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High Capacity Softener Manual
Installation / Operation Manual
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Softener Specications............................................................ Page 3
Softener Installation................................................................. Page 5
Programming the Control Valve............................................... Page 12
Master Programming............................................................... Page 14
Utilizing Bluetooth................................................................... Page 15
Control Valve Powerhead Assy. ISO III.................................. Page 18
Valve Body Assembly ISO III................................................... Page 19
Bypass Assembly ISO III.......................................................... Page 21
Service Instructions................................................................. Page 22
Troubleshooting........................................................................ Page 24
Error Codes.............................................................................. Page 26
Warranty Information.............................................................. Page 28
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WARNING
Lubricants
Do NOT use Vaseline, oils, hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere! Petroleum base lubricants
will cause swelling of o-rings and seals. The use of other lubricants may attack plastic Noryl®. It is recom-
mended that Dow Corning® silicone grease be used as a lubricant for all control valves. Dow Corning® 7
Release Compound is used in the manufacture of Chandler Systems control valves. (Part # LT-150)
Sealants
Pipe dope and liquid thread sealers may contain a carrier that attacks some plastic materials. It is recom-
mended that Teon® tape be used to seal plastic Noryl® threaded ttings.
Softener Specications
General SpecicationsGeneral Specications HD33-3 HD51-3 HD68-3
Grains Capacity - Regeneration / Lbs Salt Used ** 35,000 / 15 52,000 / 24 70,000 / 30
Maximum Raw Water Hardness (grains) 75 100 100
Maximum Clear Iron / Manganese 5 10 10
Exchange Resin (cu ft per tank)
1.0
1.5 2.0
Mineral Tank Size 9 x 48 10 x 54 12 x 52
Brine Tank (polyethylene w grid & safety) 16 x 33 16 x 33 18 x 33
Gravel (in lbs) 20 20 30
Service Flow Rate* (gpm) 10.0 11.0 12.0
Backwash Flow Rate (gpm) 1.5 2.0 2.4
Gallons Used / Regeneration 72 83 95
Space Required (D x W x H) 16 x 27 x 56 16 x 28 x 62 18 x 30 x 60
Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs) 130 163 204
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PLEASE NOTE THESE SPECIFICATIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING
OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE : 20 - 125 PSI
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE : 33º F - 120º F
INLET / OUTLET PIPE SIZE : 3/4: FNPT
PLEASE COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE PLUMBING CODES
PROTECT THE SOFTENER AND PIPING FROM FREEZING TEMPERATURES
Please read the entire Owner’s Manual and Instruction before installation.
This Owner’s Manual must stay with the unit.
-How A Water Softener Works-
Water hardness is derived from Calcium and Magnesium minerals that have been dissolved into the water
under the earth’s surface. These minerals are found in limestone deposits and are the source of hard water.
The amount of hardness in a given water supply is dependent upon the quantity of Calcium and Magne-
sium present and the length of time water has been in contact with them. This can vary dramatically from
well-to-well and, for this reason, a water analysis is imperative in order to determine the proper treatment
method. The degree of hardness increases as the concentration of Calcium and Magnesium “ions” increase
and is measured in Grains Per Gallon (gpg).
The problem of hard water in the home / business comes to light in many facets of daily use. Water spots
and scum left behind on bathtubs, xtures and showers; wear and tear on appliances; calcium build-up
in hot water heaters and piping; and, greater amounts of soap and detergents being used are just a few
examples.
The modern water softener is designed to reduce hardness ions and their unpleasant side eects. Special
resin beads in the softener mineral tank are used to change hard water into soft water. The surfaces of
these beads are covered with sodium ions. As hard water enters the mineral tank and comes into contact
with the resin, an exchange of ions takes place as dissolved Calcium and Magnesium ions cling to the resin
surface and sodium ions take their place, thus softening the water. This process is called Ion Exchange.
Over time, the sodium ions used for the exchange process become depleted and must be replenished.
The water softener provides a Regeneration process whereby brine solution enters the mineral tank, driv-
ing-o the collected hardness ions and replenishes the surface of the resin beads with more sodium ions.
This process is automatically initiated by the control valve on the mineral tank. The regeneration process
has ve basic cycles as follows:
1. Backwash - The control valve directs the water ow in a reverse direction through the mineral tank,
separating the resin beads and ushing any accumulated particles to a waste drain.
2. Brine & Rinse - In the rst part of this cycle, the control valve directs brine solution downward through
the mineral tank, driving-o collected hardness ions and replenishing the resin beads with sodium ions.
The second part of the cycle rinses hardness ions and excess brine from the mineral tank to the waste
drain.
