Hydrotech 89DF Series User manual

Owners Manual
89DF/UF Series*
Water Softener
1. Read all instructions carefully before operation.
2. Avoid pinched o-rings during installation by applying (providedwith install kit) NSF certied lubricant to all seals.
3. This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.
Canada West
655 Park St.
Regina, SK S4N 5N1
Canada East
490 Pinebush Rd., Unit 1
Cambridge, ON N1T 0A5
U.S.A.
193 Osborne Rd.
Fridley, MN 55432
9760 Mayower Park Drive,
Suite 110
Carmel, IN 46032
7503 35th St. SE
Calgary, ABT2C 1V3
4655 McDowell Rd. W
Phoenix, AZ 85035
*Check the valve
sticker to make sure its DF
(Downow) or UF (Upow)

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
READ THIS MANUAL FIRST 4
HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS 5
SPECIFICATION 6
SYSTEM DIMENSIONS / HOW A WATER SOFTENER WORKS 7
BRINE TANK DIMENSIONS 9
UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF TWIN TANK MODEL 10
UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF CABINET MODEL 12
BEFORE INSTALLATION 14
INSTALLATION STEPS 16
PREPARATIONS 17
STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS 23
SYSTEM CHECK LIST / / DURING REGENERATION / PLUMBING SYSTEM CLEANUP 25
WATER BYPASS / OPERATING CONDITIONS 26
WATER SOFTENER SANITIZATION / MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 27
SERVICING 89 VALVE 28
TIMER REPLACEMENT / PISTON AND/OR BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 29
METER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(For Models Manufactured after Valve Serial # Date of November 2015) 30
CLEAN INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 30
METER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(For Models Manufactured beforeValve Serial # Date of November 2015) 31
REPLACE MOTOR / REPLACE MICROSWITCHES 31
CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENT / AFTER SERVICING 32
PARTS BREAKDOWN 33
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 38
MASTER PROGRAMMING GUIDE 39
MASTER PROGRAMMING 89 DOWNFLOW VALVE 89 DF MODELS 40
MASTER PROGRAMMING 89 UPFLOW VALVE 89 UF MODELS 41
MASTER PROGRAMMING GUIDE 89 DOWNFLOW 42
ADVANCED MENU 89 UPFLOW 43
MAIN MENU 89 DOWNFLOW 44
DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN 45
HOW TO SET DATE AND TIME, MANUAL REGENERATION AND DEALER INFORMATION 46
WARRANTY 48

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READ THIS MANUAL FIRST
s Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with the device and its capabilities before installing or operating your Water Softener. Failure to follow instructions in this
manual could result in personal injury or property damage. This manual will also help you to get the most out of your Softener.
s This system and its installation must comply with state and local regulations. Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes. In the
event the codes conflict with any content in this manual the local codes should be followed. For installations in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR
shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system.
s This water Softener is designed to operate on pressures of 30 psi to 125 psi. If the water pressure is higher than the maximum use a pressure reducing valve in the water
supply line to the Softener.
s This unit is capable of operating at temperatures between 40°F and 110°F (4°C - 43°C). Do not use this water Softener on hot water supplies.
s Do not install this unit where it may be exposed to wet weather, direct sunlight, or temperatures outside of the range specified above.
s Avoid pinched o-rings during installation by applying (provided with install kit) NSF certified lubricant to all seals.
s Softeners are commonly exposed to high levels of iron, manganese, sulfur, and sediments. Damage to pistons, seals, and or spacers within the control valve are not
covered in this warranty due to the harsh environment.
s It is recommended to regularly inspect and service the control valve on an annual basis. Cleaning and or replacement of piston, seals, and or spacers may be necessary
depending on how harsh the conditions are. An Annual Maintenance kit (Part # 60010307) is available for this purpose
s Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after this system.
s This publication is based on information available when approved for printing. Continuing design refinement could cause changes that may not be included in this
publication. CanatureWaterGroup™ reserves the right to change the specifications referred to in this literature at any time, without prior notice.
Safety Messages
Watch for the following safety messages in this manual:
NOTE: used to emphasize installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but does not
present a hazard.
Example: NOTE: Check and comply with you state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines.
CAUTION: used when failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or property.
Example:
CAUTION! Disassembly while under pressure can result in flooding.
WARNING: used to indicate a hazard which could cause injury or death if ignored.
Example:
WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR ACCESSING
ANY INTERNAL CONTROL PARTS
NOTE: Do not remove or destroy the serial number. It must be referenced on
request for warranty repair or replacement

