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.
Step 1: Check the product upon removal 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.
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.7) System Drawing 1.8) Plumbing • The 3-way bypass valve 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. After soldering the lines must be cooled before installing the O-Rings, nuts and caps.
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.10) 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.
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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...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.13) Wiring PORT A PORT B ALT A ALT B VALVE VALVE INTERCONNECT CABLE CABLE Connect the MAV cable to ALT A control valve’s MAV port. Connect the interconnect cable between both valves on interconnect ports. Note: - ALT B unit will be shipped with connected interconnect cable BARRIE •...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 1.14) ALT A Control Valve Wiring Use Phillip’s screwdriver to remove the screw and cover. Weave the MAV cable and interconnect cable through the strain relief. Place the cover over the strain relief and fasten the screw.
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2) PROGRAMMING AND STARTUP 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.
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.
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.4) Setting Time of Day • Push NEXT 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. •...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE • When valve automatically advances to fill cycle, check for leaks and then press the REGEN button to finish the regeneration. • Fully open the outlet side of the bypass valve, then open the test port downstream of this valve. Confirm the “SOFTENING”...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 5CS – Select “ALT” to make Control Valve act as an alternator. Press NEXT to go to step 6CS or press REGEN to return to previous step. Step 6CS - Choose the unit A or B according to the wiring and plumbing done on alternator system.
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 5I – Next Regeneration Time (minutes): Set the minutes of day for regeneration using ▲ or ▼. Press NEXT to exit Installer Display Settings. Press REGEN to return to previous step. Exit Installer Display Settings 2.8) OEM Softener System Setup Step 1S - Press NEXT and ▼...
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SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Step 7S – Select the time for the third cycle using ▲ or ▼. Press NEXT to go to Step 8S. Press REGEN to return to previous step. Step 8S – Select the time for the fourth cycle using ▲ or ▼. Press NEXT to go to Step 9S.
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 2.9) Diagnostics Step 1D - Press ▲ and ▼ simultaneously for 5 seconds and release. Step 2D – Software Version. Press NEXT to go to Step 3D. Press REGEN to exit Diagnostics. Step 3D – Volume, total used since start-up: This display shows the total gallons treated since startup.
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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.
Flow Controls and Injectors Model # Mineral Brine Injector Drain Flow Control Tank Tank Color/ Order # Flow Drain Order # Stamped Line Size EWS SD2MQC120 16x65 24x41 Blue V3010-2U-15E 3/4” V3162-065 EWS SD2MQC150 18x65 24x50 V3010-2A V3190-090 EWS SD2MQC180 18x65 24x50...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4) CONTROL VALVE 4.1) Control Valve Specifications 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 V AC Supply Frequency 60 Hz Output Voltage 12 V AC...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.3) Components of Control Valve 4.3.1) Front Cover and PC Board Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3175EE01 WS1EE FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY CLK V310701 WS1 MOTOR CLK V310601 WS1 DRIVE BRACKET & SPRING CLIP CLK V3408EE04BOARD WS1THRU/2 EE PCB 5 DIGIT REPL CLK V3110 WS1 DRIVE GEAR 12X36...
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SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.3.2) Drive assembly, Piston and Spacer stack Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3726 WS2 BRINE PISTON ASSEMBLY CLK V3725 WS2 PISTON DOWNFLOW ASSEMBLY (AMBER IN COLOR) CLK V3452 O-RING 230 CLK V3728 WS2 DRIVE CAP ASSEMBLY CLK V3724 WASHER FLAT SS 1/4 CLK V3642...
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SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.3.3) Base Adapters Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V320201 WS2H BASE CLK V3419 O-RING 347 Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3444 WS2H SCREW HEXCAP 5/16-18X2 SS CLK V3293 WS2H WASHER SS 5/16 FLAT CLK V3445 WS2H WASHER SPLIT LOCK 5/16 SS CLK V3447...
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SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.3.4) Regenerant Components Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity CLK V3477 WS2H INJECTOR CAP CLK V3152 O-RING 135 CLK V3727 WS2 INJECTOR BODY ASSEMBLY See page 33 WS2/2H INJECTOR ASSY CLK V3731 WS2 INJ DRAW TUBE DOWNFLOW ASSEMBLY (BLACK IN CLK V3730 WS2 INJ FEED TUBE DOWNFLOW ASSEMBLY (BLACK IN CLK V3315...
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SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.3.6) 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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SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4.3.7) Motorized Alternating Valve (MAV) Quantity Drawing No. Order No. Description V3076 CLK V3073 MAV/NOHWBY COVER ASY CLK V3476 WS MOTOR ASY 8 FT CLK V3592 SCREW #8-1 PHPN T-25 SS CLK V326201 WS1.5&2ALT/2BY REDUCGEARCVRASY CLK V311001 WS1 DRIVE REDUCING GEAR PLAIN CLK V3264...
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”...
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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. •...
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: 877.733.8999 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
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: 877.733.8999 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
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 •...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.4) Backplate Removal Squeeze two release tabs to inside direction After squeezing release tabs, turn the backplate counter clockwise BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 877.733.8999 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.5) Drive Cap Removal Use 5/32 Allen wrench to Remove Drive Cap Bolts After taking bolts off, pull out the drive cap with main piston & brine piston BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 877.733.8999 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 7.6) Stack Assembly Pull out the spacer stack assembly 7.7) Injector Removal Use the closed end of service wrench to loosen Gently pry the injector with open end of service injector cap wrench BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA TF: 877.733.8999 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 8) TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1) Troubleshooting Procedures Problem Possible Cause Solution a. No power at electric outlet a. Repair outlet or use working outlet 1. No Display on PC Board b. Control valve Power Adapter not plugged into outlet b.
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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 water usage b. Check program settings or diagnostics for abnormal 8.
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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 14. E1, Err – 1001, Err – 101 = engage pinion, motor wires for broken wires, make sure two pin connector on motor Control unable to sense motor broken or disconnected movement...
SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution a. Control valve programmed for a. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to 18. Err -1006, Err – 106, ALT A or b, nHbP, SEPS, or resynchronize software with piston position or Err - 116 = MAV/ SEPS/ NHBP/ AUX MAV AUX MAV without having a disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5...
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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