..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER WARRANTY TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAL CONDITIONS Damage to any part of this water softener because of misuse, misapplication, neglect, alteration, accident, installation or operation contrary to our printed instructions, or damage caused by any unusual force of nature such as, but not limited to, freezing, flood, hurricane, tornado, or earthquake is not covered by this warranty.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER UNPACKING / INSPECTION The softener is shipped in one carton. It is completely assembled at the factory, except as required at installation. Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the shipping cartons. Contact the transportation company for all damage and loss claims. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS MODEL RATED CAPACITY (grains @ lb salt dose) RATED EFFICIENCY ① (grains/lb @ lb salt dose) AMOUNT OF HIGH CAPACITY RESIN (lbs / cu ft) RESIN TANK NOMINAL SIZE (in., dia x height) SERVICE FLOW RATE (gpm) PRESSURE DROP AT SERVICE FLOW INTERMITTENT FLOW RATE @ 15 psi ③ WATER SUPPLY MAXIMUM HARDNESS (gpg) WATER SUPPLY MAX. CLEAR WATER IRON (ppm) ② WATER PRESSURE LIMITS (min. / max.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION ► WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER..................................................................................... x Place the softener as close as possible to the pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city water). x Place the softener as close as possible to a floor drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
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..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER INSTALLATION STEPS 1. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER TUBES NOTE: Before installing the copper tubes or bypass valve, be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place, in the valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and observe the turbine for free rotation.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER INSTALLATION STEPS, continued ► If making a soldered copper installation, do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the softener fittings. Torch heat will damage plastic parts. ► When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings, use care not to cross-thread. ► Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe threads.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER INSTALLATION STEPS, CONTINUED 7. CONNECT AND RUN THE BRINE TANK F. Close both cold water faucets. OVERFLOW HOSE: G. Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right This drain is for safety only. If the brine tank should over-fill with water, the excess is carried to the drain. away, if any are found. Be sure to observe previous caution notes.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER PROGRAMMING THE MW-40 DEMAND TIMER MW-40 MW-40 ► TIMER SETTINGS REQUIRED...upon installation, and after an extended power outage (see Program Memory, page 19). NOTES: ● WHEN THE TRANSFORMER IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET (STEP 10, ABOVE), 12:00AM (flashing), and PRESENT TIME show in the upper display area. Program the timer as follows. If A- - - is flashing, please see Model Code setting on page 20.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER PROGRAMMING THE MW-40 DEMAND TIMER ► SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER.......................................................................................... NOTE: If 25 (factory default) and HARDNESS do not show in the display, press the SET button until they do. 1. Press the SET, UP or DOWN button to set your water hardness number in the display. The DOWN button moves the display down to 1.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING WATER ........................................................................................................................................................................... Man’s very existence depends on water. It is one of the basic commodities of life. Water is best as nature provides it, is a common misconception.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER Iron in water causes stains on clothing and plumbing fixtures. It negatively affects the taste of food, drinking water, and other beverages. ACIDITY or acid water is caused by carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and sometimes industrial wastes. It is corrosive to plumbing, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, and other water using appliances. In can also damage and cause premature failure of seals, diaphragms, etc.
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..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE CHECKING THE SALT STORAGE LEVEL, AND REFILLING (also see page 9) ......................... Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage area by the softener valve and timer. However, you need to ensure that the tank has salt in it at all time. In humid areas, it is best to fill with less salt, more often.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE, continued CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI ASSEMBLY................................................................. A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the softener to work right. This small unit makes the suction to move brine from the salt storage area to the resin tank during regeneration. If the nozzle and venturi becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER MW-40 DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE NOTE: SEE PAGES 10 and 11 TO SET THE TIMER TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY, AND WATER HARDNESS NUMBER. NORMAL OPERATION, TIMER DISPLAY...................................................................................... During normal operation, the present time of day, and AM or PM, show in the time display area.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER MW-40 DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued RECHARGE NOW Press and hold in the RECHARGE button until RECHARGE NOW starts to flash in the time display area. The softener begins an immediate regeneration, and when over in about 2 hours, you will have a new supply of soft water. Once started, you cannot cancel this regeneration.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER MW-40 DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued REGENERATION (START) TIME: At the 2:00AM regeneration start time, the softener begins regenerations at that time, ending no later than 4:00AM. This is a good time in most households because water is not in use (see Automatic Bypass on page 13). If a different time would be better for your needs, do steps 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 to change the starting hour.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER MW-40 DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued setting: MODEL CODE, 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK, AND GALLONS OR LITERS MEASURE ..... NOTE: The model code is factory set at assembly and testing. The hour clock and water measure have factory set default values. The defaults are: 12 or 24 hour clock - 12; Gallons or liters measure - gallons.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER MW-40 DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued feature / service: AUTOMATIC MW-40 DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................ The timer computer has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and water meter). The computer monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER MW-40 DEMAND TIMER FEATURE, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued HOW TO SEND AN ESP TRANSMISSION..................................................................................... NOTE: Please read the following steps carefully before you call the toll free number. It is important to use the procedures correctly, to transmit a good, decodable message. 1. Press the ESP button, on the timer faceplate, to display a toll free number.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER MW-40 DEMAND TIMER FEATURE, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued service: TIMER / SOFTENER, SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE .......................................... If you are not getting soft water, and an error code is not displayed, use the procedures below to find the problem. First, make the following visual checks.
..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER MW-40 DEMAND TIMER FEATURE, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE, continued (B) This display segment ( ), in the following table, indicates an open POSITION switch. The other indicates a closed switch. Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation. CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS Valve in service, fill, brining, backwash or fast rinse position.
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........................................................................... AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER REPAIR PARTS KEY NO. PART NO. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7176292 7088033 7112963 ---7077870 7105047 0501741 0502272 7161849 7189449 7174868 15 16 17 450214 7270232 7252373 7192785 DESCRIPTION OF PART Clamp Section (2) Clamp Retainer (2) O-ring Seal Kit O-ring Seal, 2-7/8 in. x 3-1/4 in. O-ring Seal, 13/16 in. x 1-1/16 in. O-ring Seal, 2-3/4 in. x 3 in. Top Distributor Repl.
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........................................................................... AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER REPAIR PARTS KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF PART 1 7131755 Screw, #6–20 x 7/8 (2 req.) 2 7133008 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 50) 3 7218816 Motor Plate 4 0900857 Screw, #6–20 x 3/8 (3 req.) 5 7171250 6 KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF PART 31 7171145 Valve Body 32 7170319 O-ring, ¼ x 3/8 (2 req.) - 7253808 Nozzle & Venturi Asm. (inc. Key Nos.
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........................................................................... AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER PARTS RETURN TAGS If you have a defective part or assembly under warranty, please fill in a parts return tag. Cut out the tag, complete all information requested, and include it with the defective part when you return it to the place where you purchased the softener.
