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3M 3MWTS100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation and Operating Instructions For
3MWTS Series Water Softeners
TWO TANK MODELS:
3MWTS100
3MWTS150
3MWTS200
Homeowner: Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Instructions For 3MWTS Series Water Softeners TWO TANK MODELS: 3MWTS100 3MWTS150 3MWTS200 Homeowner: Please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    • Utilize a NIOSH-approved dust fi lter mask, protective gloves, and appropriate eye protection when handling and pouring gravel and fi lter media. • To request an MSDS relating to this product, call 203-238-8965 or go to www.3M.com , select country, and use the search engine to search MSDS. For emergen- cies, call 800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501 (24 hours).
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION BEFORE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONTROL VALVE PROGRAMMING & REGENERATION MAINTENANCE CONTROL VALVE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATING DATA PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET PARTS LIMITED WARRANTY • Professional Installation Required: Installation requires shutting water off to home, cutting home water supply pipe and connecting piping and fittings.
  • Page 5 Check Your Pumping Rate and Water Pressure: Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage: 1) 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 6 MUST be selected to accommodate the higher fl ow rate plus the backwashing requirements of the water softener. Consult our Customer Care Team at 855-3M-WATER (855-369-2837) for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insuffi cient. 3) Remember that the water softener INLET is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e. delivers water from the well pump or after the water meter) and the OUTLET is the line that runs toward the water heater.
  • Page 7 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION TYPICAL WELL INSTALLATION FILTERED WATER FILTERED SOFT WATER PRESSURE TANK BRINE TANK INCOMING WELL WATER FILTER WATER (OPTIONAL) SOFTENER PRESSURE CHECK VALVE SWITCH PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION FILTERED WATER FILTERED WATER FOR SOFT WATER LAWN SPRINKLERS OR OTHER UTILITY WATER METER BRINE...
  • Page 8 34” brine tanks require salt grid extension legs when salting the softener above 15 lbs. of salt or more. Grid legs extension kits are provided for 3MWTS200 units. All other models requiring extension leg kits can be ordered through our Customer Care Team at 855-3M-WATER (855- 369-2837).
  • Page 9 Step 7) Attach drain line to drain line fi tting. To prevent back pressure from reducing fl ow rate below minimum required for backwash, the drain line MUST BE sized according to run length and relative height. Be careful not to bend fl exible drain tubing sharply enough to cause “kinking”...
  • Page 10 RETURN TO NORMAL MODE Error Message If the word “error” and a number are alternately fl ashing on the display contact our Customer Care Team at for help. This indicates that the valve was not able to function 855-3M-WATER (855-369-2837) properly.
  • Page 11 Diagnostics Step 1 (Step 1) Press simultaneously for 3 seconds. If screen in Step 1 does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press, , NEXT, , and SET CLOCK in sequence, then press Step 2 NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds.
  • Page 12 Valve History Step 1 (Step 1) Press simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. Then press simultane- ously and release. If screen, to the left, does not appear is 5 seconds the lock on the valve is acti- vated. To unlock press , NEXT, and SET CLOCK in sequence, then press .
  • Page 13 User Display Settings General Operation When the system is operating, one of two displays will be shown. Pressing NEXT will alternate between the displays. One of the displays is always the current time of day. The sec- ond display is one of the following: days remaining or capacity remaining.
  • Page 14 Type of Salt to Use: Most types of water softener salt may be used. There are advantages and disadvantages to every type of salt. Please ask your local dealer for advice. 3M Purifi cation does not recommend the use of block type salt.
  • Page 15 SECTION 5: CONTROL VALVE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution A. AC Adapter unplugged A. Connect power B. No electric power at outlet B. Repair outlet or use working outlet 1. Timer does not display time of day C. Damaged AC Adapter C.
  • Page 16 A. Power has been out more than eight hours, the AC A. Reset the time of day Adapter was unplugged and then plugged back into the 9. Time of day fl ashes on and off wall outlet, the AC Adapter plug was unplugged and then plugged back into the board or the NEXT and REGEN but- tons were pressed to reset the valve SECTION 5: CONTROL VALVE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 17 fl ash the software version (e.g. 181) and then reset the valve to the service position. Drive Cap Assembly, Main Piston and Regenerant Piston: The drive assembly must be removed to access the drive cap assembly. The drive cap assembly must be removed access the piston(s). The drive cap assembly is threaded into the control valve body and seals with an o-ring.
  • Page 18 injector. Push the plug(s) and/or injectors fi rmly in place, replace the screen and hand tighten the injector cap. Refi ll Flow Control Assembly or Refi ll Port Plug: To clean or replace the refi ll fl ow control, pull out the elbow-locking clip and then pull straight up on the elbow. Replace the elbow locking clip in the slot so that it is not misplaced.
  • Page 19 SECTION 6: SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution A. Electrical service to unit interrupted A. Assure permanent electrical service is working properly (check fuse, plug, pull chain, or switch) B. Timer not working. B. Replace timer assembly. 1. Hard water (unit not using salt; liquid level in C.
  • Page 20 SECTION 7: SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA ITEM 3MWTS100 3MWTS150 3MWTS200 Nominal Media Volume, Ft Salt Dosage, Lbs. Salt Effi cient Setting Factory Setting Maximum Setting Softening Capacity, grains At Salt Effi cient Setting 16,300 24,200 34,100 At Factory Salt Setting...
  • Page 21 SECTION 8: PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET 3MWTS Series Performance Data Sheet Model Number 3MWTS100 3MWTS150 3MWTS200 Rated Service Flow (gpm) 11.1 Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Rate (psi) Rated Softening Capacity (Grains) 16,300 @ 4.0 lbs salt 24,200 @ 6.0 lbs salt 34,100 @ 8.0 lbs salt...
  • Page 22 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION 3MWTS100 3MWTS150 3MWTS200 Control Valve ,with cover, less bypass, Metered Initiated (3MWTS) W12M170-5V3-00Z W12M270-5W3-00Z W12M270-5W3-00Z O-ring V3180 V3180 V3180 Basket D1203 D1203 D1203 Bypass V3006 V3006 V3006 Media Tank w. Base (Incl. Ref 9)

