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- Page 1 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual PTS1 Series Water Softener System Franklin Water Treatment, LLC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 PTS1 Instruction Manual 230317.docx...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre-installation Instructions Page 2 General Installation Page 3 Bypass Valve Page 4 Installation Instructions Page 5 Control Valve Programming – Set Time-of-Day Page 7 Control Valve Programming – Initial Settings Page 8 Control Valve Displays & Button Operation Page 11 Troubleshooting Guide Page 12 - 14... -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Instructions
Pre-Installation Instructions Description of the softener The softener system includes two mineral tanks (with gravel, distributor and softener resin), one brine tank (with salt shelf {some models}, brine well, brine tank lid and safety brine valve), and a twin alternating, meter initiated, digital, backwashing control valve with bypass and brine line. -
Page 4: General Installation
General Installation GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS The softener is not designed to support the weight of plumbing. Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be used on black "O" Rings but is not necessary. Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip seals. -
Page 5: Bypass Valve
Bypass Valve The bypass valve is used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system's water pressure in order to perform control valve repairs or maintenance. The 1" full flow bypass valve incorporates four positions including a diagnostic position that allows a service technician to have pressure to test a system while providing untreated bypass water to the building. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions STEP 1: Unpack softener, making sure to remove entire contents of the shipping container prior to disposal. STEP 2: Fill the resin tanks. (3 cubic foot & larger units). Cover the top of the distributor tube of each resin tank with the included red cap and, using the included blue media funnel, pour the included softener resin into the resin tanks. - Page 7 Installation Instructions (cont.) STEP 6: Apply thread tape to DLFC Assembly. Remove drain line flow control (DLFC) retainer clip (Figure 6, Page 5) and remove the DLFC assembly from the valve body, (Figure 6, Page 5). Apply thread tape to threads. Slide drain fitting compression nut onto provided drain tubing and place the tube insert inside the end of the tubing.
- Page 8 Installation Instructions (cont.) Do not elevate overflow line higher than 3" below bottom of overflow fitting. DO NOT “TIE” THIS TUBE INTO THE DRAIN LINE OF THE CONTROL VALVE AS IT WILL RESULT IN OVERFILLING THE BRINE TANK AND FLOODING. The overflow line must be a direct, separate line from the brine tank overflow elbow to a drain or sump pit.
- Page 9 increments. Note: Increase the grains per gallon if soluble (“clear water”) iron and/or manganese is present (1 ppm iron = 3 gpg hardness and 1 ppm manganese = 5 gpg hardness). 3. Regeneration Days Override: Press the “NEXT” button a. The upper left of the display will show “DAYS BETWEEN REGEN” b.
- Page 10 Installation Instructions (cont.) Initiate Manual Regeneration (Fill Cycle): NOTE – With the bypass handles in the STEP 12: “BYPASS” position, press and hold the “REGEN” button until the motor starts. The word “Fill” will appear in the upper left of the display and a count-down timer will appear in the lower right of the display.
- Page 11 Installation Instructions (cont.) Brine Cycle: “REGENERANT DRAW DN” will appear across the top of the display and a new STEP 23: count-down timer will begin. Allow this cycle to continue until most of the water is drawn out of the tank. Press “REGEN” to advance to the second “Backwash” cycle. IMPORTANT: If most of the water is NOT drawn out of the brine tank within 10 –...
- Page 12 Displays & Button Operation USER DISPLAYS When the system is operating, one of several displays may be shown. Pressing NEXT will alternate between the displays. One of the displays is the current time of day. The second display shows days to a regen/gallons remaining.
- Page 13 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS A) Loose connector at either end of the brine line B) Plugged injector 1) Push tubing completely into the connector C) Brine line inserted at either end of brine line into the brine tank 2) Clean injector and injector screen overflow fitting 3) Verify brine line is installed correctly rather than...
- Page 14 Troubleshooting (cont.) PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS A) Clock is not set 1) Reset softener clock (page 7) & replace Softener regenerates B) Power outage backup battery if needed at wrong time of day C) Incorrect control 2) Verify control valve programming (page 8) valve programming A) Unit is installed 1) Re-plumb unit with water supply entering...
