Canature WaterGroup 185DF Series User manual

WG185DF High Eciency
Water Soener
Owners Manual
REVISION # 1
REVISION DATE DEC 2017
54815
FOLLOWTHE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO
INSTALL THE UNIT PROPERLY VOIDS THE WARRANTY. BEFORE YOU
BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. THEN, OBTAIN ALL
THE MATERIALS AND TOOLS
1. Avoid pinched O-rings during installation by applying (provided with install kit) NSF
certified lubricant to all seals.
2. This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

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Safety Guide
 Check and comply with your provincial /
state and local codes. You must follow
these guidelines.
 Use care when handling the water soften-
ing system. Do not turn upside down,
drop, drag or set on sharp protrusions.
 The water softening system works on 12
volt-60 Hz electrical power only. Be sure to
use only the included transformer.
 Transformer must be plugged into an in-
door 120 volt, grounded outlet only.
 Use clean water softening salts only, at
least 99.5% pure. NUGGETor PELLET salts
are recommended. Do not use rock, block,
granulated or ice cream making salts.
They contain dirt and sediments, or mush
and cake, and will create maintenance
problems.
 Keep the salt lid in place on the softener
unless servicing the unit or refilling with
salt.
 WARNING: This system is not intend-
ed for treating water that is microbiologi-
cally unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the
system.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
electric shock, property damage or personal injury.
Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note dam-
age 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 bag. To avoid loss of the small
parts, keep them in the parts bag until you are ready to use them.
Unpacking / Inspection
PAGE
Unpacking / Inspection 2
Safety Guide 2
Proper Installation 3
Specification 4
Before Starting Installation 4
Installation Instructions 6
System Start Up 8
Programming Instructions 9
About The System 10
Maintenance 12
Sanitizing Procedure 15
Main Repair Parts 17
Trouble Shooting 22
Warranty 23
Table of Contents

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Proper Installation
 Do not install or store where it will be
exposed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to any type of weather. Water
freezing in the system will break it. Do not
attempt to treat water over 100°F.
 Do not install in direct sunlight. Excessive
sun or heat may cause distortion or other
damage to non-metallic parts.
 Properly ground to conform with all gov-
erning codes and ordinances.
 Use only lead-free solder and flux for all
sweat-solder connections, as required by
state and federal codes.
 Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is
125 psi. If daytime pressure is over 80
psi, night time pressure may exceed the
maximum. Use a pressure reducing valve
to reduce the pressure.
 Softener resins may degrade in the pres-
ence of chlorine or chloramines above 2
ppm. If you have chlorine or chloramines
in excess of this amount, you may experi-
ence reduced life of the resin. In these
conditions, you may wish to consider pur-
chasing a whole house carbon filter sof-
tener system with a chlorine reducing me-
dia.
 WARNING: Discard all unused parts and
packaging material after installation. Small
parts remaining after the installation could
be a choke hazard.
This water softening system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used or the warranty will be void.
A B C
9X35 39" 37.5" 9"
10X35 39" 37.5" 10"
10X47 52.23" 50.54" 10"
12X52 58.23" 54.54" 12"
14X65 69.23" 67.54" 14"

