Hydrotech 89 Valve User manual

89 Valve
Water Soener Manual
Owners Manual
REVISION # 0
REVISION DATE November 19, 2015
54577
1. Read all instrucons carefully before operaon.
2. Avoid pinched o-rings during installaon by applying (provided with install kit) NSF cered lubri-
cant to all seals.
3. This system is not intended for treang water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfecon before or aer the system.
Canadian Head Oce
655 Park St.
Regina, SK S4N 5N1
U.S. Head Oce
8437 10th Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Down Flow Valve Installation Upflow Valve Installation
IMPORTANT—PLEASE REFER TO THE PICTURE BELOW ON INLET/OUTLET SIDE OF THE
VALVE FOR UPFLOW AND DOWNLFOW CONFIGURATION

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Efficiency Statement
This product is efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI 44. The stated efficiencies are valid
only at the specified salt dosages and maximum service flow rate.
These softeners conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified
and substantiated by test data. These models are efficiency rated. The efficiency rating is
valid only at the stated salt dose and maximum service flow rate. They have a demand
initiated regeneration (D.I.R.) feature that complies with specific performance specifications
intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and water used in their operation.
These softeners have a rated softener efficiency of not less than 3350 grains of total
hardness exchange per pound of salt (based on sodium chloride) and shall not deliver more
salt than their listed ratings. The rated salt efficiency is measured by laboratory tests
described in NSF/ANSI Standard 44. These tests represent the maximum possible efficiency
that the systems can achieve. Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency after the system
has been installed. It is typically less than the efficiency due to individual application factors
including water hardness, water usage, and other contaminants that reduce the softener’s
capacity. These systems are not intended for use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. For best
results, use plain, white nugget or pellet salt. Refer to Installation/operation manual and
warranty for further details on installation, parts and service, maintenance and further
restrictions or limitations to the use of the product.
Performance Data Sheet
Model Number 785-75C 785-100C 785-75 785-100 785-150 785-200 785-300
Qty High Capacity Resin
0.75 ft31.0 ft30.75 ft31.0 ft31.5 ft32.0 ft33.0 ft3
Rated Service Flow (gpm) 7.5 12.1 7.5 11.0 11.2 12.4 12.9
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (psi) 7.0 15.0 9.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
Rated Softening Capacity (grains) 9,609 @ 2.25lbs 13,269 @ 3lbs 10,222 @ 2.25 lbs 13,269 @ 3lbs 20,443 @ 4.5lbs 27,258 @ 6lbs 40,887 @ 9lbs
Efficiency (grains/lb salt) 4,271 4,543 4,543 4,543 4,543 4,543 4,543
Max. Flow Rate to Drain (gpm) 2.0 2.4 1.5 2.0 2.4 3.5 5.0
Working Pressure
Operating Temperature
Min. 20 - Max. 125 psi
Min 39 - Max. 100 degrees Fahrenheit
89-75C 89-100C 89-75 89-100 89-150 89-200 89-300

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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
softening 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
indoor 120 volt, grounded outlet only.
 Use clean water softening salts only, at
least 99.5% pure. NUGGET, PELLET or
coarse SOLAR salts are recommended. Do
not use rock, block, granulated or ice
cream making salts. They contain dirt and
sediments, or mush and cake, creating
maintenance problems.
 Keep the salt lid in place on the softener
unless servicing the unit or refilling with
salt.
 WARNING: This system is not
intended for treating water that is
microbiologically 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
damage 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
Table of Contents
PAGE
Unpacking / Inspection 3
Safety Guide 3
Proper Installation 4
Specification 5
Getting Started 5
Installation Instructions 7
Programming Instructions 10
Parts List 14
Care of your System 18
Warranty 19

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Proper Installation
This water softening system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.
 Do not install or store where it will not 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
governing 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 flow if necessary.
 Softener resins may degrade in the
presence of chlorine above 2 ppm. If you
have chlorine in excess of this amount,
you may experience reduced life of the
resin. In these conditions, you may wish
to consider purchasing a whole house
carbon filter softener system with a
chlorine reducing media.
 WARNING: Discard all unused parts and
packaging material after installation. Small
parts remaining after the installation could
be a choke hazard.

