Softener, iron & manganese reduction system (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for NOVO 165 Series
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165 Series IAPMO R & T Certified against CSA B483.1 IAPMO R & T Certified Water Softener against NSF/ANSI 44 1. Page 21 of this manual contains important maintenance procedures for the continued proper operation of your unit. These MUST be performed regularly for your warranty to remain valid.
READ THIS PAGE FIRST BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION EFFICIENCY STATEMENT HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION / SYSTEM DIMENSIONS BRINE TANK DIMENSIONS INSTALLATION UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF TWIN TANK MODEL UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF CABINET MODEL BEFORE INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS / INSTALLATION STEPS INSTALLING BRINE TANK WATER SOFTENER INSTALLATION CABINET WATER SOFTENER INSTALLATION...
READ THIS PAGE FIRST BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with the appliance and its capabilities before installing or operating Avoid pinched o-rings during installation by applying the new appliance. Failure to follow instructions in this (provided with install kit) IAPMO certified lubricant to all manual could result in personal injury or property damage.
EFFICIENCY STATEMENT This product is efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI 44. The stated efficiencies are valid only at the specified salt dosages and maximum service flow rate. PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET MODEL NUMBER 165-75 165-IOO 165- 150 165-200 165-250 165-300 Qty High Capacity Resin 0.75 ft3 1.0 ft3 1.5 ft3...
HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS Why Water Gets Hard And How It Is Softened All of the fresh water in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming clouds. Then, nearly pure and soft as it starts to fall, it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-laden atmosphere.
SPECIFICATION Capacity Grains Flow Rate Brine Tank / Shipping Mineral Resin Salt Cap @ 6 lbs/cu Model Cabinet Size Weight @ 10 lbs/ @ 3 lbs/ Service Backwash Tank Size Cu. Ft. ft (Factory Inches cu ft cu ft USGPM USGPM Setting) 165-75...
BRINE TANK DIMENSIONS Model Color Liquid Volume Tank Dimensions 5 Pack Carton Salt Capacity (inches) Dimensions (inches) US Gal Liters L x W x H L x W x H Brine Tanks BTR-70 Black 20.3 76.5 15.8 x 32.1 16.7 x 16.7 x 61.0 185.0 92.8 BTR-70...
UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF TWIN TANK MODEL Be sure to check the entire unit for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the shipping cartons. Contact the transportation company for all damage and loss claims. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit. Small parts, needed to install the Softener, are in a parts box.
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For Models 30 and 40 the media and Control Valve is packaged separately in carton and bags What is included with 30 and 40 models? 2. Control Valve 1. Tank (Models 30 and 40 will get an Adapter and Oring attached to the tank) There are 5 Red clips.
UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF CABINET MODEL 1. Cabinet with Valve attached 2. Parts Box 3. Drain Line and Hose Clamp (Not Included with some models)) 1. Control Valve 1. Cabinet 2. Parts Box 60010006 60090010 Bypass Tool 2 X 3/4” Elbow 92360 Adapter)
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Check Valve Type and Valve Serial # Check to make sure the valve type is what you ordered. The serial # label on the left will show 1650 (DF) for downflow valve and 1650 (UF) for Upflow valve The right Sticker shows the serial # of the control valve.
BEFORE INSTALLATION NOTE Make sure you have a copy of your most recent water test results. If your water has not been tested previously you can contact All government codes and your supplier of this product to obtain a water sample bottle to be sent to one of our facilities for a free analysis. It is important regulations governing the that this product not be installed until you have this information.
CAUTION! PREPARATIONS The unit should be Media Installation (When Necessary). Models including and higher than 2 CF (Models 250,300) of media are shipped with depressurized before separate media in pails or boxes. Models lower than 2 CF of media come loaded with media and this step can be skipped for new installing or replacing media installation.
PREPARATIONS Attaching Bypass to Valve (If required in case of replacing the control valve. The new control Clips valve comes with bypass attached) Make sure the bypass is attached well to the control valve. Connect the straight or elbow connectors to the bypass with red clips.
INSTALLING BRINE TANK a) Attach the three brine grid legs to grid plate. The c) Drop the brine grid with brine well inside the d) Take the brine tube and insert the nut and plastic sleeve as legs will snap on to the tabs of the salt plate making brine tank such that the nut fitting faces the shown below.
INSTALLATION Connect Softener to the HousePlumbing Any solder joints near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the valve. Always leave at least 6” (152 mm) between the valve and joints when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve. Failure to do this could cause damage to the valve. Downflow Water Softener Installation Cold (Raw water) Cold (Raw water)
INSTALLATION Downflow Cabinet Water Softener Installation Cold (Raw water) Cold (Raw water) Cold (Filtered water) Check Valve To Outside Faucet In Out *NOTE Cold (Soft Water) Filter Check local plumbing codes in regards to requirements Hot (Soft Water) for use of Check Valve or back flow prevention or Down ow Water Softener Water Heater...
STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS Familiarize with Button Configuration: Connect the transformer to the valve. Plug the 12-volt transformer into a 120 VAC 60 Hz outlet. Open the brine tank / cabinet salt lid and add water until there is approximately 3” (75 mm) of water in the tank.
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Manual Regeneration To start an immediate regeneration turn the knob clockwise from the service position (9:00) to the 10:00 position. Within a few seconds the an immediate regeneration will begin. Using the knob you can manually advance to the next position. Pressing any button will also advance to the next position. For Delayed Regeneration, Press Settings Button Once SERV.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND SCHEDULE System Check List NOTE** All units are factory programmed for the correct size and regeneration cycle alteration should only be done by a factory trained technician or after consultation with one of our technical representatives if you have any questions please call: 877-288-9888 4a.
