Set Up; Operating Parameters - Watts LC-150 Series 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 1-800-224-1299.
B
B
B
C
C
A
C
A
A
F
F
F
D
D
D
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
H
H
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
LABEL
A Number of Control Valves
B Number of Drain Line Flow Controllers*
C Number of Flow Meters
D Number of Mineral Tanks
E Number of Brine Tanks
F Number of Distributor Tubes*
G Resin**
H Gravel**
* Drain line flow controllers may come factory assembled on control valve's drain port depending on size. Distributor tubes ship inside mineral tanks.
** Water softening systems that use mineral tanks larger than 12" in diameter are not factory loaded with resin and gravel. For unloaded systems, the
media is in bags and ship on the system pallet. The proper amount of media is supplied for the mineral tank used.

Operating Parameters

pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 to 10
Hardness (maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . Depends on customer's
Water Pressure
E
E
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 110°F (1 - 43°C)
E
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
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
Quantity Varies Depending On System Size
Quantity Varies Depending On System Size
8
LC-150 SIMPLEX
1
1
1
1
1
1
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