Water Care CareClear Pro Series, Installation Instructions & Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Ion Pro and CareClear Pro Series Water Filters For Models IPHS IPFE IPG IPCG AN CCP CCP AN ...

Page 2: ...nty 30 Quick Reference Guide 31 32 Your WaterCare water filters are precision built high quality products These units will deliver filtered water for many years to come when installed and operated properly Please study this manual carefully and understand the cautions and notes before installing This manual should be kept for future reference If you have any questions regarding your water filter c...

Page 3: ...ty Remaining and Days to a Regeneration are optional displays but are not normally used Vacation Mode is used only when there will be no water usage for an extended period of time If activated once 50 gallons of water is used the unit will automatically regenerate that night and resume normal operation Each of these can be viewed by pressing NEXT to scroll through them When stepping through any pr...

Page 4: ...s 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 of the bypass The system is isolated from the water pressure in the plumbing system Untreated water is supplied to the building Fig 2 3 DIAGNOSTIC POSITION The inlet handle points toward the control valve and the outlet handle poi...

Page 5: ...ween its outlet and the inlet of a water heater CAUTION To protect the unit in the event of a hot water heater backup the manufacturer recommends the use of an expansion tank on the outlet side of the unit 3 Do not locate unit where it or its connections including the drain and overflow lines will ever be subjected to room temperatures under 33 F 4 Do not subject the tank to any vacuum as this may...

Page 6: ...flow control fitting and solder joints Failure to do this could cause interior damage to the flow control Backwash of an automatic filter can be directed into a septic tank in most cases but because of the higher volume of water discharged care should be taken The backwash discharge can be directed to a subsurface drainage system or other safe location Remember to follow all local codes When insta...

Page 7: ... regeneration which comes into contact with the chlorine pellets dissolves them and is then drawn into the filter to disinfect the system periodically and then safely rinsed away We recommend the use of pellets manufactured by Better Water Industries available through the manufacturer or your local distributor To Dealer CAUTION On certain Ion Pro models the Backwash Air cycle is not available when...

Page 8: ...eneration initiation will be called for on that day even if a sufficient number of gallons were not used to call for a regeneration Set Day Override using or buttons 3 is recommended set number of days between regeneration 1 to 28 or set to OFF 2 Programming 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 o...

Page 9: ...et OFF as the default This feature is used to signal service into the future This is typically set by the installing dealer to warn homeowner that service is required after a preset number of gallons have been consumed If the feature is active a specific gallon amount remaining will appear Press NEXT three times to advance past this screen STEP 7 SERVICE ALARM TIME The manufacturer has factory set...

Page 10: ...Pushing and holding the REGEN button for three seconds while in the Backwash Air cycle will skip the remaining mini steps and proceed to the next cycle of regeneration which is usually Backwash The system is now ready for filling with water and for testing 1 Place the bypass valve into the bypass mode Fig 2 on page 4 2 Press and hold the REGEN button until the motor starts Release button Put the v...

Page 11: ... system goes through a regeneration cycle based on the days override value 6 DEALER NAME AND PHONE NUMBER is the dealer information to call when service is needed this screen will only appear if set by dealer The user can scroll between the displays as desired If the system has called for a regeneration that will occur at the preset time of regeneration the words REGEN TODAY will appear on the dis...

Page 12: ...ped with an audible alarm and visual alarm This alarm is set by the installing dealer and is used to warn of pending service based on gallons or time To turn off alarm If the audible alarm sounds press any button on the face of the control valve to turn off and call the dealer for service To reset Both the gallon alarm setting and time alarm setting are reset together by pushing and holding the an...

Page 13: ...to media level when filling Do not overfill The additional media added should not be higher than two thirds of the tank height when measuring from the bottom see diagram Once the right height has been achieved replace top fill plug Grease O ring if necessary using only silicone grease Do not use petroleum based grease such as Vaseline Tighten appropriately 5 Leaving controller in the bypass positi...

Page 14: ... 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 regenerates at wrong time of day A Power outage A Reset time...

Page 15: ...l in regenerant tank G Check refill setting in programming Check refill flow control for restrictions or debris and clean or replace H Damaged seal stack assembly H Replace seal stack assembly 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 ...

Page 16: ...or 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 disconnect power supply from PC board for 5 seconds and then reconnec...

Page 17: ...ion A Drive bracket not snapped in properly and out enough that reduction gears and drive gear do not interface A Snap drive bracket in properly then 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 18 Err 1006 Err 106 Err 116 MAV SEPS NHBP AUX MAV valve motor ran too long and unable ...

Page 18: ...piston position or disconnect power supply from PC board for 5 seconds and then reconnect 20 Err 109 A Invalid motor state detected A Replace PC board 21 Err 201 A Invalid regeneration cycle step detected A Replace PC board 22 Err 204 Leak detected 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...

Page 19: ...n buttons 1 CV3837 01 CareClear Pro cover blue buttons 1 2 CV3107 1 Motor 1 3 CV3106 1 Drive bracket spring clip 1 4 CV4062WX PC board 1 5 CV3110 Drive gear 12 x 36 3 6 CV3109 Drive gear cover 1 7 CV3002CC Drive assembly CV3186 Transformer 110V 12V 1 CV3543 Optional weather cover 1 NOTE Battery Location 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 ...