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HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS
Why Water Gets Hard And How It Is Softened
All of the fresh water in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming clouds.Then, nearly pure and soft as it starts to fall,
it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-laden atmosphere. And as it seeps through soil and rocks it gathers hardness, rust, acid, unpleasant tastes and
odors.
Water hardness is caused primarily by limestone dissolved from the earth by rainwater. Because of this, in earlier times people who wanted soft water collected rainwater from
roofs in rain barrels and cisterns before it picked up hardness from the earth.
Some localities have corrosive water. A softener cannot correct this problem and so its printed warranty disclaims liability for corrosion of plumbing lines, fixtures or appliances.
Iron is a common water problem.The chemical/physical nature of iron found in natural water supplies is exhibited in four general types:
1. Dissolved Iron—Also called ferrous or“clear water”iron.This type of iron can be removed from the water by the same ion exchange principle that removes the
hardness elements, calcium and magnesium. Dissolved iron is soluble in water and is detected by taking a sample of the water to be treated in a clear glass.The
water in the glass is initially clear, but on standing exposed to the air, it may gradually turn cloudy or colored as it oxidizes.
2. Particulate Iron—Also called ferric or colloidal iron.This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron. A softener will remove larger particles, but they may not be
washed out in regeneration effectively and will eventually foul the ion exchange resin. A filtering treatment will be required to remove this type of iron.
3. Organic Bound Iron—This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic compound in the water. The ion exchange process alone cannot break this attachment
and the softener will not remove this type of iron.
4. Bacterial Iron—This type of iron is protected inside a bacteria cell. Like the organic bound iron, it is not removed bya water softener.
When using a softener to remove both hardness and dissolved iron it is important that it regenerates more frequently than ordinarily would be calculated for hardness removal
alone. Although many factors and formulas have been used to determine this frequency, it is recommended that the softener be regenerated when it has reached 50–75% of the
calculated hardness alone capacity. This will minimize the potential for bed fouling.
If you are operating a water softener on clear water iron, regular resin bed cleaning is needed to keep the bed from coating with iron. Even when operating a softener on water
with less than the maximum of dissolved iron, regular cleanings should be performed. Clean every six months or more often if iron appears in your conditioned water supply. Use
resin bed cleaning compounds carefully following the directions on the container.
CAUTION! Do not use where the water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the unit.