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Specifications and Performance Data Sheet
Before Starting Installation
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials
 Pliers
 Screwdriver
 Teflon tape
 Razor knife
 Two adjustable wrenches
 Additional tools may be required if modifi-
cation to home plumbing is required.
 Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included
with the softener. To maintain full valve
flow, 3/4” or 1” pipes to and from the sof-
tener fittings are recommended. You
should maintain the same, or larger, pipe
size as the water supply pipe, up to the
softener inlet and outlet.
 Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.
 Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.
 ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you
turn off water to the softener for repairs if
needed, but still have water in the house
pipes.
 5/8” OD drain line is needed for the valve
drain. A 10’ length of hose is included.
with some models.
 A length of 5/8” OD drain line tubing is
needed for the brine tank over flow fitting
(optional).
 Nugget or pellet water softener salt is
needed to fill the cabinet or brine tank.
 Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.
 The manufacturer reserves the right to make product improvements which may deviate from the specifications and
descriptions stated herein, without obligation to change previously manufactured products or to note the change.
 The above capacity and flow rate specifications have not been validated by WQA.
Specicaons WG185DF-24C WG185DF-32C WG185DF-24 WG185DF-32 WG185DF-40 WG185DF-64 WG185DF-96
2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116
Oponal Sengs - High Eciency
Salt Used - Per Regeneraon 2.3 lbs 3.0 lbs 2.3 lbs 3.0 lbs 3.75 lbs 6.0 lbs 9.0 lbs
Water Used - Regeneraon 22.7 gal 28.3 gal 22.6 gal 31.6 gal 39.5 gal 60.9 gal 102.2 gal
Hardness Removal - Grains 11,250 15,000 11,250 15,000 18,750 30,000 45,000
Factory Sengs - Standard Capacity
Salt Used - Per Regeneraon 4.5 lbs 6.0 lbs 4.5 lbs 6.0 lbs 7.5 lbs 12.0 lbs 18.0 lbs
Water Used - Regeneraon 40.5 gal 48.6 gal 34.0 gal 43.4 gal 54.3 gal 87.1 gal 139.2 gal
Hardness Removal - Grains 18,750 25,000 18,750 25,000 31,250 50,000 75,000
Oponal - High Capacity
Salt Used - Per Regeneraon 7.5 lbs 10.0 lbs 7.5 lbs 10.0 lbs 12.5 lbs 20.0 lbs 30.0 lbs
Water Used - Regeneraon 56.1 gal 69.5 gal 49.6 gal 64.3 gal 80.37 gal 124.6 gal 196.2 gal
Hardness Removal - Grains 22,500 30,000 22,500 30,000 40,000 60,000 90,000
Resin Quanty - Cubic Feet 0.75 31.0 30.75 31.0 31.25 32.0 33.0 3
Tank Size 9x35 10x35 9x35 10x35 10x47 12x52 14x65
Tank Jacket / Media Loaded Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Brine Tank / Cabinet Size (Inches) 16.5 x 19.3 x 43.3 16.5 x 19.3 x 43.3 18.1 x 34.5 18.1 x 34.5 18.1 x 34.5 20.3 x 37.4 23.0 x 40.5
Salt Storage Capacity 175 lbs 175 lbs 240 lbs 240 lbs 240 lbs 350 lbs 420 lbs
Flow Rate @ 15 psi Pressure Drop 11.6 gpm 12.0 gpm 10.4 gpm 11.0 gpm 12 gpm 12.2 gpm 12.6 gpm
Flow Rate @ 25 psi Pressure Drop 15.6 gpm 16.0 gpm 14.3 gpm 15.0 gpm 15.5 gpm 16.2 gpm 16.6 gpm
Back Wash Flow Rate 2.0 gpm 2.4 gpm 2.0 gpm 2.4 gpm 2.4 gpm 3.5 gpm 5.0 gpm
Shipping Weight 93 lbs 110 lbs 105 lbs 122 lbs 154 lbs 172 lbs 244 lbs
Regeneraon Type Co Current / Down Flow
Plumbing Connecons Includes 3/4" 90°Elbows & 1" Straight NPT
Resin Type Aquane 8% High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin
Electrical Requirements Input 120V 60 Hz - Output 12V 650mA
Water Temperature Min 39 - Max. 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Water Pressure Min. 20 - Max. 125 psi

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 Place the softener as close as possible to
the pressure tank (well system) or water
meter (city water).
 Place the softener as close as possible to a
floor drain, or other acceptable drain point
(laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
 Connect the softener to the main water
supply pipe BEFORE the water heater. DO
NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER. Temperature of water pass-
ing through the softener must be less than
100 deg. F.
 Keep outside faucets on hard water to
save soft water and salt.
 Do not install the softener in a place where
it could freeze. Damage caused by
freezing is not covered by the war-
ranty.
 Put the softener in a place water damage
is least likely to occur if a leak develops.
The manufacturer will not repair or pay for
water damage.
 A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the in-
cluded transformer into, is needed within 6
feet of the softener. The transformer has
an attached 6 foot power cable. Extension
cables are available. Be sure the electric
outlet and transformer are in an in-
side location, to protect from wet
weather.
 If installing in an outside location, you
must take the steps necessary to assure
the softener, installation plumbing, wiring,
etc., are as well protected from the ele-
ments, contamination, vandalism, etc., as
when installed indoors.
 Keep the softener out of direct sun-
light. The sun’s heat may soften and dis-
tort plastic parts.
Where To Install The Softener
How Your Water Conditioner Works
The principle behind water softening is simple chemistry. A water softener contains resin
beads which hold electrically charged ions. When hard water passes through the softener,
calcium and magnesium ions are attracted to the charged resin beads. It's the resulting re-
moval of calcium and magnesium ions that produces soft water.
This system is controlled with simple, user-friendly electronics displayed on a LCD screen.
The main page displays the current time and the remaining gallons in meter mode or the
remaining days in calendar clock mode.

