NaturalSof 6L User manual

Contents
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................................................1
Start Up Instructions After Installation..........................................................................................................................3
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................4
Water Quality & Conditions...........................................................................................................................................4
Weather Considerations................................................................................................................................................4
Professional Installers & Local Laws ..............................................................................................................................5
Internal System Materials and Certifications ................................................................................................................5
(NSF/ANSI Standard 372)...........................................................................................................................................5
(NSF/ANSI Standard 61).............................................................................................................................................5
Adsorption/Filtration (NSF/ANSI 42 & 53).................................................................................................................6
SRI Supreme Gravel Pack #6 ......................................................................................................................................6
Garnet # 8 (2.0mm) ...................................................................................................................................................6
Clinoptilolite, Mesh Size 14x30 (0.55mm) .................................................................................................................6
Coconut Shell-High Activated Carbon........................................................................................................................6
High Activated Carbon (HAC).....................................................................................................................................6
KDF 55 Media.............................................................................................................................................................7
Catalytic Anti Scale Unit.............................................................................................................................................7
Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................................7
Water and Power Connections......................................................................................................................................7
Quick Start Up................................................................................................................................................................8
Filter Control Head Details ............................................................................................................................................9
Performance Guidelines Summary ..............................................................................................................................10
Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................................................................................11
How long will my system’s filtration media last before it needs to be replaced?...................................................11
Will my water pressure be affected by the 6L? .......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Who do I contact with questions?...........................................................................................................................11
If I have a hot water re-circulation loop, must I install a second NaturalSof for proper protection? .....................11
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................11

Start Up Instructions After Installation
We have intentionally placed these first for easy access and system start up.
Please make sure ALL connections are made and secure without over-tightening. Pay special attention to the back-
washing line to drain.
1. Water off, system in Bypass, hot water heater off and water to heater off
2. Leave post system shut off turned off (if you put one in - not required)
3. Plug system in to electrical outlet
4. Set date and time
5. Turn water on
6. Press the Manual backwash button to start a manual backwash cycle
7. Immediately unplug the head, leaving it in backwash
8. SLOWLY open the bypass to tank and allow water to fill tank and start to flow out to drain. Important to
do this slowly so media does not get forced up into the head…about 1/4 way open on bypass.
9. Allow water to flow to drain until clear
10. Plug the head back in to the electrical outlet
11. Advance the backwash cycle to Fast Drain
12. Allow the system to finish the rest of the backwash cycle
13. Once complete press the manual backwash and let it cycle all the way through
14. Repeat # 13 again
15. Run closest cold faucet for 20 min, ensure water is clear
16. Turn on water to hot water heater, turn heater on when tank is full
17. Confirm time setting and future backwash time(s)
NOTE TO END-USER OR YOUR CUSTOMER: There may be some water that looks "gray" over the next 7 to 10 days.
This is normal and just loose carbon. Let the water run for a minute or two and it will clear up.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your NaturalSof 6L hard water conditioner plus filtration system.
This system has been designed to provide you and your family with years of high-quality, low maintenance service.
As water quality continues to become more of a daily issue, we are happy that you chose to improve the water you
use in your home with our system.
The NaturalSof 6L will improve your water quality dramatically while removing or significantly reducing many
common, objectionable contaminants that are found in municipally supplied water.
Water Quality & Conditions
Water content and quality can vary greatly even within a few miles and from different treatment facilities within
the same region or city. The NaturalSof 6L is designed to treat and filter common water conditions that are found
in EPA regulated water utilities. Such as:
Calcium Limescale caused by Hard Water
Objectionable Taste & Odor
Chlorine
Chloramines
Disinfectant Byproducts (DBPs)
Heavy Metals
Trace Pharmaceuticals
Low Level Bacteria
For more specific information about your local utility’s water, review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
posted by or linked to from the Environmental Protection Agency Website:
www.epa.gov/ccr
You may also contact your water utility directly and ask for a hard copy if you do not have online access or if it is
not posted online.
Weather Considerations
If you live in an area that is subject to freezing temperatures, DO NOT install a NaturalSof 6L unit outside or in an
area that may freeze seasonally. If installing inside of a garage in an area that has freezing temperatures, place the
unit on an inside wall and/or make sure that the garage maintains a temperature above freezing at all times in
extreme weather. Allowing a unit to freeze may cause components to crack and fail, resulting in water leaks.
Units may be built to specification for outside installation if freezing is not a concern and you are installing outside.
Be sure that your unit is built for outside installation by asking the dealer you purchased it from or contacting
[e-mail] directly.

