Watts PWS10T Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Watts PWS10T Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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IOM-WQ-PWS10T_15T
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
1" & 11/2" Commercial Water Softeners
Series: PWS10T & PWS15T
PWS10T Twin Alternating Systems
PWS15T Twin Alternating Systems

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  • Page 1 IOM-WQ-PWS10T_15T Installation, Operation and Maintenance 1" & 11/2" Commercial Water Softeners Series: PWS10T & PWS15T PWS10T Twin Alternating Systems PWS15T Twin Alternating Systems...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of this Watts commercial water softening solution. ® You have made a great choice to protect your plumbing system against the damaging effects of hard water. This system has been engineered for trouble free operation and produced using top quality components. Simple programming, corrosion resistant mineral tank(s) and an easy to service design ensures this system will be durable and easy to maintain.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    If you are unsure about installing your Watts water softener • To disconnect power, unplug the AC adapter from its power contact a Watts representative or consult a professional water source.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents Page Safety Information ........3 Principals of Softening- Ion Exchange How To Use This Manual .
  • Page 5: Project Data Sheet

    Project Data Sheet Job Details Job Number: _____________________________________________ Model Number / Serial Number: ____________________________ Water Hardness: _______________ppm or gpg Capacity Per Unit: Mineral Tank Size: _____________Diameter: _____________ Height: Salt Setting per Regeneration: Regenerant Flow:_____________Upflow _____________ Downflow 1. Meter Size: A. 3/4" Paddle Wheel B.
  • Page 6: System Specifications

    System Specifications Dimensions - Weights BACK BACK SIDE SIDE BACK SIDE Series PWS10T Series PWS15T Series PWS10T MODEL NO. DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS lbs. kgs. PWS10T161A21 1270 1270 1397 1016 PWS10T161B21 1425 1425 1552 1016 PWS10T161C21 1384 1384 1511 1016 PWS10T161D21 1711 1711 1835 1016...
  • Page 7 System Specifications Specifications PWS10T SOFTENING CAPACITY LBS. SALT PER MODEL NO. MINERAL TANK BRINE TANK FLOW RATE & PRESSURE REGENERATION Tank Size Resin Ft³ Gravel #20 Tank Size Salt Fill lbs. Serv GPM Drop PSI BKW GPM PWS10T161A21 9" x 48" 10 lbs.
  • Page 8: Set Up

    Quantity Varies Depending On System Size * Drain line flow controller for PWS10T Series is factory installed in valve’s drain port. Drain line flow controller for PWS15T may come loose or assembled on control valve’s drain port depending on system size. Verify drain line flow controller is present before proceeding. See installation Diagrams page 12-13 Drain and Brine Connection Detail for assistance.
  • Page 9: System Installation

    12-13 of this manual. 4j. Install the interconnecting tube assembly from the control valve to the second tank adapter. For PWS10T series sys- 1. Turn off water heater(s). tems tighten clips with screws provided using a nut driver.
  • Page 10 For line flow controller. For PWS10T series systems 1/2" inside diam- PWS15T series systems where installation plumbing is con- eter plumbing is the minimum pipe size allowed for the drain structed of copper, a 11/2"...
  • Page 11: Start Up Instructions

    System Installation Start Up Instructions 9. Program the system according to the System Type following the Control Valve Programming section of this manual beginning on page 18. NOTICE 10. Put the appropriate amount of water in the brine tank. This is The mineral tank with the control valve is considered Tank accomplished by manually cycling the control valve to cycle step 1 and the mineral tank with the tank adapter is considered...
  • Page 12: Installation Diagrams

    & install 15. Use factory supplied brine tubing. Do not use smaller vacuum relief valve Watts ordering code # 0556031 on inlet line. diameter tubing than what is supplied. 9. Brine tank dimensions shown on table are factory selected for 16.
  • Page 13 & install 15. Use factory supplied brine tubing. Do not use smaller vacuum relief valve Watts ordering code # 0556031 on inlet line. diameter tubing than what is supplied. 9. Brine tank dimensions shown on table are factory selected for 16.
  • Page 14: Sxt Controller Electrical Connections

    Wiring Diagram - SXT 9000 & 9500 42743 Rev A...
  • Page 15: Sxt Controller Programming And Operation

    SXT Controller Programming and Operation Features of the SXT: • Power backup that continues to keep time and the passage of days for a minimum of 48 hours in the event of power failure. During a power outage, the control goes into a power-saving mode.
  • Page 16: Sxt Controller Operation

