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Demand Water Softeners
Installation and Operating Instructions Models W-425F ,
W-426F , W-422F , W-430F , W-450F , W-460F , W-490F and W-430IF
Introduction
Your new softener will provide years of trouble free operation and lengthen the
life of your water using appliances, such as your washer, hot water heater, and
dishwasher. Should you have any problems with your softener, call American
Plumber's experienced technical staff at 800.863.9392.
W-425F
W-426F
W-422F, W-430F,
W-450F, W-460F,
W-490F
W-430IF
Technical Support: 800.863.9392 (M-F 7:30 am - 5:00 pm CST)
Tools Required
• Pipe wrenches
• Steel wool
• Screw driver - flat
• Emery cloth
• Safety glasses
• File
• Measuring tape
• Torch
• Level
• U tility knife or tube
cutter
Materials Required
• Pipe fittings
• Solder (lead free)
• Pipe
• Flux
• Teflon
tape
• Valves
®
• 1 /2-inch tube (for
• Salt
drain)
• G rounding straps
(optional)
NOTE: Not all tools may be necessary for installation.
Read installation procedures before starting to
determine if additional tools are necessary.
147301 Rev A JE06
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- Page 1 Demand Water Softeners Installation and Operating Instructions Models W-425F , W-426F , W-422F , W-430F , W-450F , W-460F , W-490F and W-430IF Introduction Tools Required Your new softener will provide years of trouble free operation and lengthen the life of your water using appliances, such as your washer, hot water heater, and • Pipe wrenches • Steel wool dishwasher.
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Page 2: Softener Specifications
Approximate Ship Weight 34.02 kg 38.56 kg 34.02 kg 38.56 kg 49.90 kg 68.04 kg 97.52 kg 61.23 kg NOTE: American Plumber reserves the right to substitute product components of equivalent quality or function and the right to change design or specifications without notice. -
Page 3: General Precautions
General Precautions Before you begin installation, read the entire manual. Gather all materials and tools needed. Improper installation voids warranty. WARNING: D o not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the softener. WARNING: S ODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration will add sodium to the water. Persons who are on sodium-restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake. NOTE: Sodium Chloride or Potassium Chloride are recommended. NOTE: The efficiency of these softeners shall specify validity only at the stated salt dosage. RECOMMENDATION: American Plumber recommends that a qualified plumber be contracted to make all difficult piping installations. CAUTION: Softener must be protected against freezing, which can cause cracking of the softener and water leakage. CAUTION: Do not filter water over 120°F (48.9°C) because hot water will damage softener and void warranty. Locate softener within 20 feet (610 cm) of drain. Drain must be capable of handling a maximum backwash flow rate of 5 gallons (19 CAUTION: liters) of water per minute. NOTE: Some states and/or counties have restrictions when connecting the drain line to a septic system. Check with your local authorities first. CAUTION: Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 120psi (if daytime pressure is over 100psi, nighttime pressure may exceed the maximum). Use a pressure-reducing valve if necessary. NOTE: Handle softener with care. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp objects. NOTE: The softener requires a minimum inlet water flow of 5.0 gpm at 30 psi. -
Page 4: Location Selection
Location Selection 1) If you need extra water treatment equipment, make sure space is available. 2) Since salt must be added to the brine tank, make sure that the lid can easily be opened. 3) Install softener in a location to allow a length of 10 feet of piping between the outlet of the softener and the inlet side of the hot water heater. Standard Basement Before Installation Cold Water Lines Shown Softened Water Flow Diagram... -
Page 5: Proper Order To Install Water Treating Equipment
NOTE: Do not use pipe joint compound or plumber's putty on the to the unit. See your backplate threads. Use only Teflon Tape. ® American Plumber NOTE: Do not over-tighten fitting to backplate. dealer for product selection. -
Page 6: Piping Details
Installation continued 8) Make certain proper piping alignment is maintained. Do not apply 13) Pressure Test the Installation: The plumbing installation can heat to any fitting connected to the conditioner or damage to the now be checked for possible leaks. Open the main water supply valve may occur. valve and hot and cold water faucets. When all air is purged from system, close faucets. Check system for leaks over the next hour. 9) Move conditioner into position and level. Check all connections Any leaks should be corrected immediately. for tightness. Do not reheat fittings with conditioner connected CAUTION: To prevent water leaks, connections to softener must be CAUTION: to plumbing. straight when the tank is leveled 14) Manually index control through all positions to flush out seats and CAUTION: Review “Drain Requirements” section on page 7 before observe drain line for flow. connecting drainlines. 15) Plug in transformer. (See Electrical Precautions on Page 2.) 10) Carefully attach valve drain line to drain fitting on the back of the valve. 16) Drain Water Heater: You can now drain the hard water from the water heater. Let it drain until the water is cold, then shut off the D o not raise drain line over 8 feet from floor. -