Professional Installers & Local Laws
It is recommended that you contract a licensed plumber to install your NaturalSof 6L unit.
Check your local laws and ordinances to ensure compliance with any permitting, certifications, and material
requirements prior to installing your unit.
Your plumber should be able to assist you with this. If you are planning on self-installing, call your local
government offices or utility prior to installation and make sure to fully comply with all requirements.
Internal System Materials and Certifications
While no federal regulations exist for residential water treatment devices, several voluntary national standards
establish minimum requirements for the safety and performance of products used to treat home drinking water.
These standards are generally divided according to the product’s technology. The numbers assigned to each
standard reflect the order in which the standards were developed.
(NSF/ANSI STANDARD 372)
As of January 4, 2014, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires drinking water products sold or installed for
use in public water systems, as well as plumbing in facilities, to meet a weighted average of not more than 0.25
percent lead. Third-party certification of these products to the new lead-free requirements will be required in
many jurisdictions. Additionally, the states of California, Vermont, Maryland and Louisiana have already instituted
these requirements for products currently in the market.
NSF certified products bearing these marks comply with the new lead-free requirements
(NSF/ANSI STANDARD 61)
If you manufacture, sell or distribute water treatment or distribution products in North America, your products are
required to comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 61: Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects by most
governmental agencies that regulate drinking water supplies. Developed by a team of scientists, industry experts
and key industry stakeholders, NSF/ANSI 61 sets health effects criteria for many water system components
including:
Protective barrier materials (cements, paints, coatings)
Joining and sealing materials (gaskets, adhesives, lubricants)
Mechanical devices (water meters, valves, filters)
Pipes and related products (pipe, hose, fittings)
Plumbing devices (faucets, drinking fountains)
Process media (filter media, ion exchange resins)
Non-metallic potable water materials

ADSORPTION/FILTRATION (NSF/ANSI 42 & 53)
This process occurs when liquid, gas or dissolved or suspended matter adheres to the surface of, or in the pores of,
an adsorbent media. Carbon filters are an example of this type of product.
Materials Used in the NaturalSof 6L Multi-Media Backwashing System. Descriptions and
certifications as follows:
SRI SUPREME GRAVEL PACK #6: Provides base and protection for bottom distributor in filter. NSF/ANSI 61
GARNET # 8 (2.0MM): When used in combination with the other filter medias, higher flow rates, higher loading,
and better filtration is achieved. High hardness reduces attrition and provides for years of reliable service. An
excellent support bed for other high density medias. Sediment filtration down to the 10-20 micron range. (the
average human hair is about 100 microns in diameter) NSF/ANSI 61
CLINOPTILOLITE, MESH SIZE 14X30 (0.55MM): natural media with a large surface area and microporous structure,
which can be used as a highly efficient filter media for the reduction of suspended matter. Viewed under an
electron scanning microscope, the granules reveal an angular shape, rough surface and microporous void spaces as
small as 3 microns. This creates a surface area over 100 times greater than silica sand. The angularity of the
granules and the tapered internal pore spaces allow for reduction of dirt, silt and organic matter suspended in
water by bridging, straining and adhesion. The rough surface and internal porosity provide a high surface area for
efficient reduction of suspended matter. Utilizing deep bed filtration can typically reduce suspended solids down
to the 5 micron or less range. (the average human hair is about 100 microns in diameter) NSF/ANSI 61
COCONUT SHELL-HIGH ACTIVATED CARBON: granular activated carbon is designed for reduction of tastes, odors
and dissolved organic chemicals from municipal and industrial water supplies. Manufactured from select grades of
coconut shell coal to produce a high density, durable granular product capable of withstanding the abrasion and
dynamics associated with repeated hydraulic transport, backwashing and mechanical handling. Activation is
carefully controlled to produce exceptionally high internal surface area with optimum pore size for the adsorption
of a broad range of low molecular weight organic contaminants and oxidizing agents like chlorine and ozone. One
of the most common applications for Coconut Shell-High Activated Carbon (CS-HAC) is the reduction of the
undesirable tastes and odors present in many chlorinated water supplies. CS-HAC has been successful for many
years in the reduction of free chlorine from water supplies. The end product is clean, fresh water with no
objectionable taste or odor characteristics. NSF/ANSI 61
HIGH ACTIVATED CARBON (HAC): granular activated carbon is designed for reduction of tastes, odors and dissolved
organic chemicals from municipal and industrial water supplies. Manufactured from select grades of bituminous
coal to produce a high density, durable granular product capable of withstanding the abrasion and dynamics
associated with repeated hydraulic transport, backwashing and mechanical handling. Activation is carefully
controlled to produce exceptionally high internal surface area with optimum pore size for the adsorption of a
broad range of high and low molecular weight organic contaminants. Primary use in the municipal application is
the reduction of chloramine (chlorine and ammonia) and the disinfection byproducts caused by chlorination.
These include chloroform and other trihalomethanes (THMs). NSF/ANSI 61