    SXT Controller Operation Meter Immediate Control Manually Initiating a Regeneration A Meter Immediate control measures water usage and regener- To occur that day at the next scheduled regeneration time: ates the system as soon as the calculated system capacity is 1.
  • Page 17 SXT Master Programming Mode Chart Before entering Master Programming, please contact your local professional water dealer. To enter Master Programming, set time to 12:01 PM. MASTER PROGRAMMING OPTIONS Abbreviation Parameter Option Abbreviation Options Gallons Display Format Liters dF1b Downflow/Upflow Single Backwash dF2b Downflow Double Backwash Fltr...
  • Page 18: Sxt Master Programming

    SXT Master Programming Mode When Master Programming Mode is entered, all available option Display Format Display Format Time Display setting displays may be viewed and set as needed. Depending Setting Setting on current option settings, some parameters cannot be viewed U.S.
  • Page 19 SXT Master Programming Mode - Cont’d 4. Number of Tanks (Display Code NT) 7. Feed Water Hardness (Display Code H) Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Number Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Feed of Tanks in your system.
  • Page 20 SXT Master Programming Mode - Cont’d 9. Safety Factor (Display Code SF) 12. Day Override (Display Code DO) Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Safety Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Day Factor.
  • Page 21 “FM” in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the Up Service Position and Down buttons to select one of the eight available settings. All PWS10T series systems use a 3/4" Turbine Meter. All PWS15T Last Cycle series systems use a 1.5" Turbine Meter.
  • Page 22 SXT Master Programming Mode - Cont’d 19. Relay Setting (Display Code RE) Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to enable the relay output. This option setting is identified by “RE” in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the Up and Down buttons to enable the relay using either time based (tb) or flow based (Fb).
  • Page 23: Sxt Diagnostic Programming Mode Flow Chart

    SXT Diagnostics Viewing Diagnostic Data Diagnostics View Steps The SXT controller records and maintains diagnostic data to assist 1. Press the Up and Extra Cycle buttons for five seconds while with servicing and troubleshooting the water treatment system. in service. 2.
  • Page 24 SXT Diagnostics - Cont’d 5. Press the Up button. Use this display to view the Volume 7. Press the Up button. Use this display to view the Total Volume Used since the last regeneration cycle. This option setting is data. This option is identified by “TV” in the upper left corner of identified by “VU”...
  • Page 25: Replacing The Media

    The bag end 2. For PWS10T Series Systems- Place the bypass valve into the of the poly-vinyl hose must remain lower in elevation then the bypass position.
  • Page 26 Replacing the Media - Cont’d 24. Fill the second mineral tank with water by manually initiating a regeneration and allowing the control valve to cycle into the backwash position, then unplug the system. Once water flow at the drain line is observed, fully open the inlet valve and allow water to flow to drain for 15 minutes to flush the resin bed of any color.
  • Page 27: Replacement Parts - Major System Components

    C9098 FIBERGLASS MINERAL TANK 14X65 ALMOND W/ 4" #8 TOP 7300144 C9099-4 FIBERGLASS MINERAL TANK 16X65 ALMOND W/ 4" #8 TOP 7300100 A4000 SOFTENING RESIN MEDIA WATTS BRAND HIGH CAPACITY SAC NA FORM 1 CUFT BAG 7300101 A7005A MEDIA GRAVEL #20 FLINT .06"X.125" 50# BAG 7300207 G2002BS BRINE TANK ASSY 18X40 BLK W/ GRID, SAFETY FLOAT &...
  • Page 28 Replacement Parts - Major System Components PWS15T Note: All PWS15T Series systems use 9500 Series control valves. MAJOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS PWS15T ITEM NO. ORDERING CODES DESCRIPTION 7300259 K4028SE VLV 9500/1600 VALVE 120V SXT W/ 11/2" PLASTIC TURBINE METER, CABLE & COVER NO DLFC OR INTERCONNECTING TUBES 7300260 K4028SE1 VLV 9500/1710 VALVE 120V SXT W/ 11/2"...
  • Page 29 DESCRIPTION 7300114 C1031 FIBERGLASS MINERAL TANK 24X72 ALMOND W/ 4" #8 TOP 7300100 A4000 SOFTENING RESIN MEDIA WATTS BRAND HIGH CAPACITY SAC NA FORM 1 CUFT BAG 7300101 A7005A MEDIA GRAVEL #20 FLINT .06"X.125" 50# BAG 7300102 A7006A MEDIA GRAVEL .25"X.125" 50# BAG 7300207 G2002BS BRINE TANK ASSY 18X40 BLK W/ GRID, SAFETY FLOAT &...
  • Page 30: Replacement Parts - 9000/9500 Powerhead

