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INSTALLATION GUIDE WHOLE HOUSE WATER SOFTENER | PRO-S-80E PURE WATER. NOTHING ELSE.
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Inspection & Preparation PRO+AQUA filtration systems are designed in California, USA and are made from high quality, commercial grade filters and components. IMPORTANT! Before installing - Please read the entire manual and become familiar with instructions and parts needed before proceeding with the installation.
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Inspection & Preparation Required Tool List for System Installation • Channel Locks • Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included IMPORTANT! with the softener. To maintain full valve flow, Additional tools may be required • Screwdriver 1” pipe to and from the softener fittings are if modification to home plumbing •...
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Inspection & Preparation IMPORTANT! Before installing the system, check and test the main water supply valve. If it doesn’t shut off the water fully, we recommend contacting a licensed plumber to fix it first. WARNING! If your system is on metal plumbing (like copper or galvanized metal), its plastic parts will disrupt the system’s electrical continuity.
COPPER PIPE More info OPTIONAL UV FILTER OPTIONAL ADD ONS: Ball Valves, Bypass, Ground Jumper Wire, Well Water System, 3-Stage Filter System, and UV Filter are not included. WATER SOFTENER OPTIONAL WELL WATER FILTER PRO-S-80E PRO-WELL-1E Have questions? Call 1-800-980-3335...
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Installation Diagram More info BALL VALVES GALVANIZED / COPPER PIPE WELL WATER PRESSURE TANK STAGE 3 STAGE 2 STAGE 1 HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING OPTIONAL 3-STAGE WELL WATER FILTER PRO-100-E MAIN SHUT OFF VALVE FROM WELL WATER SOURCE FROM CITY WATER SOURCE www.proaquawater.com...
Valve Installation A: Lubricate the O-rings on the adapter couplings to avoid any leaks. B: Attach the bypass valve onto the control head by pressing it onto the adapter couplings. C: Secure the bypass to the valve using the screws and metal clips.
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Valve Installation Lubricate the rim of the riser tube Place the upper basket on the located on the opening of the tank. riser tube and push the valve down to the tank and thread the valve on the tank by LUBRICATION turning it clockwise.
System Installation IMPORTANT! DO NOT SOLDER WHILE SYSTEM IS CONNECTED. Any solder joints being soldered near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the valve. Failure to do this could cause unrepairable damage to the valve. Shut Off Main Water Supply MAIN WATER LINE Locate the main water supply valve for the house and turn it off.
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System Installation Connecting the Drain Hose A: Remove the orange locking clip on the drain line elbow. Locate the included 1/2” drain hose. Use a sharpie to mark 1/2” from one end of the hose and push that end into the quick connect drain port on the valve until it reaches or passes the 1/2”...
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System Installation Connecting the Brine Tank A: The brine tank system is 90% pre-assembled. To finish the setup, begin by removing the black lid of the tank and the white lid on the brine well. Push the brine line through the top hole on the side of the brine tank, and also through the opening in the brine well.
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System Installation Finishing the Installation A: Place the Unit in the bypass position. B: Locate the nearest faucet and remove the faucet screen (aerator) if there is any. C: Turn on the cold water at the faucet. D: Slowly turn on the main water supply to the system. E: Let the water run for 5 minutes or until the system is free of any air or foreign materials.
Valve Programing Overview: Display Overview A. Flow Meter Indicator B. Time of day 11:30 C. Status D. Volume remaining 1000 E. Regeneration Mode Timer Meter Immediate Meter Delay Setting Button Up / Down Buttons Cycle Button WARNING! DO NOT UNPLUG THE UNIT’S POWER SUPPLY DURING REGENERATION! The display will show as: Cancel Regeneration:...
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Valve Programing System Startup A: When power is supplied to the control, the screen will display the time of day, gallons remaining and the regeneration mode. Press and hold the CYCLE button for 5 seconds until you see the words “goto bW” and then release the CYCLE button.
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Valve Programing Setting Time Of Day IMPORTANT! The system will default to regenerate at 2 am in the morning based on the time entered in the setting. Setting the correct time of the day will ensure that the system regenerates at the corresponding regeneration time.
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Valve Programing Setting The Regeneration Type IMPORTANT! The system offers three mode types depending on your needs. It is recommend to set the system at (tM) Time Meter mode which allows the system to regenerate at 2 am in the morning once the gallons reaches zero.
