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Page 1 Model 3900 Downflow Service Manual IMPORTANT: Fill in Pertinent Information on Page 3 for Future Reference...
Page 2 Table of Contents IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: • The information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. •...
Page 3: Job Specification Sheet
Job Specification Sheet Job No. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Model No. _________________________________________________________________________________ Water Test _________________________________________________________________________________ Capacity Per Unit ___________________________________________________________________________ Mineral Tank Size _____________ Diameter ____________ Height _______________ Brine Tank Size & Salt Setting per Regeneration ___________________________________________________ 2900s Control Valve Specifications 1. Type of Timer A.
Page 4: Installation Instructions
General Commercial Pre-Installation Check List WATER PRESSURE: A minimum of 25 pounds of water pressure is required for regeneration valve to operate effectively. ELECTRICAL FACILITIES: A continuous 115 volt, 60 Hertz current supply is required. Make certain the current supply is always hot and cannot be turned off with another switch. EXISTING PLUMBING: Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup.
Page 5: 3200 Timer Setting Procedure
3200 Timer Setting Procedure How To Set Days On Which Water Conditioner Is To Regenerate: Rotate the skipper wheel until the number “1” is at the red pointer. Set the days that regeneration is to occur by sliding tabs on the skipper wheel outward to expose trip fingers.
Page 6 3210 Timer Settings Typical Programming Procedure How To Manually Regenerate Your Water Conditioner At Any Time: Calculate the gallon capacity of the system, subtract the necessary reserve requirement and set the gallons Turn the manual regeneration knob clockwise. available opposite the small white dot on the program This slight movement of the manual regeneration wheel gear.
Page 7 3200 & 3210 Timer Series Regeneration Cycle Program Setting Procedure - Downflow How To Set The Regeneration Cycle Program: The regeneration cycle program on your water conditioner has been factory preset, however, portions of the cycle or program may be lengthened or shortened in time to suit local conditions.
Page 8 3200 & 3210 Timer Series Regeneration Cycle Program Setting Procedure - Upflow How To Set The Regeneration Cycle Program: The regeneration cycle program on your water conditioner has been factory preset, however, portions of the cycle or program may be lengthened or shortened in time to suit local conditions.
Page 9 Notes Page 9...
Page 10 3210 Timer Assembly 61502-3210_REVA For Service Assembly Numbers, See the Back of this Manual Page 10...
Page 11 3210 Timer Assembly Item No. Quantity Part No. Description 1 ....1 ....13870 ......Housing, Timer, 3200 2 ....1 ....13802 ......Gear, Cycle Actuator 3 ....1 ....40096-02 ....Dial 2AM Regen Assy, Black 4 ....1 ....13886 ......Knob, 3200 5 ....4 ....13296 ......Screw, Hex Wsh, 6-20 x 1/2 6 .
Page 12: Powerhead Assembly
Powerhead Assembly For Service Assembly Numbers, See the Back of this Manual Page 12...
Page 13 Powerhead Assembly For Service Assembly Numbers, See the Back of this Manual Page 13...
Page 14 Powerhead Assembly For Service Assembly Numbers, See the Back of this Manual Page 14...
Page 15 Powerhead Assembly For Service Assembly Numbers, See the Back of this Manual Page 15...
Page 16: Control Valve Assembly
Control Valve Assembly 13 14 13 14 13 14 14 13 For Service Assembly Numbers, See the Back of this Manual Page 16...
Page 17 Item No. Quantity Part No. Description 1 ....1 ....16067-02 ....VALVE BODY,3900,AUX TAP 2 ....1 ....15114 ......VALVE BODY,3150 3 ....1 ....16258 ......FLOW STRAIGHTENER,3900 4 ....1 ....15112 ......SEAL,3150 ADAPTER BASE 5 ....2 ....40118 ......SCREW,SCKT HD,1/2-13 UNC 6 .
Page 18 1800 Brine Assembly 60036_REVA For Service Assembly Numbers, See the Back of this Manual Page 18...
Page 19 1800 Brine Assembly Item No. Quantity Part No. Description 1 ....1 ....16340 ......Body, Injector, 1800 D/F 2 ....1 ....15128-xx ....Injector Nozzle 3 ....1 ....15127-xx ....Injector Throat 4 ....3 ....15246 ......O-ring, -116 5 ....1 ....16341-01 ....Cap, Injector, 1800 6 .
Page 20 3” Brass Meter Assembly Item No. Quantity Part No. Description 1 ....1 ....16254 ......Meter Body 2 ....1 ....16279 ......Impeller Shaft 3 ....1 ....16575 ......Impeller Assembly 4 ....1 ....16400 ......Meter Cover Assembly - Std...... 1 ....16401 ......Meter Cover Assembly - Ext. Range 5 .
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. Water conditioner fails to A. Electrical service to unit has A. Assure permanent electrical service regenerate. been interrupted (check fuse, plug, pull chain, or switch) B. Timer is defective. B. Replace timer. C. Power failure. C.
Page 22: General Service Hints For Meter Control
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 8. Softener fails to draw brine. A. Drain line flow control is A. Clean drain line flow control. plugged. B. Injector is plugged. B. Clean injector C. Injector screen plugged. C. Clean screen. D. Line pressure is too low. D.
Page 23: Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams 1 Service Position 2 Backwash Position 3 Brine Position Page 23...
Page 24 Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams 4 Slow Rinse Position 5 Rapid Rinse 6 Brine Tank Refill Position Page 24...
Page 25: Flow Data & Injector Draw Rates
Flow Data & Injector Draw Rates Page 25...
Page 26 Typical Timer Settings Page 26...
Page 27: Plumbing Diagrams
Plumbing Diagrams System #4 - Typical Single Tank Installation With Optional Meter Page 27...
Page 28 Plumbing Diagrams System #5 - Interlock - Typical Twin Tank Installation With Optional Meter Interlock And No Hard Water Bypass Page 28...
Page 29 Plumbing Diagrams System #6 - Twin Series Regeneration & System #7 - Twin Alternator Installation NOTE: On System 7, the power cord is on unit 2. NOTE: System 7 can run with either one or two brine tanks. Two brine tanks should be used if regeneration is less than 4 hours.
Page 30: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams System #4 - Single Valve Regeneration Immediate and Delayed Valve Wiring Page 30...
Page 31 Wiring Diagrams System #4 - With Remote Signal Start Valve Wiring Page 31...
Page 32 Wiring Diagrams System #5 - Interlocked Regeneration Valve Wiring 18685-01_REVD 18685-02_REVD Page 32...
Page 33 Wiring Diagrams System #6 - Series Regeneration Valve Wiring 18686-01_REVE 18686-02_REVE Page 33...
Page 34 Wiring Diagrams System #7 - Alternating Regeneration Valve Wiring 18687-01_REVE 18687-02_REVE Page 34...
Page 35 Wiring Diagrams System #7 - Alternating Regeneration Valve Wiring Page 35...
Page 36: Service Assemblies
Service Assemblies 60036-02 ...1800 Brine Valve 60057-01 ...3900 Upper Drive Motor Assembly - 115 V. 1 ....11772 .....Spring 4 ....10302 .....Insulator - Switch 1 ....11774 .....Retaining Ring 3 ....10872 .....Screw - Hex Hd. 1 ....18713 .....Brine Valve Body 1 ....11080 .....Screw - Flat Hd. 1 ....16497-01 ..Brine Stem Assembly 3 ....10218 .....Switch 1 ....16498-01 ..Stem Guide Assembly 2 ....10300 .....Screw - Hex Hd.
Page 37 Notes Page 37...
Page 38 P/N 16510 Rev. C...