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1. If your hot water tank is electric, turn off the power to it to avoid damage to the element
in the tank.
2. If you have a private well, turn the power off to the pump and then shut off the main wa-
ter shut off valve. If you have municipal water, simply shut off the main valve. Go to the
faucet, (preferably on the lowest floor of the house) turn on the cold water until all pres-
sure is relieved and the flow of water stops.
3. Locate the softener tank and brine tank close to a drain where the system will be in-
stalled. The surface should be clean and level.
4. Connect the inlet and outlet of the softener using appropriate fittings. Perform all plumb-
ing according to local plumbing codes.
 Use a ½” minimum pipe or tubing size for the drain line
 ON COPPER PLUMBING SYSTEMS BE SURE TO INSTALL A GROUNDING
WIRE BETWEEN THE INLET AND OUTLET PIPING TO MAINTAIN GROUND-
ING.
Any solder joints being soldered near the valve must be done before connecting any piping
to the valve. Always leave at least 6" (152 mm) between the valve being soldered and
joints when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve. Failure to do this could cause
damage to the valve.
5. Connect the drain hose (10 ft included) to the valve and secure it with a hose clamp (also
included). Run the drain hose to the nearest laundry tub or floor drain. This can be ran
up overhead or down along the floor. If running the drain line more than 20 ft overhead,
it is recommended to increase the hose size to 3/4”. NEVER MAKE A DIRECT CONNEC-
TION INTO A WASTE DRAIN. A PHYSICAL AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1.5” SHOULD BE USED
TO AVOID BACTERIA AND WASTEWATER TRAVELLING BACK THROUGH THE DRAIN
LINE INTO THE SOFTENER. PLEASE SEE THE BELOW PICTURE
6. Using the Allen Key (included), place the unit in the bypass position. Slowly turn on the
main water supply. At the nearest cold treated water tap nearby remove the faucet
screen, open the faucet and let water run a few minutes or until the system is free of any
air or foreign material resulting from the plumbing work.
7. Make sure there are no leaks in the plumbing system before proceeding. Close the water
tap when water runs clean.
8. Open the brine tank / cabinet salt lid and add water until there is approximately 3” (75
mm) of water in the tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank at this time.
9. Proceed to start up instructions.
Note: The unit is not ready for service until you complete the start-up instruc-
tions.
Installation Instructions

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Installation Twin Tank

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System Start-Up
1. Plug the power transformer into an ap-
proved power source. Connect the power
cord to the valve.
2. When power is supplied to the control, the
screen will display “INITIALIZING WAIT
PLEASE” while it finds the service position.
3. Manually step the valve past the BRINE
position to the BACKWASH position. If
screen is locked, the screen will display
“PRESS SETTINGS 3S TO UNLOCK”. Fol-
low the instructions and press SETTINGS
for 3 seconds to unlock. Press and hold
the MANUL REGEN. Key for 3 seconds.
Press any key to skip the BRINE cycle.
4. Once in the BACKWASH cycle, open the
inlet on the bypass valve slowly and allow
water to enter the unit. Allow all air to es-
cape from the unit before turning the by-
pass fully open. Then allow water to run
to drain for 3-4 minutes or until all media
fines are washed out of the softener indi-
cated by clear water in the drain hose.
5. Press any button to advance to the RINSE
position. Check the drain line flow. Allow
the water to run for 3-4 minutes or until
the water is clear.
6. Press any button to advance to the REFILL
position. Check that the valve is filling wa-
ter into the brine tank. Allow the valve to
refill for the full amount of time as dis-
played on the screen to insure a proper
brine solution for the next regeneration.
7. The valve will automatically advance to the
SERVICE position. Open the outlet valve
on the bypass, then open the nearest
treated water faucet and allow the water
to run until clear, close the tap and replace
the faucet screen.
8. Add salt into the cabinet / brine tank.
9. Program unit.
Key Pad Configuration
Start-up Instructions
SETTINGS This funcon is to enter the basic set up infor-
maon required at the me of installaon.
MANUAL
REGEN
This funcon is to iniate an immediate or
delayed manual regeneraon.
DOWN /
UP
Increase or decrease the value of the sengs
while in the programming mode.
DELAYED REGENERATION
Press and release the MANUAL REGEN. But-
ton to set a delayed regeneration that will
occur at the regeneration time. The main
display will show DELAYED REGEN ON. To
cancel press and release the MANUAL RE-
GEN. Button. The main display will show DE-
LAYED REGEN OFF.
IMMEDIATE REGENERATION
To start an immediate regeneration (or step
valve through each position), press and hold
the MANUAL REGEN. Button for 3 seconds
(until beeps). The valve will start an immedi-
ate regeneration. Press any key to skip to
the next cycle.
Manual Regeneration (Step / Cycle Valve)
SETTINGS
MANUAL
REGEN
UP
DOWN

