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WaterBoss 700 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 ’ ’...
  • Page 2 ® warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or found to be defective in material or workmanship, WaterBoss ® consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusion will repair or replace the defective item for 10 years from date of may not apply to you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures ....................8 Bypass Valve ...............................13 Four-Button Controller..........................14 Setting the Controller ...........................16 Advanced Customer Settings........................17 Optional Plumbing Procedures........................19 Assembly and Parts .............................21 Troubleshooting ............................31 WaterBoss Water Conditioner Specifications .....................33 ® Certificates ..............................34 WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 4: General Information

    Troubleshooting in the back of this manual or contact the HelpLine: 1-800-437-8993 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The HelpLine fax number is (614) 836-9876. Help is also available on the WaterBoss website: www.waterboss.com. The HelpLine is available to answer questions about specific water problems, appliance installation, and operation.

  • Page 5: Getting Maximum Efficiency From The Appliance

    Service position to ensure placement requirements. maximum barium and radium 226/228 If dirt, sand, or large particles are present in the reduction. water supply, the appropriate WaterBoss filter ® can eliminate this problem. Efficiency Statements This product is efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI 44. The stated efficiencies are valid only at the specified...

  • Page 6: Checklist Before Installation

    70 psi (4.8 bar), a pressure regulator is recommended.  Water Supply Flow Rate—A minimum of 2.4 gallons (9.1 L) for the 700 and 900 models to 3 gallons (11.4 L) for the 950 model per minute or equal to the backwash flow rate of the particular model is recommended. For the purposes of plumbing sizing, only the rated service flow rate and corresponding pressure loss may be used.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Do not connect the drain and the overflow (gravity drain) lines together. Do not use to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the appliance. Do not allow your appliance or drain line to freeze. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 8: Installation Steps And Start-Up Procedures

    Caution: Do not plumb the appliance in backward. Place the appliance in the desired location using Figure 1 as a guide. The diagram in Figure 1 applies to basement, slab, crawl space, and outside installations. Figure 1: Appliance Placement WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 9: Turn Off Water Supply

    Check the arrows on the valve to ensure that the water flows in the proper direction. Caution: Do NOT plumb your appliance in backward. Figure 3: Connect Water Lines WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 10 3/4-inch I.D. The end of the drain line must be equal to or lower in height than the control valve. Caution: The drain line must not be kinked, crimped, or restricted in any way. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 11 Plug the transformer into an appropriate outlet. Ensure that the outlet selected is not operated by Figure 8: Connect Power Cord an On/Off switch. Set Up the Controller Step 10 Program the appliance controller. See Setting the Controller. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 12: Complete The Installation

    Open a cold water tap and allow the appliance to flush for 20 minutes or until approximately 72 gallons have passed through the appliance. This procedure is required to meet NSF requirements. Verify the flow rate on the controller, which indicates water flow. See Figure 10. Replace the cabinet cover. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 13: Bypass Valve

    Service. To blend hardness back into the water using the bypass, turn the knob slightly from the Service position toward the Bypass position. Figure 9: Bypass Valve WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 14: Four-Button Controller

    Indicates that water is flowing through the appliance; the waterMizer indicator turns whenever water is being used; useful for checking for proper plumbing and leaks powerClean™ Displays when feature is activated. See Power Clean™ Button WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 15 Power Clean Activates/deactivates the powerClean™ feature, which is a service/maintenance step for water (700 and 900 only) supplies that have an excessive amount of iron. “powerClean™” will display when this feature is activated. The appliance will regenerate every other day with five pounds (2.3 kg) of salt. Leave the powerClean™...

  • Page 16: Setting The Controller

    Press and hold the Set button for about 5 seconds until “25” displays. Press the Change button until the display matches your compensated number. Once you pass “70” (models 700 and 950) or “90” (model 900), the display will reset to “03.” Press Set to save the hardness setting number.

