Water Doctors SYNC-TECH 1.50 Manuel utilisateur

INSTALLATION MANUAL

WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS

Water Doctors Water Co.

a Division of HMI Water Specialists

8201 Old Central Ave. NE

Minneapolis, MN 55432

Office 952-928-3737 Fax 763-535-1805

www.waterdrs.com

MODELS

SYNC-TECH 1.50, SYNC-TECH 2.00,

SYNC-TECH 3.00, SYNC-TECH 4.00

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ ALL.......................................................................................3

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING..........................................................................................................................3

SOFTENER ANATOMY............................................................................................................................................4

SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................5

FEEDWATER ...............................................................................................................................................................5

POWER .......................................................................................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................5

SALT CAPACITY &EFFICIENCY..................................................................................................................................5

SETUP..........................................................................................................................................................................6

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ....................................................................................................................................6

WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER ...........................................................................................................................6

HARDNESS SETTING ...................................................................................................................................................6

INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................................................7

CONTROL START-UP PROCEDURES................................................................................................................11

SOFTENER OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................11

1. BRINE DRAW /SLOW RINSE POSITION..................................................................................................................11

2. BACKWASH POSITION...........................................................................................................................................11

3. FAST RINSE POSITION...........................................................................................................................................11

4. BRINE FILL ...........................................................................................................................................................11

5. SERVICE................................................................................................................................................................11

SERVICE...................................................................................................................................................................12

CLEANING IRON OUT OF THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM ......................................................................................12

CHECKING FOR A SALT BRIDGE................................................................................................................................12

BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE.......................................................................................................................................12

CLEANING THE INJECTORS AND SCREENS.................................................................................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................13

WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM PARTS LIST......................................................................................................15

LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

Tested and Certified by the WQA to NSF/ANSI Standard 44 & 372 for softener performance & lead free compliance

and CSA-B483.1

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Important Safety Information – Read All

READ Instructions before Using

Before beginning installation, read these instructions completely. Then obtain all the

materials and tools needed for installation.

NOTE: Failure to install the Water Doctors system correctly voids the warranty.

Perform installation according to state and local plumbing codes.

- Use only lead-free solder and flux for sweat-solder connections, as required by

state and federal codes.

Handle all components of the Water Doctors system with care. Do not drop, drag or turn

components upside down.

Be sure the floor under the water softening system is clean and level.

The Water Doctors system uses 120 volt-60Hz electrical power. Always use the power cord

supplied.

- Plug power cord into an indoor 120 volt, grounded outlet.

- Properly ground Water Doctors system to conform with all codes and ordinances.

Install Water Doctors system in a protected area. Be sure electric outlet and transformer do

not come in contact with water. See Where to Install the Softener, in the installation section

of the manual.

-Do not attempt to treat water over 110°F with the Water Doctors system. Always

connect the Water Doctors system to the main water supply pipe before water

heater.

-Do not expose Water Doctors system to freezing temperatures. Water freezing in

the system causes equipment damage.

-Do not install in direct sunlight. Heat from sun may cause damage.

Minimum inlet water pressure is 20 psi. Maximum inlet water pressure is 125 psi. Use

pressure reducing valve if necessary.

Sodium used in the water softening process should be considered as part of your overall

dietary salt intake. Contact physician if you are on a low sodium diet.

Use clean water softening salts only, at least 99.5% pure. Failure to use the correct salt

may create a health hazard or maintenance problems.

-Use nugget, pellet or coarse solar salts.

-Do not use rock, block, granulated or ice cream making salts.

Always keep the salt lid in place unless servicing the unit or replenishing salt.

CAUTION: Read and follow the information in this manual to

minimize the risk of electric shock or personal injury.

IMPORTANT! If you are unsure about installing your Water Doctors

water softener, contact Water Doctors helpline or consult a professional

plumber.

IMPORTANT! This system must be installed in compliance with

applicable state and local codes, law, and regulations.

CAUTION:

Do not use with water that is unsafe or of unknown quality.

Test water periodically to verify that the system is performing

satisfactorily.

Discard small parts remaining after the installation.

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Softener Anatomy

Figure 1

1…………… Valve

2…………… Bypass

3…………… Resin Tank

4…………… Distributor

5…………… Resin

Not Shown Brine Valve Assembly

7…………… Brine Tank Lid

8…………… Brine Tank

9…………… Faceplate/Controls

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Specifications

Feed water

! Do not use this system on water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without

adequate disinfection before or after the system. !

Minimum inlet pressure: 20 psig

Maximum outlet pressure: 125 psig

Minimum water temperature: 34 degrees F

Maximum water temperature: 110 degrees F

Power

Voltage: 120VAC

Frequency: 60Hz

Power consumption: 7 Watts Maximum

Installation

Location: Indoors (Protect from direct sunlight)

Minimum ambient temperature: 34 degrees F

Maximum ambient temperature: 122 degrees F

Salt Capacity & Efficiency

All Models 400 lbs (181 Kg)

The Efficiency Rating of these systems are only valid at the stated salt dosage and maximum service flow

rate. The Efficiency was determined in accordance with NSF/ANSI 44

This unit conforms to ANSI/NSF-44 for specific performance claims as

verified and substantiated by test data. Refer to NSF Compliance Data

Insert for further information. Contact Water Doctors for additional

copies.

