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Systems tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for hardness reduction and efficiency, and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372. For best results use Morton Clean Manufactured and warranted by ® and Protect...
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Use one or both ® of our premium formula pellets in any water softener for the best results. Remember to fill your water softener with Morton ® America’s #1 Brand of Water Softener Salt! Morton Water Softener Installation &...
For more installation or service information, visit www.mortonwatersofteners.com. Dimensions 17” 3-3/4” 17" 21” 3-3/4" 21" IN - OUT IN - OUT 48” 41-1/2” 48" 41-1/2" 34” 34" FIG. 2 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency after the system has been installed. It is typically less than the rated efficiency, due to individual application factors including water hardness, water usage, and other contaminants that reduce a softener's capacity. Model M45C Model Code 13,233 @ 2.6 lbs.
Ferric (red water), and bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble. This water softener will not ** Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated remove ferric or bacterial iron. This iron is visible by laboratory test data. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
Untreated Water to City Water Supply Outside Faucets Cold Water to House Hot Water Pressure to House Optional Tank Sediment Filter Well Water Supply Water Water Softener Heater Well Pump FIG. 4 Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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IMPORTANT: Do not solder with plumbing attached to Valve installation adaptors and single bypass valve. Soldering heat will damage the Outlet Inlet adaptors and valve. Valve Valve rom Water o Water FIG. 8 Softener Softener Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
Step 2. Assembly 3. Make sure the turbine assembly spins freely in the "out" port of the valve (See Figure 10). 1. Morton water softener models are factory assem- 4. If not already done, put a light coating of silicone ®...
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CAUTION: Do not place fingers into the motorized body (See Fig. 64 on Page 27), although there is no shutoff valve when it is plugged into the electronic con- need to do this when installing. troller. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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NOTE: Be sure all 3 tabs of the clip go through the matching holes on the water softener valve inlet or outlet, and fully into the channel on the single bypass valve. Make sure that the tabs are fully seated. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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Avoid long drain hose runs, or ele- vating the hose more than 8’ above the floor. continued on next page Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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1. Using a container, add about three gallons of clean tizing bleach into and through the water softener. water into the salt storage tank. Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the drain. 2. Add Morton Clean and Protect or Clean and ™...
Then the words “SET TIME” appear and “12:00 PM” begins to flash. FIG. 17 This is a reminder to use Morton MWSC Water ® Softener Cleanser three times a year. To reset the FIG.
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KCl dissolves. See also Page 22 for more information on salt types. 2. When the correct salt type is displayed, press the SELECT button, and the display will change to show the “Set Salt Level” screen. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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(Fig. 25) to remind you to add salt. FIG. 27 If you decide to cancel the regeneration before it starts, press and release the RECHARGE button once more. “RECHARGE TONIGHT” will stop flash- FIG. 25 ing in the display. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
Connect Mode, as connect your water softener to the “cloud” via the follows. FIG. 30 home’s wireless router. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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WCD, followed by a serial number. your softener. This will be displayed on the This is your Morton water softener. Select it and “Devices” list when you sign in to the app. After the screen changes to Pairing Your Device.
Controller Features Optional Settings: California Efficiency Requirement Salt Efficiency Clean Feature Your Morton Water Softener has a “High ® Efficiency” feature with an ON or OFF setting. Clean Feature Minutes This softener setting is shipped in the OFF posi- tion, which utilizes the maximum rated capacity...
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The default is OFF. If this feature is desired, turn it day) screen. on by pressing the UP button. 6. Press SELECT again to display the “12 or 24 hr” screen. FIG. 53 Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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Vacation Note Cleansing Screen Morton demand controlled water softeners regenerate only while water is being used and softening capacity Resin must be restored. For this reason, the unit will not Tank regenerate when you are away from home for extend- ed periods.
Lift the salt lid and check the salt storage level fre- brine tank. It is usually caused by high humidity or quently. If the water softener uses all the Morton ® the wrong kind of salt. When the salt “bridges,” an...
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Check the water level in the tank by looking down the brinewell. If the water level does not drop after a recharge, the problem has not been resolved. Call 1-888-64 WATER or visit www.mortonwatersoften- ers.com. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
8. To return to the present time display, press the through the meter. SELECT button. Open a nearby soft water faucet. 000 to 140 (continual) = Repeats for each gallon of water passing through the meter. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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5. To return the softener’s valve to the service posi- tion, press the RECHARGE button. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
Need help troubleshooting? Call Toll Free 1-888-64 WATER (1-888-649-2837) www.mortonwatersofteners.com or visit When you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number, found on the rating decal, located on the rim below the salt lid hinges. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
Optional Motorized Water Shutoff Valve The Motorized Water Shutoff Valve (sold separately) Motorized Water Shutoff Valve may be used with this Morton Wi-Fi connected water ® softener and the iQua™ app to remotely turn off the home’s water supply. For example, you may want to turn off the water when going away on vacation.
Softener Exploded View Valve Assembly See Pages 30 & 31 for parts Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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Brinewell Mounting Hardware Kit – 7327576 (includes Key Nos. 16 & 17) Repl. Salt Lid (includes instruction 7381504 decal & Morton badge) Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8” 7351054 Power Supply, 24V DC Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Repl. Electronic Control Board Brinewell Assembly...
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Valve Exploded View Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
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Questions? Call Toll Free 1-888-64 WATER (1-888-649-2837) www.mortonwatersofteners.com or visit When you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number, found on the rating decal, located on the rim below the salt lid hinges. Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual ®...
Labor necessary to maintain this product is not covered by the product warranty. If you have questions regarding a Morton water softener or MWSC, need assistance with installation or trou- bleshooting, wish to order a part or report a warranty issue, we are just a phone call away. Simply dial 1-888- 64WATER (1-888-649-2837) for assistance, or visit www.mortonwatersofteners.com.
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