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Programming Instructions
CHANGE SETTINGS
To change settings press the
SETTINGS key for 3 seconds.
The first screen to be displayed
will be the TIME OF DAY. To ad-
just the HOUR values, use the UP
or DOWN key. To advance to the
MINUTE values, press the SET-
TINGS key again. After adjusting
each value using the UP or
DOWN keys, continue advancing
to the next value or screen by
pressing the SETTINGS key.
TIME OF DAY, YEAR, MONTH,
DAY,
Time of day is for normal opera-
tion of system and the scheduling
of the regeneration time. The
date is used in a diagnostic func-
tion to track the last time the sys-
tem regenerated.
SET HARDNESS
This value is the maximum com-
pensated water hardness in
grains per gallon of the raw water
supply. It is used to calculate the
system capacity. If Ferrous Iron
is present add 4 gpg for every 1
ppm of Ferrous Iron.
SET PEOPLE
This value is the number of peo-
ple living in the home. It is used
to calculate the amount of water
needed for daily use and the re-
serve capacity of the system.
SALT SETTING
Choose HIGH EFFICIENCY to min-
imize salt usage. Your system
will regenerate a little more often
but your salt usage can be re-
duced by 20% compared to the
STANDARD setting.
Choose STANDARD when you
need to maximize your capacity
but still operate the system with
good efficiency.
Choose IRON & MN if you have
problem water containing these
minerals. The high salt setting
will be needed since these miner-
als are more difficult to clean out
of the resin bed. Note: A resin
cleaner will also need to periodi-
cally added to the brine tank to
insure proper operation.
WATER TYPE
This setting will determine if the
BACKWASH OVERIDE function
will be on or off. Select MUNICI-
PAL if the water source is clean
(<1NTU turbidity) and the system
will skip the back wash cycle
based on the setting in BACK-
WASH OVERIDE.
Select WELL / OTHER if any Iron
or Manganese is present or if the
water source is not clean (<
1NUT turbidity). The system will
back wash every time.
REGEN TIME
This setting determines the time
of day to perform a scheduled
regeneration.
NAME & PHONE
Enter in member name and
phone number. This will be dis-
played on the main pages.
The factory setting for WATER TYPE is WELL / OTHER. Do not adjust this setting until after
start-up is complete. If the setting is changed to MUNICIPAL before start-up, the back
wash cycle will be skipped.
Settings
Press SETINGS key (3 SECONDS / BEEP)
TIME OF DAY
12:01 PM
YEAR
2012
MONTH
AUGUST
DAY
21
SET HARDNESS
20 GRAINS
SET PEOPLE
4
SALT SETTING
HIGH EFFICIENCY
STANDARD
IRON & MN
WATER TYPE
MUNICIPAL
WELL / OTHER
REGEN TIME
2:00 AM
NAME STAR
PLUMBING
PHONE TEL (552)
764-1234
PROGRAMMING
COMPLETE

