MODELS 900IF, 900CF, AND 900NF OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 7.
10 Year Limited Warranty To Whom Warranty Is Extended This warranty is issued to the original owner at the original location site and is not transferable to other sites or to subsequent owners of the system. TO PLACE THE EQUIPMENT UNDER WARRANTY, THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER TO WaterBoss® WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION.
Contents General Information .......................................................................................................................................4 Getting Maximum Efficiency From the Appliance...........................................................................................5 Checklist Before Installation...........................................................................................................................6 Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures ...........
General Information Congratulations on choosing a superior WaterBoss® water treatment appliance! Soon you and your family will be enjoying clean, clear water. Use this guide to attain the maximum benefit from your appliance. Keep it handy for a reference guide and service log. If you have trouble with the operation of your appliance, see Troubleshooting in the back of this manual or contact the HelpLine: 1-800-437-8993 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The HelpLine fax number is (614) 836-9876.
Getting Maximum Efficiency From the Appliance To achieve the maximum benefit and performance from this appliance, familiarize yourself with this manual and the appliance. 1. Should your electricity be off for any reason, check your controller for the correct time and reset as necessary (See Setting the Controller). 2. Program the appliance to regenerate at a time when the water is not being used. If there is more than one appliance, allow two hours between each regeneration.
Checklist Before Installation Refer to this checklist before installation. Water Quality—If the water supply contains sand, sulfur, bacteria, iron bacteria, tannins, algae, oil, acid, or other unusual substances, consider pre-treating the water to remove these contaminants before the water supply enters the appliance, unless the appliance is represented as being capable of treating these contaminants in its specifications. The appropriate WaterBoss® Water Filter can address these water shortcomings.
Precautions Do 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Comply with all state and local, building, plumbing, and electrical codes. Test your water quality with the strips, if provided. Optionally, obtain a report on your water’s quality. Install the appliance before the water heater. Install the appliance after the pressure tank on well-water installations. Examine the inlet line to ensure water will flow through it freely and that the inlet pipe size is sized correctly.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures The water filter is capable of treating a combination of undesirable constituents (such as iron, dirt, sediment, and chlorine) in water. See Specifications for the capabilities of your appliance. Install, set up, and use the appliance within the operating limits outlined in this manual. Failure to comply with these specifications may decrease the effectiveness of the backwash and cause control valve malfunction.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. G. For most installations, install the appliance after the pressure tank or water meter and before the water heater unless otherwise recommended. When installing the 900CF Carbon Filter for well water, place the filter after any water softener appliance unless otherwise recommended. Contact the HelpLine for further assistance in determining the proper installation sequence. Water Heaters: If less than 10 feet (3.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 4B: (Optional) Hard Plumbing With Copper Fittings When preparing the male threaded fittings of the I/O adapter, use the following guidelines to avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads. A. Wrap the threads three times with 1/2-inch (2.5-cm) wide Teflon tape. Place each consecutive wrap on top of the previous wrap. Teflon Tape B. To prevent tearing of the tape, use Teflon paste on the first two male threads only.
Installation Steps, Cont. Plastic (PVC/CPVC) Pipe Joining Procedure To ensure reliable joint integrity when using solvent cement for PVC/CPVC plumbing, follow these recommendations: A. Cutting—The pipe must be cut square to allow for the proper interfacing of the pipe end and the fitting socket bottom. Use a wheel cutter, miter saw, or a ratchet shear for best results. B. Deburring and Beveling—Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or a file to remove burrs from the end of the pipe.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 5 Connect Gravity Overflow Connection The overflow line drains away excess water should the tank fill with too much water or the appliance malfunction. A. Attach the overflow connection and check that it is in the down position. (See Figure 5.) B. Connect 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) I.D. tubing (size cannot be reduced) between the overflow connection and a suitable floor drain, laundry tub, or other suitable waste receptor.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 7 Flush Lines A. Place the appliance in the Bypass position. (See Figure 7.) The bypass valve can isolate the appliance should the system malfunction or leak. The bypass valve enables you to use untreated water for watering plants, shrubs, or lawns. To engage the bypass 1. Locate the dial-shaped knob located on the rear of the main control valve. 2. Turn the knob counter-clockwise until it stops and the arrow points to “Bypass.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 9 Complete the Installation A. Connect the transformer power cord to the back of the controller. B. Ensure that the appliance is in the Service position. See Figure 8. C. Ensure the water supply is on. D. Turn on the electricity and water supply to the water heater. For gas water heaters, return the gas cock to “On.” E.
Start-Up Procedures—900CF Carbon Filter Important The WaterBoss® 900CF Carbon Filter is capable of treating a combination of undesirable constituents (chlorine, taste, and odor) in water. Install, set up, and use the filter within the operating limits outlined in this manual. Failure to comply with these specifications may decrease the effectiveness of the backwash and cause control valve malfunction. Step 1 Soak the Carbon Filter Media The granular activated carbon in the filter has been shipped dry.
