Franklin Water Treatment SCT1 Series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual
SCT1 Series
Water Softener & Carbon Filter Combo
Franklin Water Treatment, LLC
12630 US Highway 33 N
Churubusco, IN 46723
Phone (260) 693-1972
Fax (260) 693-0602
SCT1 Instruction Manual 231212.docx

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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual SCT1 Series Water Softener & Carbon Filter Combo Franklin Water Treatment, LLC 12630 US Highway 33 N Churubusco, IN 46723 Phone (260) 693-1972 Fax (260) 693-0602 SCT1 Instruction Manual 231212.docx...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Component Parts Breakdown Page 19 Component Parts List Page 20 Control Valve Breakdown Page 21 Control Valve Parts List Page 22 Installation Fittings Page 23 Ten Year Limited Warranty Page 26 Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Pre-Installation Instructions

    The softener resin exchanges the hardness ions for softer ions. The softened water then returns to the control valve where it is directed into the service lines. The SCT1 Series carbon filter / water softener is designed to be installed on chlorinated water supplies.
  • Page 4 Filtered & Softened Cold Water Filtered & Softened Cartridge Expansion Filter Hot Water Tank (If Needed) Softener Carbon Tank Tank Inlet from water supply Water Heater SCT1 FIGURE 1: Typical Installation Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 Arrows molded into the valve body and red handles of the bypass indicate the direction of flow. All local plumbing codes must be followed. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6: Bypass Valve

    If water is available on the outlet side of the softener it is an indication of water bypassing the system (Fig. 5) Figure 3 - Bypass Figure 2 - Service Figure 5 – Shut Off Figure 4 - Diagnostic Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    7.5 gpm, use existing NPT connector with rigid drain line. There must be an air gap at the end of the drain line to prevent siphoning of wastewater. Length of drain line should be 15’ or less. AVOID OVERHEAD DRAINS. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 Compression Nut 3/4” FNPT & Tube Insert Refill Elbow for 5/8” OD Drain Tube Retainer Clip (Retainer Clip not shown) Control Valve Cover FIGURE 6b: Top View of Control Valve Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 Plug the transformer into an un-switched electrical outlet. Ensure the control valve is in “Service” STEP 13: mode (time of day is displayed on the screen {refer to page 10 for General Operation}). Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 Press the CLOCK button to set the current time of day. (Page 10, note AM and PM). STEP 24: Verify the meter is registers flow by opening a treated faucet and seeing that the word SOFTENING flashes on the display screen while water is flowing. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11: General Operation

    If a power loss last less than 8 hours and time of day is flashing, replace coin type 2032 battery. Do not forget to reset for daylight savings time Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12: Installer Settings

    The system runs through the steps automatically and will reset itself to provide treated water when the regeneration has been completed. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13: Manual Regeneration

    Back-to-back regenerations are recommended when salt is allowed to run out in brine tank. Make sure the brine tank contains salt before initiating a manual regeneration. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    14) Slowly turn the INLET knob of the bypass, counterclockwise, to a point approximately 1/3 of the way between “Bypass” and “Service” positions (Figure 2, Page 5) to release the remaining air from the tanks. Water should soon begin to flow (slowly) to the drain. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15 18) Full Manual Regeneration: Either press and hold the “REGEN” button to immediately initiate a full regeneration or briefly press the “REGEN” button to schedule a regeneration at the normal regeneration time. After this the filter will return to service mode automatically. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    11) Verify meter cable (grey cable, 3 pins) is service flow rates connected to control valve circuit board H) Faulty or unplugged connector J2 (labeled “METER”) drive motor Meter cable disconnected Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 C) Restricted/stalled water is flowing meter turbine 3) Remove meter and check for restriction D) Defective meter 4) Replace meter if needed E) Defective PC board 5) Replace PC board if needed Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18 ALT OFF inspection and repair or replacement and looking for park B) Obstruction in reset control valve (hold “NEXT” and position control valve “REGEN” buttons for 3 seconds) Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    48 x 18 x 64 49 x 18 x 70 Approx. Shipping Weight All models include: CV3007 – 1” MNPT elbow adapters and QFNCR4-2 – ¾” compression fittings for PEX, CPVC and copper. Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20: Component Parts Breakdown

    Component Parts Breakdown Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21: Component Parts List

    Brine Well Salt Grid, 18” Square Brine Tank BTSG18SQ BT-OVERFLO Brine Tank Overflow Fitting SBV14ASSY Safety Brine Valve Assembly Qty 2 - FPS101 Top Screens, installed in fill port heads SHOWN Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22: Control Valve Breakdown

    Control Valve Breakdown Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23: Control Valve Parts List

    Retainer, Drain Line Flow Control Drain Line Flow Control Button: CV3162-027 Flow Control Washer, 2.7 GPM (SCT1-30) CV3162-032 Flow Control Washer, 3.2 GPM (SCT1-45) CV3162-053 Flow Control Washer, 5.3 GPM (SCT1-60, SCT1-75) Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24: Installation Fittings

    1" brass sweat assembly CV3007-03 assembly CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3150 Split ring CV3150 Split ring CV3105 O-ring 215 CV3105 O-ring 215 CV3188 Fitting CV3188-01 Fitting Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 O-ring 215 CV3629 Fitting CV3628 Fitting 1-1/4" PLASTIC MALE NPT Description Part # 1-1/4" plastic male NPT CV3007-04 assembly CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect CV3150 Split ring CV3105 O-ring 215 CV3317 Fitting Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26 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. Connect Nuts Loosens Drive Cap Copyright ©2023, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 27: Ten Year Limited Warranty

    TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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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