3. Rapid Rinse - The control valve directs the water ow downward, settling and recompacting the resin
bed.
4. Brine Rell - The control valve directs fresh water into the salt compartment to create new brine solu
tion for the next scheduled regeneration.
5. Service - This is the normal “operating” cycle where hard water enters the mineral tank, comes into con
tact with the resin beads and exchanges hardness ions for sodium ions - the water then becomes “soft”
and ready for use.
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-Pre-Installation Check List-
A water test should always be performed in order to determine total water hardness (in gpg) and total
dissolved iron (in parts per million - ppm). This is critical for proper equipment selection, sizing and for
determining the program for regeneration frequency. If heavy concentrations of iron (above 5 ppm), iron
coloration, iron bacteria or sediment are present, ltration prior to the softener will most generally be re-
quired. Certain states may require a licensed plumber for installation.
Note: Flexible water supply connectors and exible drain line tubing may not be allowed in you locale.
Please check with local plumbing code ocials prior to installation.
Installation Requirements
• A level oor position ahead of piping into water heater.
• Unit must be installed at least 10’ ahead of the inlet to a water heater to prevent damage due to back-up
of hot water.
• DO NOT install the unit in an area of direct sunlight or where freezing temperatures may occur!
(See Installation Diagrams for proper placement and plumbing connections.)
-Major System Components-
1. Brine Tank - This tank holds the salt that is added to the softener. This salt is dissolved with water to form
a brine solution used in the softener regeneration process.
2. Resin Tank - This tank contains the ion exchange resin media. Water ows through the resin tank under
pressure to come into contact with the resin for water softening.
3. Control Valve - The valve directs water through the resin tank for water softening and controls the ow of
water / brine for the regeneration process.
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Installation
-Softener Location / Other Requirements-
• Locate the unit near an unswitched, 120 volt / 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet.
• Check for distance and proper drain installation (e.g. oor drain, washing machine standpipe).
• Determine type and size of piping required for softener connection (e.g. copper, galvanized, PVC plastic).
Note
• If household plumbing is galvanized and you intend to make the installation with copper (or vise versa),
obtain di-electric unions to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.
• Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20 feet in length to reach the drain,
use 3/4" I.D. drain line tubing instead of 1/2" I.D. Drain line tubing is not included.
• All plumbing lines not requiring “soft” water should be connected “upstream” of the softener.
• The brine tank drain line is gravity ow and must discharge below the overow tting.
• The brine overow is provided as a back-up in the event the safety oat shut-o should fail, allowing the
brine tank to overll. This drain connection would then carry the excess water to the drain and prevent
ooding of the oor. Therefore, no liability will or can be assumed by the manufacturer of the softener
should this occur.
Caution
• If sweat soldering copper pipe (remember to always use lead free solder and ux), cover yoke and bypass
valve with wet rags to prevent heat damage to connections and control valve! If using PVC or plastic pipe
primers and solvent cements specically recommended for use with potable water are required.
• Do not “TEE” to the main drain line from control valve.
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-Installation Procedure-
- Water Supply Connections and Bypass Valve -
To allow for softener servicing, swimming pool lling or lawn sprinkling, a manual bypass valve has been
installed at the factory. The bypass allows hard water to be manually routed around the softener.
1. Position softener at desired location for installation. (See Installation Diagrams.)
2. Turn OFF main water supply and OPEN nearest faucet to relieve pressure.
3. Cut main line and install appropriate elbows and extensions.
Caution: Raised arrows located on the sides of control valve body and bypass valve indicate proper direc-
tion of water ow. Install inlet and outlet piping in direction of arrows. It is recommended that a
vacuum breaker be installed on the inlet plumbing.
6. Rotate bypass valve to the bypass position (position of lever is at right angle to inlet / outlet piping).
7. Turn the main supply line on to restore water service to the home.
8. OPEN nearest faucet to evacuate air and repressurize plumbing lines.
9. Check for leaks!
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Bypass - Shown
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Installation
- Drain Line Connection -
1. The drain line ow control assembly is pre-assembled for your convenience. Should you choose to hard
plumb the drain line, please remove the barb tting. The ow control housing can be removed by remov
ing the clip and pulling straight out on housing.
Note: When re-installing the drain line ow control housing, be sure you hear and feel the O-Ring pop into
place before inserting the clip.
2. Install 1/2” I.D. drain line tubing (not included) from hose barb to an open drain. A 4” gap between end of
the drain line and the open drain is required to prevent waste water backow. Keep the drain line as
short as possible. An overhead drain line can be used if necessary, but should discharge below the con
trol valve. A syphon trap (taped loop) at the outlet of the drain line is advisable to keep the drain line full
and assure correct ow during backwash. Elbows or other ttings must be kept at a bare minimum.