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Operation During A Power Failure
In the event of a power failure, the valve will keep track of the time and day for 48 hours.
The programmed settings are stored in a non-volatile memory and will not be lost during a
power failure. If power fails while the unit is in regeneration, the valve will finish regenera-
tion from the point it is at once power is restored. If the valve misses a scheduled regener-
ation due to a power failure, it will queue a regeneration at the next regeneration time once
power is restored.
Main Display
The main display will pause on the Date and Time page for 5 seconds. Then it will continu-
ally scroll through all of the system diagnostic display pages. To manually scroll through the
diagnostics, press the down or up key. To reset the TOTAL REGENS, TOTAL GALLONS
OVER RUN TOTAL, or PEAK flow rates, press and hold the MANUAL REGEN key until the val-
ue changes to zero.
The brine tank is equipped with a safety float which prevents your brine tank from overfill-
ing as a result of a malfunction such as a power failure.
Safety Float
About The System
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
JULY/17/2012
8:30 PM
TOTAL 1,500 GAL
REMAIN 1,200 GAL
PEOPLE 2
RESERVE 150 GAL
EST. DAYS TO NEXT
REGEN 06 DAYS
LAST REGEN
9/24/12
TOTAL REGENS
10
TOTAL GALLONS
001590 GAL
OVER RUN TOTAL
0500 GAL
CURRENT 1.5 GPM
PEAK 6.5 GPM
DELAYED REGEN
OFF
REGEN TIME
2:00 AM
REFILL TIME
3:00 MIN
VALVE MODE
SOFTENER UF
TOTAL 4 DAYS
REMAIN 3 DAYS
Month, Day, Year, Time
The current calculated refill time. (Note: The refill time shown will be reduced by the pre-fill
%. i.e. If pre-fill % is 70%, then displayed refill time will be 70% of the full target.)
The current setting for regeneration time.
Number of people in the household and the calculated reserve capacity. When remaining
reaches reserve capacity a regeneration will be scheduled.
The number of days remaining before regeneration. This option is only in filter mode.
The total amount is the system capacity when fully regenerated. The remaining is the
capacity left in the system.
The estimated number of days until the next regeneration will occur.
The date of the last regeneration.
The total number of regenerations.
The total amount of gallons treated by the system.
The total amount of water that has exceeded the system capacity over the last 4
regenerations. When remaining goes to zero, the gallons used will be added to over run total.
The current flow rate and the peak flow rate since the last regeneration.
Advises whether a delayed regeneration has been scheduled manually or automatically.
The current setting of the valve mode.
Diagnostic Display

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Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration
The regeneration cycle can last 30 to 180 minutes, after which soft water service will be re-
stored. During regeneration, hard 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. This is why 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.
Normal regeneration time is 2:00 AM.
New Sounds
You may notice new sounds as your water softener operates. The regeneration cycle lasts
up to 180 minutes. During this time, you may hear water running intermittently to the drain.
When the system capacity is near exhausted, a regeneration is necessary to restore the sys-
tem to full capacity. The table below explains the regeneration steps.
Regeneration Process and Precision Brining
System Configuration
Step Name Descripon
#1 Brine
The brine soluon is introduced slowly to the tank owing down through the
ion exchange resin pushing the hardness out to drain and restoring system ca-
pacity.
#2 Back Wash
Fresh water is introduced to the boom of the tank owing upwards expand-
ing the ion exchange resin to rinse out any dirt or small parcles to the drain
and to un-compact the bed to restore full service ow rates.
#3 Rinse
Fresh water is introduced from the top of the tank down owing down through
the ion exchange resin rinsing any excess brine soluon out to the drain.
#4 Rell
A xed amount of so water is added to the salt tank to prepare fully saturat-
ed brine for the next regeneraon.
Suggested Downow Soener Valve Conguraons
Tank Size
(Diameter) Injector Set
Brine Line
Flow Contol
(BLFC)
Drain Line
Flow Control
9" #1 White 0.3 GPM #2 (2.0 GPM)
10" #1 White 0.3 GPM #3 (2.4 GPM)
12" #2 Blue 0.3 GPM #4 (3.5 GPM)
14" #3 Yellow 0.3 GPM #7 (5.0 GPM)

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Manual Bypass
In the case of emergency, such as an overflowing brine tank, 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 hard. To resume
soft water service, open bypass valve by rotating the knobs counterclockwise.
Maintenance
Adding Salt
Use only NUGGETor PELLET water softener salt. Check the salt level monthly. It is im-
portant to maintain the salt level above the water level. To add salt, simply lift the salt lid
and add the salt directly into the brine tank. Be sure the brine well cover is on and fill only
to the height of the brine well.
Bridging
Humidity or wrong type of salt may create a cavity between the water and the salt. This ac-
tion, known as “bridging”, prevents the brine solution from being made, leading to your wa-
ter supply being hard.
If you suspect salt bridging, carefully pound on the outside of the brine tank or pour some
warm water over the salt to break up the bridge. This should always be followed up by al-
lowing the unit to use up any remaining salt and then thoroughly cleaning out the brine
tank. Allow two hours to produce a brine solution, then manually regenerate the softener.

