165 Series: Water Softener
165 Series: Water Softener
165     Series
          Water Softener
Table of Contents   READ THIS MANUAL FIRST	
                    HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS	
                    SPECIFICATION / SYSTEM DIMENSIONS	
                        HOW A WATER SOFTENER WORKS / BRINE TANK DIMENSIONS	
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                    UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF TWIN TANK MODEL	                                   8
                    BEFORE INSTALLATION 	                                                       11
                    INSTALLATION STEPS / PREPARATIONS	                                          13
                    STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS 	                                                      17
                    SYSTEM CHECK LIST / / DURING REGENERATION / PLUMBING SYSTEM CLEAN-UP	       19
                    WATER BYPASS / OPERATING CONDITIONS / WATER SOFTENER SANITIZATION	          20
                    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 	                                                  21
                    SERVICING 165 VALVE	                                                        24
                    CLEAN INJECTOR ASSEMBLY / PISTON AND/OR BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT	   25
                    REPLACE METER ASSEMBLY / REPLACE MOTOR	                                     26
                    REPLACE DRAIN LINE FLOW CONTROL / REPLACING PCBS	                           27
                    PARTS BREAKDOWN	                                                            28
                    MASTER PROGRAMMING 	                                                        32
                    WARRANTY	                                                                   36	
                    	
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READ THIS MANUAL FIRST
s	 Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with the device and its capabilities before installing or operating your Water Softener. Failure to follow instructions in this 		
	       manual could result in personal injury or property damage. This manual will also help you to get the most out of your Softener.
s	 This system and its installation must comply with state and local regulations. Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes. In the
	       event the codes conflict with any content in this manual the local codes should be followed. For installations in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR 		
	       shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system.
s	 This water Softener is designed to operate on pressures of 30 psi to 125 psi. If the water pressure is higher than the maximum use a pressure reducing valve in the water 		
	       supply line to the Softener.
s	 This unit is capable of operating at temperatures between 40°F and 110°F (4°C - 43°C). Do not use this water Softener on hot water supplies.
s	 Do not install this unit where it may be exposed to wet weather, direct sunlight, or temperatures outside of the range specified above.
s	 Avoid pinched o-rings during installation by applying (provided with install kit) NSF certified lubricant to all seals.
s	 Softeners are commonly exposed to high levels of iron, manganese, sulfur, and sediments. Damage to pistons, seals, and or spacers within the control valve are not 		
	       covered in this warranty due to the harsh environment.
s	 It is recommended to regularly inspect and service the control valve on an annual basis. Cleaning and or replacement of piston, seals, and or spacers may be necessary 		
	       depending on how harsh the conditions are. An Annual Maintenance kit (Part # 60010307) is available for this purpose
s	 Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after this system.
s	 This publication is based on information available when approved for printing. Continuing design refinement could cause changes that may not be included in this
	       publication. Canature WaterGroup™ reserves the right to change the specifications referred to in this literature at any time, without prior notice.
Safety Messages
Watch for the following safety messages in this manual:
NOTE: used to emphasize installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but does not
present a hazard.
Example: NOTE: Check and comply with you state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines.
CAUTION: used when failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or property.
Example:
WARNING: used to indicate a hazard which could cause injury or death if ignored.
Example:
    WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR ACCESSING
             ANY INTERNAL CONTROL PARTS
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                                NOTE: Do not remove or destroy the serial number. It must be referenced on
                                                request for warranty repair or replacement
HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS
Why Water Gets Hard And How It Is Softened
All of the fresh water in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming clouds. Then, nearly pure and soft as it starts to fall,
it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-laden atmosphere. And as it seeps through soil and rocks it gathers hardness, rust, acid, unpleasant tastes and
odors.
Water hardness is caused primarily by limestone dissolved from the earth by rainwater. Because of this, in earlier times people who wanted soft water collected rainwater from
roofs in rain barrels and cisterns before it picked up hardness from the earth.
Some localities have corrosive water. A softener cannot correct this problem and so its printed warranty disclaims liability for corrosion of plumbing lines, fixtures or appliances.
Iron is a common water problem. The chemical/physical nature of iron found in natural water supplies is exhibited in four general types:
	 1. 		Dissolved Iron—Also called ferrous or “clear water” iron. This type of iron can be removed from the water by the same ion exchange principle that removes the
			hardness elements, calcium and magnesium. Dissolved iron is soluble in water and is detected by taking a sample of the water to be treated in a clear glass. The 		
			water in the glass is initially clear, but on standing exposed to the air, it may gradually turn cloudy or colored as it oxidizes.