Start-Up Procedures—900NF Acid Neutralizing Filter Important The WaterBoss® 900NF Acid Neutralizing Filter is capable of elevating a low pH condition (acid) in your water. Install, set up, and use the filter within the operating limits outlined in this manual. Failure to comply with these specifications may decrease the effectiveness of the backwash and cause control valve malfunction. Step 1 Plug in the Transformer A. Plug the transformer into an appropriate outlet. B.
Start-Up Procedures—900IF Iron Filter Important The WaterBoss® 900IF Iron Filter is capable of treating a combination of undesirable constituents (iron, manganese, and/or hydrogen sulfide) in water. Install, set up, and use the filter within the operating limits outlined in this manual. Failure to comply with these specifications may decrease the effectiveness of the backwash and cause control valve malfunction.
Start-Up Procedures—900IF Iron Filter, Cont. Step 4 Start the Regeneration Cycle A. Press and hold the Regenerate button until the controller indicates 01 (flashing). The regeneration cycle begins. During regeneration, water bypasses the appliance to allow iron and sediment to wash down the drain through the following six-step process: 1. First Upflow Backwash—A rapid upflow of water flushes out the media bed. 2.
Setting the Controller This appliance features a four-button controller with an LCD display. The controller can be used to view the appliance’s status, perform regenerations, and change settings. The controller must be set up correctly for the appliance to perform properly. Note: Ensure that the bottom of the controller is firmly locked onto the four tabs on the top of the drive end cap assembly. See Cabinet and Cover Assemblies diagram later in this manual.
900NF Acid Neutralizing Filter Replenishment Procedure The neutralizing media that adjusts the pH level of the water must be refilled periodically (annually). Typically, this media is calcite and is available from WaterBoss®. To refill the neutralizing media, measure the appliance’s media bed depth upon installation (factory freeboard). Use this measurement to determine the amount of media to add to maintain optimum performance of the 900NF.
900NF Acid Neutralizing Filter Replenishment Procedure, Cont. Step 4 Add Replenishment Media A. Weigh the replenishment media on the analog scale. B. Place the funnel into the tank. C. Pour the media into the funnel to fill the tank with the measured amount of media. Step 5 Fill the Tank With Water A. Open the main water valve and slowly fill the tank with water up to the bottom of the fill port. B. Turn off the water. C. Make sure the threads of the fill port are clean and replace the fill plug.
Assembly and Parts Cabinet/Cover/Salt Lid Assemblies Figure 11: Cabinet and Cover Assemblies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Part # 54306 54324 54540-IF 54540-CF 54540-NF 54310 93245 54303 54305 97506 97509 Figure 12: Controller Tab Lock Detail Description Salt Port Lid Valve Cover Assembly Computer Control Assembly—Model 900IF Computer Control Assembly—Model 900CF Computer Control Assembly—Model 900NF Brine Well Cover 12V Transformer/Power Cord Cabinet Support Panel Media tank, empty, fill plug—Models 900IF and 900NF
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Cabinet and Assemblies Figure 13: Cabinet and Assemblies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part # C0700A 54523 93838 93281 93272 90819 90828 54520* 95302T-BWO* 93870 93504 93835 90614-5.0 90614-3.
Assembly and Parts, Cont.
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Bypass Assembly (Available as assembly only.
Assembly and Parts, Cont.
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Drive End Cap Assembly Cont. 90217 Drive Motor 93238 Drive Gear 93219 Piston Slide Cam Cover 93217 Piston Slide Cam 93583 Drive End Cap 54202 Piston Slide 53322 Drive Piston Assembly The Motor is held in place by two, 1/2-inch self-tapping screws. The screws should be “snug.” The brass pinion gear on the Motor should engage the plastic Drive Gear (93238). The wires should be securely fastened to the Controller.
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Top Fill Plug Assembly Figure 17: Fill Plug Assembly 1 2 93281 Fill Plug Part # 93281 93272 Description Fill Plug Fill Plug O-Ring Quantity 1 1 The Fill Plug (93281) seals the media access ports in the Media Tank. Care should be taken that the O-Ring seal area is kept clean and free of debris. Also, the O-Ring should be in the proper location in the groove. Do not overtighten the Fill Plug when assembling.
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Brine Valve Housing Assembly (900IF Iron Filter Only) Static O-Ring Concave side Figure 18: Brine Valve Housing Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 53511 Brine Piston Assembly 53510 Housing 90843 0.5 gpm Flow Control Part # 53511 90821 53510 90843 93805 54314 90818 54315 90828 54521 Description Brine Piston Assembly (includes O-Ring & Spring) O-Ring Housing 0.
Assembly and Parts, Cont.
Assembly and Parts, Cont.
Troubleshooting Problem No read-out in display Possible Cause Electric cord is unplugged No electric power at outlet Defective transformer Defective circuit board Appliance stays in regeneration High ambient room temperature. If the temperature exceeds 120°F (49°C), the display will blank out. This does not affect the operation of the controller Controller not attached properly Defective magnet disk Foreign object in valve body Excess water in regenerant cabinet.
Troubleshooting, Cont.
Filter Specifications Capacity (gallons) Max compensated hardness (ppm) [iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide] Minimum pH (standard units) Media type and amounts Regenerant used Max water temperature (°F) Media tank size (inches) Dia. x Ht.
Notes
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