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INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND
ELECTRONIC IRONSOFT WATER SOFTENER
WITH THE X-FACTOR CONTROL VALVE
7-FESLX-24B
7-FESLX-32B
7-FESLX-45B
7-FESLX-60B
7-FESLXC-24B
Congratulations on purchasing your new Lancaster IronSoft Water Softener. This unit is designed
to give you many years of trouble free service. When installed in accordance with the following
instructions and if given reasonable care, clear-soft water will be the result. For servicing and future
inspection purposes, please file this booklet with your important documents.
In the event that you need assistance for servicing your Ironsoft water softener, please first contact
the professional contractor who installed the system.
SERVICE MANUAL
PROGRAMMED FOR PRE-FILL BRINING OPTION
I R O N S O F T
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- Page 1 7-FESLX-60B 7-FESLXC-24B Congratulations on purchasing your new Lancaster IronSoft Water Softener. This unit is designed to give you many years of trouble free service. When installed in accordance with the following instructions and if given reasonable care, clear-soft water will be the result. For servicing and future inspection purposes, please file this booklet with your important documents.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Job Specifications ......................... 2 Pre-Installation Review ......................... 3 General Installation and Service Warnings .................. 3 Bypass Valve Operation ....................... 4 Installation Instructions, Diagrams ....................5, 6 Placing Softener into Service ....................... 7 General Operation ........................7 Set Time of Day ..........................8 Adjust Hardness, Days Between Regenerations or Time of Regeneration ........ -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Review
GENERAL INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION AND SERVICE WARNINGS REVIEW The control valve, fitting and/or bypass are designed to WATER QUALITY: If sand or sediment is present in accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but are the water supply, a sediment filter should be installed not designed to support the weight of a system or the ahead of the water softener. -
Page 4: Bypass Valve Operation
BYPASS VALVE The bypass valve is typically used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system’s water pressure in order to perform control valve repairs or maintenance. The X-Factor bypass valve is particularly unique in the water treatment industry due to its versatility and state of the art design features. -
Page 5: Installation Instructions, Diagrams
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (All electrical & plumbing should be done in accordance to all local codes) 1. Place the softener where you want to install it, making sure it is on a clean, level and firm base. 2. Do all necessary plumbing (inlet to inlet, outlet to outlet, and drain line to drain). - Page 6 6. The brine refill flow control assembly is installed in an easy to access refill MINIMUM 10 FEET BETWEEN elbow located on top of the control valve. The refill flow control assembly is WATER SOFTENER OUTLET OUTSIDE attached to the control valve with a locking clip. The locking clip allows the elbow WATER HEATER INLET to rotate 270 degrees so the outlet can be oriented towards the brine tank.
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Page 7: Placing Softener Into Service
PLACING SOFTENER INTO SERVICE Do not add salt to the brine tank yet. Do not plug the transformer into the receptacle yet. Make sure inlet and outlet valves are to their closed positions. If using optional bypass, place in bypass position. Turn on main water supply. Open a cold water faucet. This will clear the line of any debris (solder, pipe dope, etc.) that may be in the line. -
Page 8: Set Time Of Day
SET TIME OF DAY Current time of day needs to be entered during initial installation, and adjusted when daylight saving time begins or ends. If an extended power outage occurs and depletes the on-board non-rechargeable coin cell battery, when power resumes the time of day should be reset and battery replaced. -
Page 9: Low Battery
STEP 5 – Next Regeneration Time (minutes): Set the minutes of day for regeneration using STEP 5 buttons. Press to return to normal operation. Press to return to NEXT REGEN previous step. RETURN TO NORMAL MODE LOW BATTERY A non-rechargeable coin cell battery is located on the circuit board, used only to maintain the time of day during power outages (all other information will be stored in memory no matter how long the power outage). -
Page 10: Specifications
X FACTOR SERIES GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1” Control Valve Size; 9.3 x 10.5 x 7.0 W” x L” x H” Inlet/Outlet Fitting 3/4 to 1.25 Options; inches Drain Pipe NPT (OD 3/4 (5/8) Poly Tube) Size; inches Working Pressure; 20 to 100 Min to Max (PSI) Water Operating Temp;... -
Page 11: Parts Diagrams
SOFTENER ASSEMBLY Dwg. Order No. Description LXCV1 (detailed components shown in this manual) Metered Control Valve FG844VT, D1130-12 Ft. (cut for 44 in.), R-DIP1050 Tank, Pipe, Connector, Assy for Model 7-FESLX-24 FG1047VT, D1130-12 Ft. (cut for 47 in.), R-DIP1050 Tank, Pipe, Connector, Assy for Model 7-FESLX-32 2,3,4 FG1248VT, D1130-12 Ft. - Page 12 X-FACTOR FRONT COVER AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3692-02LW LP Front Cover Assembly V3107-01 Motor V3106-01 Drive Bracket & Spring Clip V3757LP-BOARD PC Board V3110 Drive Gear 12x36 V3109 Drive Gear Cover When replacing the battery, align Correct positives and push down to fully seat.