	 2. 		Particulate Iron—Also called ferric or colloidal iron. This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron. A softener will remove larger particles, but they may not be 		
			washed out in regeneration effectively and will eventually foul the ion exchange resin. A filtering treatment will be required to remove this type of iron.
	 3. 		Organic Bound Iron—This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic compound in the water. The ion exchange process alone cannot break this attachment 		
			and the softener will not remove this type of iron.
	      4. 		Bacterial Iron—This type of iron is protected inside a bacteria cell. Like the organic bound iron, it is not removed bya water softener.
When using a softener to remove both hardness and dissolved iron it is important that it regenerates more frequently than ordinarily would be calculated for hardness removal
alone. Although many factors and formulas have been used to determine this frequency, it is recommended that the softener be regenerated when it has reached 50–75% of the
calculated hardness alone capacity. This will minimize the potential for bed fouling.
If you are operating a water softener on clear water iron, regular resin bed cleaning is needed to keep the bed from coating with iron. Even when operating a softener on water
with less than the maximum of dissolved iron, regular cleanings should be performed. Clean every six months or more often if iron appears in your conditioned water supply. Use
resin bed cleaning compounds carefully following the directions on the container.
               CAUTION! Do not use where the water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality
               without adequate disinfection before or after the unit.
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SPECIFICATION
                           Capacity Grains                                  Flow Rate
                                                                                                               Brine Tank /          Shipping
                             @ 6 lbs/cu                                                       Mineral Resin                 Salt Cap
   Model         @ 10 lbs/                 @ 3 lbs/                   Service       Backwash Tank Size Cu. Ft. Cabinet Size Lbs Weight
                             ft (Factory                                                                          Inches               Lbs
                   cu ft                    cu ft                     USGPM          USGPM
                              Setting)
  165-150         39,750        33,000     21,000                       12.0            2.4          10 x 54           1.50      18.1 x 34.5        300         133
Working Temperature = 34-110°F (1-43°C)               • 	 At the stated service flow rates, the pressure drop 	         	 without obligation to change previously manufactured 	
(Do not subject the unit to freezing temperatures)      	 through these devices will not exceed 15 psig.                 	 products or to note the change.
Working Pressure = 30-125 PSIG (137-861 kPa)          • 	 Changing salt settings from factory setting may               	 * 	Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe 	
Voltage = 120V / 60 Hz                                  	 require changing injector sizes to achieve stated 	            		 without adequate disinfection before or after the 	
Pipe Size = 3/4” or 1”                                  	capacities                                                      		system.
                                                      • 	 The manufacturer reserves the right to make product 	         	 * 	Iron content must not exceed 1 ppm. Beyond 1 ppm
                                                        	 improvements which may deviate from the 		                     		 an iron softener must be used. Periodic media
                                                        	 specifications and descriptions stated herein,                 		 cleaning is required by Pro-Res Cleaner is iron level 	
                                                                                                                         		 exceed 0.3 ppm
SYSTEM DIMENSIONS
   Models             A (Inches)            B (Inches)            C (Inches)
    150                   63”                   10"                   15”                                                                                  C
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                                                                                                                   B
HOW A WATER SOFTENER WORKS
Water softeners remove hardness in the water by exchanging particles in the water, or ions. They remove hard ions the calcium and magnesium in the water by trading it
for sodium ions producing soft water. Unlike the calcium and magnesium, sodium stays dissolved in water and does not form a scale. Sodium also does not interfere with
the cleaning action of soaps. The sodium is released by a charged resin contained in the softener, this resin also traps the calcium and magnesium ions. Eventually this resin
releases all of its sodium and has filled up with other ions, so it then must be regenerated. Regeneration is accomplished by washing the resin with a salt saturated brine
solution that removes the calcium and magnesium while replenishing the sodium. This is why the softener requires a brine tank and salt. The water softener can run for days
before running out of sodium, and when it does, the sodium is replenished in only a matter of a few hours
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UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF TWIN TANK MODEL
Be sure to check the entire unit 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.
Small parts, needed to install the Softener, are in a parts box. To avoid loss of the small parts, keep them in the parts bag until you are ready to use them.
                   2X 1”
                   Straight
                   Adapter
                                                                                                                                Distributor
                                                                                                                                Tube Inside
                                                                                                                                the Tank
                               Upper Basket
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                                                                                            Brine Well/
                                                                                            Safety Float
                 2X 1”
                 Straight
                 Adapter                                                                                          Distributor
                                                                                                                  Tube Inside
                                                                                                                  the Tank
                             Upper Basket
                                                                                                          Media Inside
                                                             Transformer                                  the Tank.
