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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CFS100WS WATER SOFTENERS Installer, please leave with owner/operator. Owner/Operator: Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions.
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• Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust fi lter mask, protective gloves, and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and fi lter media. • To request an MSDS relating to the media for this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com , select country, and use the search engine to search MSDS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION BEFORE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION REGENERATION INSTRUCTIONS (Timing Setting Instructions) SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA PARTS MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT: SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION Congratulations! We believe your purchase of this water softener will prove to be a very wise choice. When properly installed, operated, and maintained, your new water softener will provide years of dependable service.
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Check Your Pumping Rate and Water Pressure: Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage: MINIMUM water pressure required at the water softener inlet is 20 psi (138 kPa). CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: •...
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Facts to Remember While Planning Your Installation: 1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes. 2) If high water demand devices/activities are to be treated by the water softener, a larger model MUST be selected to accommodate the higher fl ow rate plus the backwashing requirements of the water softener.
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Proper installation sequence of water conditioning equipment is very important. Refer to the following diagram for your particular water supply. Failure to follow installation, operation, and maintenance instructions may result in property damage due to leakage and will void warranty. TYPICAL WELL INSTALLATION FILTERED WATER FILTERED...
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: • Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system. • Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes. To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines: •...
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Step 5 Position the drain line over the drain and secure fi rmly. To prevent back-siphoning of sewer water, provide an air-gap of at least 2” or 2 pipe diameters between end of drain hose and drain (Figure 4). DO NOT raise drain line more than 10 ft. above fl oor. Step 6 Connect one end of the 3/8"...
SECTION 3: REGENERATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING REGENERATION FREQUENCY SCHEDULES: Determine adjusted hardness by adding three (3) times the iron content in parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l) to the hardness in grains per gallon (gpg). The resulting number is the adjusted hardness. Example: Hardness is 14 gpg and iron is 2 ppm Adjusted Hardness: 14 + (3 x 2) = 20 Determine daily softening demand in grains by multiplying adjusted hardness by daily water consumption in gallons.
SECTION 4: SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Problem Cause Solution Hard water, (unit NOT using salt; A. Electrical service to unit interrupted. A. Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse, plug, liquid level in brine tank NOT too pull chain or switch.) high). B. Timer not working. B.
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Maximum operating temperature 110°F (43.3°C); Electrical requirements 110V/60Hz (220V/50Hz); Operating pressure 20-125 psi. Most types of water softener salt may be used (See Maintenance). 3M Purifi cation Inc. does not recommend the use of block type water softener salt. Specifi cations subject to change without notice.
SECTION 6: PARTS REF NO. DESCRIPTION CFS100WS Control Valve, Time Clock Initiation, with Cover, less Bypass Control N100150-5WS-5S O-Ring 12281 Media Tank w/Base (Incl. Ref. 9) 6236001-0844 Media H-050P (2) Turbulator 6236232 Brine Line Tubing 13000X Brine Tank, Complete BT1534X Brine Tank, Complete w/Extension Kit Overfl...
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ONLY THOSE PARTS CIRCLED IN DRAWING AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE PARTS LIST - 12 DAY TIMER PART No. DESCRIPTION 60353-13 Power Head Assy., Complete, L/Cover, NS/NLS Series (Incl. Ref. Items 2-37) 13168-36X Brine Cam Assy.
Most types of water softener salt may be used. There are advantages and disadvantages to every type of salt. Please ask your local dealer for his advice. Your unit is designed to compensate for the disadvantages. 3M Purifi cation does not recommend the use of block type salt with water softeners.
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOMER OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the Product is found defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M Purifi cation Inc.’s sole obligation shall be, at 3M Purifi cation Inc.’s option, to replace or repair the Product or refund the purchase price of the Product.
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