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- Page 1 WATER SOFTENER 1.5” SIMPLEX INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation ............................3 1.1) Pre-installation instructions ......................3 1.2) General Installation and Service Warnings ................... 3 1.3) Site Requirements ......................... 3 1.4) Installation Drawing ........................4 1.5) Piping and Instrumentation Drawing .................... 5 1.6) System Drawing .......................... - Page 3 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Brine Tank Assembly ........................... 32 Quick Reference Guide ........................33 Service Instructions ..........................35 7.1) Front Cover Removal ........................35 7.2) PC Board Removal ........................36 7.3) Drive Bracket Removal ........................ 37 7.4) Drive Cap Removal ........................38 7.5) Piston Removal ...........................
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Page 4: Installation
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1) INSTALLATION 1.1) Pre-installation instructions The cycle times, sequence of cycles, salt dose refill time and exchange capacity are preset to default by OEM. The installer must change the values according to the hardness, day override and time of regeneration. -
Page 5: Installation Drawing
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.4) Installation Drawing BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... -
Page 6: Piping And Instrumentation Drawing
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.5) Piping and Instrumentation Drawing BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... -
Page 7: System Drawing
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.6) System Drawing 1.7) Plumbing • The 3-way bypass valves must be installed. • The softener must be close to drain as much as possible. The primer, solder or solder flux must not get on the O-rings. •... -
Page 8: Overflow Line Connection
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.9) Overflow Line Connection The overflow drain line is used where overflow of the brine tank can damage the floor finishing or structure. The brine tank line is equipped with safety float valve which prevents the overflow so, the overflow line is only used in case is overflow float valve fails. - Page 9 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE NORMAL POSITION Normal Position: - Fully close the bypass valve and fully open both valves at inlet and outlet of the control valve. The supply water (untreated) enters in and treated water exits. Close Open Open Bypass Position: - The inlet and outlet valves at the control BYPASS POSITION...
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Page 10: Loading Instructions
Step 1: Check the product upon arrival and remove from box packaging checking for any shipping damage or shortages that must be reported to Excalibur Water Systems immediately for confirmation. Step 2: Insert distributor(s) inside of media mineral tank(s) so it is positioned properly in the bottom centre groove. -
Page 11: Start Up Instructions
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.13) Start Up Instructions • Keep the 3-way bypass valves in bypass position by keeping inlet and outlet valves fully closed and bypass valve fully open. Now the untreated water is being supplied to house. Open the faucet downstream of softener and keep it open until water comes clear out of it. -
Page 12: Programming
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2) PROGRAMMING 2.1) Regeneration and Error Screens Regen Screen Displays the time remaining in the current cycle. Pressing REGEN advances to the next cycle. Error Screen Alternated flashing Error and error code every 3 seconds. Clear by disconnecting the power supply at the PC board and reconnecting, or press NEXT and REGEN simultaneously for 3 seconds. -
Page 13: User Displays
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.3) User Displays When the system is operating, one of five displays may be shown. Pressing NEXT will alternate between the displays shown below. User 1 Typical user display. Shows volume remaining to regeneration. This screen will not be viewed if the control is set for time-clock operation. -
Page 14: Setting Time Of Day
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.4) Setting Time of Day Push NEXT button until time of day screen is displayed. • • Press and hold ▼ until SET TIME is displayed and the hour flashes once. • Press ▲ or ▼ until the correct hour is displayed. Then press NEXT. The minutes will flash. -
Page 15: Installer Display Settings
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 5CS – Select feature “OFF” using ▲ or ▼ buttons for simplex softener. Step 6CS – Fill Units, LBS should be selected. MIN (minutes) should be selected only for model# EWS S15450. Press NEXT to exit OEM Configuration Setup. -
Page 16: Oem Softener System Setup
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.7) OEM Softener System Setup Step 1S - Press NEXT and ▼ simultaneously for 5 seconds and release. If screen in Step 2S does not appear, the lock on valve programming has been activated. Step 2S – Choose SOFTENING using ▲ or ▼. Press NEXT to go to Step 3S. - Page 17 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 8S – Select the time for Rinse cycle using ▲ or ▼. Press NEXT to go to Step 9S. Press REGEN to return to previous step. Step 9S – Select the pounds for the fifth cycle using ▲ or ▼. According to the specifications of the softener model.
