PREMIER WATER SYSTEMS NSS-744R User manual

Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
Premier Soft Systems
Chemical Free, Salt Free Scale Prevention
NSS-744
NSS-844
NSS-948
NSS-1054
NSS-1252
Premier Water Systems
18354 3/4 Soledad Canyon
Road
Santa Clarita Ca 91387
Phone [phone]

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................3
System Overview.........................................................................................................4
System Specifications................................................................................................5
Cautions............................................................................................................................6
Notes to the Installer...................................................................................................6
Installation and Start-Up............................................................................................
Note to the Homeowner............................................................................................8
Warranty............................................................................................................................9 & 10
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Introduction
The Premier soft system provides protection from scale formation throughout the home. The
Premier soft system can be installed at the point of entry to treat your entire home, both hot and cold
water, or it can be located directly before a water heater or other device (e.g. sauna, etc) that
requires protection from hard water.
Premier soft reduces or eliminates scale formation on internal and external plumbing surfaces as
well as reducing spotting and streaking normally associated with hard water.
The premier prevents by transforming the normal dissolved hardness minerals into undissolved
crystal micro-particles. These crystals stay suspended in the water and have a greatly reduced ability
to react and attach to surfaces like dissolved hardness does. Therefore the problem of internal build-
up of scale in pipes, water heaters and on fixtures and glass is greatly reduced.
Premier soft is not a water softener – Low or phosphate-free cleaning products are recommended
to achieve optimum results. Modern surfactant or detergent based, liquid soaps are preferred over
old-fashioned caustic solid soaps.
Unlike softened water, Premier soft treated water maintains the beneficial essential mineral
content of your water and is safe to drink.
Premier soft Benefits.
•Chemical Free Scale Prevention. Cost savings and environmental benefits.
•Virtually Maintenance Free. No salt bags or other chemicals to buy, transport and store.
•No Electricity, no wastewater, completely self-contained.
•Beneficial minerals retained for more healthful drinking water.
•Improves the efficiency of water-using appliances.
•Simple installation – no electrical and drain hookup
•Safe for landscaping and lawn watering. No need to costly bypass plumbing
•Compatible with all on-site and community wastewater treatment systems
•Not subject to water softener restrictions and “bans”
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System Overview
Typical Connection Fittings
Tank Head
CK-V3007-02 CK-V3007
1” Brass Sweat Fitting 1” PVC Male NPT Elbow
Assy.
Optional Connection Fittings
Media Tank
CK-V3006
CK-V3191-01
Bypass Assy.
Bypass Elbow Assy.
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Equipment Specifications
Premier soft systems are complete, self-contained, loaded with media and ready to use. A simple
inlet and outlet connection is all that is required for installation. Please review operating pressures,
temperatures and water chemistry limitations to ensure compatibility.
d Specifications
Inlet/Outlet Connection 3/4” - 1.25” (multiple options)
Temperature 40° - 110°F
pH 6.5 to 8.5
Ferrous Iron, Max* 0.3 mg/L
Manganese, Max* 0.05 mg/L
Copper, Max* 1.3 mg/L
Water Pressure 15 min., 100 max (PSI)
* See note about Iron, Manganese and Copper on the next page.
Mechanical Specs.
744 844 948 1054 1252
Max Service Flow (gpm) 10 12 16 20 30
a b Dry Weight (lbs) 22 25 29 35 43
Service Weight (lbs) 80 9 129 168 235
Dimensions (nominal - inches)
a 48.5 48.5 52.5 59.5 56.5
b 46 46 48 5 54
c 8 9 10 12
d 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
e 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Using Premier soft with other water treatment
equipment.
Due to the unique properties of Premier soft, there are some
unique requirements for using premier soft in conjunction
with
c filtration or other forms of water treatment.
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! An important note about iron, manganese and copper in the water
supply.
Iron and Manganese
Just as with conventional water softening media, Premier soft needs to be
protected from excess levels of certain metals that can easily coat the
active surface, reducing its effectiveness over time. Public water supplies
rarely, if ever, present a problem, but if the water supply is from a private
well confirm that the levels of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) are less than
0.3 mg/L and 0.05 mg/L respectively.
Copper should be less than 1.3 mg/L.
Copper
Copper usually originates from new copper plumbing upstream of the
Premier soft system. If this condition exists, we recommend waiting 3-4
weeks before placing the system in operation. This will allow the copper
surfaces to be fully flushed and develop a natural protective surface. To
further minimize any problem with excess copper the plumbers should be
advised to avoid applying excess flux on the inner surfaces of the pipe and
to use a low-corrosivity water soluble flux listed under the ASTM B813
standard. Once the plumbing connections are complete, place the premier
soft system in bypass prior to following the startup procedure and flush the
plumbing for at least 10 minutes.
