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Watts Premier Sof-Tek Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Watts Premier, Inc.
Phone: 800-752-5582
P/N: Sof-Tek
Water Conditioner
1725 W. Williams Drive C-20
www.wattspremier.com
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Fax: 623-931-0191
Manual Edition: 2/19/08

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  • Page 1 Water Conditioner INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Watts Premier, Inc. 1725 W. Williams Drive C-20 Phoenix, AZ 85027 Phone: 800-752-5582 www.wattspremier.com Fax: 623-931-0191 P/N: Sof-Tek Manual Edition: 2/19/08...
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  • Page 3 Congratulations on your decision to place your confi dence in our superior water treatment appliance. Recognized worldwide for built-in quality, dependability, and ease of service, this appliance represents state-of- the-art in home water treatment. Important information is contained in this manual which will help you get the maximum benefi...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents HOW TO GET THE MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY FROM YOUR APPLIANCE CHECKLIST BEFORE INSTALLATION DO’S AND DON’TS REFERENCE ILLUSTRATIONS INSTALLATION GUIDE REFERENCE ILLUSTRATIONS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND START-UP PROCEDURES SETTING THE CONTROLLER DEMAND REGENERATION HARDNESS SETTINGS ELECTRONICS AND CABINET CABINET AND ASSEMBLIES PARTS DIAGRAMS TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 5: How To Get The Maximum Efficiency From Your Appliance

    How To Get The Maximum Effi ciency From Your Appliance 1. Fill salt cabinet when water level is above salt level. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALT. If iron is present in your water, use a salt with an iron-cleaning additive to help keep the resin clean.

  • Page 6: Checklist Before Installation

    Checklist Before Installation 1. Water Pressure - Not less than 20 psi constant. See page 30. 2. Double check hardness - of water with test strips provided to verify that your appliance is right for the job. See page 10. 3.

  • Page 7: Do's And Don'ts

    Do’s And Don’ts SOME DO’S 1. Do comply with all local plumbing and electrical codes. 2. Do install pressure-reducing valve if inlet pressure exceeds 90 psi. 3. Do install gravity drain on salt storage cabinet. See fi gure 7. 4. Do secure drain line on appliance and at drain outlet. See fi gure 3. 5.

  • Page 8: Reference Illustrations

    Reference Illustrations Installation Guide Figure 1 Use this diagram as a location and installation guide for your water conditioner. This diagram applies to basement, slab, crawl space and outside installations. Bypass Valves. To simplify installation and servicing, a one-piece or a three way bypass valve system is recommended when installing your appliance.

  • Page 9: Reference Illustrations

    Reference Illustrations Figure 2 INSTALLATION TIP When preparing the male threaded fi ttings of the I/O adapter, follow the guidelines to avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads. 1. For best results, use 1/2” wide Tefl on® tape and wrap the threads three times with each consecutive wrap on top of the previous wrap.
  • Page 10 Reference Illustrations Figure 4 This part may be available through your local Home Improvement store. Or you can order it through Watts Premier (800) 752-5582. Figure 6 Figure 5 IN SERVICE POSITION IN BYPASS POSITION...
  • Page 11 Reference Illustrations Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 ADDING SALT TO THE BRINE CABINET PLUGGING IN TRANSFORMER Do not plug transformer into an outlet that is controlled by on/off switch.

  • Page 12: Installation And Start-Up Procedures

    Installation And Start-Up Procedures Each water conditioner includes 8’ of drain line. 1. Placement. Place your appliance in desired location. Turn off electricity and water supply to water heater. Make sure inlet/outlet and drain connections meet the applicable local codes. Check arrows on valve to be sure water fl...
  • Page 13 Installation And Start-Up Procedures Cont. 9. Water Testing. The water conditioner, like any other appliance, requires correct installation and setting for optimum performance. To ensure proper settings, you need to obtain an accurate water test. Do this as follows: For municipally supplied or “City” water, call your water utility company. Ask them the hardness, iron content and pH levels of your water.

  • Page 14: Setting The Controller

    Setting The Controller DEMAND REGENERATION You won’t have to worry about vacation settings or extra guests because the controller measures water usage and regenerates based on need. The appliance will regenerate using only the necessary amount of water and salt. If power has been turned off, your appliance will retain programmed settings indefi...

  • Page 15: Hardness Settings

    Setting The Controller - Continued 6) POWERCLEAN™ The powerClean™ feature is a service/maintenance step for water supplies that have an excessive amount of iron. Activating this feature is a simple push of the powerClean™ button on the controller. PowerClean™ will appear in the display when this feature is activated. The appliance will regenerate every other day with fi...
  • Page 16 Setting The Controller - Continued 4. “96 Hours” is now displayed. Pressing and releasing the CHANGE button will toggle this on and off. If “96 Hours” is selected, the appliance will work no more than 4 days without a regeneration. The “96 Hours”...
  • Page 17 Setting The Controller - Continued Controller Layout Figure 10...