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Page 18: Diagnostics
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.8) Diagnostics Step 1D - Press ▲ and ▼ simultaneously for 5 seconds and release. If screen in Step 2D does not appear the lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press ▼, NEXT, ▲, REGEN in sequence, then press ▲ and ▼simultaneously for 5 seconds and release. - Page 19 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 8D – Volume, since last regeneration: This display shows the volume of water that has been treated since the last regeneration. This display will equal zero when a water meter is not installed. Press NEXT to go to Step 9D. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
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Page 20: Model Variable Programming And Components
Tank Step Backwash Brine 2nd Backwash Rinse Salt (LBS) System (Mins) (Mins) (Mins) (Mins) Capacity (Kgr) EWS S1590 14x65 24x41 45 (30) 90 (81) EWS S15120 16x65 24x41 60 (40) 120 (108) EWS S15150 18x65 24x50 75 (50) 150 (135) -
Page 21: Specifications
Drop Critical Backwash (gpm) Flow Flow (GPM) (GPM) Mineral Brine Model# Tank Tank lbs/ft lbs/ft lbs/ft lbs/ft EWS S1590 14x65 24x41 EWS S15120 16x65 24x41 EWS S15150 18x65 24x50 EWS S15180 18x65 24x50 EWS S15210 21x62 24x50 11.0 EWS S15240... -
Page 22: Control Valve
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4) CONTROL VALVE 4.1) Control Valve Specifications BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... - Page 23 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Minimum/Maximum Operating Pressures 20 psi (138 kPa) -125 psi (862 kPa) Minimum/Maximum Operating Temperatures 40°F (4°C) - 110°F (43°C) Power Adapter: Supply Voltage 110 VAC Supply Frequency 60 Hz Output Voltage 12 VAC Output Current 500 mA No user serviceable parts are on the PC board, the motor, or the Power adapter.
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Page 24: Control Valve Drawing
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.2) Control Valve Drawing BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... -
Page 25: Flow Diagrams
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.3) Flow Diagrams SERVICE BACKWASH CYCLE BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... - Page 26 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE BRINE CYCLE RINSE CYCLE BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
- Page 27 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE FILL CYCLE SERVICE BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
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Page 28: Components Of Control Valve
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.4) Components of Control Valve 4.4.1) Front Cover and PC Board Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3175EE-01 WS1EE FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY V3107-01 WS1 MOTOR V3106-01 WS1 DRIVE BRACKET & SPRING CLIP 1 V3408EE-04BOARD WS1THRU/2 EE PCB 5 DIGIT REPL V3110 WS1 DRIVE GEAR 12X36 V3109... - Page 29 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.4.2) Drive assembly, Piston and Spacer stack Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3004 WS1 DRIVE CAP ASSEMBLY V3135 O-RING 228 V3407 WS1.25/1.5 PISTON DOWNFLOW ASSEMBLY (AMBER IN COLOR) V3174* WS1 REGENERANT PISTON V3423 WS1.5 BACKPLATE DOWEL V3430 WS1.5 SPACER STACK ASSEMBLY BACK PLATE...
- Page 30 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.4.3) Regenerant Components Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3967 WS1.5 INJECTOR BODY, WELDED ASSEMBLY V3441 O-RING -226 V3968 WS1.5 INJECTOR FEED TUBE DOWNFLOW (BLACK IN COLOR) V3177-01 WS1 INJECTOR SCREEN V3969 WS1.5 INJECTOR DRAW TUBE DOWNFLOW (BLACK IN COLOR) V3176 WS1 INJECTOR CAP V3152...
- Page 31 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.4.4) Drain Line Flow Control Item Part# Description Qty. V3158-04 WS Drain Fitting, 3/4” Elbow V3158-03 Drain Elbow, 3/4 NPT V3159-01 DLFC Retainer Assembly V3163 O-ring, -019 H4615 Locking Clip V3983 WS2 DLFC Adapter V3162-xx See DLFC Section Item Part#...