- Page 13 DRIVE CAP ASSEMBLY, DOWNFLOW PISTON, REGENERANT PISTON AND SPACER STACK ASSEMBLY Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants Drawing Order No. Description or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be used on black o-rings but is not necessary. Avoid any V3005 Spacer Stack Assembly type of lubricants, including silicone, on the clear...
- Page 14 REFILL FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY Drawing No. Order No. Description H4615 Elbow Locking Clip H4614 Polytube insert 3/8” H4612 Nut 3/8” H4613 Elbow Cap 3/8” V3163 0-ring 019 V3165-01* RFC Retainer Assy V3182 V3330 Brine Elbow Assy w/RFC 3/8”...
- Page 15 DRAIN LINE - 3/4” Order No. Description H4615 Elbow Locking Clip V3194 Polytube insert 5/8 Option V3192 Nut ¾ Drain Elbow Option V3158 Drain Elbow ¾ Male V3163 O-ring 019 V3159 DLFC Retainer Assy V3162-007 DLFC 0.7 gpm for ¾ ...
- Page 16 BYPASS VALVE (Order No. BP2000) Drawing No. Order No. Description V3151 Nut 1” Quick Connect V3150 Split Ring V3105 O-Ring 215 V3145 Bypass 1” Rotor V3146 Bypass Cap V3147 Bypass Handle V3148 Bypass Rotor Seal Retainer ...
- Page 17 1 1/4 NPT OPTIONAL INSTALLATION FITTING ASSEMBLIES CONT’D. Order No: V3007-03 Order No: V3007-04 Order No: V3007-05 Description: Fitting ¾” Brass Sweat Assembly Description: Fitting 1” Plastic Male NPT Assembly Description: Fitting 1-¼” Plastic Male NPT Assembly Drawing Drawing Order Drawing Order Order No.
- Page 18 SERVICE SPANNER WRENCH (Order No. V3193) Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve, the wrench (shown in various positions on the valve) may be purchased to aid in assembly or disassembly. Loosens Injector And Bypass Caps Water Specialist - CWS-18 Cabinet Loosens Drive Cap The Water Specialist - CWS-18 C...
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Page 19: Service Instructions
Page 36 Page 36 WS1 & WS1.25 Drawings and Service Manual WS1 & WS1.25 Drawings and Service Manual SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Service Instructions Service Instructions When servicing the valve, water may leak from Disconnect from electrical power prior to When servicing the valve, water may leak from Disconnect from electrical power prior to When servicing the valve, water may leak Disconnect from electrical power prior to... - Page 20 DRIVE CAP ASSEMBLY, MAIN PISTON AND REGENERANT PISTON: The drive assembly must be removed to access the drive cap assembly. The drive cap assembly must be removed to access the piston(s). The drive cap assembly is threaded into the control valve body and seals with an o-ring. To remove the drive cap assembly use the special plastic wrench or insert a ¼”...
- Page 21 SPACER STACK ASSEMBLY: To access the spacer stack assembly remove the drive assembly, drive cap assembly and piston. The spacer stack assembly can be removed easily without tools by using thumb and forefinger. Inspect the black o-rings and clear lip seals for wear or damage. Replace the entire stack if necessary.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution a. No power at electric outlet a. Repair outlet or use working outlet b. Control valve Power Adapter not plugged b. Plug Power Adapter into outlet or connect into outlet or power cord end not power cord end to PC Board connection connected to PC board connection 1. - Page 23 Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Bypass valve is open or faulty a. Fully close bypass valve or replace b. Media is exhausted due to high water b. Check program settings or diagnostics for usage abnormal water usage c. Meter not registering c.
- Page 24 Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Power outage during regeneration a. Upon power being restored control will finish the remaining regeneration time. Reset time of day. b. Damaged seal/ stack assembly b. Replace seal/ stack assembly 13. Water running to drain c.
- Page 25 Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Motor failure during a regeneration a. Check motor connections then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
- Page 26 A DIVISION OF C-B TOOL CO. 1340 MANHEIM PIKE ● LANCASTER PA 17601-3196 ● TEL:717-397-3521 ● FAX: 717-392-0266 www.lancasterwatertreatment.com ● E-mail: info@lancasterpump.com 5/17 PAGE 26...
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