 33 0502272 Resin, 1 cu. ft. ¢ 7169457 Resin Tank (12” Dia. x 54”) Model PA071 7169465 Resin Tank (17” Dia. x 58”) Models PA101, PA131 7141409 Resin Tank (24” Dia. x 72”) Models PA191, PA251, PA321 ¡ ACCESSORIES 7285902 Remote Monitor Kit 7286005 Controller Extension Cable, 20’...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS . . . VALVE ASSEMBLY flow plug assembly assembled view wear- -strip seal cross ---section view...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS . . . VALVE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1 (4 req.) 0900060 O ---ring 7286039 Motor (incl. 4 ea. of Key No. 1) 7081201 Retainer (Nozzle & Venturi) 7231393 Motor Plate Seal (Nozzle &...
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