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- Page 1 Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener Installation / Operation Manual Model #: KINDWS-1044 KIND WATER kindwater.com Have questions? Call us: 888-614-5559 EDUCATION KINDWS-1044-REV-A-JU24...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Control Valve Powerhead Assembly........Page 19 Valve Body Assembly............. Page 22 Bypass Assembly..............Page 24 Service Instructions..............Page 25 Troubleshooting..............Page 28 Error Codes................Page 30 Warranty Information............. Page 31 Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... -
Page 3: Softener Specifications
Pipe dope and liquid thread sealers may contain a carrier that attacks some plastic materials. It is recommended that Teflon® tape be used to seal plastic Noryl® threaded fittings. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... - Page 4 3. Rapid Rinse - The control valve directs the water flow downward, settling and recompacting the resin bed. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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Page 5: Softener Installation
Pre-Installation Check List A Kind Water Test & Survey should always be performed in order to determine total water hardness (in gpg) and total dissolved iron (in parts per million - ppm). This is critical for proper equipment selection, sizing and for determining the program for regeneration frequency. - Page 6 If using PVC or plastic pipe primers and solvent cements specifically recommended for use with potable water are required. • Do not “TEE” to the main drain line from control valve. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
- Page 7 Installation Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
- Page 8 Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20 feet in NOTE KIND WATER length, 3/4” I.D. drain line tubing should be used. EDUCATION Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
- Page 9 When this tubing is fully inserted, the fitting will grab the tubing and hold it in place. BRINE LINE CONNECTION TO CONTROL VALVE BRINE LINE CONNECTION TO BRINE TANK Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
- Page 10 No other system will be affected. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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Page 11: Programming The Control Valve
Exercise bypass valve. After air is evacuated from plumbing lines, close bypass (position of bypass lever is perpendicular to the direction of inlet pipe) on bypass valve. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... -
Page 12: Utilizing Bluetooth
• If the valve you want to connect to doesn’t show up, or there is a problem connecting to a device you can press the “Scan for Devices” button or the Kind Water logo at any time to refresh the list and start the process over. - Page 13 We do not recommend changing Advanced Settings unless you have a good understanding of the system operation. From the Advanced Settings, all items in GREEN with a “set” button can be changed. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
- Page 14 “Go to Next Regeneration Step”. Option 2 “Regenerate Unit at Next Regen Time” button. This will take the system into a backwash cycle at the next regeneration time. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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Page 15: Control Start-Up Procedures
If iron is present in raw water, use of iron inhibiting salt is recommended. The salt level will decrease after each regeneration cycle. Consequently, the salt compartment will need to be checked and replenished periodically. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... -
Page 16: Master Programming
• The number of minutes allotted for the selected backwash step is displayed on the far right. • Change the digit values using the Set/Change and Menu/Enter buttons as described above. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... - Page 17 • Servicing the water softener. • A water leak from the water softener is evident. • Shock treating water well and piping with chlorine or other disinfectant. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
- Page 18 • Inspect and clean the brine tank when sediment appears in the bottom of the salt compartment. • Always keep the brine tank supplied with good quality salt, a type designed for use in water softeners. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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Page 19: Control Valve Powerhead Assembly
COMPENSATED HARDNESS level when programming the regeneration frequency. To Exit Main Menu, press the Menu/Enter button. If no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds, the Main Menu will be exited automatically. NOTE Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... - Page 20 Salt settings are pre-set at the factory for the maximum effeciency. Do not reduce salt NOTE settings below 9 lbs. per cu ft. as the water level in the brine tank will not reach the grid plate. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
- Page 21 6 X 1/2” Slotted, Hex Head Blk 6 X 1/2 Fenderwasher SST 20001X002 Washer Circuit Board 20111X014 6-32 X 5/16” Phillips, Pan Head 10-24 X 3/4” Screw SST 20001X001 Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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Page 22: Valve Body Assembly
Valve Body Assembly Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... - Page 23 Injector Cap 20001X223 Injector Cap Seal 20001X224 Injector, White 20017x219 Injector, Blue 20017x220 Injection Screen 20001X222 Plug 20001X217 Tank. O-Ring 20015X043 Dist. O-Ring 20561X204 Meter Assembly 20017X203 Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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Page 24: Bypass Assembly
Bypass Assembly Description Part # D15 Bypass (included with all units) 20017X283 1” NPT Elbow Set (included with all units) 20017X284 Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... -
Page 25: Service Instructions
5. Remove piston retaining plate screws. 6. Pull upward on end of piston yoke until assembly is out of valve. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... - Page 26 2. Unplug meter cable from front of circuit board. 3. Unscrew meter assembly nut from valve body. 4. Remove meter from valve body and clean or replace as necessary. 5. Reinstall meter, nut and cable. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
- Page 27 Call Kind Water’s Technical Support at 833-390-2959. Check for correct bed depth. Broken distributor Resin loss tube. Air or gas in bed: well gas eliminator. Loose brine line. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Salty Water to Increase pressure to allow injector to perform prop- Service Low inlet pressure erly. (20 psi minimum) Excessive brine refill cycle time Lower brine refill time. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... - Page 29 Drain Same as above. rapid rinse position Check for jammed piston. Replace Motor stopped or jammed piston and seals. Replace motor if motor is unre- sponsive. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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Page 30: Error Codes
Either way, proceed to the next step. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •... -
Page 31: Warranty Information
The power supply has come unplugged from the control valve • The power supply is not working Water Treatment Equipment For all warranty information please visit www. kindwater.com/storepolicy/. Kind Water Systems - Smart Metered Salt-Based Water Softener, Installation and Operation •...
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