Note: Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20 feet in length, 3/4” I.D. drain
line tubing should be used.
-Brine Line and Overow Connection-
Note: Your brine tank comes with two brine lines. Black is for outdoor installation. Opaque is for indoor installation.
Remove brass compression nut from the softener con-
trol valve. Take brine tubing (packaged with brine tank)
and slide the brass nut and plastic ferrule onto one end
of the tubing. Find the plastic tubing insert (taped to the
brine well cap inside the brine tank) and insert it into the
end of the tubing. Next, insert the tubing into the control
valve and tighten the nut.
Inside the brine tank, remove the cap from the top of the brine
well. Feed the other end of the brine tubing through the hole
in the side of the brine tank, and firmly insert it all the way into
the push-lock elbow fitting inside the brine well. When this
tubing is fully inserted, the fitting will grab the tubing and hold
it in place.
BRINE LINE CONNECTION TO CONTROL VALVE BRINE LINE CONNECTION TO BRINE TANK
Insert
Nut
Ferrule
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- Electrical Connection -
1. Connect the power cord and plug power supply into a 115 volt / 60 Hz receptacle.
Note: Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull chain that could inadvertently be turned
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Electronic Connections
P = Power Supply
B = Powered in Backwash Step Only (Cycle #1)
S = Powered for Entire Regen. Cycle
- Pressurizing The System -
1. Make certain Signature Series Control Valve is in SERVICE position.
2. Slowly rotate bypass valve to the SERVICE position. (Position of bypass lever is parallel to inlet / outlet
piping.)
3. Open the nearest faucet to evacuate air from plumbing lines.
4. Check for leaks! If water is observed leaking from bottom of bypass, close and open bypass lever several
times to seat o-rings. Exercise bypass valve.
5. After air is evacuated from plumbing lines, close bypass (position of bypass lever is perpendicular to the
direction of inlet pipe) on bypass valve.
- Programming The Control Valve Units -
1. Set time of day.
2. Set a.m. or p.m.
3. Set water hardness in grains per gallon (gpg).
Note: If the water contains iron and / or manganese, multiply the total parts per million (ppm) by “four” (4)
and then add to the grains per gallon (gpg) of hardness. Use this COMPENSATED HARDNESS level
when programming the regeneration frequency.
1. Set regeneration day override if other than (7) days is desired. (This is particularly useful when iron is
being treated to prevent fouling of the resin.)
2. Set regeneration time, if other than 2:00 a.m. is desired.
P B S
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Note: Salt settings are pre-set at the factory for the maximum shown on the capacity charts.
Warning: Do not reduce salt settings below 9 lbs. as the water level in the brine tank will not reach the grid
plate.
- Control Valve Operation -
1. Advance control valve to BACKWASH (cycle 1) position and allow water to run to drain for 3 to 4 minutes.
Warning: Close valve on bypass prior to selecting the backwash position. After backwash position has been
established, slightly open bypass to evacuate air from the media tank. Fully open valve when all
air is depleted. This procedure will prevent media from being uplifted into control valve.
2. Advance control valve to BRINE REFILL (cycle 4) position and allow the brine tank to ll just over the salt
grid plate.
3. Advance control valve to BRINE & RINSE (cycle 2) and allow the control valve to draw water from the
brine tank until it stops. If no draw is observed, check tightness of brine line compression ttings.
4. Advance control valve to RAPID RINSE (cycle 3) position and let run to drain for 3 - 4 minutes.
5. Advance control valve to BRINE TANK REFILL (cycle 4) position and allow the control valve to automatical
ly ll the brine tank.
Note: Control valve will advance to service position automatically.
- Start Up Procedure -
- Disinfection -
For disinfection of your unit, please follow the Sani-System Procedure on the back of the packet provided.
- Filling The Brine Tank With Salt -
To expect a high level of performance and reliability, a salt manufactured specically for water softeners
must be used. Salt of this grade is virtually free from dirt and other particulates that would eventually cause
the softener to malfunction. A pellet type salt is recommended, although any high quality water softener
salt (such as solar salt) will suce. If iron is present in raw water, use of iron inhibiting salt is recommended.
The salt level will decrease after each regeneration cycle. Consequently, the salt compartment will need to
be checked and replenished periodically.
1. Fill the brine tank or salt compartment with water softener salt as described above. This will be approxi-
mately 250 pounds of salt. (150 lbs. for cabinet models.)
Warning: Do not ll salt above level of the brine well.
2. Replace brine tank lid.
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