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Model
System Capacity Grains Flow Rate RegenerationWater
Usage (Gallons) Mineral
Tank Size
Resin
Cu. Ft.
BrineTank /
Cabinet Size
Inches
Salt
Capacity
(Lbs)
Ship
Weight
(Lbs)
@ 10 lbs/
cu ft
@ 6 lbs/cu ft
(Factory Setting)
@ 3 lbs/
cu ft
Service
USGPM
Backwash
USGPM
CleanWater
(Factory Setting)
Problem
Water
89UF-75 22,500 18,750 11,250 8.0 1.5 34.0 49.6 8 x 44 0.75 BTS 15.0²x34.7/BTR 18.1x34.7
BTS 230 /
BTR 270 93
89UF-100 30,000 25,000 15,000 10.0 2.0 43.4 64.3 9 x 48 1.00 BTS 15.0²x34.7/BTR 18.1x34.7
BTS 230 /
BTR 270 110
89UF-150 45,000 37,500 22,500 12.0 2.4 62.7 90.3 10 x 54 1.50 BTS 15.0²x34.7/BTR 18.1x34.7
BTS 230 /
BTR 270 141
89UF-200 60,000 50,000 30,000 15.0 3.5 87.1 124.6 12 x 52 2.00 20.3 x 37.4 385 158
89UF-250 75,000 62,500 37,500 15.0 4.0 108.9 155.8 13 X 54 2.50 20.3 x 37.4 385 198
89UF-300 90,000 75,000 45,000 15.0 5.0 139.2 196.2 14 x 65 3.00 23.0 x 40.5 550 244
89UF-75C 22,500 18,750 11,250 8.0 2.0 40.5 56.1 9 x 35 0.75 13.8 x 23.6 x 43.3 225 93
89UF-100C 30,000 25,000 15,000 10.0 2.4 48.6 69.5 10 x 35 1.00 13.8 x 23.6 x 43.3 225 110
Model
System Capacity Grains Flow Rate RegenerationWater
Usage (Gallons) Mineral
Tank Size
Resin
Cu. Ft.
BrineTank /
Cabinet Size
Inches
Salt
Capacity
(Lbs)
Ship
Weight
(Lbs)
@ 10 lbs/
cu ft
@ 6 lbs/cu ft
(Factory Setting)
@ 3 lbs/
cu ft
Service
USGPM
Backwash
USGPM
CleanWater
(Factory Setting)
Problem
Water
89DF-75 22,500 18,750 11,250 8.0 1.5 34.0 49.6 8 x 44 0.75 BTS 15.0²x34.7/BTR 18.1x34.7
BTS 230 /
BTR 270 93
89DF-100 30,000 25,000 15,000 10.0 2.0 43.4 64.3 9 x 48 1.00 BTS 15.0²x34.7/BTR 18.1x34.7
BTS 230 /
BTR 270 110
89DF-150 45,000 37,500 22,500 12.0 2.4 62.7 90.3 10 x 54 1.50 BTS 15.0²x34.7/BTR 18.1x34.7
BTS 230 /
BTR 270 141
89DF-200 60,000 50,000 30,000 15.0 3.5 87.1 124.6 12 x 52 2.00 20.3 x 37.4 385 158
89DF-250 75,000 62,500 37,500 15.0 4.0 108.9 155.8 13 X 54 2.50 20.3 x 37.4 385 198
89DF-300 90,000 75,000 45,000 15.0 5.0 139.2 196.2 14 x 65 3.00 23.0 x 40.5 550 244
89DF-75C 22,500 18,750 11,250 8.0 2.0 40.5 56.1 9 x 35 0.75 13.8 x 23.6 x 43.3 225 93
89DF-100C 30,000 25,000 15,000 10.0 2.4 48.6 69.5 10 x 35 1.00 13.8 x 23.6 x 43.3 225 110
SPECIFICATION
Working Temperature = 34-110°F (1-43°C)
(Do not subject the unit to freezing temperatures)
Working Pressure = 30-125 PSIG (137-861 kPa)
Voltage = 120V / 60 Hz
Pipe Size = 3/4” or 1”
• At the stated service flow rates, the pressure drop
through these devices will not exceed 15 psig.
• Changing salt settings from factory setting may
require changing injector sizes to achieve stated
capacities
• 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.
* Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe
without adequate disinfection before or after the
system.
* Iron content must not exceed 1 ppm. Beyond 1 ppm
an iron softener must be used. Periodic media cleaning
is required by Pro-Res Cleaner is iron level exceed 0.3 ppm
MBTO models also contain carbon for chlorine taste and odor reduction.

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Cabinet Model
B
Twin Tank Model
A
C
Models A (Inches) B (Inches) C (Inches)
75 53” 9" 13”
100 57” 9" 13”
150 63” 10" 15”
200 61” 12" 16”
300 63” 13" 17”
400 74” 14" 18”
? 74” 16" 19”
SYSTEM DIMENSIONS
Water softeners remove hardness in the water by exchanging particles in the water, or ions. They remove hard ions the calcium and magnesium in the water by trading it
for sodium ions producing soft water. Unlike the calcium and magnesium, sodium stays dissolved in water and does not form a scale. Sodium also does not interfere with
the cleaning action of soaps. The sodium is released by a charged resin contained in the softener, this resin also traps the calcium and magnesium ions. Eventually this resin
releases all of its sodium and has filled up with other ions, so it then must be regenerated. Regeneration is accomplished by washing the resin with a salt saturated brine
solution that removes the calcium and magnesium while replenishing the sodium. This is why the softener requires a brine tank and salt. The water softener can run for days
before running out of sodium, and when it does, the sodium is replenished in only a matter of a few hours
HOW A WATER SOFTENER WORKS