!Cautions!
•Do not let the system freeze. Damage to the tank may result.
•System must be operated in a vertical position. Do not lay it down
during operation. The system may be placed in any position for
shipping and installation but must be operated in the vertical position.
•Place the system on a smooth, level surface. Because the system
operates in an UP-Flow, fluid-ized bed mode, having a level surface is
more important than with a softener or media filter.
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•A bypass valve should be installed on every system to facilitate
installation and service.
•Observe all local plumbing and building codes when installing the system.
iNotes to the Installer.
The Premier soft system differs from a conventional softener or media
filter in a number of key respects.
•The system is light and only partially filled with media. This is normal. The
UP-flow operation of the system requires a lot of freeboard to allow the
bed to fully fluidize.
•The system has no underbed so you can tip the system over without any
fear of upsetting the me-dia. This makes transportation and installation
much easier than conventional systems.
•Because the premier soft system operates in the UP-Flow mode, the
tank connections are opposite of what you’re used to.
•Please see the “important note about iron, manganese and copper”
above.
•Please see the note about “Using Premier soft with other water treatment
equipment” on the previous page.
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Installation
IN OUT
Cold Water ScaleStop Treated Water
1. Place the system in the desired location.
2. Connect the Cold Water supply to the inlet of the
premier soft system.
NOTE: The Premier soft system operates in the UPFLOW
mode which is opposite of a conventional softener.
3. Place a bucket under the outlet port or run a line from the
outlet port to a drain.
5. Slowly open the supply valve (user supplied) to the Premier
soft system. Allow the tank to fill with water. Close the supply
valve when a steady stream of water comes out of the outlet
port.
6. Connect the Outlet of the Premier soft system to the cold
water supply to the home.
. Open the supply valve to the Premier soft system.
8. Open faucets downstream from the Premier soft system to
relieve any air.
9. Check for leaks. Repair as needed.
10. The system is now ready for service
Bypass Valve Modification
Service Position
down-flow tank.
As shipped, the bypass is set-up
for down-flow use. The arrow
shape of the handles points in the
wrong direction for UP-flow use.
To convert it to UP-flow use, pull
up on the red handles until they
come off. Rotate the handle 180°
and put it back on the valve stem.
Figure 1.
844 shown with optional
bypass assy..
Service Position Bypass Position
UP-flow tank. UP-flow tank.
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A note to the homeowner
Your Premier soft system will improve the properties of water throughout your home.
Here are some things to expect and some recommendations for maximizing the
benefits and your enjoyment of Premier soft system.
Sinks and fixtures - reduced spotting. If water is al-
lowed to evaporate off a surface, small spots may be left
behind. If wiped off frequently, the spotting should not
require any more than a wet cloth or sponge to remove.
No harsh chemical should be required as with typical
hard water spotting.
Dishwasher-Spotting on dishes and on the surface
of the dishwasher should be greatly reduced. We
recommend that you immediately reduce the amount of
dishwashing detergent by approximately 50% as com-
pared to hard water use. Dishwashing detergents low in
phosphates are highly recommended as they are better
for the environment and phosphates can cause spotting.
The use of a rinse aid may be advised.
Shower doors and tiles- should have reduced spot-
ting. When water evaporates off a surface, small spots
may be left behind. These spots should be easy to re-
move with a damp cloth or sponge. In very hard water
areas treating the shower glass with Rain-X® 2 in 1 glass
cleaner, or equivalent, will further reduce cleaning re-
quirements.
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Things to watch for:
During the first 30-90 days:
•Faucet aerators and drains may plug occasionally as old scale is removed from
your plumbing system and water heater.
•You may also see milky water while the descaling is taking place. This is simply an in-
crease in the calcium in the water because Premier soft is removing old scale deposits
from your pipes.
Good practices:
If your dishwasher is severely coated with scale at the time of installation, we recommend
that you purchase a product like Jet-Dry Dishwasher cleaner to accelerate the cleaning. After
this initial cleaning Premier soft should keep it clean.
We also recommend that you drain your water heater tank. This should be done 30 to 60
days after Premier soft is installed, and again in one year. This is a good practice that can
dra-matically increase the life of your water heating appliance. If you have an electric “tank
type” water heater, for optimum results and higher efficiency, we recommend you change the
heat-ing elements to a “low watt density” model. Please insure that the watt density is
specified at less than 0 watts per square inch, and is compatible with the brand you own. If
you can only change one heating element, change the lower unit which operates most of the
time. One example is available at Home Depot (SKU # 258184). The Premier soft will help
keep the tank and heating elements free of scale and operating at peak efficiency. Please
follow the manu-facturer’s instructions when draining or servicing the tank!
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