    Replacement Parts - 9000 & 9500 Powerhead Assembly 9000/9500 POWERHEAD ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 7300344 K4562103-76 9000 POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY F/ 9000 & 9500 SXT W/SXT CONTROLLER NO COVER OR TRANSFORMER 68104394 K4519674 TRANSFORMER, 120V/24V USA 9.6VA 68104578 K4560232-112 COVER WITH LEFT WINDOW F/ 9000 & 9500...
  • Page 31: Replacement Parts- Sxt Controller

    Replacement Parts - SXT Controller Assembly SXT CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 7300304 K4542777 SXT CONTROLLER F/ 9000 & 9500...
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts - 9000 Control Valve Body

    Replacement Parts - 9000 Control Valve Body Assembly 9000 VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODES DESCRIPTION VALVE BODY 9000 MACHINED, NPT U.S. TAP 68104620 K4560400 PISTON ASSEMBLY F/UPPER 9000 68104622 K4560401 PISTON ASSEMBLY F/ LOWER 9000 7300745 K4560125 SEAL & SPACER KIT F/ UPPER 9000 68104648 K4560421 SEAL &...
  • Page 33 Replacement Parts - 9000 Control Valve Body Assembly - Cont’d 9000 VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODES DESCRIPTION 68104088 K4510914-BL INJECTOR THROAT #2 BLUE 68104089 K4510914-G INJECTOR THROAT #4 GREEN 68104090 K4510914-R INJECTOR THROAT #0 RED 68104091 K4510914-W INJECTOR THROAT #1 WHITE 68104092 K4510914-Y INJECTOR THROAT #3 YELLOW 68104109...
  • Page 34: Replacement Parts - 9500 Control Valve Body

    Replacement Parts - 9500 Control Valve Body Assembly 9500 VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION VALVE BODY 9500 MACHINED, NPT U.S. TAP 68104567 K4560134 SEAL & SPACER KIT F/ UPPER 9500 68104568 K4560134-20 SEAL & SPACER KIT F/ UPPER 9500 NATURAL 68104544 K4560108 PISTON ASSEMBLY F/ UPPER 9500 68104565...
  • Page 35 Replacement Parts - 9500 Control Valve Body Assembly - Cont’d 9500 VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 68104654 K4560480-03 INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 1600 W/ #3 INJECTOR 68104079 K4510913-00 INJECTOR NOZZLE #00 VIOLET 68104080 K4510913-000 INJECTOR NOZZLE #000 BROWN 68104081 K4510913-BL INJECTOR NOZZLE #2 BLUE 68104082 K4510913-G INJECTOR NOZZLE #4 GREEN...
  • Page 36: Replacement Parts - 9000 Second Tank Head Assembly

    Replacement Parts - 9000 Second Tank Head Assembly 9000 SECOND TANK ADAPTER ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 68104222 K4514864 ADAPTER WITH O-RINGS F/ SECOND TANK F/ 9000 68104287 K4515823-12 INTERCONNECTING TUBE ASSEMBLY TO 2ND TANK F/ 9000 W/ 8.5:" TUBES F/ 12" TANKS 68104288 K4515823-14 INTERCONNECTING TUBE ASSEMBLY TO 2ND TANK F/ 9000 W/ 10.5:"...
  • Page 37: Replacement Parts - 9500 Second Tank Head Assembly

    Replacement Parts - 9500 Second Tank Head Assembly 9500 SECOND TANK ADAPTER ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 68104705 K4560715-16 INTERCONNECTING TUBE ASSEMBLY TO 2ND TANK F/ 9500 F/ 14"-16" TANKS 68104706 K4560715-20 INTERCONNECTING TUBE ASSEMBLY TO 2ND TANK F/ 9500 F/ 18"-20" TANKS 68104707 K4560715-24 INTERCONNECTING TUBE ASSEMBLY TO 2ND TANK F/ 9500 F/ 20"-24"...
  • Page 38: Replacement Parts - 9500/1600 Brine System

    Replacement Parts - 9500/1600 Brine Valve Assembly 9500/1600 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 68104502 K4560037 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 1600 F/ 9500 NO FLOW CONTROLLER 68104503 K4560037-630 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 1600 F/ 9500 W/ 1.0 GPM FLOW CONTROLLER 68104340 K4516960 BRINE TUBE 1600 F/ 9500 68104482...
  • Page 39: Replacement Parts - 9500/1710 Brine System

