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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NWS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENERS MODELS: NWS100 NWS100M NWS150 NWS150M NWS200 NWS200M Installer, please leave with homeowner. Homeowner, retain for future reference. INSTR2208 1111...
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Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the NWS Series Water Softener. Retain these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result in property damage and will void warranty. Intended use: The NWS Series Water Softener is intended for use in softening water in homes and has not been evaluated for other uses. - Page 5 To treat sulfur (hydrogen sulfi de), bacterial iron, precipitated iron or very high levels of soluble iron special ® equipment in addition to a water softener is required. For best results, the Aqua-Pure APPM or APIF Series Systems are recommended for use on...
- Page 7 Check Your Pumping Rate and Water Pressure: Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage: MINIMUM water pressure required at the water softener inlet is 20 psi (138 kPa). CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: •...
- Page 8 Facts to Remember While Planning Your Installation: 1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes. 2) If lawn sprinklers, a swimming pool, or geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the water softener, a larger model MUST be selected to accommodate the higher fl...
- Page 9 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Proper installation sequence of water conditioning equipment is very important. Refer to the following diagram for your particular water supply. Failure to follow installation, operation, and maintenance instructions may result in property damage due to leakage and will void warranty. Typical Private Well Installation FILTERED WATER FILTERED...
- Page 10 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: • Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system. • Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes. To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines: •...
- Page 11 OUT IN BRINE TANK ADAPTER BYPASS BRINE YOKE VALVE WELL METER CABLE ADAPTER DRAIN LINE METER FITTING COUPLING CLIP & BRINE DRAW SCREW LINE CONTROL CONTROL VALVE VALVE B.L.F.C., D.L.F.C. & INJECTOR ASSEMBLY TIMER METER INITIATED INITIATED OVERFLOW SAFETY BRINE FITTING VALVE ASSEMBLY Figure 3.
- Page 12 Step 12 Before loading salt, using a pail or garden hose, add approximately 3 gals. water to brine tank (6 gals. for units with extended grid legs). Then add initial salt fi ll to brine tank, and one cup full of unscented laundry bleach. Step 13 Put water softener through a complete regeneration - to sanitize the system before use (rrefer to either Time Clock or Meter instructions in Section 3 for instruc- tions on manual regeneration.)
- Page 13 Refer to How To Set Time Clock Regeneration Control to set correct frequency. EXAMPLE: You have Model NWS100, 4 in family and 20 gpg adjusted hardness. Refer to Regeneration Frequency Schedule for NWS Series 100 and locate box intersected by 4 in family and 20 gpg adjusted hardness.
- Page 14 Model(s) 200 HARDNESS — gpg Persons In Family HOW TO SET TIME CLOCK REGENERATION CONTROL: HOW TO SET DAYS ON WHICH WATER SOFTENER IS TO REGENERATE: Rotate the skipper wheel until the number “1” is at the red pointer. Set the days that regeneration is to occur by sliding tabs on the skipper wheel outward to expose trip fi...
- Page 15 HOW TO SET METER REGENERATION CONTROL: TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION: To program, just set the time, set the hardness and it automatically monitors system needs and regenerates only when necessary. To set time of day, press red time set button and turn 24-hour gear until present time of day is opposite “time of day arrow.” Set program wheel by lifting the “people” dial and rotating it so that the number of people in the household is aligned with the grains per gallon water hardness (adjusted hardness*) scale.
- Page 16 SECTION 4: SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Problem Cause Solution Hard water, (unit NOT using salt; A. Electrical service to unit interrupted. A. Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse, plug, liquid level in brine tank NOT too pull chain or switch.) high). B. Timer not working. B.
- Page 17 SECTION 5: SPECIFICATION AND OPERATING DATA Time Clock Initiated Meter Initiated ITEM NWS100 NWS150 NWS200 NWS100M NWS150M NWS200M Nominal Media Volume, cu. ft. (cu mtr) 1.0 (0.03) 1.5 (0.05) 2.0 (0.06) 1.0 (0.03) 1.5 (0.05) 2.0 (0.06) Salt Dosage, lbs (kg): Factory Setting (1) 6.0 (2.7)
- Page 18 SECTION 6: PARTS NWS/NWS-M SERIES COMPONENTS PARTS LIST TWO TANK MODELS DESCRIPTION NWS100 NWS150 NWS200 NWS100M NWS150M NWS200M Control Valve, Time Clock Initiation, with Cover, less Bypass Control N100150-5W N100240-5W N100240-5W Valve, Meter Initiation, with Cover, less Bypass N12J150-5W N12N240-5W...
- Page 20 ONLY THOSE PARTS CIRCLED IN DRAWING AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE PARTS LIST - 12 DAY TIMER PART No. DESCRIPTION 60353-13 Power Head Assy., Complete, L/Cover, NS/NLS Series (Incl. Ref. Items 2-37) 13168-36X Brine Cam Assy.
- Page 22 ONLY THOSE PARTS CIRCLED IN DRAWING AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE PARTS LIST - METER TIMER PART No. DESCRIPTION 60354-13 Power Head Assy., Complete, L/Cover, NWS Series (Incl. Ref. Items 2-40) 13168-36X Brine Cam Assy. 6-36 lb. Salt (Incl. Ref. Items 26, 28-33) 14449-00X Control Valve Body Assy.
- Page 23 SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE REPLENISHMENT OF SALT SUPPLY: The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately 160 lbs. During each regeneration a specifi c amount of salt is consumed, thus requiring its periodic replenishment (the frequency is dependent on the regeneration schedule). Always replenish salt before the supply is exhausted to assure a continuous supply of softened water.
- Page 24 * Water Softeners only 3M Purifi cation Inc. 400 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 Aqua-Pure is a trademark of 3M Company used under license. 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. 1-800-222-7880 © 2011 3M Company. All rights reserved. www.3Mpurifi cation.com...
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