Page 7: Drain Requirements
Drain Requirements Figure 1 If at all possible, locate the softener for optimum drain line conditions as follows: WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, do not place electrical equipment or electrical cords over or near the drain. CAUTION: When running the drain line to a floor drain the area around the drain make become wet during the regeneration process. Keep floor drain area clean at all times to prevent any damage. NOTE: S ome states and/or counties have restrictions when connecting the drain line to your septic system. Check with your local authorities first. • Drain line should be as short as possible. • If available, a floor drain or sump drain is most desirable. • An elevated drain installation requires precautions as detailed under Special Drain Line Situations below. Figure 1 Typical Drain Hookups • Floor drain in basement or utility room. (Holes in drain cover MUST be kept open.) • Sump pit. (Sump must NOT discharge to surface watering of lawn,... -
Page 8: Setting Timer - Typical Residential Application
System Start-up Setting the Timer - Typical Residential Application To program, set the time, set the hardness and the meter automatically monitors system needs and regenerates only when necessary. NOTE: D uring shipping the cable from the back of the timer to the meter assembly may have been disconnected. If it has, insert the end of the cable into the top of the meter assembly. 1. Set Time of Day (A) Press red time set button and turn 24 hour gear until present time of day is above “Time of Day."... - Page 9 Adjusting the Efficiency NOTE: Your softener is preset at the factory to 10 lbs. of salt. To get the 5) Remove the plate on the back of the timer by removing the best performance from your softener, follow these steps. screws. NOTE: California residents are required to leave all softeners at the 6) The salt setting adjustment will be found on the brine cam factory settings. assembly on the left hand side as you look into the timer box. 1) Have the water analyzed to determine the total hardness and the 7) To adjust the salt usage, loosen the screw holding the “white” ferrous iron concentration. Consult your water analysis report or cam on the brine cam.
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Page 10: Disinfection Of Water Softeners
Disinfection of Water Softeners NOTE: E very water softener should be disinfected after installation; some will require periodic disinfection during their normal life. In a few cases, disinfection with every regeneration is recommended. NOTE: Depending upon the conditions of use, the style of softener, the type of ion exchanger, and the disinfectant available, a choice can be made among the following methods: Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite NOTE: T hese solutions are available under trade names such as... - Page 11 Congratulations! Congratulations! You have just completed the installation and setup of your water softener. The rest of this manual contains: parts breakdowns, service instructions, flow diagrams, maintenance and repair, performance data and warranty information. Please review this information and store this manual in a safe place for future reference. Thank you for your purchase.
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Page 12: Control Valve Drive Assembly
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Page 13: Parts List
Parts List Item No. Quantity Part No. Description Item No. Quantity Part No. Description 1444-000 Housing - with Roll Pin 12681 Wire Connector 13175 Motor Mounting Plate 13547 Strain Relief 13494 Motor - 24V., 60 Hz. 13229 Back Cover Screw - Motor Mtg. & 11384 13958 Front Label - Silver Ground Wire Screw - Component 13296 13310 Rear Label - Softener Mounting 13017 Idler Gear 18520 Rear Label - Filter 13018 Idler Pinion... -
Page 14: Control Valve Assembly
Control Valve Assembly... - Page 15 Parts List Item No. Quantity Part No. Description Item No. Quantity Part No. Description Adapter Clip 13255 13167 Brine Valve Spacer (clock or meter) 13242 Seal 12520 Quad Ring Silicone Seal 11973 Spring - Brine Valve Valve Body Assembly- 61400-11 16098 Washer - Brine Valve 3/4" Dist. O-Ring Distributor Tube- 10244 11981-01 Retaining Ring 13/16" 12281 O-Ring Top of Tank 10329...
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Page 16: Meter Assembly
Meter Assembly Item No. Quantity Part No. Description 12473 Screw - Meter Cover Assembly 14038 Meter Cover Assembly - Standard 13847 O-Ring - Meter Cover Assembly 13509 Impeller 13314 Screw - Adapter Clip 13255 Adapter Clip 13821 Meter Clip 13305 O-Ring - Meter Body 14613 Flow Straightener... -
Page 17: By-Pass Valve Assembly
By-pass Valve Assembly Item No. Quantity Part No. Description 19723 By-Pass Valve Body, Plastic 11183` O-Ring, -015 19724 Cap, By-Pass 17512 Screw, Hex Washer Head, #6-24 x 3 17820 Plug, By-Pass, Inlet 17820-01 Plug, By-Pass, Outlet (White) 18661 O-Ring, -128 18662 Retaining Ring 18660 O-Ring 13305 O-Ring, -119 13255 Clip, Mounting 13314 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 8-18 x 5/8 18706 Yoke, Plastic, 1" NPT... -
Page 18: Service Instructions
Service Instructions A. TO REMOVE BRINE VALVE, INJECTORS, AND SCREEN B. TO REPLACE TIMER 1) Unplug electrical cord from outlet. 1) Unplug electrical cord from outlet. 2) Turn off water supply to conditioner: 2) Turn off water supply to conditioner: A. I f the conditioner installation has a “three valve" by-pass a. I f the conditioner installation has a “three valve” by-pass system, first open the valve in the by pass line, then close the system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the conditioner inlet and outlet. valves at the conditioner inlet and outlet. B. I f the conditioner has an integral by-pass valve, put it in the b. I f the conditioner has an integral by-pass valve, put it in the by-pass position. - Page 19 7) Inspect the inside of the valve to make sure that all spacers and 12) Set time of day. Cycle the control valve manually to assure proper seals are in place, and that there is no foreign matter that would function. Make sure the control valve is returned to the service interfere with the valve operation. position. 8) Take new assembly and push piston into valve by means of the 13) Replace the control valve back cover. Be sure grommet at cable end plug. Twist yoke carefully in a clockwise direction to properly hole is in place.
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Page 20: Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams 1. Service Position 2. Preliminary Rinse Position (5 minutes) Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around the lower Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around the lower piston groove - thru the passage to the top of tank - down thru the piston groove - down thru the top of tank passage - downward thru resin and enters the distributor as conditioned water. The conditioned the resin - up the distributor tube - thru the center hole in the piston water flows up thru the center tube to the valve outlet. - over the top edge of the piston and out the drain line. (Approx. 9.5 gallons of water used with this cycle) 3. Backwash Position (10 minutes) 4. Brine Position (First portion of 50 minute fixed cycle) Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around the lower Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around the lower piston groove and lower piston land - down thru the center tube and piston groove - thru the injector nozzle and orifice to draw brine from out the distributor - up thru the resin - thru the top of tank passage the brine tank. The brine flows down thru the resin - into the distributor... - Page 21 5. Slow Rinse Position (Last portion of 50 minute cycle) 6. Rapid Rinse Position (10 minutes) After all the brine has been drawn from the brine tank, hard water Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around the lower continues to enter thru the valve inlet - flows around the lower piston piston groove and lower piston land - down thru the center tube and groove - thru the nozzle and orifice - down thru the resin and into the out the distributor - up thru the resin - thru the top of tank passage distributor - up thru the center tube - thru the center hole in the piston - around the upper piston groove and out the drain line.(Approx. 19.5 and out the drain line. (Approx. 11 gallons of water used with this cycle) gallons of water used with this cycle) 7. Settling Rinse Position (5 minutes) 8. Brine Tank Fill Position ( 4–24 minute adjustable cycle) Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around the lower Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around the lower piston groove - thru the injector throat - thru the brine valve and flow...
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Page 22: Maintenance And Repair
Maintenance and Repair Lack of treated (soft) water is intermittent. This unit is designed and constructed to treat the most difficult of water. Various screens have been included in the system to Low salt setting — Adjust brine value protect orifices. Water consumption increased — Check for BEFORE doing any service work, be sure all screens are clean and household leaks will pass water. Periodic cleaning of the screens will insure long- Too infrequent regenerations — Review sizing and term unit performance. reset timer Lack of treated (soft) water is constant. Brine tank overflow Intermittent is often indicated by untreated water from the heater Plugged screens or injector — Clean (hot water) while the cold water tastes good. Intermittent indicates Defective Brine Valve — Clean or replace excess water usage, a change in water chemistry, or an improper frequency of regeneration. -
Page 23: Performance Data
Performance Data Important Notice: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that before purchasing a water treatment unit, you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs. Models W-425F W-426F W-422F W-430F W-450F W-460F... - Page 24 American Plumber has been advised of the possibility of such damages. American Plumber maximum liability under any provision of this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the amount actually paid for the product or part.
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