  • Page 23: Front Cover And Drive Assembly

    SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Front Cover and Drive Assembly Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V1375-01 WS1 Front Cover V3107-01 WS1 Motor V3106-01 WS-1 Drive Bracket & Spring Clip V3108 WS1 PC Board Not Shown V3002 WS1 Drive Assy* Not Shown V3168 WS1 AS Adapter 110V-12 V...
  • Page 24 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Drive Cap Assembly, Downfl ow Piston, Regenerant Piston and Spacer Stack Assembly Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3005 Spacer Stack Assembly V3004 Drive Cap Assembly V3178 Drive Back Plate V3011 Piston Down Flow Assembly V3174 Regenerant Piston V3135...
  • Page 25 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Injector Cap, Injector Screen, Injector, Plug and O-Ring Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3176 Injector Cap V3152 O-ring 135 V3177-01 Injector Screen V3010-1Z Injector Assy. Z Plug V3010-1B Injector Assy B Brown V3010-1C Injector Assy C Violet V3010-1E Injector Assy E White...
  • Page 26 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Refi ll Flow Control Assembly Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity H4615 Elbow Locking clip JCP-P-6 Polytube insert 3/8” JCPG-6PBLK Nut 3/8” H4613 Elbow Cap 3/8” V3163 O-ring 019 V3165-01* BLFC Retainer Assembly** V3182 BLFC Not Shown H4650...
  • Page 27 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Drain Line - 3/4” Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity H4615 Elbow Locking Clip PKP10TS8-BULK Polytube insert 5/8 V3192 Nut 3/4 Drain Elbow V3158-01 Drain Elbow 3/4 Male V3163 O-ring 019 V3159-01 DLFC Retainer Assembly V3162-013 DLFC 1.3 gpm for 3/4 V3162-017...
  • Page 28 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Water Meter and Meter Plug Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3151 Nut 1” QC V3003 Meter Assembly (includes drawing #3 & #4) V3118-01 Turbine V3105 O-ring 215 V3003-01 Meter Plug Assembly...
  • Page 29 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Order No: V3007-02 Order No: V3007-03 Description: Fitting 1” Brass Sweat Assembly Description: Fitting 3/4” Brass Sweat Assembly Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3151 Nut 1” Quick Connect V3151 Nut 1”...

  • Page 30: Bypass Valve

    SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Bypass Valve Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity V3151 Nut 1” Quick Connect V3150 Split Ring V3105 O-ring 215 V3145 Bypass 1” Rotor V3146 Bypass Cap V3147 Bypass Handle V3148 Bypass Rotor Seal Retainer V3152 O-ring 135 V3155...
  • Page 31 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST Wrench (Order No. V3193-01) Although no tools are necessary to assembly or disassemble the valve, the wrench (shown in various positions on the valve) may be purchased to aid in assembly or disassembly. 9-10...
  • Page 32 This warranty does not cover failures resulting from abuse, misuse, alteration or damage not caused by 3M Purifi cation Inc. or failure to follow installation and use instructions. No warranty is given as to the service life of any fi lter cartridge or membrane as it will vary with local water conditions and water consumption. 3M PURIFICATION INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOMER OR USAGE OF TRADE.

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