  • Page 17: Advanced Customer Settings

    Default is for “96 Hours” to be On. Note: If there is iron in your water, select this option. If you are using model 950, on most municipal water supplies, turn this option Off. When the desired setting is displayed, press Set. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 18 Press Change. Default is 2 AM. When the desired regeneration time is displayed, press Set. Note: Whenever you experience an electrical outage, check your controller for the correct time. Make any necessary corrections. Programming is now complete. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 19: Optional Plumbing Procedures

    Turn the fitting counterclockwise until you feel the threads engage and then tighten to prevent cross threading. Do NOT overtighten the fittings. Caution: Do NOT allow heat from the torch to transfer to the plastic valve component, which could be damaged. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 20 Allow adequate time for the joint to cure properly. Exact drying time is hard to predict because of environmental variables. Follow the recommended joint curing times on the primer and cement container labels. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 21: Assembly And Parts

    Figure 13: Controller Tab Lock Detail Part # Description Quantity 54306 Salt Port Lid 54324 Valve Cover Assembly 54545-700 Computer Control Assembly (700 and 950) 54545-900 Computer Control Assembly (900) 54310 Brine Well Cover 93245 12V Transformer/Power Cord 54303 Cabinet 700...

  • Page 22: Cabinet And Assemblies

    93870 Screw 93504 Injector Assembly 93835 Sleeve 93524 Drain End Cap, Barbed, Model 700 and 900 only, not shown 90614-3.0 Drain End Cap Assembly, Model 950 only 93809 Screw V185 Drain Fitting, 1/2" MNT x Barb, Model 950 only 93842 Drain Line WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Throat. Flush screen with water to clean. The over-mold gasket seals between the Injector Nozzle and the Injector Cap. 53235 Injector Cap Holds the injector assembly together and seals the assembly to the Main Valve Body. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 24 Bypass Assembly Figure 16: Bypass Assembly Part # Description Quantity 54512 Bypass Assembly (also includes items 2-6) 93860 Turbine Sensor/Cap Assembly 90809 Sensor Cap Screw, self-tapping 54320 Plastic Turbine Axle 90522 Turbine Assembly 93838 O-Ring WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 25 O-Ring seal area is kept clean and free of debris. Also, the O-Ring should be in the proper location in the groove. Do not overtighten the Fill Plug when assembling. When the flange comes into contact with the Media Tank, stop tightening. A 3/4-inch socket is recommended for assembly. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 26 54521 Brine Valve Assembly 90821 O-Ring 54502 KIT Magnet Disk Assembly 90828 O-Ring 90819 O-Ring 53322 Drive Piston Assembly 93839 Drain Gasket 54520 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts except 1, 2, and 13) WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 27 Piston, rotate 90° clockwise until you hear an audible “click.” See reference drawings below. Dimple Align Flats Rotate The Piston Assembly 90 Degrees Slide Piston Assembly Onto Piston Slide Position Piston Assembly (53322) Vertical Clockwise Until You Hear An Audible Click As It Snaps Into Place WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 28 The Flow Button has two distinct and different sides. One is “flat”; the other is “concave.” The button Flow Control should be centered in the housing opening with the four locator “ribs” with the concave side facing the Housing End Cap (93247). WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 29 Safety Shutoff (See Figure 21) 56018 Float 54228 Air Check, 700 54229 Air Check, 900, 950 54526 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts)-for 700 54330 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts)-for 900 and 950 WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 30 When connecting the 54315 brine valve elbow 3/8-inch plastic tube, first assemble the nut, gripper, and retainer sleeve on the tubing. Then screw the nut on the elbow body. With a wrench, tighten the nut securely to create a water-tight connection. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    With 12 VAC present at controller, replace the controller High ambient room temperature. If the No action necessary temperature exceeds 120°F (48.9°C), the display will blank out. This does not affect the operation of the controller WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 32 Make sure the controller is pushed all the way onto the drive end cap “E4” Home latched Gear teeth are not engaged, gear is stripped, or something is jammed in the valve. Cycle the power to reset “E5” Memory Error Replace controller WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 33: Waterboss ® Water Conditioner Specifications

    The state of Wisconsin limits iron reduction claims to 5 ppm. Use clean, white pellet or solar salt. In HE mode, this is the maximum salt dosage. HE mode meets the requirement some states have regarding salt efficiency. WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...

  • Page 34: Certificates

    Certificates WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual 1/14/2011...
  • Page 35 Notes...
  • Page 36 WaterBoss ® has these third-party listings: In Business Since 1956 www.waterboss.com 4343 South Hamilton Road, Groveport, OH 43125 LITHO USA ©2010 F93966 RV1210HQWI...

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