Introduction - Ecosoft WS1 DV Programming And Service Manual

WATER SPECIALIST DISC VALVE PROGRAMMING AND SERVICE MANUAL
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1. INTRODUCTION

This manual is about a control valve to be used on water softeners or water fi lters. The manual is
designed to aid water treatment equipment manufacturers in the selection of the various control valve
options. Information in this manual is different than what is needed for installation and servicing of a
particular water treatment system. This manual is not intended to be used as a manual for a complete
water softener or fi lter. Certain parts of the manual will serve as aids to manufacturers in the writing
and layout of the manuals for installers and service personnel.
General Warnings (Must appear in OEM's manual)
The following general warnings and the specifications in Table 1 must appear in the OEM's System Manual.
The control valve, fittings and/or bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments
but are not designed to support the weight of a system or the plumbing.
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.
THIS WATER METER SHOULD NOT BE USED AS THE PRIMARY MONITORING DEVICE FOR CRITICAL
OR HEALTH EFFECT APPLICATIONS
Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone
lubricant may be used on blacko-rings but is not necessary.
The nuts and caps are designed to be unscrewed or tightened by hand or with the special plastic wrench.
If necessary a pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap. Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten or
loosen nuts or caps. Do not place a screwdriver in the slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads. Use Tefl on tape on the threaded inlet, outlet and
drain fi ttings. Tefl on tape is not necessary on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.
After completing any valve maintenance involving the drive assembly or the drive cap assembly
unplug power source jack from the printed circuit board (black wire) and plug back in or press
and hold NEXT and REGEN buttons for approximately 3 seconds. This resets the electronics and
establishes the service position. The display should fl ash all wording, then fl ash the software version
and then reset the valve to the service position.
All plumbing should be done in accordance with local plumbing codes. The pipe size for the drain line
should be a minimum of ½". Backwash fl ow rates in excess of 7 gpm (26.5 lpm) or length in excess
of 20' (6.1m) require ¾" drain line.
Solder joints near the drain must be done prior to connecting the drain line flow control fitting. Leave
at least 6" between the drain line control fitting and solder joints when soldering pipes that are
connected on the drain line control fitting. Failure to do this could cause interior damage to the drain
line flow control fitting.
When assembling the installation fi tting package (inlet and outlet), connect the fi tting to the plumbing
system fi rst and then attach the nut, split ring and o-ring. Heat from soldering or solvent cements
may damage the nut, split ring or o-ring. Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should be
set before installing the nut, split ring and o-ring. Avoid getting primer and solvent cement on any part
of the o-rings, split rings, bypass valve or control valve.
Plug into an electrical outlet. Note: All electrical connections must be connected according to local
codes. (Be certain the outlet is uninterrupted.)
Install grounding strap on metal pipes.