IOM-WQ-PWSCAB30K Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Model PWSCAB30K Water Softeners PURE WATER Important Please read the entire manual before proceeding with the installation and startup. Your failure to follow any attached instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product’s failure.
Date of Installation: Model Number: Serial Number: Returned Limited Warranty Card Date: How To Get The Maximum Do’s and Don’ts Efficiency From Your Appliance SOME DO’S 1. Do comply with all local plumbing and electrical codes. 1. Fill salt cabinet when water level is above salt level. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALT.
Reference Illustrations Installation Guide Figure 1 Use this diagram as a location and installation guide for your water Caution: A minimum of 10 feet of ⁄ " pipe from the outlet of the conditioner. This diagram applies to basement, slab, crawl space water treatment appliance and the inlet to the water heater is and outside installations.
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Reference Illustrations Installation Tip When preparing the male threaded fittings of the I/O adapter, Figure 4 follow the guidelines to avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads. 1. For best results, use ⁄ " wide Teflon tape and wrap the threads ®...
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Reference Illustrations Figure 7 Figure 9 Figure 8 Plugging In Transformer Do not plug transformer into an outlet that is Adding Salt To The Brine Cabinet controlled by on/off switch.
Installation and Start-Up Procedures Each water conditioner includes 8’ of drain line. 1. Placement 7. Complete The Installation Place your appliance in desired location. Turn off electricity and water Open a cold water tap and allow the appliance to flush for 20 supply to water heater.
Setting The Controller Hardness Settings Demand Regeneration 1. Hold down “SET” for 3 seconds to enter basic customer settings You won’t have to worry about vacation settings or extra guests be- mode. cause the controller measures water usage and regenerates based on need.
Setting The Controller, cont. Advanced Customer Settings Display Error Messages Your appliance can be programmed for High Capacity (HC) or High 4 Button Error Descriptions Efficiency (HE). High Capacity means the appliance will regenerate less often, but use more salt. High Efficiency will make the appliance “E1”...
Parts Diagrams Electronics and Cabinet Figure 11 Item # DescrIptIon Valve Cover Assembly Salt Port Cover 12 Volt Transformer/Power Cord Cabinet 2 Piece Overflow Brine Tubing, ⁄ " 18" Support Panel Computer Control Screw, Support Panel...
Parts Diagrams Cabinet and Assemblies Figure 12 Item # DescrIptIon ⁄ " I/O Adapter Assembly ⁄ " I/O Adapter O-ring Resin Tank Assembly (empty) End Cap O-ring Drive End Cap Assembly w/o motor/magnet disc Screw O-ring, Small, End Cap Injector Assembly Cabinet Sleeve ⁄...
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Parts Diagrams Injector Assembly Figure 13 Note: When working on the injector assembly, make sure part #3 aligns properly with the outline marked on part #4. Item # Item QtY. DescrIptIon Injector Screen Acts as a pre-filter to keep debris from entering the Injector Nozzle and Injector Throat. Attaches to the cylinder on the Nozzle plate and spherical “bump”...
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Parts Diagrams I/O Adapter Assembly Figure 14 Item # Item QtY. DescrIptIon ⁄ " I/O Assembly Makes the connection between the plumbing and Main Valve Body. Also, contains the “Hard Water” Blending Valve. The seal areas of the O-rings at the Main Valve Body inlet and outlet must be smooth and free of defects and debris, and be lubricated with silicon grease before assembly.
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Parts Diagrams Brine Valve Housing Assembly Figure 15 Note: This assembly does not include a magnet disk or drive motor and must be ordered separately. Item # Item QtY. DescrIptIon Screw Secures motor to endcap assembly. ⁄ " screws. The screws should be “snug.” The brass pinion gear on the Motor The Drive Motor is held in place by two Drive Motor - 12V should engage the plastic Drive Gear.
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Parts Diagrams Brine Valve Housing Assembly Figure 16 Item # Item QtY. DescrIptIon The Piston should have a gasket on the shaft side of the flange and a spring pressed onto a boss on the other Piston Assembly side. The gasket should be free of defects such as cuts or debris. The Piston is Teflon coated and should be free of scratches.
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Parts Diagrams Safety Shutoff Assembly Figure 17 Item # Item QtY. DescrIptIon Air Check Elbow Assembly Make sure compression nuts are tight. Guide and Lock Set Should not be loose. Float Grommet Should keep float from moving up or down. Bell Float Float Washer Float Rod...
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Parts Diagrams Fill Plug Assembly, Tank Bottom Figure 18 Item no. QtY. DescrIptIon Fill Plug O-ring...
Troubleshooting problem cause solutIon No soft water after regeneration. No salt in brine cabinet. Add salt (refer to “Regenerate” Page 6). Sediment in brine tank has plugged the brine line and air Remove air check draw tube and flush with clean water. Clean check (Page 16).
Softener Specifications Maximum compensated hardness (grains) Maximum ferrous iron reduction 10 ppm Minimum pH POWERCLEAN™ Filter Media Media type and amounts Super Fine Mesh Resin 1 cu.ft. Salt usage (lbs.) / Capacity (HC - High Capacity) 10 / 30,000 Salt usage (lbs.) / Capacity (HE - High Efficiency) 5 / 21,200 Maximum water temperature 120ºF (48.8°C)
WarrantY: Certain Watts Pure Water products come with a limited warranty from Watts Regulator Co. Other products may have no warranty or are covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty only. For specific product warranty information, please visit www.watts.com or the published literature that comes with your product. Any remedies stated in such warranties are exclusive and are the only remedies for breach of warranty.
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