Page 20: ...ow 1 CV3407 1 25 piston assembly downflow 1 5 CV3174 Regenerant piston 1 6 CV3180 O ring 337 1 7 CV3105 O ring 215 1 CV3358 O ring 219 1 25 distributor 8 CV3556 Screw 1 4 20x1 1 2 18 8SS 1 9 CCI 00318337 Nut 1 4 20 HEX 18 8SS 1 10 CV3016 QC2 clamp assembly includes screw nut 1 11 CV3452 O ring 230 1 12 CV3015 WS1 QC2 Tank adapter assembly includes O rings 1 13 CV3001 04 1 body assembly downflow 1 ...

Page 21: ...ion Qty 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3145 Bypass rotor 1 2 5 CV3146 Bypass cap 2 6 CV3147 Bypass handle 2 7 CV3148 Bypass rotor seal retainer 2 8 CV3152 O ring 135 2 9 CV3155 O ring 112 2 10 CV3156 O ring 214 2 ...

Page 22: ...10 1H H injector assembly GREEN CV3010 1I I injector assembly ORANGE CV3010 1J J injector assembly LIGHT BLUE CV3010 1K K injector assembly LIGHT GREEN not shown CV3170 O ring 011 lower not shown CV3171 O ring 013 upper The injector plug and the injector each use one lower and one upper o ring REPLACEMENT PARTS BRINE ELBOW ASSEMBLY Item No Part No Description Qty 1 CV3195 01 Refill port plug assem...

Page 23: ... 1 0 DLFC for 3 4 elbow CV3162 013 1 3 DLFC for 3 4 elbow CV3162 017 1 7 DLFC for 3 4 elbow CV3162 022 2 2 DLFC for 3 4 elbow CV3162 027 2 7 DLFC for 3 4 elbow CV3162 032 3 2 DLFC for 3 4 elbow CV3162 042 4 2 DLFC for 3 4 elbow CV3162 053 5 3 DLFC for 3 4 elbow 8 CV3331 Drain elbow and retainer assembly Items 2 and 3 nut and insert are only used with 1 2 I D by 5 8 O D polytubing For other piping ...

Page 24: ...01 Turbine assembly 1 4 CV3105 O ring 215 1 5 CV3003 01 Meter plug assembly 1 6 CV3013 Optional mixing valve 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 SERVICE WRENCH CV3193 02 24 ...

Page 25: ...BLY Item No Part No Description Qty 1 CH4600 50 474 safety float valve 1 2 CH4640 32 474 float assembly 1 3 CH4500 48 474 air check 1 4 CN1043 10 pad for feeder 1 5 CH7001 Grid for feeder 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS 25 2 5 1 3 4 ...

Page 26: ...151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3188 Fitting 2 3 4 BRASS SWEAT Item No Part No Description Qty CV3007 03 3 4 brass sweat assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3188 01 Fitting 2 INSTALLATION FITTING ASSEMBLIES 1 PLASTIC MALE NPT Item No Part No Description Qty CV3007 04 1 plastic male NPT assembly 2 1 CV31...

Page 27: ...k Bite assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3629 Fitting 2 3 4 BRASS SHARK BITE Item No Part No Description Qty CV3007 12 3 4 brass Shark Bite assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut 1 quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O ring 215 2 4 CV3628 Fitting 2 3 4 JOHN GUEST ELBOW Item No Part No Description Qty CV3007 15 3 4 John Guest elbow assembly 2 1 CV...

Page 28: ...19 0 22 0 Continuous Flow GPM 3 0 3 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 5 0 2 Peak Flow GPM 6 0 8 0 10 0 6 0 8 0 10 0 Backwash Flow GPM 6 5 9 0 11 0 6 5 9 0 11 0 3 Iron Removal 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 Hydrogen Sulfide Removal 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 pH Range Greater than 7 0 Greater than 7 0 Greater than 7 0 Greater than 6 3 Greater than 6 3 Greater than 6 3 Total Dimensions 10 W x 62 H 12 W x 56 H 13 W x 62 H 10 W x...

Page 29: ...b 1 4 x 1 8 21 lb 1 4 x 1 8 14 lb 1 4 x 1 8 14 lb 1 4 x 1 8 21 lb 1 4 x 1 8 Gravel Amount Size No 2 7 lb 20 7 lb 20 7 lb 20 7 lb 20 7 lb 20 7 lb 20 Continuous Flow GPM 5 0 5 0 6 0 6 0 7 0 11 0 Peak Flow GPM 8 0 9 0 12 0 10 0 11 0 18 0 Backwash Flow GPM 5 0 5 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 14 0 Total Dimensions 10 W x 52 H 10 W x 62 H 13 W x 62 H 10 W x 52 H 10 W x 62 H 13 W x 62 H Shipping Weight Unit Filled 75 lb...

Page 30: ...expense 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 Wa...

Page 31: ...ON TIME MINUTES SET TIME HOUR SET 2 00 AM MANUAL REGENERATION NOTE For softeners if brine tank does not contain salt fill with salt and wait at least two hours before regeneration If you need to initiate a manual regeneration either immediately or the same night at the preprogrammed time for regeneration typically 2 00 AM complete the following steps For Immediate Regeneration Press and hold REGEN...

Page 32: ...nd button simultaneously 2 Adjust hardness using and buttons 3 Press NEXT 4 Adjust days between regenerations using and buttons 5 Press NEXT 6 Adjust time of regeneration hour with and buttons AM PM toggles at 12 7 Press NEXT 8 Adjust time of regeneration minutes with and buttons 9 Press NEXT 10 Turn service alarm time ON with and buttons Default is OFF 11 Press NEXT twice 12 Turn service alarm ga...