                                                                                                          Media Type
                                                                                                          will depend
                                                                                                          on what
                                                                                                          models were
                                                                                                          purchased
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                                                                                Brine Well/
                                                                                Safety Float
Valve Serial #
Valve Serial #:
                                                                                           (22018448W): Part #
                                                                                           (L)Year : ’’ M’’ stand for 2016 year,’’ L’’ stand for 2015, ’’K’’ stand for 2014, ’’J’’
                                                                                           stand for 2013
                        Part #                     Year Month Date          Batch #        (7)Month: 1 (Jan) 2(Feb) 3(Mar) 4(April) 5(May) 6(June) 7(July)
                                                                                           8(Aug) 9(Sep) A(Oct) B(Nov) C(Dec)
10
                                                                                           (0001): Batch code
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Contact your local distributor to use Canature WaterGroup™ laboratory for complete water analysis free of cost and no obligation to you.
The laboratory addresses can be found on the front page of the manual.
Check your water hardness. Use test strips (Part # 2793828-20) to get an estimation of water hardness and contact your local distributor to use
Canature WaterGroup laboratory for complete water analysis free of cost and no obligation to you.
    All government codes and regulations governing the installation of these devices
    must be observed.
                 If the ground from the electrical panel or breaker box to the water meter or underground copper pipe is tied to the copper water lines and these lines are cut
                 during installation of the Noryl bypass valve and/or poly pipe, an approved grounding strap must be used between the two lines that have been cut in order
                 to maintain continuity. The length of the grounding strap will depend upon the number of units being installed and/or the amount of copper pipe being
                 replaced with plastic pipe. See below.
In all cases where metal pipe was originally used and is later interrupted by poly pipe or the Noryl
bypass valve or by physical separation, an approved ground clamp with no less than #6 copper
conductor must be used for continuity, to maintain proper metallic pipe bonding.
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          Figure 1                                                                   Hard
                                                                                     Filtered
                                            Electrical Panel                         Water
                                                                                                                                                                     Cold Soft Water
                        Raw Water
                        To Outdoors
                                                                                                               Drain
                                                                                       Drain
Water Meter
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                                                                      Filter                                   Softener                                                 Water Heater
Inspecting and Handling Your 165 Water Softener
Inspect the equipment for any shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection. Damage to cartons should also be noted.
Handle the Softener unit with care. Damage can result if it is dropped or set on sharp, uneven projections on the floor.
Do not turn the Softener unit upside down.
    NOTE: If a severe loss in water pressure is observed when the Softener unit is initially placed in ser-
           vice, the Softener tank may have been laid on its side during transit. If this occurs, backwash
           the Softener to “reclassify” the media.
s 5/8” OD drain line is needed for the valve drain. A 10’ length of hose is not included with some brands.
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1.	 Locate as close as possible to the water supply source.
2.	 Locate as close as possible to a floor or laundry tub drain.
3.	 Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (see Fig. 1).
4.	 Softener should be located in the supply line before the water heater. Temperatures above 120°F damage softeners.
5. 	 Do not install a softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage to this type of equipment and will void the factory 		
	warranty.
6. 	 Allow sufficient space around the unit for easy servicing.
7. 	 If your water source is a community water supply, a public water supply or you wish to bypass water used for a geothermal heat pump, lawn sprinkling, out-buildings or other 	
	 high demand applications, refer to Fig. 1.
8. 	 Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The sun’’s heat may soften and distort plastic parts.
INSTALLATION STEPS
Determine the best location for your water Softener, bearing in mind the location of your water supply lines, drain line and 120 volt AC electrical outlet. Subjecting the Softener
to freezing or temperatures above 43°C (110°F) will void the warranty.
Please notice the inlet and outlet labels on the valve as shown here to
determine the position of the equipment:
                                                                                                     Downflow Valve
For DF Softener - The inlet should be on the left hand side of the valve
and out on the right hand side
Inlet
PREPARATIONS Outlet
1.	 Media Installation (When Necessary). Models including and higher than 2 CF (Models 250,300) of media are shipped with separate media in pails or boxes. Models
lower than 2 CF of media come loaded with media and this step can be skipped for new installation.
a b c
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  a) Lube the bottom oring (picture d) and attach            b) Temporarily plug the open end of the riser               c) 	 Fill support bed first.
     the upper cone to the valve.                                 tube to ensure that no resin or gravel falls                	 The media will not always spill down inside 	
                                                                  down into the distribution. The riser                       	 the tank and may need to be swept inside.
