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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual XTS Series Water Softening System Scan the QR code above with a smart phone to view the installation video! Franklin Electric, Co., Inc. Water Treatment 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 XTS Series Instruction Manual 200720.docx...
Pre-installation Instructions Description of the water softener system This water softener system includes a brine (salt) tank and a resin (media) tank with a backwashing control valve. Incoming water flows into the control valve and is directed down through the ion exchange softening resin.
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Pre-installation Instructions (cont.) Location Considerations The proper location to install the water softener system will ensure optimum performance and satisfactory water quality. The following factors should be considered in selecting the location of the equipment. 1. The water softener should be installed after the pressure tank on a private well system or after the water meter on municipal water.
Detailed Installation Instructions STEP 1: Carefully remove all components from packaging. DO NOT DISCARD PACKAGING until all water softener components and fittings have been located. STEP 2: Using the integrated coupling nuts, attach the bypass valve to the inlet/outlet of the control valve and put handles in the bypass position (Figure 2) STEP 3: Place unit at desired installation position.
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Detailed Installation Instructions (continued) Connect one end of the 3/8” brine line to the control valve quick connect brine line fitting STEP 7: (Figure 2, Page 5). Insert the other end of the brine line through the hole in the brine tank and into the quick connect fitting on the safety brine valve (Figure 3).
Detailed Installation Instructions (continued) FIGURE 4: Bypass Valve Operation STEP 12: Press and hold the REGEN button (4) until the motor starts. Then use the NEXT button (1) to advance the control valve to the backwash position (refer to pages 9 and 10 for details). When the backwash countdown begins, unplug power from the valve.
Display and Operation - Home Screen Current Time of Day Regen Tonight— including AM or PM Illuminates to show indicator pending regeneration Flow indicator— status Flashes with water use 4 User Input Active prompts for buttons user input buttons “Vacation” Mode button “Eco”...
Initiating Regeneration Momentarily pressing and releasing the ‘REGEN’ button will cause the Regen Tonight indicator to illuminate on the top right side of the display. The regeneration process will begin at the next programmed time-of-regeneration (factory preset for 2:00 Pressing and HOLDING the ‘REGEN’ button for approximately 3 seconds will initiate an immediate regeneration.
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Regeneration Process (continued) Cycle: BACKWASH 1. The Backwash and Regen indicators will be illuminated on the display. 2. The control valve will advance to the Backwash position. 3. The cycle duration will begin to count down on the display once the control valve is in the proper position.
Display and Operation – Statistics “Home” screen displays current time-of-day. Press ‘STATS’ button to advance to the STATS screen. Current “Flow” screen displays current flow (gpm) through the softener. Press ‘STATS’ button to advance to the REMAINING CAPACITY screen. “Remaining Capacity” screen displays the number of gallons that can be treated by the softener before it needs to be regenerated.
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Display and Operation – Statistics (continued) ‘Days Stats’ history screen provides access to up to 56 days of historical data including: lbs of salt used (on any day that regeneration occurred), peak flow rate and gallons used for the day number that is selected using ‘↑’...
Display and Operation – Installer Settings – Cycles The installer settings provide access to the water softener cycle times. The factory settings have been programmed for maximum efficiency. Altering the factory programmed cycles will affect the softeners performance. NOTE: Extreme caution must be taken when adjusting the water softener cycles. Decreasing a cycle time or completely deleting the cycle may cause the softener to stop functioning.
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Display and Operation – Installer Settings – Cycles (continued) Ensure the Regen Time indicator is illuminated. Using ‘↑’ and ‘↓’, set the desired time of regeneration minutes. Press ‘NEXT’ button to set PROPORTIONAL BRINING. Using ‘↑’ and ‘↓’, the Proportional Brining function can be set to ON or OFF.
Display and Operation – Installer Settings – Cycles (continued) Ensure the Rinse and Minutes indicators are illuminated. Using ‘↑’ and ‘↓’, set the desired length of time for RINSE cycle. After all cycles have been set press either ‘NEXT’ or ‘DONE’ button to return to Home Screen.
Control Valve Parts List REF # Part Number Description REF # Part Number Description FCC-950 Front Cover TAF131 Tank Attachment PCB-3486 Circuit Board (specify unit model) TN101 Tank Nut DC-12 DC Adaptor with cord VG145 Venturi Gasket BV910 Brine Valve Assembly VP145 Venturi Plate Venturi Hex Head Bolt,...
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION A. Ensure permanent electrical service A. Electrical service to unit has been to unit (switch, circuit breaker, plug, interrupted etc.) B. Verify meter cable is connected or B. Faulty meter or control board replace defective component 1.
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Troubleshooting (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION A. Clean or replace injectors and A. Injectors or screen plugged screen B. Restricted drain flow control B. Clean drain line flow control 8. Salty water after regeneration C. Brine valve sticking C. Replace brine valve assembly D.
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY – Franklin Electric Co., Inc.. warrants this water conditioner against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship during the warranty period. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, misapplication, alteration, installation or operation contrary to printed instructions, or damage caused by freezing, fire, flood, or Acts of God.
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