Set Up; Operating Parameters - Watts HC-300 Manual

Set Up

Unpack system and make sure all components are accounted
for according to the diagram below according to your specific
series number. If any components are missing or damaged
contact your Watts representative. If they can not be reached
contact Watts customer service at 800-659-8400.
C
B
D
A
E
E
F
G
H
H
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
LABEL
A Number of Control Valves
B Number of Brine Line Flow Controllers*
C Number of Drain Line Flow Controllers*
D Number of Flow Meters
E Number of Distributor Tubes*
F Number of Mineral Tanks
G Resin**
H Gravel**
I Number of Brine Tanks
* Drain line and brine line flow controllers may come factory assembled on control valve's drain port depending on size. Carefully inspect control valve
and brine tank packaging for these items before discarding any packaging. Distributor tubes ship inside mineral tanks.
** Resin and gravel are supplied in bulk on pallets. The proper amount is supplied for the system.
Divide resin and gravel equally between the number of mineral tanks. See page 6 Specifications table for media quantity by tank size.
pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 to 10
Hardness (maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . Depends on customer's
Water Pressure
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 110°F (1 - 43°C)
Free Chlorine (maximum) . . . . . . . . 1mg/L
Iron (maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1mg/L
Oil and H2S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None Allowed
Turbidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 5.0 NTU
Total Dissolved Solids . . . . . . . . . . Must be below 750mg/L
Minimum Ambient Temperature . . . 34°F/1°C
Maximum Ambient Temperature . . . 120°F/52°C
I
Maximum Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75%
Power Supply Input Voltage . . . . . . 100-240 VAC
Power Supply Input Frequency . . . . 50/60 Hz
Power Supply Output Voltage. . . . . 24 VDC
Power Supply Output Current . . . . 2.7 amps (per control valve)
Maximum Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000 meters above sea level
Water known to have heavy loads of dirt and debris may require
pre-filtration prior to the water softening system.
For all other guideline information please contact your Watts
representative.
QUANTITY OF MAJOR COMPONENTS BY SERIES
HCTA-300 DUPLEX
HC-300 SIMPLEX
ALTERNATING
1 2
1 1
1 2
1 1
1 2
1 2
Quantity Varies Depending On System Size
Quantity Varies Depending On System Size
1 1
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Operating Parameters

HCP-300 DUPLEX HCP-300 TRIPLEX
PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE
2 3
2 3
2 3
2 3
2 3
2 3
2 3
acceptable hardness
leakage level
25psi to 125psi
(171 kPa to 8.6 bar)
for the softener to produce
less than 1 grain per gallon
soft water
HCP-300 QUADPLEX
PROGRESSIVE
4
4
4
4
4
4
4