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Valve Programing Unit Capacity (Not Shown If Timer Mode Was Selected In 2nd Step) IMPORTANT! This setting will only appear if the either (M) Meter or (tM) Time Meter mode from the previous setting was selected. User will not see this setting if (t) Timer mode was selected. The system default is 1000 gallons with the option to change the unit measurement and the capacity of the water treated before the system goes through a regeneration.
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Valve Programing Set Unit Measurement - Gallons, Liters Or Cubic Meters (Continued) C: Press UP or DOWN buttons to set 11:30 the calculated water capacity. (Worksheet on page 19.) 01000 Press the SETTINGS button to accept, and the number to the left flashes. FLASHING Congratulations! Your system is ready for use.
If you want to utilize this feature, purchase and install a ½” plumbing hose to this connection and run it to the drain. Example: System Capacity: PRO-S-80E System/80,000 Grains (chart above) Feed Water Hardness: 25 GPG (must be tested on-site by the end user or installer)
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Gallons Calculation Tool Notes In the following pages, you will find the Advanced Settings section. Continue to this section only if you require a special application or customization. www.proaquawater.com...
Advanced Settings Regeneration Time And Hours Override IMPORTANT! Depending on the mode selected, the default setting may be set to regenerate at every 72 hours. Even if (M) Meter or (tM) Time Meter mode is selected, the regeneration override will still allow the system to regenerate even if the gallons didn’t count down to zero.
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You may hit the CYCLE button to exit to the main menu after setting up the gallons needed for regeneration. Settings 5 - 8 have been preset from the factory and are only meant for special applications that require customized settings. Consult your PRO+AQUA Support Team for further guidance if needed. 800-980-3335. (M) Meter or (tM) Time Meter Mode Default: 2:00 a.m.
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Advanced Settings Setting the Back Wash Time (Recommend keeping at factory default setting) (bW) Backwashing time allows the system to flush out any debris or particles that may enter the resin tank. It also helps create space in between the resins to allow more contact surface for the next stage of regeneration.
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Advanced Settings Setting the Brine Time (Recommend keeping at factory default setting) (bd) Brine Draw pulls the brine water from the brine tank and allows the resin to mix with the brine water, regenerating the system. The more contact time the system is set the more time it allows the resin to bond with the brine water.
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Advanced Settings Setting The Rapid Rinse Time (Recommend Keeping At Factory Default Setting) (rr) Rapid Rinse time allows the system to flush the hardness and residual debris that may be left inside the system out to the drain. The default setting is 10 minutes. 11:30 A: Press SETTINGS button to adjust the rapid rinse time setting.
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Advanced Settings Setting The Water Filling Time (Recommend Keeping At Factory Default Setting) (bF) Brine Fill time allows the system to fill the brine tank back up with the water for the next regeneration. Depending on the water pressure of the source water and the time set for brine fill, the amount of water inside the brine tank may vary.
Features & Display Display In Service 11:30 11:30 02:18 REG. REMAINING TIME Time Meter Regeneration Mode The display will show the current time and the remaining treated water alternatively. When the remaining treated water counts down to zero the display changes to the countdown of time till regeneration starts. 11:30 11:30 02:18 01-d...
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Features & Display Manual Regeneration Queued Regeneration When the valve is in service position press the CYCLE button to activate the queued regeneration. Queued regeneration means the system will initiate a regeneration at the time set. If missed, it will initiate on the next day. 11:30 11:30 FLASHING...
System Care NOTE: If you have not read and truly understood this manual, DO NOT operate this equipment. If the equipment fails or experiences other exceptional circumstances, the bypass valve can always be closed, allowing tap water into the home without interrupting general water usage. (Refer to page 15.) IMPORTANT! The condition of the water softener must be checked regularly.
System Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1) The control fails to A) Disconnected meter cable A) Reconnect the meter cable. Regenerate automatically B) Transformer damaged B) Replace the transformer. C) Electronic controller or sensor damaged C) Replace or repair. 2) Regeneration at wrong A) Timer improperly set due to power failure A) Reset timer.
PRO+AQUA will provide a replacement resin tank or brine tank to any original equipment purchaser in possession of the PRO+AQUA water softener that fails within (10) ten years after the date of purchase, provided that it is at all times operated in accordance with specifications and not subject to freezing, sunlight, or outside elements.
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