Franklin Electric PTS1 Series Quick start guide

Franklin Water Treatment, LLC
12630 US Highway 33 N
Churubusco, IN 46723
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PTS1 Series
Water Softener System
Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

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Pre-installation Instructions
Page 2
General Installation
Page 3
Bypass Valve
Page 4
Installation Instructions
Page 5
Control Valve Programming –Set Time-of-Day
Page 7
Control Valve Programming –Initial Settings
Page 8
Control Valve Displays & Button Operation
Page 11
Troubleshooting Guide
Page 12 - 14
Specifications
Pages 15-16
Component Parts Breakdown & List
Page 17
Control Valve Breakdown
Page 18
Control Valve Parts List
Page 19
Installation Fitting Assemblies
Pages 21-23
Limited Warranties
Page 24-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Description of the softener
The softener system includes two mineral tanks (with gravel, distributor and softener resin), one brine tank (with
salt shelf {some models}, brine well, brine tank lid and safety brine valve), and a twin alternating, meter initiated,
digital, backwashing control valve with bypass and brine line.
Successful Application
Softeners are designed to remove hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) from water by the process of
ion exchange. They may also remove small amounts of “clear water” iron (2 ppm or less). Softeners are not
designed to remove “red water” iron or bacterial iron. If greater levels of iron, “red water” or iron bacteria are
present, an iron filter must precede the softener. Softeners are not designed to remove particulates. If there is
any sediment or turbidity present in the water, a backwashing filter with appropriate media must precede the
softener. Only specialty tannin softeners are designed to remove tannins and the yellow to tea color from water.
Softeners will not reduce hydrogen sulfide (“rotten egg” odor).
Time of Regeneration
Periodically the control valve will go through regeneration. Regeneration is factory preset to 2:00 A.M. The time
of regeneration may be changed if needed (see programming procedures on page 7).
Location Considerations
The proper location to install the softener will ensure optimum performance and satisfactory water quality. The
following factors should be considered in selecting the location of this system.
1. Thesoftenermustbe installedafterthepressuretank (privatewellsystemonly). Operatingpressure
of the softener must be limited to within 25 –100 psi range.
2. The softener should be installed after any iron filter and/or other backwashing filter.
3. If chlorine is present in the supply water a whole house carbon filter (CS-1 or other backwashing
carbon filters or DF non-backwashing carbon filters.) should be installed before the softener.
4. The system must not be subject to freezing temperatures
5. Ensure that any in-line filter installed prior to the softener does not restrict the flow or pressure
required to backwash the softener.
6. The system should be installed as close as possible (preferably within 15’) to an adequate floor or
laundry drain capable of handling the backwash cycle volume and flow rate (refer to unit
specifications on pages 15-16). An air gap should be provided between the drain line and plumbing
drain.
7. All water conditioning equipment should be installed at least 10’ prior to the water heater. Water
temperaturesexceeding100°Fcandamagetheinternalcomponentsofthecontrolvalveandmineral
tank. An expansion tank may need to be installed in the line to the water heater to allow for thermal
expansion and comply with local plumbing codes.
8. Appliances requiring extended periods of continuous or high flow water use (i.e., geothermal heat
pumps,swimmingpools,lawnirrigation,outsidehosebibs,etc.)shouldbypassallwaterconditioning
equipment unless the equipment has been specifically designed for that purpose.
Pre-Installation Instructions

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GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS
The softener is not designed to support the weight of plumbing.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be
used onblack "O" Rings but is not necessary. Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip
seals.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads. Teflon® tape must be used on the threads of the 1" NPT
inlet and outlet and on the threads for the drain line connection. Teflon® tape is not used on the nut connections
or caps because "O" Ring seals are used.
The nuts and caps are designed to be unscrewed or tightened by hand or with the special plastic Service
Wrench, (CV3193, not included). If necessary, pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap. Do not use a pipe
wrench to tighten nuts or caps. Do not place screwdriver in slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer.
NOTE: If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply, continuity should be maintained
by installing ground straps around any non-conductive plastic piping or bypass used in the installation.
Make sure the softener is not installed backwards. The softener will not function properly if installed backwards
and softener resin may be forced into the water lines. Arrows molded into the valve body indicate the direction of
flow.
Site Requirements
● water pressure -- 25-100 psi (1.7 –6.9 bar)
● water temperature -- 33-100°F (0.5-37.7°C)
● electrical -- 115/120 V, 60 Hz uninterrupted outlet dry locations only
● the tank should be on a firm level surface
Typical Installation
Water Heater
UntreatedWater
UntreatedWater for
geothermal heat pumps,
swimming pools, lawn
irrigation, hosebibs etc.
FIGURE 1: Typical Installation
General Installation
Filtered Hard Water
Iron Filter w/ inlet check
valve or Backwash Filter
(if needed)
Softener
Brine Tank
PressureTank
(well system only)
Tank
Treated Water
GroundingStrap
Expansion Tank

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The bypass valve is used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system's water pressure in order to
perform controlvalverepairs or maintenance. The 1" full flow bypass valve incorporates four positions including
a diagnostic position that allows a service technician to have pressure to test a system while providing untreated
bypass water to the building. Be sure to install bypass valve onto main control valve, before beginning plumbing
or make provisions in the plumbing system for a bypass. The bypass body and rotors are glass filled Noryl®
and the nuts and caps are glass filled polypropylene. All seals are self-lubricating EPDM to help prevent valve
seizing after long periods of non-use. Internal "O" Rings can easily be replaced if service is required. The
bypass consists of two interchangeable plug valves that are operated independently by red arrow shaped
handles. The handles identify the direction of flow. The plug valves enable the bypass valve to operate in four
positions.
1. Normal Operation Position: The inlet and outlet handles point in the direction of flow
indicated by the engraved arrows on the controlvalve. Water flows through the control
valve for normal operation of a water softener or filter. During the regeneration cycle this
position provides regeneration water to the unit, while also providing treated water to
the distribution system (Fig. 2).
2. Bypass Position: The inlet and outlet handles point to the center of the bypass. The
system is isolated from the water pressure in the plumbing system. Untreated water is
supplied to the building (Fig. 3).
3. Diagnostic Position: The inlet handle points toward the control valve and the outlet
handle points to the center of bypass valve. Untreated supply water is allowed to flow to
the system and to the building, while not allowing water to exit from the system to the
building (Fig. 4). This allows the service technician to draw brine and perform other tests
without the test water going to the building.
NOTE: The system must be run through a rinse cycle before returning the bypass valve
to the normal position.
4. Shut Off Position: The inlet handle points to the center of the bypass valve and the outlet
handle points away from the control valve. The water is shut off to the building. The water
treatment system will depressurize upon opening a tap in the building. A negative pressure
in the building combined with the softener being in regeneration could cause a siphoning
of brine into the building. If water is available on the outlet side of the softener it is an
indication of water bypassing the system (Fig. 5)
Figure 2 - Service
Figure 3 - Bypass
Figure 4 - Diagnostic
Figure 5 –Shut Off
Bypass Valve