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Model Color Liquid Volume Tank Dimensions
(inches)
5 Pack Carton
Dimensions (inches)
Salt Capacity 5 Pack Carton
Shipping Weight
US Gal Liters L x W x H L x W x H Lbs Kg Lbs Kg
BrineTanks
BTR-70 Black 20.3 76.5 15.8 x 32.1 16.7 x 16.7 x 61.0 185.0 92.8 41.6 18.9
BTR-70 Blue 20.3 76.7 15.8 x 32.1 16.7 x 16.7 x 61.0 185.0 92.8 41.6 18.9
BTR-100 Vanilla 29.5 111.5 18.1 x 34.7 18.9 x 18.9 x 65.6 270.0 122.2 52.8 23.9
BTR-100 Black 29.5 111.5 18.1 x 34.7 18.9 x 18.9 x 65.6 270.0 122.2 52.8 23.9
BTR-100 Blue 29.5 111.5 18.1 x 34.7 18.9 x 18.9 x 65.6 270.0 122.2 52.8 23.9
BTR-145 Black 42.3 159.7 20.3 x 37.4 21.9 x 21.9 x 72.2 385.0 174.2 65.6 29.8
BTR-200 Grey 53.0 200.3 23.0 x 40.5 24.6 x 24.6 x 84 700.0 316.7 125.0 56.6
BTS-70 Black 19.0 71.8 13.1 x 13.1 x 34.7 14.4 x 14.4 x 62 175.0 92.8 48.8 22.1
BTS-70 Blue 19.0 71.8 13.1 x 13.1 x 34.7 14.4 x 14.4 x 62 175.0 92.8 48.8 22.1
BTS-100 Vanilla 25.0 94.5 15.0 x 15.0 x 34.7 16.6 x 16.7 x 61 230.0 104.1 54.4 24.7
BTS-100 Black 25.0 94.5 15.0 x 15.0 x 34.7 16.6 x 16.7 x 61 230.0 104.1 54.4 24.7
BTS-100 Blue 25.0 94.5 15.0 x 15.0 x 34.7 16.6 x 16.7 x 61 230.0 104.1 54.4 24.7
* All brine tanks come with salt grid, safety oat and brine well
Dimensions
BTS70
BTS100
BRINE TANK DIMENSIONS

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175/225/275
salt grid system
918(36.2")
salt tank body
sa
lt
t
an
k
lid
(7.3")
(20.35")
1028
186
(40.5")
517
175/225/275
brine well and brine valve
salt grid system
585(23")
BTR 200l label
BTR70
BTR145
BTR100
BTR200

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Be sure to check the entire unit 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 box. To avoid loss of the small parts, keep them in the parts bag until you are ready to use them.
What is included in the box?
For Models 75,10,15,20, you will expect the following:
1. Control Valve
2. Tank
3. Parts Box
4. Owners Manual
5. Drain Hose & Clamp (Not included in some brands)
6. Brine Tank Assembly
UNPACKING / INSPECTION OF TWIN TANK MODEL
There are 7 Red clips.
Please check to make
sure you have all of
them.
1. Control Valve
2. Tank
Bypass
(not
attached)
Distributor
Tube Inside
the Tank
Media Inside
the Tank.
Media Type
will depend
on what
models were
purchased
3. Parts Box
2X 1”
Straight
Adapter
Bypass Tool
Drain Line
Gasket
2 X 1”
Elbow
Adapter
(Not
Included)
Transformer
Drain Hose Barb
Grease
Packet
Bypass with 4
Red Clips
2 x Clips
Brine Tank
(Round or
Square)
Brine Tank
Tubing
Brine Well/
Safety Float
Brine Tank Lid
Grid (Round or Square)
Grid Legs (3 for
Round and 4 for
Square)
6. Brine Tank Assembly (Round Brine Tank Shown))