                                                                  (distributor) remains inside the tank seated in          	 The large funnel (sold separately makes filling 	
                                                                  the depression at the bottom.                            	 the tank easier and neater. (Or an empty 1 	
                                                                   Plug tube with a tape. Remove after media               	 gallon or 4 liter container with the bottom cut 	
                                                                   is loaded.                                              	 out makes a good funnel.)
PREPARATIONS
    1.	 Media Installation (continued)
                                                              d
                                                                                                       O-ring
                                                          d) Unplug the riser tube, carefully position the valve over it and turn the valve into the threads in the fiberglass tank,
                                                              tightening securely into tank. Note: Ensure that the internal O-ring in the valve fits securely over the riser tube.
                                                              Silicone grease (part # 92360) or other food grade lubricant may be applied to the O-ring to ease installation of
                          Resin                               the riser tube.
                           Support Bed
                                                              d                            Unscrew Spill Cap                              Attach
                           Gravel                                                                                                         Upper
                                                                                                D-Tube                                    Basket
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2.	 Water Lines 
	   Outside faucets used to water lawns and gardens should not supply softened water. A new water line is often required to be connected to supply hard water to the inlet of
	   the water softener and to the outside faucets. Cut the water line between where it enters the house and before any lines that branch off to feed the hot water heater or
	   other fixtures in the house and as near the desired location of the water softener as possible. Install a tee fitting on the feed end of the cut pipe, and an elbow fitting on the
	   other end. Install piping from the tee to the inlet of the water softener and from the elbow to the outlet of the softener. To sever the water lines which branch off to feed any 		
	   outside faucets, cut the branch lines approximately two inches from the fitting on the main water line. Install an elbow on the end of the pipe nearest the outside faucet and
	   a cap on the end connected to the existing water line. Install piping from the tee installed on the inlet line to the water softener to the elbow installed on the pipe to the 		
	   outside faucet. Following this procedure will result in all lines in the house, with the exception of the outside faucets, but including the water heater and therefore the hot 		
	   water lines, being supplied with soft water.
                                                   Clips                     3.	 Attaching Bypass to Valve 	 (If required in case of replacing the control valve. The new
                                                                                                             control valve comes with bypass attached)
                                                                             	 Make sure the bypass is attached well to the control valve. Connect the straight or elbow
                                                                             	 connectors to the bypass with red clips. Connect the inlet and outlet of the water Softener to the 	
                                                                             	 plumbing of the house. The control valve must not be submitted to temperatures above 43°C 	
                                                                             	 (110°F). When sweat fittings are used, to avoid damaging the control valve, solder the threaded 	
                                                                             	 copper adapters to the copper pipe and then, using Teflon tape, screw the assembly into the bypass 	
                                                                             	valve.
                                                                             	      Do not use pipe thread compound as it may attack the material in the valve body.
Bypass
5.	 Assembling Brine Tank 	                                             c) Drop the brine grid with brine well inside the 	    d) Take the brine tube and insert the nut and plastic sleeve as
                                                                            brine tank such that the nut fitting faces the           shown below.
	   a) Attach the three brine grid legs to grid plate. The
                                                                            hole on the brine tank. Then press the grid
        legs will snap on to the tabs of the salt plate making                                                                         Insert Sleeve
                                                                            evenly inside the brine tank until the brine grid
        a “click” sound. For square brine tank there are four
                                                                            legs touches the bottom of the brine tank.
        legs.)
                                                                   IMPORTANT:
                                                                   IN ROUND                                                      e) Insert the tube in the float assembly elbow and hand tighten
                                                                   BRINE TANK, IT                                                   the nut. In many cases the brine line already come installed
                                                                   IS IMPORTANT                                                     from the factory. Leave the other end of the brine line tube
                                                                   TO ALIGN THE                                                     inside the brine tank
                                                                   HANDLE TO
                                                                   THE BRINE
                                                                   WELL AS
                                                                   SHOWN
                                                                   The hole in
b) Insert the brine well assembly inside the grid 	               the brine tank
    plate as well below.                                           should line up
                                                                   with the brine
                                                                                                                                 f) For installation of brine tank at the installation site, pull the
                                                                   line as shown
                                                                                                                                    other end of the brine tube from the hole on the brine tank.
                                                                   for round and
                                                                                                                                    The completed assembly is shown below.
                                                                   square brine
                                                                   tank.
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                                                                    Make sure the blue clip is secure
7.	 Connect Softener to the HousePlumbing Any solder joints near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the valve. Always leave at least 6” (152 mm) 		
	 between the valve and joints when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve. Failure to do this could cause damage to the valve.