- Page 32 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.4.5) Outlet Meter Assembly Note: Be sure the proper meter size is programmed in the software. Standard meter cable used for spacing up to 3” between valve body and meter body, longer distance requires longer cable #V3221. Service or replace the turbine by: 1.
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Page 33: Brine Tank Assembly
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 5) BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY SAFETY FLOAT BRINE ELBOW Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Quick Connect Elbow CV3163 O-Ring 019 CH4615 Elbow locking clip BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY Item Part No. Description Models Qty. CLK BT 2441BR 24”x41”... -
Page 34: Quick Reference Guide
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 6) QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Manual Regeneration Immediate Regeneration: - Press and hold “REGEN” button for more than 3 seconds. Press “REGEN” button to advance the unit to next cycle in regeneration. Delayed Regeneration: - Press and release “REGEN” button once the “REGEN TODAY”... - Page 35 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE General Operation The first display will show the capacity remaining or days remaining in next regeneration. Pressing “NEXT” button will toggle this display with current time of day. To Set Time of Day • Press “SET CLOCK” button. •...
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Page 36: Service Instructions
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7) SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 7.1) Front Cover Removal Pull out on each side of the covers locking tabs BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... -
Page 37: Pc Board Removal
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.2) PC Board Removal Disconnect the power cable first and then disconnect other cables. Lift up the locking tab and then pull out the PC board from top. BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... -
Page 38: Drive Bracket Removal
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.3) Drive Bracket Removal Lift up both locking tabs and pull out the bracket. Motor can be removed by pressing the locking spring to the right and then pull the motor out. Gearbox can be removed by pushing the beige colored locking tabs inwards. BARRIE •... -
Page 39: Drive Cap Removal
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.4) Drive Cap Removal Turn the drive cap counter clockwise with the closed end of service wrench. Pull out the drive cap with main piston and brine piston. BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... -
Page 40: Piston Removal
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.5) Piston Removal The main piston and brine piston are attached with snap off connection. Fully extend the piston by rotating white gear. Then put a side pressure in the direction of cavity to snap off the piston from rod. -
Page 41: Stack Assembly Removal
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.6) Stack Assembly Removal Stack assembly can be simply pulled out by hand from the control valve body. BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... -
Page 42: Injector Cap Removal
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.7) Injector Cap Removal Turn injector cap counter clockwise with closed end of service wrench. Gently pry the curled rim of injector with the bottom of injector cap to remove the injector. BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 8) TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1) Possible Error Codes Possible Errors Code Description Control unable to sense motor movement Err-1001 Err-101 Err-1002 Control Valve motor ran too short Err-102 Control Valve motor ran too long and unable to find next cycle Err-1003 Err-103 Err-1004... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting Procedures
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 8.2) Troubleshooting Procedures Problem Possible Cause Solution a. No power at electric outlet a. Repair outlet or use working outlet b. Control valve Power Adapter not plugged b. Plug Power Adapter into outlet or connect power into outlet or power cord end not connected cord end to PC Board connection to PC board connection... - Page 45 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Bypass valve is open or faulty a. Fully close bypass valve or replace b. Media is exhausted due to high b. Check program settings or diagnostics for abnormal water usage water usage c.
- Page 46 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Motor not inserted full to a. Disconnect power, make sure motor is fully engaged, check engage pinion, motor wires for broken wires, make sure two pin connector on motor broken or disconnected is connected to the two pin connection on the PC Board labeled MOTOR.
- Page 47 SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Control valve programmed for a. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to ALT A or b, nHbP, SEPS, or resynchronize software with piston position or AUX MAV without having a disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds MAV or NHBP valve attached and then reconnect.
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Page 48: Year Warranty
Warranty ~ Working Procedures If during the suitable warranty period, a part is defective, then Excalibur Water Systems will repair or replace that part at no charge to the original owner, with the exception of charges for nominal shipping, service and/or installation.
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