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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CWS SERIES RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENERS TWO TANK MODELS: CWS100ME CWS100MECJ CWS150ME CWS150MECJ CWS200ME CWS200MECJ CWS300ME CWS300MECJ Installer, please leave with homeowner. Homeowner, retain for future reference. INSTR2191 0711...
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Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION ® Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the Aqua-Pure CWS Series Water Softener. Retain these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result in property damage and will void warranty. - Page 4 Softeners are designed to reduce hardness but can handle reasonable amounts of soluble iron if consideration is given to content when selecting model and regeneration settings. To treat sulfur (hydrogen sulfi de), bacterial iron, precipitated iron or very high levels of soluble iron requires special equipment in addition to a water softener. For best results, the Aqua-Pure ®...
- 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). IF WATER PRESSURE IS OVER 80 psi (552 kPa), A PRESSURE RE- DUCING VALVE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE WATER SUPPLY LINE AHEAD OF THE WATER SOFTENER.
- Page 6 Facts to Remember While Planning The Installation: 1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes. 2) If lawn sprinklers, a swimming pool, or geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the water softener, a larger model MUST be selected to accommodate the higher fl...
- Page 7 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION TYPICAL WELL INSTALLATION FILTERED WATER FILTERED SOFT WATER PRESSURE TANK BRINE TANK WELL WATER FILTER SOFTENER (OPTIONAL) PRESSURE CHECK VALVE SWITCH PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION FILTERED WATER FILTERED WATER FOR SOFT WATER LAWN SPRINKLERS OR OTHER UTILITY WATER METER BRINE TANK...
- Page 8 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Step 1) Remove the unit from the shipping box and remove all packaging. Ensure no freight damage has occurred since shipment from our manufacturing facility. Locate the parts package and install the bypass and adapter fi ttings on the control valve to facilitate the connection to the customer’s water supply.
- Page 9 Step 7) Attach DRAIN LINE to DRAIN LINE FITTING. To prevent back pressure from reducing fl ow rate below minimum required for backwash, 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 SECTION 3: CONTROL VALVE PROGRAMMING AND REGENERATION Installer Display Settings Step 1 (Step 1) Press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds. Step 2 (Step 2) Hardness: Set the amount of hardness in grains of hardness as calcium carbonate per gallon using the buttons.
- Page 11 Diagnostics Step 1 (Step 1) Press simultaneously for 3 seconds. If screen in step 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 simultaneously and release. If screen, to the left, does not appear is 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. 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 gallons remaining.
- Page 14 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE Replenishment of Salt Supply: The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately 180 lbs. (82 kg). During each regeneration a specifi c amount of salt is consumed, thus requiring its periodic replenishment for a continuous supply of softened water (the frequency and salt dosage level is dependent on the regeneration schedule). Always replenish salt before the supply is exhausted.
- 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 the drive cap assembly by hand and pull straight out. The drive cap assembly contains the drive cap, the main drive gear, drive cap spline, piston rod and various other parts that should not be dissembled in the fi eld. The only replaceable part on the drive cap assembly is the o-ring. At- tached to the drive cap assembly is the main piston and a regenerant piston.
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Page 18: Bypass Valve
Reseat the fl ow control so the rounded end is visible in the fl ow control. Reseat the white fl ow control retainer by pushing the retainer into the elbow until the o-ring seats. Remove locking clip, push down on elbow to reseat and insert locking clip. Do not use petroleum jelly, oils, or other unaccept- able lubricants on o-rings. - Page 19 SECTION 6: SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem 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 CWS100ME CWS150ME CWS200ME CWS300ME CWS100MECJ CWS150MECJ CWS200MECJ CWS300MECJ 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...
- Page 21 SECTION 8: PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET CWS Series Performance Data Sheet Model Number CWS100ME CWS150ME CWS200ME CWS300ME CWS100MECJ CWS150MECJ CWS200MECJ CWS300MECJ Rated Service Flow (gpm) 11.1 15.7 Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Rate (psi) Rated Softening Capacity (Grains) 16,300 @ 4.0 lbs salt 24,200 @ 6.0 lbs salt...
- Page 22 SECTION 9: PARTS COMPONENT PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION CWS100ME CWS150ME CWS200ME CWS300ME Control Valve ,with cover, less bypass, Metered Initiated (CWS) W12M170-5V3-0N W12M270-5W3-0N W12M270-5W3-0N W12M530-5G3-0N O-ring V3180 V3180 V3180 V3180 Bypass V3006 V3006 V3006 V3006 Media Tank w. Base (Incl. Ref 9)
- Page 23 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 V3002 WS1 Drive Assy* Not Shown V3168 WS1 AS Adapter 110V-12 V Not Shown...
- 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 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 * Water Softeners only 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. 3M Purifi cation Inc. Aqua-Pure is a trademark of 3M Company used under license. 400 Research Parkway WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION TESTED AND VALIDATED UNDER INDUS- Meriden, CT 06450 TRY STANDARDS is a trademark of Water Quality Association.
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