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Cleaning or Replacing Injectors
Sediment, salt and silt will restrict or clog the injector. A clean water supply and pure salt
will prevent this from happening.
The injector assembly is located on the right side of the control valve. This assembly is
easy to clean.
1. Shut off the water supply to your softener and reduce the pressure by opening a cold soft
water faucet.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the four screws holding the injector cover to the control
valve body.
3. Carefully remove the assembly and disassemble as shown in above figure.
4. The injector orifice is removed from the valve body by carefully turning it out with a large
screwdriver. Remove the injector throat the same way.
5. Carefully flush all parts including the screen. Use a mild acid such as vinegar or Pro-Rust
Out to clean the small holes in the orifice and throat.
6. Reassemble using the reverse procedure.
TIP: There are marks on the in-
jector holder that must be lined
up to the marks on the valve to
fully insert the holder into the
hole in the valve body
TIP: Place the o-rings
A25 and A26 onto the
valve before installing
A33.

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Replacing Brine Line Flow Control (BLFC)
1. Remove the red clip that secures the brine elbow.
2. Remove the BLFC holder from the elbow fitting.
3. Split the BLFC holder apart and remove the flow washer.
4. Reassemble using the reverse procedure.
TIP: Markings on the
BLFC washer should face
the direction as shown
here.
Replacing Drain Line Flow Control (DLFC)
1. Remove the red clip that secures the drain line elbow.
2. Remove the BLFC washer from the elbow fitting.
3. Reassemble using the reverse procedure.

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Care of Your System
To retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener, clean occasionally with mild
soap solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never subject your sof-
tener to freezing or to temperatures above 100°F.
Resin Cleaner
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 the directions on the resin
cleaner package).
Sanitizing Procedure
Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used
to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause
bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bac-
teria could get into the softener. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested when in-
stalling.
Sani-System Liquid Sanitizer Concentrate
Item# 80030021—Softener Sanitizer 0.25 fl.oz (24 Pack)
1. Be sure to complete all installation steps, including programming.
2. For effective and complete sanitization, Sani-System Liquid Sanitizer Concentrate is rec-
ommended. Pour one 0.25 fl. Oz. package into the brine well located in the cabinet or
brine tank. (Alternative use 3/4 oz of common 5.25% household bleach)
3. Start an immediate regeneration. (See page 11)
4. The Softener Sanitizer Solution is drawn into and through the water softener to sanitize
it. This sanitizing regeneration is over in about two hours. Then, soft water is available
for your use.
NOTE: Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality Association for disinfecting. On
some water supplies, they suggest periodic sanitizing.

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Main Repair Parts - Connectors
AAA
B
D
F
E
A
C
Replacement Part Number Part Description DWG # Quantity
60010020 3/4" NPT ELBOW A 2
60010019 1" NPT STRAIGHT A 2
60010023 3/4" NPT STRAIGHT A 2
60010079 VALVE COUPLING INLET B 1
60010101 VALVE COUPLING OUTLET (METER SIDE) C 1
60010025 PLASTIC SECURE CLIP D 2
60010046 BYPASS SS CLIP E 2
60010047 BYPASS SS SCREW F 2
REPLACEMENT PARTS - CONNECTORS

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Control Valve Exploded View
VALVE REPAIR PARTS LIST
Replacement
Part Number Part Description Replacement Part Number Part Description
60010127 INJECTOR SET #0000 BLACK 60010129 85HE UPFLOW PISTON ASSEMBLY
60010126 INJECTTOR SET #000 GREY 60010171 85HE DOWNFLOW PISTON ASSEMBLY
60010035 INJECTOR SET #00 VIOLET 60010130 85HE SEAL & SPACER KIT
60010034 INJECTOR SET #0 RED 60010131 85HE DLFC #1 1.5 GPM
60010033 INJECTOR SET #1 WHITE 60010132 85HE DLFC #2 2.0 GPM
60010032 INJECTOR SET #2 BLUE 60010133 85HE DLFC #3 2.4 GPM
60010031 INJECTOR SET #3 YELLOW 60010135 85HE DLFC #5 3.5 GPM
60010128 BLFC 0.2 GPM 60010136 85HE DLFC #A 5.0 GPM
60010110 BLFC 0.3 GPM 60010137 85HE DLFC #B 7.0 GPM
60010082 BLFC 0.7 GPM 60010138 85HE DLFC #C 10.0 GPM

