Water Care CareSoft Series, Installation Instructions & Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions Owner s Manual CareSoft Series Metered Water Softeners For Models UCS 844 UCS 948 UCS 1044 UCS 1054 UCS 1252 UCS 1354 ...

Page 2: ...ssolved Solids_____________ Over 10 ppm may be harmful for human consumption Water conditioners do not remove nitrates or coliform bacteria this requires specialized equipment Look for our WaterCare instructional videos on PRODUCT INFORMATION Installing Dealer must fill out this information prior to unit installation MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DEALER INFORMATION Your CareSoft water softener is a p...

Page 3: ... Flow rate capacity remaining and days to a regeneration are optional displays For more explanation consult the operating displays and maintenance section Pressing the NEXT button on a general operating screen will cycle through the available operating displays In any screen other than a general operating display the NEXT button will proceed to the next step the REGEN button will return to a previ...

Page 4: ...les point in the direction of flow indicated by the engraved arrows on the control valve Water flows through the control valve for normal operation of a water softener or filter During the regeneration cycle this position provides regeneration water to the unit while also providing untreated water to the distribution system Fig 1 2 BYPASS POSITION The inlet and outlet handles point to the center o...

Page 5: ...ecommends the use of an expansion tank on the outlet side of the unit see diagram 5 Do not locate unit where it or its connections including the drain and overflow lines will ever be subjected to temperatures under 33 F 6 Do not subject the tank to any vacuum as this may cause an implosion and could result in leaking If there is a possibility a vacuum could occur please make provision for a vacuum...

Page 6: ...ith appropriate air gap see drawing Run drain tube to its discharge point in accordance with plumbing codes Pay special attention to codes for air gaps and anti siphon devices CAUTION Never insert a drain line into a drain sewer line or trap Always allow an air gap of 1 1 2 or twice the pipe diameter whichever is greater between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewag...

Page 7: ...table from 1 to 150 gpg in 1 grain increments default setting is 20 The hardness value is based on the actual compensated hardness of the water and must be set by an authorized dealer following an on site water analysis Adjusting the number will only impact the frequency of regeneration and will not alter or affect the hardness of the water treated by the unit Note If a resin media is used increas...

Page 8: ...nlet handle of the bypass valve very slightly allowing water to fill the tank slowly in order to expel air CAUTION If water flows too rapidly there will be a loss of media to the drain 3 When the water is flowing steadily to the drain without the presence of air slowly open the inlet valve Restore power and momentarily press the button to advance the control to the BRINE position 4 With the bypass...

Page 9: ...vy water use is anticipated or when the system has been operating without salt To initiate a manual regeneration at the next preset regeneration time press and release the REGEN button The words REGEN TODAY will flash on the display to indicate that the system will regenerate at the scheduled regeneration time see the Programming Procedures section If you pressed the REGEN button in error pressing...

Page 10: ...itiate regeneration see operating displays and maintenance If these procedures do not remedy the problem please consult the installing dealer for service 5 ERROR MESSAGE If the word ERROR appears and flashes alternately with the dealer name and phone number record the ERROR number and contact your servicing dealer promptly This indicates that the control valve was not able to function properly 6 B...

Page 11: ...d B Connect meter to three pin connection labeled METER on PC board C Restricted stalled meter turbine C Remove meter and check for rotation or foreign material D Meter wire not installed securely into three pin connector D Verify meter cable wires are installed securely into three pin connector labeled METER E Defective meter E Replace meter F Defective PC board F Replace PC board 4 Control valve...

Page 12: ...amming Check refill flow control for restrictions or debris and if necessary replace H Damaged seal stack assembly piston H Replace seal stack assembly and or piston I Control valve body type and piston type mix matched I Verify proper control valve body type and piston type match J Fouled media bed J Replace media bed 9 Control valve uses too much regenerant A Improper refill setting A Check refi...

Page 13: ...on the PC board labeled MOTOR Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC board for 5 seconds and then reconnect B PC board not properly snapped into drive bracket B Properly snap PC board into drive bracket and then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnec...

Page 14: ...AV NHBP motor to PC board two pin connection labeled DRIVE Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC board for 5 seconds and then reconnect C MAV NHBP motor not fully engaged with reduction gears C Properly insert motor into casing do not force into casing Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize ...

Page 15: ...tory screens These do not flash when error occurs A Occurs when dP input is active for ALARM and the input is closed The alarm buzzer will activate and the screen will display the error A Check for low flow leak Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect to clear error 24 Err 40...