KDF 55 MEDIA: Designed specifically for removing or reducing chlorine and water-soluble heavy metals. Can
remove up to 99% of water-soluble lead, mercury, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals. Is effective in
controlling the buildup of bacteria, algae, and fungi, making it ideal for use in this mixed bed design filtration.
NSF/ANSI Standard 42
CATALYTIC ANTI SCALE UNIT: As water passes through the internally mounted NaturalSof it is subjected to a
turbulent interaction with a non-sacrificial, lead free, WQA NSF 61 & 372* certified catalytic core made of a special
alloy. This alloy core has a unique surface that causes a transformation to take place as water flows across it. The
dissimilar metals and the water create a galvanic effect generating a very small electrical charge. This electric
charge causes a percentage of the calcium and bicarbonate in the water to come out of solution and into
suspension forming calcium carbonate in the aragonite state. The microscopic aragonite crystal formations remain
suspended in the water and pass harmlessly through the system. As a result there is insufficient calcium remaining
in solution to form scale in your pipework and appliances. Any Pre-Existing scale is simply washed away over time.
NSF/ANSI 61, 372
Dimensions
Overall Filter dimensions are approximately 12” x 60”
Water and Power Connections
The standard water line in and out connections are 3/4", NPT, Plastic.
The pipe size for a residential drain line should be a minimum of 1/2" (13 mm).
The unit should be located close to a drain to prevent air breaks and back flow.
An uninterrupted alternating current (120 VAC) supply is required. The control uses a transformer to supply 12
VDC. Please make sure your voltage supply is compatible with your unit before installation.

Quick Start Up

Filter Control Head Details

Performance Guidelines Summary
Product performance may vary based on local water conditions, proper specification & application, proper
plumbing application, setup, installation, startup, maintenance and/or usage.
Follow all applicable local plumbing codes.
The feed water must comply with the following conditions for all systems capabilities, compliances, and warranties
to remain valid.
Water Temperature Range: minimum 40°F, maximum 80°F
Water Pressure: Point of Entry (POE): minimum 40 psi, maximum 75 psi
Water Flow Rates: water must be supplied to unit at a minimum of 1 GPM
Average Service Flow Rates: 1 to 4.5 GPM
Peak Flow Rates: With NS1 Inside = 10 GPM, With NS6 Inside = 16 GPM
Filtration Tank must be connected to main cold-water supply.
Secondary NaturalSof (NS05) must be installed in hot water recirculation loops for full and proper heater
protection.
Do not allow the unit to freeze.
Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
Do not allow backwash line to be stopped or restricted.

Frequently Asked Questions
HOW LONG WILL MY SYSTEM’S FILTRATION MEDIA LAST BEFORE IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED?
Water quality and the volume of water run through the system will determine the total time of useful media life.
With average usage and quality, you can expect 7 to 10 years of useful life before having to replace the layers of
filtration within your unit.
IF I HAVE A HOT WATER RE-CIRCULATION LOOP, MUST I INSTALL A SECONDARY NATURALSOF IN IT FOR
PROPER PROTECTION?
Yes, you must install an NS05 on any hot water recirc pump to fully protect the hot water heater and appliances.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
Please email your questions to: [e-mail]
One of our representatives at NaturalSof will respond promptly. If you would like a representative to call you back
personally, please be sure to include your phone # and state you reside in for local representation.

Troubleshooting
Common Error Codes and solutions are found below. For a complete manual for your filter head, please email
customer support at: [e-mail]