Watts PWSR Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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General Warnings (continued)Installation Guidelines:seconds This resets the electronics and establishes theservice piston position The display should flash all wording,then flash the software version and then reset the valve to theservice position• The control valve is compatible with a variety of regenerantsand resin cleaners The control valve is capable of routingthe flow of water in the necessary paths to regenerate orbackwash water treatment systems The injector regulates theflow of brine or other regenerants The control valve regulatesthe flow rates for backwashing, rinsing, and the replenishing oftreated water into a regenerant tank, when applicable• Control valve installation is made easy because the distributortube can be cut ½” above to ½” below the top of tank threadThe distributor tube is held in place by an o-ring seal andthe control valve also has a bayonet lock feature for upperdistributor basketsPWSR Series Softeners 51Noryl is a trademark of Sabic.WARNING!Pre-Installation ConsiderationsA. Water PressureA minimum of 25 pounds of water pressure is required forregeneration valve to operate effectively Do not exceed maximumwater pressure of 125 pounds of water pressureB. Electrical FacilitiesA continuous 120 volt, 60 Hertz current supply is required Makecertain the current supply is always hot and cannot be turned offwith another switchC. Existing PlumbingCondition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and ironbuildup Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/or iron shouldbe replaced If piping is clogged with iron, a separate iron filter unitshould be installed ahead of the water softenerD. Where to Install the SoftenerConsider the following points when determining where to install thewater softener:• Place the system as close as possible to a sewer drain• Do not install the softener where it would block access to thewaterheater, or access to the main water shutoff, water meter, orelectrical 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 tooccur if a leak develops• A 120VAC electrical outlet is needed to plug in the transformer Ifthe outlet is remote (up to 100 feet), use 18 gauge wire to connect• Always connect the system to the main water supply pipe beforethe water heater• Install the system where it will not be subject to temperaturesoutside of the limits stated in the Specification section or to directsunlightE. Bypass ValvesAlways provide for the installation of a bypass valveF. Valve to Tank Installation Instructions1 Spin the valve onto the tank, ensuring the threads are not cross-threadedNOTICEThe control valve have right-hand threads, or clockwise, to install2 Rotate the valve freely without using force until it comes to a stop(this position is considered zero)3 Rotate the valve clockwise from zero, between ¼ turn and ½turn to fully tighten No tools are needed Hand tight is enoughOvertightening may cause valve or tank damageNOTICEIf lubricant is required, a silicone compound is stronglyrecommended Dow Corning® Silicone Compound (available fromWatts), is recommended for best possible results Dow Corning® 7Release Compound is used in the manufacture of this control valveThe use of other types of lubricants may attack the control’s plasticor rubber components Petroleum-based lubricants can causeswelling in rubber parts, including O-rings and seals