Water Control Corporation BrassMaster User manual

Acid Neutralizing Filter
Installation / Operation
Manual
STS-300
BrassMaster and BrassMaster Plus Technical Video Library:
http://watercontrolinc.com/residential-technical-support/residential-technical-videos
BrassMaster technical videos demonstrate how to set up or remove the control module. If returning your
control module, please use the (downloadable) Module Order Form.

Installation Procedure
1. Identify installation location. Piping should originate shortly after incoming water supply
shutoff such that all water flows through filter first. This system and installation must com-
ply with state and local laws and regulations.
2. Connect water piping. This unit has been supplied with a manually operated bypass device
which enables it to be isolated from the water service lines for maintenance and service, and
also maintain the continuity of the water supply when the filter is disconnected.
IMPORTANT: Make all sweat-solder connections within 6 inches of the unit before apply-
ing threaded fittings to supplied bypass valve. Overheating may cause damage to valve.
Turn supplied bypass valve to “Bypass” position and make connections to household water
lines. Leave unit in “Bypass” position until startup procedure.
3. Connect drain line. Remove barbed drain line fitting from parts bag. Apply thread seal
tape to threads and turn into the female threaded opening on the back side of the control
valve. Connect 5/8” drain line (supplied in parts bag) to barbed end of drain line fitting and
run to a nearby drain.
IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended that a hose clamp be used to secure tubing to
drain fitting to ensure tubing from being removed during elevated pressure situations. 
Be sure not to submerse drain line end into drain, as a 1 1/2” minimum air gap must be
maintained to prevent potential backflow hazard. Firmly secure at drain, while maintaining
a minimum 1 1/2” air gap (See detailed drawing on back side of piping diagram).
4. Connect to electrical power source. Connect power cord to a separate 120v, 15 amp,
ground fault interrupt (GFI) outlet.
Proceed to start-up procedure.
Note: This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without disinfection before or after the system.

Start-Up Procedure
 Flush the filter with water: Locate the nearest cold water faucet tap and open it. If there is
a water softener installed downstream of the filter, close it’s bypass valve until this step is
completed. Slowly open filter bypass valve and let water run to the open faucet tap until it
runs clear. This will flush any media residual from the filter and prepare the unit for ser-
vice. Re-open bypass (if installed).
Proceed to setting current time of day.
Placing unit into service
Normal
Operation
Mode Icon
 While in service, the Data Display alternates between time of day,
volume remaining or days to regeneration.
 The Flow Indicator flashes when outlet flow is detected.
 The Faucet Icon flashes if a regeneration cycle has been queued.

Setting current time of day
User programming
User Programming Mode Steps (Refer to chart above for user mode indications)
1. Press the Up and Down buttons for five seconds while valve is in service. Display will enter
programming mode. (Note: Timer will discard any changes and exit programming mode if
any button is not pressed for sixty seconds.
2. Set Day Override: This setting specifies the maximum number of days between regenera-
tion cycles. System will regenerate regardless of usage if the days since last regeneration
cycle equals the day override setting. This ensures regular regeneration periods. The pre-
programmed factory recommended setting is 3 days.
Setting Current Time / Day
1. Press either the Up or Down buttons to adjust current time of day by one digit. Push and
hold either up or down set button to adjust current time of day display by several digits.
Start-Up Procedure
User Programming Mode Options
Abbreviation Parameter Description
DO Day Override The timer’s day override setting
RT Regeneration Time The time of day that the system will
regenerate.

User programming (cont’d)
Control programming is now complete. Press the extra cycle button, and the control will
exit from the programming mode and resume normal operation.
3. Adjust Regeneration Time: Press the Extra Cycle button to advance to next option. This
setting determines the time of day that the unit will enter the regeneration cycle. The most
common / default setting is 12:30 AM. IMPORTANT: this regeneration time should be offset
from any water softener’s regeneration time by at least 2 hours to insure adequate regenera-
tion pressure.
Start-Up Procedure
MAINTENANCE NOTE:
This filter uses a sacrificial media of calcium carbonate in order to neutralize water PH. Over
time, this media will diminish, and the filter will require additional media to be added. The
amount of media used will vary dependent on water usage, and PH. Check media level annual-
ly by removing module (per instructions on next page) and visually inspecting. If the media
level is below 25% of the tank level, contact your installing dealer for further service.

Maintenance / Warranty Information
All BrassMaster and BrassMaster Plus wa-
ter softeners / filters feature the Assured
Performance Modular (APM) design. If you
experience a failure of any valve compo-
nent, the brass module can be easily re-
moved and replaced.
Reference the BrassMaster and BrassMaster
Plus Technical Video Library on our web-
site (link is provided below) for detailed
steps on how to remove the module. The
required (downloadable) form to have your
module replaced is also located at this site.
Please contact your dealer or Water Control
Corporation for module support.
For factory module support contact:
Water Control Corporation
7150 143rd Ave NW ● Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone: [phone] ● Fax: [phone]
www.watercontrolinc.com
BrassMaster and BrassMaster Plus Technical Video Library:
http://watercontrolinc.com/residential-technical-support/residential-technical-videos
BrassMaster technical videos demonstrate how to set up or remove the control module. If returning your
control module, please use the (downloadable) Module Order Form.
Nearly all serviceable
parts lie within the
removable / replaceable
APM module.
This eliminates costly and
time consuming field repairs.

Official Warranty
Water Control Corporation
BrassMaster Plus Series Water Softeners / Filters
Limited Warranty
Water Control Corporation warrants the control valve to be free of manufacturers defects for a period of 5 (five) years
from the date of installation, and the fiberglass reinforced mineral tank, and plastic brine tank, to be free from leaking due
to manufacturers defects for a period of 5 (five) years. We will, at our discretion, repair or replace defective products. This
warranty does not include any costs associated with removal of defective products, or installation of replacement products.
All replacement parts will be provided FOB Ramsey, MN. This warranty is transferable.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Water Control Corporation makes no warranties except those expressly stated in this document. To the extent permitted by
the laws of the applicable state, ALL WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE EXPRESSLY IN
LIEU OF, AND WATER CONTROL CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES
1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:
- Wear caused by unfavorable water conditions
- Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance
- Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not
authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer
- Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use
- Improper setting of any control
- Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply
2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. The cost of service or service call to:
- Correct installation errors
- Instruct the user on proper use of the product
- Transport the product to the servicer
4. Any costs associated with removal of defective products, or installation of replacement products.
5. Consequential, special, or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of the breach of these
warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the
above exclusion may not apply to you.

Water Control Corporation
7150 143rd Ave NW ● Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone: [phone] ● Fax: [phone]
www.watercontrolinc.com 0919