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Specifications
Getting Started
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials
 Pliers
 Screwdriver
 Teflon tape
 Razor knife
 Two adjustable wrenches
 Additional tools may be required if
modification 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
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 PEX pipe and fittings.
 Some codes may also allow for PVC plastic
pipe.
 ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you
turn off the water to the softener while still
having water throughout the house.
 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.
Optional Settings - High Efficiency
Salt Used - Per Regeneration 2.3 lbs 3.0 lbs 2.3 lbs 3.0 lbs 4.5 lbs 6.0 lbs 9.0 lbs
Water Used - Regeneration 22.7 gal 28.3 gal 22.6 gal 31.6 gal 44.3 gal 60.9 gal 102.2 gal
Hardness Removal - Grains 11,250 15,000 11,250 15,000 22,500 30,000 45,000
Factory Settings - Standard Capacity
Salt Used - Per Regeneration 4.5 lbs 6.0 lbs 4.5 lbs 6.0 lbs 9.0 lbs 12.0 lbs 18.0 lbs
Water Used - Regeneration 40.5 gal 48.6 gal 34.0 gal 43.4 gal 62.7 gal 87.1 gal 139.2 gal
Hardness Removal - Grains 18,750 25,000 18,750 25,000 37,500 50,000 75,000
Optional - High Capacity
Salt Used - Per Regeneration 7.5 lbs 10.0 lbs 7.5 lbs 10.0 lbs 15.0 lbs 20.0 lbs 30.0 lbs
Water Used - Regeneration 56.1 gal 69.5 gal 49.6 gal 64.3 gal 90.3 gal 124.6 gal 196.2 gal
Hardness Removal - Grains 22,500 30,000 22,500 30,000 45,000 60,000 90,000
Resin Quantity - Cubic Feet
0.75 ft31.0 ft30.75 ft31.0 ft31.5 ft32.0 ft33.0 ft3
Tank Size 9x35 10x35 8x44 9x48 10x54 12x52 14x65
Tank Jacket / Media Loaded Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Brine Tank / Cabinet Size (Inches) 13.8 x 23.6 x 43.3 13.8 x 23.6 x 43.3 15.0 x 15.0 x 34.7 15.0 x 15.0 x 34.7 15.0 x 15.0 x 34.7 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 11.2 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 15.1 gpm 16.2 gpm 16.6 gpm
Back Wash Flow Rate 2.0 gpm 2.4 gpm 1.5 gpm 2.0 gpm 2.4 gpm 3.5 gpm 5.0 gpm
Shipping Weight 93 lbs 110 lbs 105 lbs 122 lbs 155 lbs 158 lbs 244 lbs
Regeneration Type
Maximum Efficiency
Plumbing Connections
Resin Type
Electrical Requirements
Water Temperature
Water Pressure
Input 120V 60 Hz - Output 12V 650mA
Min 39 - Max. 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Min. 20 - Max. 125 psi
785-200
785-300
Counter Current / Up Flow
5,060 grains /lb salt
3/4" (Optional 1")
Canature 8% High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin
Specifications
785-75C
785-100C
785-75
785-100
785-150
75C 100C 75 100 150 200 300

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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
passing 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
warranty.
 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, is needed within
6 feet of the softener. (The transformer
has an attached 6 foot power cable.) Be
sure the electric outlet and
transformer are in an inside 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
elements, contamination, vandalism, etc.,
as when installed indoors.
 Keep the softener out of direct
sunlight. The sun’s heat may soften and
distort plastic parts.
Where To Install The Softener
Refer to the below picture to know the installation of 89 Downflow and Uplflow Valve.
Please note the inlet/outlet orientation of the valve is opposite for downflow and upflow.
Down flow valve 89 installation instruction Up flow valve 89 installation instruction

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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
water 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
pressure 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
installed. The surface should be clean and level.
4. Connect the inlet and outlet of the softener using appropriate fittings. Perform all
plumbing 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
GROUNDING.
Any solder joints near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the valve.
Always leave at least 6" (152 mm) between the valve 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 drain pipe. 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
CONNECTION 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.
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 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
instructions.
Installation Instructions

