EcoWater Waterworks WS 2000 User manual

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Premier Demand
with high-flow 1" valve
AUTOMATIC WATER CON DITION ER
Model WS 2000
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS WHEN
INSTALLING, OPERATING AND
MAINTAINING YOUR CONDITIONER,
AND WHEN SETTING THE TIMER. o.
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1-800-86 WATER
Manufactured by EcoWater Systems, Inc. PO BOX 64420, ST. PAUL, MN 55164 Part No. 721 3840 (10/99)

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WaterWorks RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this water softener is installed and maintained in accordance with
our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship in this water softener.
FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS
For ten years from the date of purchase, Sears witl furnish and install a new current model water softener tank or
salt storage drum, free of charge, if either the tank or drum develop a leak.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER
THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck end Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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If you want your water softener professionally installed, contact Sears Installation. They wil! arrange for a prompt, quality
installation by Sears Authorized Installers.
SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY
All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed
in t_neat, workmanlike manner in accordance with gener-
ally accepted trade practices. Further, all installations
shall comply with all local laws, codes, regulations, and or-
dinances. Customer shall also be protected, during instal-
lation, by insurance relating to Property Damage, Work-
man's Compensation and Public Liability.
SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY
In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Water-
Works merchandise involved, which warranty becomes
effective the date the merchandise is installed, should the
workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove
faulty within one year, Sears will, upon notice from you,
cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to
you.
SAFETY GUIDES
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER PROPERLY
VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. THEN, OBTAIN ALL THE MATERIALS AND
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THE INSTALLATION.
CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THEM.
PLUMBING CODES OF MASSACHUSETTS SHALL BE ADHERED TO. CONSULT WITH YOUR LICENSED PLUMB-
ER.
USE ONLY LEAD-FREE SOLDER AND FLUX FOR ALL SWEAT-SOLDER CONNECTIONS, AS REQUIRED BY
STATE AND FEDERAL CODES.
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SOFTENER. DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN, DROP, OR SET ON SHARP PRO-
TRUSIONS.
DO NOT LOCATE THE SOFTENER WHERE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OCCUR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT
WATER OVER 120°F. FREEZING, OR HOT WATER DAMAGE VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
AVOID INSTALLING IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXCESSIVE SUN HEAT MAY CAUSE DISTORTION OR OTHER DAM-
AGE TO NON-METALLIC PARTS.
THE SOFTENER REQUIRES A MINIMUM WATER FLOW OF 3 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT THE INLET. MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE INLET WATER PRESSURE IS 125 PSI. IF DAYTIME PRESSURE IS OVER 80 PSt, NIGHTTIME PRES-
SURE MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM. USE A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IF NECESSARY. (ADDING A PRES-
SURE REDUCING VALVE MAY REDUCE THE FLOW.)
THE SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLT-60 Hz ELECTRICAL POWER ONLY. BE SURE TO USE THE INCLUDED
TRANSFORMER.
THIS SYSTEM IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TREATING WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE
OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.
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UNPACKING /INSPECTION
The softener is shipped in 1 carton. It is completely
assembled at the factory, except as required at
installation.
Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping
damage or parts loss. Also note any damage to the
shipping cartons.
Small parts, needed to install the softener, are on a
skin-packed cardboard piece. To avoid loss of the
small parts, keep them on the skin-pack until you are
ready to use them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
WARRANTY_, SAFETY GUIDES .................................................. 2
SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS ................................................ 4
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION ............................................. 5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION ........................................ 6
INSTALLATION STEPS ...................................................... 7 - 10
PROGRAMMING THE PREMIUM DEMAND TIMER ........................... 10 -11
SANITIZING PROCEDURES ................................................... 12
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING ...................................... 12 -14
HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS .................................... 14 - 15
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE/SERVICE CHECK LIST ....... 16 - 17
PREMIER DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE
TIMER DISPLAYS ........................................................... 18
OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS /PROGRAM MEMORY ................... 19
RECHARGE (START) TIME, HEAVY DUTY BACKWASH ........................ 20
MODEL CODE, 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK, GALLONS OR LITERS MEASURE ...... 21
AUTO. ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS ......................................... 22
SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURES, WIRING SCHEMATIC ............... 22 - 24
WATER FLOW THROUGH VALVE ............................................ 25
REPAIR PARTS ........................................................... 26 - 29

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SPECIFICATIONS /DIMENSIONS
MODEL WS 2000
See RatingDecal, Located On The Softener
52 /1.0
9x40
See Rating Decal
110
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20 - 125
120
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RATEDCAPACITY
AMOUNT OF HIGH CAPACITYRESIN (Ibs / cuft)
RESIN TANKNOMINAL SIZE (in., dia x height)
SERVICEFLOW RATE(gpm)
WATERSUPPLYMAXIMUM HARDNESS (gpg)_
WATERSUPPLYMAX. CLEAR WATERIRON (ppm)_
WATERPRESSURELIMITS (min. / max. psi)
WATERTEMPERATUREMAXIMUM (°F)
WATERSUPPLYMINIMUM FLOW RATE (gpm)
REGENERATION CYCLEFLOW RATES (gpm)
FILL (flow to brine tank)
BRINING 7
BRINE RINSEL(flow to
BACKWASH Idrain)
FASTRINSE .J
50-3/8"
_9--14"-_
INLET -O_U_TL_
3-7/8"
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41-5/8"
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.3
.16
.12
1.8
1.8
O Determined by water analysis from a qualified water testing
laboratory.
FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP
Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe
place so you always have these facts.
Water Softener Model No.t
Serial Number
Date Installed
Water Hardness Grains Per Gallon
Iron Content Parts Per Million
*pH Taste And/Or Odor
?The model number is on the rating decal, located on
the back of the softener top covers.
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BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
•WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER
•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 or AHEAD OF the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER. Temperature of water passing
through the softener must be less than 120°F
(49°C).
Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft
water and salt.
Do not install the softener in a place where it
could freeze. Freeze damage is not covered
by the warranty.
Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufac-
turer will not repair or pay for water damage.
A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the included
transformer into, is needed within 10 feet of the
softener. The softener has a 10 foot power
cable. If the outlet is remote (up to 100 ft), use
18 gauge wire to connect. Be sure the electric
outlet and transformer are in an inside loca-
tion, 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 elements, contamination,
vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The
sun's heat will melt plastic parts.
•TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED (see page 6)
•In and out fittings included with the softener are 1"
(nominal) copper sweat tubes. To maintain full valve
flow, 1" pipes to and from the softener 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 galvanized pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipe.
drain. See step 5 on page 8. A 15'length ofhose is
included with this model.
•A length of 3/8" or 7/16" inside diameter hose is
needed for the salt tank drain. A 7' length of hose is
included with this model If a longer length is need-
ed, you can buy good quality, thick-wall, flexible
hose at most hardware stores or supply houses.
•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.
•If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 8) to connect a 1/2 in. copper tubing drain.
•Drain hose (5/8" inside diameter), with a garden
hose connection on one end, is needed for the valve •Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill
the brine tank (see pages 10 and 16).
•PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to
the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at
the point where you will connect the softener. Is the
pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded
brass/galvanized? What is the pipe size?
Now look at the typical installation illustration on
page 6. Use it as a guide when planning your partic-
ular installation. Be sure to direct raw, hard water
to the softener valve inlet fitting. The valve is
marked IN and OUT.
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