    Replacement Parts - 9500/1700 Brine Valve Assembly 9500/1700 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 68104505 K4560039 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 1700 F/ 9500 W/ 2.0 GPM FLOW CONTROLLER 68104506 K4560039-00 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 1700 F/ 9500 NO FLOW CONTROLLER 68104339 K4516959 BRINE TUBE 1700 F/ 9500 68104109...
  • Page 40: Replacement Parts - 9500/1700 Brine System

    Replacement Parts - 9500/1710 Brine Valve Assembly 9500/1710 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 68104659 K4560606-2.0 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 1710 F/9500 W/ 2.0 GPM FLOW CONTROLLER 68104339 K4516959 BRINE TUBE 1700 F/9500 68104109 K4512085 FLOW CONTROL WASHER 1.2 GPM 68104110 K4512086 FLOW CONTROL WASHER 1.5 GPM 68104111...
  • Page 41: Replacement Parts - 3/4" Electronic Plastic Turbine Meter Assembly

    Replacement Parts - 3/4" Plastic Electronic Turbine Meter Assembly 3/4" PLASTIC ELECTRONIC TURBINE METER ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 68104664 K4560626 METER ASSEMBLY 3/4" ELECTRONIC TURBINE W/ CLIPS & SCREWS...
  • Page 42: Replacement Parts - 11/2" Electronic Plastic Turbine Meter Assembly

    Replacement Parts - 11/2" Plastic Electronic Turbine Meter Assembly 11/2 INCH PLASTIC ELECTRONIC TURBINE METER ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. ORDERING CODE DESCRIPTION 68104737 K4561560-13 METER ASSEMBLY 11/2" PLASTIC ELECTRONIC 68110410 K4541597 PLUMBING ADAPTOR BRASS 11/2" MNPT...
  • Page 43: Replacement Parts- 3/4 & 1" Stainless Steel Bypass Valve

    Replacement Parts - Bypass Valve Assembly Stainless Steel For 9000 BYPASS VALVE ASSEMBLY STAINLESS STEEL FOR 9000 ITEM NO. ORDERING CODES DESCRIPTION 7300307 K4560040SS BYPASS VALVE ASSEMBLY 3/4" STAINLESS 7300308 K4560041SS BYPASS VALVE ASSEMBLY 1" STAINLESS...
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Water conditioner Electrical service to unit has been Assure permanent electrical service (check circuit breaker, GFCI, fails to regenerate interrupted fuse, plug, pull chain, or switch) Controller is defective Replace controller Power failure Reset time of day Softener delivers By-pass valve is open Close by-pass valve...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting - SXT Controller Error Codes Error Code Error Type Cause Reset and Recovery Cam Sense The valve drive Unplug the unit and examine the powerhead. Verify that all cam switches are Error took longer than connected to the circuit board and functioning properly. Verify that the motor and 6 minutes to drive train components are in good condition and assembled properly.
  • Page 46: Water Softener Flow Diagrams - Down Flow

    Water Softener Flow Diagrams 1. In Service Position 3. Tanks Switching Position (Meter Initiated Regeneration) 4. Brine Draw Position 2. Backwash Position 5. Slow Rinse...
  • Page 47 Water Softener Flow Diagrams 8. In Service Position, Tanks Switched 6. Rapid Rinse Position 7. Brine Tank Fill Position...
  • Page 48: Flow Data And Injector Draw Rates - Down Flow

    Flow Data and Injector Draw Rates - Down Flow 9000/9500 Injector Flow Data (1600 Series Injectors)
  • Page 49 Flow Data and Injector Draw Rates - Down Flow 9500 Injector Flow Data (1600 &1700 Series Injectors)
  • Page 50: Injector Nozzle And Throat Chart For 1600/1700 Brine Systems

    Injector Nozzle and Throat Chart for 1600 & 1700 Brine Systems 1600 Brine System 1700 Brine System Standard Standard Size Color Size Color Yellow White Green Blue White Yellow Green...
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  • Page 52: Warranty

    SO FAR AS IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL SHIPMENT. USA: T: (800) 224-1299 • F: (978) 794-1848 • Watts.com/PureWater Canada: (888) 208-8927 • F: (905) 332-7068 • Watts.ca/PureWater Latin America: T: (52) 55-4122-0138 •...

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