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Setup

Unpacking and Inspection

Check the Water Doctors system components for damage or missing parts.

Where to Install the Softener

Consider the following points when determining where to install the water softener:

Place the Water Doctors system as close as possible to a sewer drain.

Do not install the softener where it would block access to the water heater, or access to the main

water shutoff, water meter, or electrical panels.

Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt.

Install the softener in a place where water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops.

A 120V electrical outlet is needed to plug in the transformer. If the outlet is remote (up to 100 feet),

use 18 gauge wire to connect.

Always connect the Water Doctors system to the main water supply pipe before the water heater.

Install the Water Doctors system where it will not be subject to temperatures outside of the limits

stated in the Specification section or to direct sunlight.

Hardness Setting

Municipal Water

Water Doctors recommends that you call your local water company to determine your water hardness in

grains per gallon and iron in mg/l (or ppm).

Well Water

Water Doctors recommends that you have your water tested professionally for accurate hardness and iron

content.

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Installation

1. Turn off gas or electric supply to the water heater.

2. Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes.

3. Open both hot and cold faucets.

4. Move the softener assembly into installation position.

Be sure the installation surface is level and smooth.

5. Plumb IN and OUT connections to and from softener.

Be sure the incoming hard water supply is directed to the INLET port of the valve.

The valve body of the control is marked with arrows indicating the proper flow direction.

Connections are illustrated below.

Figure 2

CAUTION: If making a soldered copper installation, do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the

bypass valve. Torch heat will damage plastic parts.

CAUTION: When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings, use care not to cross-thread.

CAUTION: Use Teflon tape on all external pipe threads. Do not use pipe joint compound.

CAUTION: Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner (use pipe hangers) to keep the weight off of the

valve fittings.

Perform steps 6-9 to install flexible drain hose.

Skip to step 10 to install rigid drain pipe.

6. Find barbed hose fitting in small parts kit. Attach barbed hose fitting to the 1/2" male NPT drain outlet.

7. Cut the length of the hose in half. One section will be used as a valve drain hose. The remaining

section will be used as an overflow hose in Step 11.

Inlet

Outlet

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8. Connect and route the valve drain hose.

Use the provided drain hose to attach to the valve drain fitting. To keep water pressure from

blowing the hose off, use a hose clamp to secure.

9. Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain.

Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point. Also provide an air gap of at least 1-1/2" between

the end of the hose and the drain point.

Figure 3

A – Adapter overflow elbow

B – Overflow hose

C – Valve drain hose

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Use Step 10 to install rigid drain pipe.

10. To adapt a rigid drain pipe to the Water Doctors system, do not attach barbed hose fitting to valve.

Instead, plumb rigid tubing directly to the 1/2" male NPT drain fitting.

Figure 4

11. Take the other half of the cut hose and attach it to the overflow adapter elbow located on the side of

the brine tank. Use a hose clamp to hold it in place. Locate the other end of the hose at the drain

point as shown in Figure 7.

12. Fully open two (2) cold (soft) water faucets near the water softener.

13. Place bypass valve in "bypass" position.

Figure 5

14. Fully open the house main water shutoff valve. Observe a steady flow from both faucets opened

earlier.

15. Slowly, turn bypass valve back in the "service" position. Keep soft water faucets open.

16. After about 3 minutes, open a HOT water faucet for one (1) minute, or until all air is expelled, then

close.

A - 1/2” female NPT drain outlet

B - Rigid drain pipe

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NOTE: If water appears cloudy or has salty taste, allow it to run for several more minutes, or until

clear.

17. Close all water faucets.

18. Check plumbing work for leaks and fix immediately if any are found.

19. Remove the brine tank cover and add water into the tank. Although the material used in the

manufacturing of this water softener will not contaminate your water supply, the softener could

become contaminated during shipment and installation. The media inside the resin tank may also

have become disturbed during shipping. The following procedure will help re-position the media,

sanitize, flush and condition your water softener:

a) Add 1-1/2 ounces of common household bleach to the water in the cabinet (brine tank).

b) Following the directions in the Control Service Manual, manually advance the softener through

each step of regeneration pausing for 10 minutes in each cycle except the Fill cycle (see step c.).

c) See the enclosed Water Softener Performance Data Sheet for the Fill cycle time associated with

your model.

d) Repeat step 19a and 19c after any service has been performed on your water softener.

20. Turn ON the gas or electric supply to the water heater.

21. Remove the brine tank cover and add salt into the tank. Use only nugget, pellet or coarse solar salt

with a purity of 99.5% or higher. DO NOT use rock, block, granulated, and ice cream-making salts, or

salt with iron removing additives. Keep the cabinet cover closed unless servicing or refilling with salt.

22. Connect electrical power by plugging the transformer into a (120 volt) outlet.

Figure 6

23. With the valve In Service, manually initiate a regeneration as the final installation step. This

regeneration will:

a) b. Fill the brine tank with the appropriate amount of water for the 1st regeneration

b) c. Complete the final flushing and conditioning of the water softener.

c) Re-classify the resin bed if the bed was disturbed during shipping.

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