Of Contents; Before Installation; Inspecting And Handling Your Softener; Analysis Of Your Water - 3M 3MWTS100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

• Professional Installation Required: Installation requires shutting water off to home, cutting home water supply pipe and
connecting piping and fittings. Specialized tools and skills are required. Not a do-it-yourself type of project. Professional
installation required!
Congratulations! We believe your purchase of this water softener will prove to be a very wise choice. When properly installed, operated, and maintained, your
new water softener will provide years of dependable service. Before starting the installation, please read this entire manual for an overview, and then follow
the installation instructions. Failure to follow the instructions will void the warranty.
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nspect shipping carton and the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection.
Handle the equipment with care. Damage can result if dropped or if the brine tank is set on sharp, uneven projections on the fl oor. When handling, do not turn
the water softener unit upside down or on its side to help prevent media from entering valve and being discharged downstream.
An analysis of your water should be made prior to the selection of your water softener. You can typically get this service through your place of purchase, which
may require sending a sample to the factory for analysis and recommendations. Enter your analysis below for your permanent record.
Hardness
Iron (Fe)
Manganese (Mn)
pH
The test for Hydrogen sulfi de (H
be completed within ONE (1) minute after the sample is drawn.
Water softeners are designed to reduce hardness but can handle reasonable amounts of soluble iron if consideration is given to iron content when
selecting model and regeneration settings. 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 3MAPPM system is recommended for use on waters containing more than
2 ppm of iron.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION
1

BEFORE INSTALLATION

2 INSTALLATION
3 CONTROL VALVE PROGRAMMING & REGENERATION
4 MAINTENANCE
5 CONTROL VALVE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
6 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
7 SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATING DATA
8 PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET
9 PARTS
10 LIMITED WARRANTY
SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION

Inspecting And Handling Your Softener:

Make Sure Your Water Has Been Thoroughly Tested:

Analysis of Your Water:

IMPORTANT NOTES IMPORTANT NOTES
S) must be completed at the well site. For accuracy, the sample must be drawn with the pump RUNNING, and the test
2
gpg Tannins (Humic Acid)
ppm Hydrogen Sulfi de (H 2 S)
ppm Other
Other
ppm
1-1
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm