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- Page 1 CareSoft Series ® Metered Water Softeners For Models: • UCS-844 • UCS-948 • UCS-1044 • UCS-1054 • UCS-1248 • UCS-1354...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This manual should be kept for future reference. If you have any questions regarding your water conditioner, contact your local dealer or WaterCare at the following: 1900 Prospect Court • Appleton, WI 54914... -
Page 3: Preinstallation Instructions For Dealers
PREINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEALERS: The manufacturer has preset the water treatment unit’s sequence of cycles, cycle times, salt dose, exchange capacity and salt dose refill time. The dealer should read this page and guide the installer regarding hardness, day override, time of regeneration, service alarm and buzzer alarm settings before installation. -
Page 4: Bypass Valve
BYPASS VALVE: The bypass valve is typically used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system’s water pressure in order to perform control valve repairs or maintenance. The 1” full flow bypass valve incorporates four positions, including a diagnostic position that allows a service technician to have pressure to test a system while providing untreated bypass water to the building. -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION: GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS The control valve, fittings and/or bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments. There is a small amount of “give” to properly connect the piping, but the water softener is not designed to support the weight of the plumbing. Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. - Page 6 7. INSTALLING GROUND: To maintain an electrical ground in metal plumbing of a home’s cold water piping (such as a copper plumbing system), install a ground clamp or jumper wiring. NOTE: If replacing an existing softener, also replace the ground clamps/wire. If removing a softener, replace the piping with the same type of piping as the original to assure plumbing integrity and grounding.
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Page 7: Programming Procedures
PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES: 1. Set time of day: Time of day should only need to be set after extended power outages or when daylight saving time begins or ends. If an extended power outage occurs, the time of day will flash on and off indicating that the time should be reset. STEP 1 –... - Page 8 STEP 5 – REGENERATION MINUTES: Set the minutes using + or — buttons. Press to exit installer programming. Press if you need to NEXT REGEN return to the previous step. To initiate an immediate manual regeneration, press and hold the button for three seconds.
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Page 9: Operating Displays And Instructions
OPERATING DISPLAYS AND INSTRUCTIONS: 1. GENERAL OPERATION: When the system is operating, one of three displays GENERAL OPERATION DISPLAYS may be shown. Pressing will alternate between the displays. One of NEXT the displays is always the current time of day. The second display shows the current treated water flow rate through the system in Gallons Per Minute. - Page 10 5. ERROR MESSAGE: If the word “ERROR” and a number are alternately ERROR flashing on the display record the number and contact the dealer for help. This indicates that the control valve was not able to function properly. 6. BRINE TANK MAINTENANCE AND SALT: Refill the brine tank as necessary, making sure at least 1/3 of the brine tank is full at all times.
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Page 11: Start-Up Instructions
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS: FLUSHING OF SYSTEM: To flush the system of any debris and air after installation is complete, please perform the following steps: 1. Rotate bypass handles to the bypass mode (see Fig. 2 of page 4). 2. Turn on inlet water and check for leaks in the newly installed plumbing. 3. - Page 12 8. SANITIZING OF UNIT UPON INSTALLATION AND AFTER SERVICE: At this time, it is advised to sanitize the softener: 1. Open brine tank and remove brine well cover. 2. Pour 1 oz. of household bleach into the softener brine well. 3.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A. No power at electric outlet A. Repair outlet or use working outlet B. Control valve power adapter not plugged into B. Plug power adapter into outlet or connect outlet or power cord end not connected to PC power cord end to PC board connection board connection 1. - Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE cont’d: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A. Turn bypass handles to place bypass in A. Bypass valve in bypass position service position 7. Control valve does not B. Meter is not connected to meter connection on B. Connect meter to three pin connection labeled regenerate automatically PC board METER on PC board...
- Page 15 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A. Injector is plugged A. Remove injector and clean or replace B. Faulty regenerant piston B. Replace regenerant piston C. Regenerant line connection leak C. Inspect regenerant line for air leak 12. Control valve fails to D. Drain line restriction or debris cause excess D.
- Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE cont’d: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A. Check motor connections then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize A. Motor failure during a regeneration software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
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Page 17: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS: FRONT COVER AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CV3837-01 CareSoft cover ® CV3107-1 Motor CV3106-1 Drive bracket & spring clip CV3851WN PC board CV3110 Drive gear, 12 x 36 CV3109 Drive gear cover CV3002CC Drive assembly CV3186 Transformer, 110V-12V CV3543... - Page 18 REPLACEMENT PARTS: PISTON ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CV3005 1” spacer stack assembly CV3430 1.25” spacer stack assembly CV3004 Drive cap assembly CV3135 O-ring 228 CV3011 1” piston assembly downflow CV3011-01 1” piston assembly upflow CV3407 1.25” piston assembly downflow CV3174 Regenerant piston CV3180...
- Page 19 REPLACEMENT PARTS: BYPASS VALVE Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CV3151 Nut, 1” quick connect CV3150 Split ring CV3105 O-ring 215 CV3145 Bypass rotor, 1” CV3146 Bypass cap CV3147 Bypass handle CV3148 Bypass rotor seal retainer CV3152 O-ring 135 CV3155 O-ring 112 CV3156 O-ring 214...
- Page 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS: INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CV3176 Injector cap CV3152 O-ring 135 CV3177-01 Injector screen CV3010-1Z Injector assembly plug CV3010-1A A injector assembly, BLACK CV3010-1B B injector assembly, BROWN CV3010-1C C injector assembly, VIOLET CV3010-1D D injector assembly, CV3010-1E E injector assembly, WHITE...
- Page 21 REPLACEMENT PARTS: DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY 3/4” Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CH4615 Elbow locking clip CPKP10TS8-BULK Optional insert, 5/8” tube CV3192 Optional nut, 3/4” drain elbow CV3158-02 Drain elbow, 3/4” NPT with O-ring CV3163 O-ring 019 CV3159-01 DLFC retainer assembly CV3162-007 0.7 DLFC for 3/4”...
- Page 22 REPLACEMENT PARTS: WATER METER & METER PLUG Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CV3151 Nut, 1” QC CV3003 Meter assembly, includes items 3 & 4 CV3118-01 Turbine assembly CV3105 O-ring 215 CV3003-01 Meter plug assembly CV3013 Optional mixing valve SERVICE WRENCH - CV3193-02 Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve, the Service Wrench, (shown in various positions on the valve) is...
- Page 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS: BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CG2191-76 Brine tank cover, injection molded WC CG2180 Brine tank cover, standard CH1095-01 Optional 18” diameter salt grid CH1080 Optional 24” diameter salt grid CG21833CB1C00 18” x 33” brine tank, black CG21840CB1C00 18”...
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Page 24: Installation Fitting Assemblies
INSTALLATION FITTING ASSEMBLIES: 1” PVC MALE NPT ELBOW 3/4” & 1” PVC SOLVENT ELBOW Item Item Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. CV3007 1” PVC male NPT elbow assembly CV3007-01 3/4” & 1” PVC solvent elbow assembly CV3151 Nut, 1”... - Page 25 1-1/4” & 1-1/2” BRASS SWEAT 1-1/4” & 1-1/2” PVC SOLVENT Item Item Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. CV3007-09 1-1/4 & 1-1/2” brass sweat assembly CV3007-07 1-1/4” & 1-1/2” PVC solvent assembly CV3151 Nut, 1” quick connect CV3151 Nut, 1”...
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Page 26: Specifications
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET: MODEL UCS-844 UCS-948 UCS-1044 UCS-1054 UCS-1248 UCS-1354 Rated Softener Minimum 13,000 @ 3.4 18,000 @ 4.5 18,000 @ 4.5 27,500 @ 7.0 36,000 @ 9.0 45,000 @ 11.5 Capacity:* Medium 16,500 @ 6.0 23,000 @ 9.0 23,000 @ 9.0 36,000 @ 15.0... -
Page 27: Warranty
Water-Right ® proudly warrants our WaterCare water conditioners to the original owner, at original installation location, when installed in accordance with Water-Right specifi cations from the date of original installation as follows:... -
Page 28: Quick Reference Guide
9. Adjust backlight setting with + and — buttons 10. Press NEXT complete and return to normal operation 1900 Prospect Court • Appleton, WI 54914 Phone: 920-739-9401 • Fax: 920-739-9406 © 2013 WaterCare All rights reserved. LIT-WC CARE MAN ENVINK 10/13 250...