                                                                         Inlet
                                                                                                                                  Water Pipe Outlet
                                                                                                                                     Outlet
                      AC120V/10A
                      Current Protect Socket
                                                                                                                                                              Brine Elbow
                                                                         Drain Elbow                                                                          Assembly
                                                                         Assembly                                                       Bypass assembly
                                                Brine Valve
                                                Connector Detail                                                                                                                              Outlet
                                                                                                                                                                                  NOTICE - THERE ARE INLET
                                                                                                                                                                                  AND OUTLET LABELS
                                                                                                                                                                                  ON THE VALVE. PLEASE
                                                                                                                                                                                  MAKE SURE TO PLUMB AS
                                                                                                                                                                                  SHOWN HERE
                                                                                                                                                  5/8” Drain Line
                                               Optional
                                               Overflow
                                               Assembly
                                                                                                                 Optional
                                                                                                                 Pipes Fixed                    Floor drain
                                                                                                                 Structure
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                Waste connections or drain outlet shall be designed and constructed to provide for connection to
                the sanitary waste system through an air-gap of 2 pipe diameters or 1 inch (22 mm) whichever is
                larger.
                Never insert drain line directly into a drain, sewer line, or trap. Always allow an air gap between
                the drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewage being back-siphoned into
                the conditioner.
 STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS
                                                                                                                              Familiarize with Button Configuration:
                                                                                   1.	 Connect the transformer
                                                  1                                	   to the valve. Plug the 	
                                                                                   	   12-volt transformer into 	
                                                                                   	   a 120 VAC 60 Hz outlet.
                  2. Press the UP or DOWN key                    to adjust the TIME OF DAY. Press & hold6(77,1*6
                                                                                                         the UP or 83DOWN key           to quickly advance the hour and minutes.
                                                                                                                                                                         6(/(&7  When
                                                                                                                                                                                 '2:1 desired
                                                                                                                                                                                      6(/(&7  time
                                                                                                                                                                                                '2:1	
                  	 is displayed press SELECT to advance to the HARDNESS setting. HARDNESS will flash. HARDNESS
                                                                                                         6(/(&7
                                                                                                                   020GPG
                                                                                                                   '2:1
                  3. Press the UP or DOWN key                    to adjust the HARDNESS (Min 1.Max 199). When desired hardness is displayed press SELECT to advance to the PEOPLE setting (Min1/	
                                                                                                                  6(77,1*6    83
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 4.	 Put 40 kgs of crystal water softener salt in the 	                                                                                                 RINSE
 	 brine tank. The unit will automatically fill the 	                                                                                                   10 MIN
 	 water to the correct level when it regenerates.
                                                                                                                                                       REFILL
                                                                                                                                                      11.1 MIN
Manual Regeneration
To start an immediate regeneration turn the knob clockwise from the service position (9:00) to the 10:00 position. Within a few seconds the an immediate regeneration will
begin. Using the knob you can manually advance to the next position. Pressing any button will also advance to the next position.
For Delayed Regeneration, Press Settings Button Once
Manual Bypass
In the case of emergency you can isolate your water Softener from the water supply using the bypass valve located at the back of the control. In normal operation the bypass is
open with the on/off knobs in line with the inlet and outlet pipes.
To isolate the Softener, simply rotate the knobs clockwise (as indicated by the word BYPASS and arrow) until they lock. You can use your water related fixtures and appliances as
the water supply is bypassing the Softener. However, the water you use will be untreated. To resume water service, open bypass valve by rotating the knobs counterclockwise.
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SYSTEM CHECK LIST
More than 90% of problems affecting the efficiency of a chemical iron free softener system can be identified in 9 minutes or less by following this diagnostic schedule. Start with
Step 1, then follow each step in sequence to ensure proper diagnostic procedures.
DURING REGENERATION
Automatic Bypass
The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 60 minutes, after which treated water service will be restored. During regeneration, untreated water is automatically bypassed for use
in the household. Hot water should be used as little as possible during this time to prevent hard water from filling the water heater.
IMPORTANT: This is why the automatic regeneration is set for sometime during the night and manual regenerations should be performed when little or no
water will be used in the household.
New Sounds
You may notice new sounds as your water softener operates. The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 2-1/2 hours. During this time, you may hear water running
intermittently to the drain.
The plumbing system and water using appliances that have been exposed, even for a short time, to iron-fouled water need to be cleaned of the precipitated iron that has collected
in them or iron bleed (staining) will continue to be a problem.
