Watts Premier Sof-Tek, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...ditioner Watts Premier Inc 1725 W Williams Drive C 20 Phoenix AZ 85027 Phone 800 752 5582 www wattspremier com Fax 623 931 0191 Manual Edition 2 19 08 P N Sof Tek INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANC...

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Page 3: ...get the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your particular model We urge you to read this information carefully now and any time a malfunction may occur In most cases these reviews will uncover minor...

Page 4: ...ILLUSTRATIONS 8 INSTALLATION GUIDE 8 REFERENCE ILLUSTRATIONS 9 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS 9 INSTALLATION AND START UP PROCEDURES 12 SETTING THE CONTROLLER 14 DEMAND REGENERATION 14 HARDNESS SETTINGS 15 ELEC...

Page 5: ...alt substitute such as potassium chloride in place of water conditioner salt If you start with water conditioner salt you can switch to a salt substitute at any time or vice versa If potassium chlorid...

Page 6: ...washer drain To prevent back siphoning the installer must provide an adequate air gap or a siphon break See figure 1 5 Electricity The transformer supplied is a standard 120 volt 60 cycle A C for USA...

Page 7: ...klist items are not satisfactory 2 Do not install if incoming or outlet piping water temperature exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit Please see specifications on page 30 3 Do not allow soldering torch heat...

Page 8: ...Valves To simplify installation and servicing a one piece or a three way bypass valve system is recommended when installing your appliance A bypass system also provides access to untreated water when...

Page 9: ...eads When the joint is complete there will be a small bead of sealant at the fitting interface indicating a properly joined connection 2 When preparing copper fittings it is al ways advisable to use a...

Page 10: ...e Illustrations Figure 4 This part may be available through your local Home Improvement store Or you can order it through Watts Premier 800 752 5582 Figure 5 Figure 6 IN BYPASS POSITION IN SERVICE POS...

Page 11: ...Reference Illustrations Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 PLUGGING IN TRANSFORMER Do not plug transformer into an outlet that is controlled by on off switch ADDING SALT TO THE BRINE CABINET 11...

Page 12: ...D Also the end of the drain line must be equal in height or lower than the control valve See figure 1 4 Flushing Before placing your appliance in service it is very important to flush the cold water l...

Page 13: ...ou have an abnormal amount of iron be sure to use salt with an iron cleaning additive 10 Adding Water Salt Be sure to remove any packaging or installation materials before adding salt Next add no more...

Page 14: ...RECHARGE REGENERATION STATUS Regeneration cycle numbers are shown during regeneration The read out will flash with the cycle number The flashing regeneration numbers are First cycle C1 First Backwash...

Page 15: ...ime to the correct number If Gallons x 100 was selected 01 100 gallons If Liters x 1000 was selected 01 1 000 liters Pressing and releasing SET will save the hardness number and put the appliance into...

Page 16: ...button will save the time displayed and advance to the next menu Pressing and releasing the SET button will advance programming to the next step Default is 12 PM 8 Set Reg Time and 02 is now displaye...

Page 17: ...Setting The Controller Continued Controller Layout Figure 10 17...

Page 18: ...Parts Diagrams ELECTRONICS AND CABINET Figure 11 18...

Page 19: ...tem Qty 1 95204 Valve Cover Assembly 1 2 95205 Salt Port Cover 1 3 93245 12 Volt Transformer Power Cord 1 4 95202 Cabinet 1 5 C0700 2 Piece Overflow 1 6 93848 Brine Tubing 3 8 18 7 95203 Support Panel...

Page 20: ...Parts Diagrams Cabinet and Assemblies Figure 12 20...

Page 21: ...empty 1 4 93808 End Cap O Ring 2 5 95301T Drive End Cap Assembly w o motor magnet disc 1 6 93870 Screw 4 7 90828 O Ring Small End Cap 1 8 93501 Injector Assembly 1 9 95202 Cabinet 1 10 93835 Sleeve 2...

Page 22: ...Parts Diagrams Injector Assembly Figure 13 Part Number 93501 Note When working on the injector assembly make sure part 3 aligns properly with the outline marked on part 4 22...

Page 23: ...t screen and nozzle opening These areas must be free of defects such as tears or pits and be free of debris 4 93221 Injector Nozzle 1 Creates the vacuum that draws the brine solution from the Brine Ca...

Page 24: ...Parts Diagrams I O Adapter Assembly Figure 14 24...

Page 25: ...etic field from the Turbine and relays it to the Controller The three wire assembly connecting the black wafer Hall Effect Sensor or the Controller board must not be severely bent folded over cut or b...

Page 26: ...yed opening which transfers the torque generated by the Drive Motor to the rest of the drive system If the drive system becomes jammed this opening can become rounded causing the gear to turn but not...

Page 27: ...mbling the O ring should be placed on the Drive End Cap boss and be lubricated with silicone grease A twisting action should be applied along with pressure until the O ring seats See Brine Valve As se...

Page 28: ...assembly 1 out of the hous ing To remove the brine valve retainer 5 push in and turn clockwise to unlock the retainer CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the retainer with the piston assembly in place Th...

Page 29: ...Make sure compression nuts are tight 2 H7041 Guide and Lock Set 1 Should not be loose 3 H7039 Float Grommet 2 Should keep float from moving up or down 4 H7040 Bell Float 1 5 H7042 Float Washer 1 6 H7...

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Page 31: ...Parts Diagrams Figure 18 Fill Plug Assembly Tank Bottom ITEM NO QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 90238 Fill Plug 2 2 90819 O Ring 31...

Page 32: ...broom han dle Push the handle into the salt to dislodge the salt bridge No soft water The plumbing bypass valve is in the the bypass position page 6 Place bypass valve in the service position Applian...

Page 33: ...emove restriction thaw or straighten drain line Should be approximately 8 10 with salt Plugged brine line brine line flow control or air check pages 24 25 Clean flow control air check and brine line C...

Page 34: ...m 14 5 Pressure drop service flow rate of 4 gpm 4 0 psi Maximum flow rate to drain during regeneration gpm 2 0 Water Pressure minimum maximum psi 20 120 Controller type 4 Button Regeneration time minu...

Page 35: ...or ganic matter or other unusual substances then unless the softener is represented as being capable of treating these substances in the softener specifications other additional treatment of the water...

Page 36: ...m to 5 00pm EST Made in USA Manufactured using one or more of the following patent numbers 5 089 140 5 300 230 DES 332 480 DES 331 097 5 116 419 5 157 979 5 378 370 2003 1725 W Williams Dr C20 Phoenix...