  • Page 18: Electronics And Cabinet

    Parts Diagrams ELECTRONICS AND CABINET Figure 11...
  • Page 19 Parts Diagrams ELECTRONICS AND CABINET Figure 11 Figure# Part# Item Qty. 95204 Valve Cover Assembly 95205 Salt Port Cover 93245 12 Volt Transformer/Power Cord 95202 Cabinet C0700 2 Piece Overfl ow 93848 Brine Tubing, 3/8” 18” 95203 Support Panel 54538 Computer Control 90801 Screw, Support Panel...

  • Page 20: Cabinet And Assemblies

    Parts Diagrams Cabinet and Assemblies Figure 12...
  • Page 21 Parts Diagrams Cabinet and Assemblies Figure 12 Figure# Part# Item Qty. 54510 3/4” I/O Adapter Assembly 93838 3/4” I/O Adapter O-Ring 95505 Resin Tank Assembly (empty) 93808 End Cap O-Ring 95301T Drive End Cap Assembly w/o motor/magnet disc 93870 Screw 90828 O-Ring, Small, End Cap 93501...
  • Page 22 Parts Diagrams Injector Assembly Figure 13 Part Number 93501 Note: When working on the injector assembly, make sure part #3 aligns properly with the outline marked on part #4.
  • Page 23 Parts Diagrams Injector Assembly Figure 13 Figure# Part# Item Qty. Description 93810 Injector Screen Acts as a pre-fi lter to keep debris from entering the Injector Nozzle and Injector Throat. Attaches to the cylinder on the Nozzle plate and spherical “bump” inside the Main Valve Body. Some compression of the Screen may occur during assembly.
  • Page 24 Parts Diagrams I/O Adapter Assembly Figure 14...
  • Page 25 Parts Diagrams I/O Adapter Assembly Figure 14 Figure# Part# Item Qty. Description 54510 3/4”I/O Assembly Makes the connection between the plumbing and Main Valve Body. Also, contains the “Hard Water” Blending Valve. The seal areas of the O-rings at the Main Valve Body inlet and outlet must be smooth and free of defects and debris, and be lubricated with silicon grease before assembly.

  • Page 26: Parts Diagrams

    Parts Diagrams Part Number 95301T Note: This asssembly does not include a magnet disk or drive motor and must be ordered separately. Figure 15 Figure# Part# Item Qty. Description 90802 Screw Secures motor to endcap assembly. 90217 Drive Motor - 12V The Drive Motor is held in place by two 1/2”...
  • Page 27 Parts Diagrams Brine Valve Housing Assembly Figure 15 Figure# Part# Item Qty. Description 93583 Drive End Cap Seals the two openings on the Main Valve Body. The larger diameter opening is sealed with an O-ring used as an axial or “face” seal. The O-ring sits in a groove in the End Cap.
  • Page 28 Parts Diagrams Part Number 93601 Figure 16 Brine Valve Housing Assembly Figure# Part# Item Qty. Description 93620 Piston Assembly The Piston should have a gasket on the shaft side of the fl ange and a spring pressed onto a boss on the other side. The gasket should be free of defects such as cuts or debris.
  • Page 29 Parts Diagrams Part Number 93811-20.0 Figure 17 Safety Shutoff Assembly Figure# Part# Item Qty. Description 51366 Air Check Elbow Assembly Make sure compression nuts are tight. H7041 Guide and Lock Set Should not be loose. H7039 Float Grommet Should keep fl oat from moving up or down. H7040 Bell Float H7042...
  • Page 30 Notes (this page left blank intentionally)
  • Page 31 Parts Diagrams Figure 18 Fill Plug Assembly, Tank Bottom ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 90238 Fill Plug 90819 O-Ring...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No soft water after regeneration. No salt in brine cabinet. Add salt (refer to “Regenerate” Page 10). Sediment in brine tank has Remove air check draw tube and plugged the brine line and air fl ush with clean water. Clean injector check assembly.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No read-out in display. Electric cord is unplugged. Plug in transformer. No electric power at outlet. Check power source. Make sure out- let is not controlled by a switch. Defective transformer (fi g. 8). Test with volt meter for 12 VAC at control.

  • Page 34: Softener Specifications

    Softener Specifi cations Maximum compensated hardness (grains) Maximum ferrous iron reduction 10 ppm Minimum pH Media type and amounts Power Clean Filter Media Super Fine Mesh Resin 1 cu.ft. Salt usage (lbs.) / Capacity (HC - High Capacity) 10 / 30,000 Salt usage (lbs.) / Capacity (HE - High Effi...

  • Page 35: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty Warranty Information To place this appliance under limited warranty, the limited warranty registration card must be completed and returned within 30 days of installation. Coverage - This limited warranty covers the appliance delivered to the original owner when the system is purchased for personal, family, or household use. It is intended to cover defects occurring in workmanship or material or both.
  • Page 36 Call Our HelpLine 1-800-896-3219 Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm EST Made in USA. Manufactured using one or more of the following patent numbers: 5,089,140. 5,300,230. DES.332,480. DES.331,097. 5,116,419. 5,157,979. 5,378,370. ©2003 1725 W. Williams Dr. C20 Phoenix, AZ 85027 LITHO USA Form #51900WP Version 2 OR0203HQWI...

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