Depending on the amount of iron in the water and the length of time the water system has been exposed to iron fouling, select from the following procedures those that apply to
the type of system and appliances that need to be cleaned to assure iron-free water at the point of use.
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Softener
1. 	 Disconnect brine draw line from the brine cabinet and place the loose end into a five gallon plastic pail filled with a solution of warm water and 4 oz. of resin mineral cleaner.
2. 	 Manually advance control timer to brine draw position (refer to instructions provided with your softener). Allow all the warm mineral cleaner solution to be drawn into 		
	 mineral bed. Then immediately:
3. 	 Close main water supply valve or turn power off to pump and proceed with Softener installation. During time required to install Softener system, iron- fouled softener resin 		
	 will be chemically cleaned.
4. 	 After Softener installation is completed and final adjustments are made with the water turned on and brine draw tube reconnected, manually reposition timer on softener to 	
	 backwash position. Allow timer to perform an automatic regeneration cycle. During backwash of softener, all iron cleaned from the resin will be washed down the drain. It is 	
	 advisable, after chemically cleaning softener, to regenerate system twice to fully restore capacity lost due to iron fouling.          Sample                          Sample
                                                                                                                                             Connection                      Connection
and appliances as the watersupply is bypassing the softener. However, the water you
                                                                                                Connection                      Connection
use will be hard. To resume treated service, open the bypass valve by rotating the knobs
counterclockwise.                                                                                             BYPASS
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Water Heater
If the water heater has been exposed to both iron and hardness for a long period of time, replacement of the heater tank maybe the only practical solution to prevent continued
staining originating from this source. After completing the installation of the chemical free iron Softener system, clean the water heater by following these instructions:
1. 	 Shut off energy supply to water heater and close heater inlet water valve.
2. 	 Drain hot water tank completely. Open inlet water valve allowing heater tank to be refilled with iron-free water. Continue flushing until water runs clear to drain.
3. 	 If, after approximately 30 minutes flushing, water does NOT clear, terminate flushing operation. Refill hot water heater with water and pour approximately 1/2 gallon of 		
	 household bleach into top of heater tank. Allow bleach solution to stand in tank for 20 to 30 minutes. Flush tank again until water is clear at drain. Turn energy supply on.
NOTE: If water does not clear in approximately 10 minutes, water heater should probably be replaced.
Dishwasher
Consult owners’ handbook and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: ALL STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODES GOVERNING INSTALLATION OF THESE DEVICES MUST BE OBSERVED.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Checking the Salt Level
Check the salt level monthly. Remove the lid from the cabinet or brine tank, make sure salt level is always above the brine level.
Adding Salt
Use only clean salt labeled for water conditioner use, such as crystal, pellet, nugget, button or solar. The use of rock salt is discouraged because it contains insoluble silt and sand
which build up in the brine tank and can cause problems with the system’s operation. Add the salt directly to the tank, filling no higher than the top of the brine well.
Bridging
Humidity or the wrong type of salt may create a cavity between the water and the salt. This action, known as “bridging”,
prevents the brine solution from being made, leading to your water supply being hard.
If you suspect salt bridging, carefully pound on the outside of the plastic brine tank or pour some warm water over the salt to
break up the bridge. This should always be followed up by allowing the unit to use up any remaining salt and then thoroughly
cleaning out the brine tank. Allow four hours to produce a brine solution, then manually regenerate the
softener.
                CAUTION: Liquid brine will irritate eyes, skin and open wounds -
                gently wash exposed area with fresh water. Keep children away from
                your water conditioner.
Servicing Components
 The injector assembly should be cleaned or replaced every year depending on the inlet water quality and water usage.
	
 The seals and spacer cartridge should be inspected/cleaned or replaced every year depending on the inlet water quality and water usage.
	
Please refer to the servicing section of this manual for step by step procedure. Not following the above will void all warranty on the control valve.
Resin Cleaner
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An approved resin cleaner MUST be used on a regular basis if your water supply contains iron. The amount of resin cleaner and frequency of use is determined by the quantity of
iron in your water (consult your local representative or follow thedirections on the resin cleaner package).
Res-Up® Feeder Installation Instructions
Res-Up Feeders attach to your brine tank and automatically dispense the Res-Up cleaner into
the brine solution where it cleans the resin during the regeneration cycle.                                                                                                Res-up feeder
1. 	 Install the grid and brine well inside the round tank.       2. 	 Measure 2 inches from the top of the tank beside 	             3. 	 Mark the location of the holder and drill.
                                                                  	 the oblong molding.
4. 	 IInstall the holder and the Res Care Solution                                                                                    5. 	 Take off the small hole cover on the Brine
                                                                                                                                      	 Well lid.