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Control Valve Parts List
185HE CONTROL VALVE (DOWNFLOW)
Replacement
Part Number MFG Part Number Part Description DWG # Quantity
5056087 Screw-M5x12(Hexagon) A01 3
5056088 Screw-M5x16(Hexagon With Washer) A02 2
5056047 End Plug Retainer A03 1
5031016 BNT85HE Piston Rod A04 1
5056097 Piston Pin A05 1
5031015 BNT85HE Quad Ring Plug Cover A06 1
5056070 Quad Ring A07 2
5031011 BNT85HE End Plug A08 1
5031014 BNT85HE Piston Retainer A09 1
5057001 BNT85HE Piston(Electrical Downflow) A10 1
5056073 Seal A11 5
5056021 Spacer A12 4
5010082 Drain Fitting-BA13 1
5031005 BNT85HE Spacer A14 1
5056186 DLFC-2# A15 1
5056172 Secure Clip-sA16 2
5031002 BNT85HE Valve Body A17 1
5056508 Screw-M5x12(Hexagon With Washer) A18 5
5030004 BNT85 End Cover A19 1
5030013 O-Ring-¢30×2.65 A20 1
5056063 O-Ring-¢78.74×5.33 A21 1
26010103 O-Ring-¢25×3.55 A22 1
7060007 Valve Bottom Connector A23 1
13000426 Screw-ST2.9X13(Large Washer) A24 2
5031022 O-Ring-¢32×3 A25 1
5031021 O-Ring-¢18×3 A26 1
5031013 Injector Plug Body A27 1
30110007 Plastic Ball ¢6 A28 1
30040089 Injector Throat A29 2
5031012 BNT85HE Injector Fixed Sleeve A30 1
30040090 Injector Nozzle A31 2
5056103 Injector Screen A32 1
5031003 BNT85HE Injector Cover Body A33 1
5031018 O-Ring-¢40×2.65 A34 1
5031004 BNT85HE Injector Cover Cap A35 1
5031027 Screw-M5x25(Hexagon With Washer) A36 4
5056075 Seal Mat A37 1
5056134 O-Ring-¢12×2 A38 3
5056054 Injector Stem A39 1
5056031 Injector Spacer A40 1
5056081 O-Ring-¢12.5×1.8 A41 1
5056030 Injector Cap A42 1
5056093 Injector Screen A43 1
5010049 Special Washer A44 1
5056105 Retaining Ring A45 1
5031010 BNT85HE BLFC Fixed Sleeve A46 2
5056076 BLFC-2# A47 1
5005629 Injector Fitting(3/8".Elbow) A48 1

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Power Head Exploded View

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Power Head Parts List
185HE POWER HEAD (DOWNFLOW)
Replacement
Part Number MFG Part Number Part Description DWG # Quantity
5056084 Screw-ST3.5X13 B01 10
5010037 Screw-ST2.9X10 B02 9
13000416 Screw-ST3.5X25 B03 1
5031007 BNT85HE Piston Rod Guide Plate B04 1
5056510 Motor-12v/2rpm B05 1
5030014 Motor Power Cable 1
11700005 Wire Connector 2
5056098 Motor Pin B06 1
5031006 BNT85HE Mounting Plate B07 1
5030009 BNT85 Drive Gear B08 1
13000426 Screw-ST2.9X13(Large Washer) A24 2
5056139 Washer-3x13 B09 1
5030007 BNT85 Main Gear B10 1
5030005 BNT185 Housing B11 1
5031017 BNT85HE Brine Gear(Downflow) B12 1
5010023 Magnet(3×2.7) B13 1
5056141 Washer-4x12 B14 1
5056166 Screw-ST4.2X12(Large Washer) B15 1
5031016 BNT85HE Piston Rod A04 1
5010036 Screw-ST3.5X16 B16 1
5031026 BNT85HE Main Pcb(Downflow) B17 1
5010031 Meter Assembly 1
5010046 Meter Strain Rlief 1
5010029 Power Cable 1
5010035 Power Strain Rlief 1
19010105 Wire Rope-3×100 2
5031024 BNT85HE Display(Downflow) B18 1
5030021 BNT85 Wiring Harness 1
5030003 BNT85 Cover B19 1