- Page 15 Troubleshooting (cont.) PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Softener does not A) Broken drive gear 1) Replace broken drive gear regenerate either B) Broken piston rod 2) Replace broken piston rod manually or C) Defective PC board 3) Replace circuit board if needed automatically A) Outlet is switched B) Power outage...
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Page 16: Specifications
Specifications Model Numbers Description PTS1-30 PTS1-45 PTS1-60 PTS1-75 PTS1-90 Media Volume, ft Capacity, grains @Factory Salt @ 9lb/ft 24,000 36,000 48,000 60,000 72,000 @Max. Salt @ 15lb/ft 30,000 45,000 60,000 75,000 90,000 Operating Flow Rate, gpm Continuous (3 gpm/ft Service (8 gpm/ft , <= 15 psi drop) Peak (Max. - Page 17 Specifications (cont.) Model Numbers Description PTS1-120 PTS1-150 PTS1-210 Media Volume, ft Capacity, grains @Factory Salt @ 9lb/ft 96,000 120,000 168,000 @Max. Salt @ 15lb/ft 120,000 150,000 210,000 Operating Flow Rate, gpm Continuous (3 gpm/ft Service (<= 15 psi drop) Peak (Max. 25 psi drop) Pressure Loss psi @ Continuous Flow Rate @ Service Flow Rate...
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Page 18: Component Parts Breakdown & List
Component Parts Breakdown & List MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION PTS1-30 PTS1-45 PTS1-60 PTS1-75 PTS1-90 Control Valve PTS1-30-VLV-L-BP- PTS1-45-VLV-L-BP- PTS1-60-VLV-L-BP- PTS1-75-VLV-L-BP- PTS1-90-VLV-L-BP- Mineral Tank MTP0948GR MTP1054GR MTP1248GR MTP1354GR MTP1465N Distributor D100S-48 D100S-54 D100S-48 D100S-54 D100S-65 2 – H05P (standard) 4 – H05P (standard) 5 –... - Page 19 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 20: Control Valve Breakdown
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Page 21: Control Valve Parts List
Control Valve Parts List Part Part Description REF # Description Number Number CV3002V1 Drive Assembly, PXX1 Series CV4144 ¾” Elbow, Parker Fitting CV3006 Bypass Valve, Less Fittings CV3165-01 Retainer, Brine Refill Flow Control CV3003 Meter and Cable Assembly CV3176 Injector Cap CV3998-01FA Front Cover, PXX1 Series CV3152... - Page 22 Installation Fitting Assemblies 3/4" & 1" PVC SOLVENT ELBOW 1" PVC MALE NPT ELBOW Part # Description Part # Description 3/4" & 1" PVC solvent CV3007-01 1" PVC male NPT CV3007 elbow assy elbow assy CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3151 Nut, 1"...
- Page 23 Installation Fitting Assemblies (cont.) 1" BRASS SHARK BITE 3/4" BRASS SHARK BITE Part # Description Part # Description 1" brass shark bite CV3007-13 3/4" brass shark bite CV3007-12 assembly assembly CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3150 Split ring CV3150...
- Page 24 Installation Fitting Assemblies (cont.) 3/4" QUICK CONNECT Description Part # 3/4" QUICK CONNECT QFNCR4 (*2 required) Loosens Drain Nut In Loosens Injector and Polytube Applications Bypass Caps SERVICE WRENCH - CV3193 Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve, the Service Wrench, (shown in various positions on the valve) is Loosens Quick available to aid in assembly or disassembly.
- Page 25 TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Models: PTS1-30, PTS1-45, PTS1-60, PTS1-75, PTS1-90 (including “-HE”) WARRANTY – Franklin Water Treatment, LLC, warrants this water conditioner against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship during the warranty period. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, misapplication, alteration, installation, or operation contrary to printed instructions, or damage caused by freezing, fire, flood, or Acts of God.
- Page 26 FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Models: PTS1-120, PTS1-150, PTS1-210 (Including “-HE”) WARRANTY – Franklin Water Treatment, LLC, warrants this water conditioner against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship during the warranty period. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, misapplication, alteration, installation, or operation contrary to printed instructions, or damage caused by freezing, fire, flood, or Acts of God.
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