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                                                                    6. 	   Take off the cover of the Res care bottle . Insert the 	
                                                                    	      wick, making sure it touches the bottom of the 	
                                                                    	      bottle. Insert the other end of the tube completely 	
                                                                    	      into the hole in the brine well cap. Automatic 	
                                                                    	      feeding will start in a few hours.
Install Resup Feeder in Square Brine Tank
1. 	 Install the grid and brine well inside the square tank. 2. 	 Measure 2 inches from the top of the tank beside 	            3. 	 Mark the location of the holder and drill.
                                                             	 the oblong molding.
4. 	 IInstall the holder and the Res Care Solution                                                                              5. 	 Take off the small hole cover on the Brine
                                                                                                                                	 Well lid.
                                                              6. 	   Take off the cover of the Res care bottle . Insert the 	
                                                              	      wick, making sure it touches the bottom of the 	
                                                              	      bottle. Insert the other end of the tube completely 	
                                                              	      into the hole in the brine well cap. Automatic 	
                                                              	      feeding will start in a few hours.
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SERVICING 165 VALVE
Before Servicing
1. 	   Turn off water supply to conditioner :
	      a. 	 If the conditioner installation has a 3 valve bypass system first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the conditioner inlet & outlet.
	      b. 	 If the conditioner has an integral bypass valve, put it in the bypass position.
	      c. 	 If there is only a shut-off valve near the conditioner inlet, close it.
2. 	 Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by stepping the control into the backwash position momentarily. Return the control to the In Service position.
3. 	 Unplug Electrical Cord from outlet.
4. 	 Disconnect drain line connection.
                                   CAUTION! Disassembly while under pressure can result in flooding. Always follow these steps
                                   prior to servicing the valve.
TIMER REPLACEMENT
                                       Meter Cable                   2 X Screws
Front Cover
1.	Disconnect the meter cable from the meter. (If flow           2.	Remove two screws from the back of the valve cover
    meter is attached)
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                                                                                                                                                                        Valve Body
                                                                                                                                                                        Assembly
3.	Remove the piston screw and washer from the piston           4.	Remove the two screws from the powerhead as shown
    rod.                                                         5. Life the powerhead from the valve body assembly
                                                                 6. Replace the powerhead by reverse following the steps in this section
CLEAN INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
 1.	                                            2.	
                                                                     Brine Valve
                                                                     Assembly
1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of timer /Powerhead 3. Remove the plate from the valve body and pull the 5. Replace piston assembly followed by timer assembly.
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    replacement.                                            Piston Assembly from the valve. The brine valve     6.	Replace the piston assembly and reverse
2.	Remove four screws from the plate on the 		              assembly can also be removed in this stage.             following steps in this section
	 valve body.                                           4.	Remove the seal spacer assembly, grease it 		
                                                        	 with silicone lubricant and put back in.
REPLACE METER ASSEMBLY
             Meter Cable
1.	                                 2.	                         4.	
REPLACE MOTOR
Motor Screws
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REPLACE DRAIN LINE FLOW CONTROL
                  Drain Line
                  Elbow
                                              1. Pull the drain line clip and remove the drain line elbow 	
                                              	 and washer
                                              2. Clean/replace drain line washer
Drain washer
REPLACING PCBS
Remove PCBs
by removing the
screws shown in
the picture
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  PARTS BREAKDOWN
Control Valve
                                                                                                          Upper Cone
                                                                                                          (18280)
Bypass - 60010002
Distributor
        Downflow Softener
          Model   Mineral Tank   Tank # (Natural Color)        Tank #          Tank #      Distrubutor#    Valve #    Media Bed #
                     Size                                   (Black Color)   (Blue Color)
                                                   Softener Downflow (Single Tank)
           150       10 x 54           25010049               25010051       25010050        50010005      10010014       95606
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PARTS BREAKDOWN
                                                       B27
                                                     B26
                                               B25
                                                                                                      B23
                                         B24
                                                                            B23     B28
                                                                   B23
                                   B15                          B22
                                                             B21
                             B14
                                                        B20
                                                                          B19
                           B13
                                                                      B18
                        B12
                                                                   B17
                                                             B16
                                           B11
                                         B10
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                                                             B5          60010673     05010037              Screw-ST2.9×10           5
                                                             B4          60010107    05056549C              Bnt165 PCB Board         1
                                                             B3          60010674    05056500W           Bnt165 Front Cover          1