Page 16: ...3969 CareSoft Elite CareSoft Pro cover blue buttons 1 2 CV3107 1 100246273 Motor Assembly 1 3 CV3002 A 100246193 Drive assembly includes 5 and 6 4 CV3851WN 02 100246419 PC Board 1 5 CV3110 100246279 Drive gear 12 x 36 3 6 CV3109 100246278 Drive gear cover 1 CV3186 06 100249863 Transformer 110V 12V standard 1 CV3543 100246379 Optional weather cover 1 ...

Page 17: ... 1 piston assembly upflow 1 CV3407 100243924 1 25 piston assembly downflow 1 5 CV3174 100246296 Regenerant piston 1 6 CV3001 04 100244557 1 body assembly downflow 1 CV3001 04UP 100243827 1 body assembly upflow 1 CV3020 100246239 1 25 body assembly downflow 1 7 CV3541 100249867 Drive backplate 1 not shown CD1225 05 100249834 Top basket softener optional 1 1 2 TANK O RINGS Item Legacy Part Current P...

Page 18: ... 1 4 CV3163 100246291 O ring 019 1 BYPASS VALVE Item No Legacy Part Current Part Description Qty 1 CV3006 100249845 Bypass assembly 1 2 CV3147 100246284 Bypass handles 2 Loosens Injector And Bypass Caps Loosens Drive Cap Although no tools are necessary to assemble or disassemble the valve the Service Wrench shown in various positions on the valve is available to aid in assembly or disassembly SERV...

Page 19: ...sembly CV3010 1F 100246215 F injector assembly CV3010 1G 100246216 G injector assembly CV3010 1H 100246217 H injector assembly CV3010 1I 100246218 I injector assembly CV3010 1J 100246219 J injector assembly CV3010 1K 100246220 K injector assembly not shown CV3170 100246294 O ring 011 lower not shown CV3171 100246295 O ring 013 upper The injector plug and the injector each use one lower and one upp...

Page 20: ...o Silencer 1 Water flow Proper DLFC orientation directs water flow towards the washer face with rounded edge DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY 3 4 Item Legacy Part Current Part Description Qty 1 CH4615 100245862 Elbow locking clip 1 2 CPKP10TS8 BULK 100245919 Optional insert 5 8 tube 1 3 CV3192 100246322 Optional nut 3 4 drain elbow 1 4 CV3158 02 100249851 Drain elbow 3 4 NPT with O ring 1 5 CV3163 100246291 O ...

Page 21: ...1030 36S 100245841 4 x 36 slotted brine well 18 x 40 24 x 40 BTs 1 5 CH1018 100245836 2 piece overflow set 1 6 CH4500 48 100245857 474 air check assembly 1 2 x 48 1 7 CH4600 50 100245860 474 safety brine valve w 5 gpm flow control 1 8 CH7016 100245880 Cap 4 brine well 1 9 CH4626 100245864 Nut safety brine valve stand off 1 Assemblies 10 CH4700 29WR 1 100244899 5 gpm safety float assembly 18 x 33 C...

Page 22: ...ion Qty CV3007 15 100246200 3 4 john guest elbow assembly 2 1 JOHN GUEST Legacy Part Current Part Description Qty CV3007 17 100245045 1 john guest assembly 2 1 1 4 1 1 2 BRASS SWEAT Legacy Part Current Part Description Qty CV3007 09 100243922 1 1 4 1 1 2 brass sweat assembly 2 1 1 4 1 1 2 PVC SOLVENT Legacy Part Current Part Description Qty CV3007 07 100243375 1 1 4 1 1 2 PVC solvent assembly 2 1 ...

Page 23: ...Grains Lbs Salt 4 042 1 4 042 1 4 042 1 4 042 1 4 042 1 4 042 1 Max Service Flow Rate GPM 11 7 13 1 16 0 13 3 16 4 17 1 Max Pressure Loss at Max Service PSI 15 15 15 15 15 15 Min to Max Working Pressure PSI 30 100 30 100 30 100 30 100 30 100 30 100 Min to Max Operating Temperature ºF 33 100 33 100 33 100 33 100 33 100 33 100 Max Flow to Drain During Regeneration GPM 1 3 1 7 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 Amount ...

Page 24: ...ense and return part freight collect The above provisions of the warranty are valid as long as the unit is connected in compliance with local plumbing codes and in an equivalent manner and condition of the original installation and is owned by the original owner This warranty does not cover expendable or misapplied medias or damages due to accident fire flood freezing or any other Act of God Water...

Page 25: ... time of day flashes indicating that this needs to be reset All other information will be stored in memory no matter how long the power outage 1 Accessed by pressing 2 Adjust hours with or buttons AM PM toggles at 12 3 Press 4 Adjust minutes with or buttons 5 Press 6 Adjust current day with or buttons 7 Press to complete and return to normal operation CURRENT DAY SET MON TIME MINUTES SET TIME HOUR...

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