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND SCHEDULE Checking the Salt Level CAUTION! Check the salt level monthly. Remove the lid from the cabinet or brine tank, make sure salt level is always above the brine level. Add Salt to the Brine Tank Incorrect start up, water above the salt level, (not Put 40 kgs of crystal water softener salt in the brine tank.
Care of Your Softener To retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener, clean occasionally with a mild soap solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never subject your softener to freezing or to temperatures above 43°C (110°F). Servicing Components The injector assembly should be cleaned or replaced every year depending on the inlet water quality and water usage.
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Install Resup Feeder - Round Brine Tank - continued 4. IInstall the holder and the Res Care Solution 5. Take off the small hole cover on the Brine Well lid. 6. Take off the cover of the Res care bottle . Insert the wick, making sure it touches the bottom of the bottle.
4. IInstall the holder and the Res Care Solution 5. Take off the small hole cover on the Brine Well lid. 6. Take off the cover of the Res care bottle . Insert the wick, making sure it touches the bottom of the bottle.
TIMER REPLACEMENT Meter Cable 2 X Screws Front Cover 1. Disconnect the meter cable from the meter. (If flow 2. Remove two screws from the back of the valve cover meter is attached) Piston Screw Washer 2 X Screws from Powerhead Powerhead Assembly Valve Body...
REPLACING THE BYPASS AND METER CABLE Grey Meter Cable 60010267 Bypass comes with Meter 60095101 and Grey Meter Cable Step 1 Step 2* Disconnect the meter cable from Unplug the Remove 2 screws and clips from bypass. the bypass. power from the wall socket.
CLEAN INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 1. Remove two screws of the injector cap. 2. Pull the Injector Cap Out 3. Remove the injector assembly, oring and screen 4. Clean the injectors and replace cap PISTON AND/OR BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT Seal and Piston Remove 2 X Spacer...
REPLACE METER ASSEMBLY Meter Cable 1. Disconnect the meter cable from the meter. 2. Disconnect the valve from bypass by removing clips 3. Remove the coupling adapter from the bypass 4. Remove the meter and meter support from the bypass and replace REPLACE MOTOR Motor Screws...
REPLACE DRAIN LINE FLOW CONTROL Drain Line Elbow 1. Pull the drain line clip and remove the drain line elbow and washer 2. Clean/replace drain line washer Drain washer REPLACING PCBS Remove PCBs by removing the screws shown in the picture...
PARTS BREAKDOWN Control Valve Upper Cone (18280) Bypass - 60010002 Distributor Downflow Softener Model Mineral Tank Tank # (Natural Color) Tank # Tank # Distrubutor# Valve # Media Bed # Size (Black Color) (Blue Color) Softener Downflow (Single Tank) 8 x 44 25010025 25010027 25010026...
PARTS BREAKDOWN 165 power head parts list Part # Description 60010098 Bnt65 Back Cover 60010658 Screw-M3×5 60010050 Motor-12v/2rpm 60010659 Motor Mounting Plate 60010660 Motor Pin 60010054 Screw-ST3.5×13(Hexagon with Washer) 60010055 Piston Stem Holder 60010099 Screw-ST2.9×13(Large Wafer) 60010100 Washer-3x13 60010575 Screw-ST4.2×12(Large Wafer) 60010661 Washer-ST4.2×12 60010662...
PARTS BREAKDOWN Valve Body Parts List Part # Part Description Qty 60010076 SCREW M5×16 60010075 SCREW M5×12 60010645 END PLUG RETAINER 60010508 END PLUG 13001 65 PISTON ROD Piston Assembly 60010646 PISTON RETAINER 60010647 60010648 PISTON 14241 SPACER Seals and Spacer Kit 13242-02 SEAL 13755-1...
PARTS BREAKDOWN Bypass Parts List Part # Description 60010267 Grey Meter Cable cc 60010006 Bypass Tool 063 Bypass Body 60010026 O-ring on Inlet and Outlet 60010019 Straight 1" NPT Inlet and Outlet 60010023 Elbow 3/4" NPT Inlet and Outlet 60010025 Secure Clip Inlet and Outlet 60010740 Direction Indication Label...
PARTS BREAKDOWN Cabinet Parts List Part # Description Trim Strip Softener Cabinet(Grey) 60010361 Pressure Tank Clamp 25020019 TANK ASSY 935 NAT 25020020 TANK ASSY 1035 NAT 50010020 Distribution Assy-1035 18280 Top Cone 60095097-1 Bypass Valve Assy 165 Control Valve(Grey) 55010031 Softener Low Cover 85010132...
MASTER PROGRAMMING Familiarize with Button Configuration: Key Pad Configuration: This function is to enter the basic set up information required at the time of installation. This function is to accept the values if changed and advance to the next page in the menu.
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MASTER PROGRAMMING MASTER OPTIONS (LEVEL III) FILTER SOFTENER VALVE VALVE Press SET key UP and DOWN keys Hold until you hear a beep (3 seconds). Press UP or DOWN key to advance each page. M. RATIO 5.714 Press SET key to initiate a change.
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MASTER PROGRAMMING FACTORY OPTIONS (LEVEL II) Press UP and DOWN keys Hold until you hear a beep (3 seconds). Press UP or DOWN key to change value. Press SET key accept change and advance to next page. SOFTENER MODE CALENDAR METER METER METER...
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MASTER PROGRAMMING USER SETTINGS (LEVEL I) Press MENU key Press UP or DOWN key to change value. Press SELECT to accept change and advance to next page. SOFTENER MODE CALENDAR METER METER METER CLOCK IMMEDIATE DELAYED OVERIDE TIME TIME PEOPLE PEOPLE 10:15 AM 10:15 AM...
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