                                                             B2          60010675     05056008                Bnt65 Knob             1
                                                             A1          60010574     05056084              Screw-ST3.5×13           1
                                                             B1          80080003     05056111              Bnt65 Knob Label         1
PARTS BREAKDOWN
Valve body parts list                                                                                    A45
                                                                                                         A44
 No.    Part #     Part Description Qty
 A45   60010076      SCREW M5×16         2
                                                                                                           A43
 A44   60010075      SCREW M5×12         3
                                                                                                               A42
 A43   60010645    END PLUG RETAINER     1
 A42    13446          END PLUG          1
 A41    13001        65 PISTON ROD       1
 A40   60010646     PISTON RETAINER      1
 A39   60010647           PIN            1
 A38   60010648         PISTON           1                                                                                 A41
 A37    14241           SPACER           8
 A36   13242-02          SEAL            5                                                                                 A40
 A35    13755-1    BNT 65 VALVE BODY     1                                                                                 A39
 A34   60010095      AIR DISPENSER       1
                                                                                   A31
 A33    12638        O-RING(11×2)        1
 A32   60010094     O-RING(7.8×1.9)      2                                         A30
                                                                                                                             A38
                                                                                   A29
 A31   60010649      RETAINER RING       1
 A30   60010650     INJECTOR WASHER      1                                          A28
                                                                                                                            A37
 A29   60010651     INJECTOR SPRING      1                                          A27
 A28   60010652       INJECTOR CAP       1                                          A26
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 A7    60010657       DLFC 3.0GPM        1
 A6    60010044      O-RING(12×2)        1
 A5    60010229   QC DRAIN LINE ELBOW    1
 A4    60010077    O-RING(78.74×5.33)    1
 A3    60010080     O-RING(25×3.55)      1
 A2    60010599      VALVE BOTTOM        1
                      CONNECTOR
 A1    60010574     SCREWS ST3.5×13      2
PARTS BREAKDOWN
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                    C14                       Pin Holder         2
                    C15    60010102         O-ring-φ27×3         1
                    A15    60010562         O-ring-φ23×3         3
                    A16    60010079        Adaptor Coupling      1
                    A17    60010046          Adaptor Clip        2
                    A18    60010126          Screw-M4×12         2
                                         (Hexagon with Washer)
MASTER PROGRAMMING                                                                                              Familiarize with Button
                                                                                                                Configuration:
PROGRAMMING LEVELS
There are 3 levels to the valve program. Master options and Factory options are typically adjusted at the factory. These options link the PCB function with the type of control
valve and should not be tampered with. Advanced options are used to configure the unit when the valve is assembled to the tank so that it can function as the proper size and
intended system operation. Settings are the final options chosen when the unit is installed to a specific location.
USER SETTINGS(I) These settings are programmed when the unit is installed. The settings should only be adjusted by a qualified person.
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          METER                                      TIME                                       REMAIN
         DELAYED                                   10:15 AM                                    GAL 1075
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MASTER PROGRAMMING
FACTORY OPTIONS (LEVEL II)
SOFTENER MODE
                                                                               REFILL                                REFILL
                                                                              11.1 MIN                              11.1 MIN
FILTER MODE
                                      REG. TIME
                                       12:00 AM                          CAUTION:
                                                                         The values in this page are for illustration purpose and
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                                                                         can be changed by the factory without notice. Please
                                       BACKWASH
                                                                         contact Customer Service to confirm proper settings.
                                        10 MIN
                                        RINSE
                                        10 MIN
MASTER PROGRAMMING
USER SETTINGS (LEVEL I)
SOFTENER MODE
                                                                                                             REG. DYS
                                                                                                                03
                                                                               CAUTION:
                                                                               The values in this page are for illustration purpose and
                                                                               can be changed by the factory without notice. Please
FILTER MODE                                                                    contact Customer Service to confirm proper settings.
                                           TIME
                                         10:15 AM
                                         REG. DYS
                                            03
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Tier 1 guarantees that your new water conditioner is built of quality material and workmanship. When properly installed and
maintained, it will give years of trouble free service.
                                                General Conditions
Damage to any part of this water Softener as a result of misuse, misapplication, neglect, alteration, accident, installation or
operation contrary to our printed instructions, or damage caused by any force of nature is not covered in this warranty. Soften-
ers are commonly exposed to high levels of iron, manganese, sulphur, and sediment. Damage to pistons, seals, and or spacers
within the control valve are not covered in this warranty due to harsh environment. We will repair or replace defective parts if
our warranty department determines it to be defective under the terms of this warranty. Canature WaterGroup™ assumes no
responsibility for consequential damage, labour or expense incurred as a result of a defect or failure.
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