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Note: As the picture shows, connect the inlet and outlet according to the arrow direcon
which seeing from the top view, where you can see the mark of “Up ow” or “Down
ow” on the standard inlet and outlet connector assembly.
The installaon of 1“ integrated bypass valve：
If you use the 1” integrated bypass instead of the three manual valve, the installaon
method is showed as the picture below.
1 Use the clips to install the 1” bypass valve between the standard inlet and outlet con-
nector assembly and the inlet and outlet connector, make sure the O-ring is coated
with grease.
2. Connecon method of inlet and outlet connector：same as the above, make sure to
connect according to the direcon of arrow seeing from the top view；
3. It is also recommended to install the inlet and outlet pressure gauge and the inlet Y-type
lter；
4. When the two knobs on the bypass valve is parallel, the inlet and outlet are open, this
state of operaon is “Service”；
5. Rotate each of the two knobs in clockwise and anclockwise respecvely, when the
knobs on the bypass is in one line, the inlet and outlet are both closed, this state of op-
eraon is “By-pass”.
6. The two small quick connector at the two sides are the sample connecon for inlet and
outlet, choose the right elbow connector for taking water samples.

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Soener commissioning
1. This water soening system must be properly installed（check the inlet and outlet, brine
line, drain line , power supply）and located in accordance with the installaon instruc-
ons before commissioning and pung into operaon.
2. The control panel using four touching keys, don’t operate the keys with thick gloves.
3. Open the bypass, rinse the inlet and outlet pipe with tap water. Change the control valve
to the “Manual Regeneraon” interface, iniate the control valve to the backwash pro-
cess.
4. Then close the bypass valve, slowly open the inlet valve, the raw water lling the tank
and empty the air of the system, open the valve more unl the backwash water is clean
5. Press any key to advance the control valve to the brine posion, check and make sure the
vacuum is present at the mouth of brine, and the ow rate of brine draw meet the re-
quirement.
6. Proceed to advance to the RINSE posion, allow the water to run unl it is clear. Proceed
to advance to the REFILL posion, check that the brine valve is lling water into the brine
tank, allow the valve to rell to the correct amount of water. Then advance to the SER-
VICE posion, open the outlet on the bypass.
7. Put the salt for regeneraon into the brine tank.

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Programming Levels
There are 3 levels to the valve program. Master options and Factory options are typically adjusted at the fac-
tory. These options link the PCB function with the type of control valve and should not be tampered with.
Advanced options are used to configure the unit when the valve is assembled to the tank so that it can func-
tion as the proper size and intended system operation. Settings are the final options chosen when the unit is
installed to a specific location.
Button Configuration
Key Pad Configuration
MENU This funcon is to enter the basic set up informaon required at the me of installaon.
SET This funcon is to accept the values if changed and advance to the next page in the menu.
+ / - These buons are used to increase or decrease the value of the sengs while in the pro-
gramming mode.
Main Display Options
The main display page shows the Flow Rate, Date, Time Of Day, Remaining Volume, and Total Volume. The
display will alternate between the main page and the dealer information page.
PROGRAM LEVEL USER ACCESS
USER SETTINGS(I) These sengs are programmed when the unit is installed. The sengs should only be adjusted by a quali-
ed person.
MAIN MENU (II) These sengs are programmed when the unit is installed. The sengs should only be adjusted by a quali-
ed person.
ADVANCED MENU (II)
These sengs are programmed by the factory and should be adjusted when the valve is assembled into a
unit or system. It contains important sengs so the valve will operate properly for the type of system it is
intended for. The sengs should only be changed by qualied person.
HISTORY MENU (IV) This menu contains key diagnoscs for trouble shoong the system.
FACTORY MENU (V) These sengs are programmed by the factory. The sengs are important for the operaon of the valve
that should only be changed by a qualied person.
Flow Rate: 24.5 GPM
18-Apr-2015 10:35AM
Remain: 1,280 GAL
Capacity: 1,500 GAL
+
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MENU
SET