MODELS 700, 900, AND 950 OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 7.
10 Year Limited Warranty To Whom Warranty Is Extended This warranty is issued to the original owner at the original location site and is not transferable to other sites or to subsequent owners of the system. TO PLACE THE EQUIPMENT UNDER WARRANTY, THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER TO WaterBoss® WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION.
Contents General Information .......................................................................................................................................4 Getting Maximum Efficiency From the Appliance...........................................................................................5 Efficiency Statements.....................................................................................................................................5 Checklist Before Installation.......................
General Information Congratulations on choosing a superior WaterBoss® water treatment appliance! Soon you and your family will be enjoying clean, clear water. Use this guide to attain the maximum benefit from your appliance. Keep it handy for a reference guide and service log. If you have trouble with the operation of your appliance, see Troubleshooting in the back of this manual or contact the HelpLine: 1-800-437-8993 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The HelpLine fax number is (614) 836-9876.
Getting Maximum Efficiency From the Appliance To achieve the maximum benefit and performance from this appliance, familiarize yourself with this manual and the appliance. 1. The salt level should always be at least 1/3 full. Refill the salt when the level drops below the water level in the brine cabinet. A resin cleaner can be used on a monthly basis. A clean pellet, solar, or cube-type salt is recommended. Do not use rock salt. Caution: Do not mix different types of salt. 2.
Checklist Before Installation Refer to this checklist before installation. Water Quality—If the water supply contains sand, sulfur, bacteria, iron bacteria, tannins, algae, oil, acid, or other unusual substances, consider pre-treating the water to remove these contaminants before the water supply enters the appliance, unless the appliance is represented as being capable of treating these contaminants in its specifications. The appropriate WaterBoss® Water Filter can address these water shortcomings.
Checklist Before Installation, Cont. Water Temperature—Not less than 40° or greater than 120°F (4.4°–48.9°C). Drain—Drain the appliance to an appropriate drain, such as a floor drain or washer drain that will comply with all local and state plumbing codes. To prevent back-siphoning, provide an adequate air gap or a siphon break. See Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures The water softener is capable of treating a combination of undesirable constituents (such as iron, dirt, sediment, chlorine, and/or lead) in water. See Specifications for the capabilities of your appliance. Install, set up, and use the appliance within the operating limits outlined in this manual. Failure to comply with these specifications may decrease the effectiveness of the backwash and cause control valve malfunction.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. G. For most installations, install the appliance after the pressure tank and any water filter appliance or water meter and before the water heater unless otherwise recommended. Contact the HelpLine for further assistance in determining the proper installation sequence. Water Heaters: If less than 10 feet (3.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 5 Connect Gravity Overflow Connection The overflow line drains away excess water should the tank fill with too much water or the appliance malfunction. A. Attach the overflow elbow and check that it is in the down position. (See Figure 4.) B. Connect 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) I.D. tubing (size cannot be reduced) between the overflow fitting and a suitable floor drain, laundry tub, or other suitable waste receptor.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 7 Flush Lines A. Place the appliance in the Bypass position. (See Figure 6.) B. Turn on the main water supply. C. Open the nearest cold water faucet to flush the plumbing of any excess soldering flux, air, or any other foreign material. D. Return the appliance to Service mode. Note: To prevent untreated water from entering your home, remember to not use water inside your home when the appliance is in Bypass mode.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 11 Add Water to the Brine Cabinet A. Add 2 gallons (7.6 L) of water to the brine cabinet. After the first regeneration, the appliance will automatically refill the correct amount of water into the brine cabinet. B. Ensure the appliance is in Service position and your water supply is turned on. C. Press the Regenerate button to advance to the Brine Refill (04) position. Let the tank fill with the proper amount of water.
Bypass Valve Your appliance is equipped with a bypass valve. The bypass valve can isolate the appliance should the appliance malfunction or leak. It can also permit the use of untreated water for watering plants, shrubs, or lawns. The bypass is located on the main control valve. See Figure 9. To engage the bypass, turn the knob to the Bypass position. The appliance will be bypassed and all water to the home is raw, untreated water.
Four-Button Controller This appliance features a four-button controller with an LCD display. The controller can be used to view the appliance’s status, perform regenerations, and change settings. The controller must be set up correctly for the appliance to perform properly. Note: Ensure that the bottom of the controller is firmly locked onto the four tabs on the top of the drive end cap assembly. See Cabinet and Cover Assemblies diagram later in this manual.
Four-Button Controller, Cont. Button Function Set Used to set Customer Settings Change Used to change Customer Settings Power Clean (700 and 900 only) Activates/deactivates the powerClean™ feature, which is a service/maintenance step for water supplies that have an excessive amount of iron. “powerClean™” will display when this feature is activated. The appliance will regenerate every other day with five pounds (2.3 kg) of salt. Leave the powerClean™ feature on for a minimum of two weeks.
Setting the Controller Step 1 Determine the Controller Setting Number A. For municipal water, call the water department to determine the hardness and pH of your water supply. B. For well water, use the hardness test strips provided with your appliance or have a sample of your untreated water tested by a water testing laboratory. 1. Test Strips—Follow the instructions on the test strips. If the color on your test strip is between two readings, use the higher number.
Advanced Customer Settings Most customers will want to use the factory default settings, so no changes are necessary. However, you can reset the controller settings if the factory default settings are not suitable for your needs. Note: Be sure to check that the Time of Day is correct. Set High Capacity or High Efficiency Your appliance can be programmed for High Capacity (HC) or High Efficiency (HE). High Capacity means the appliance will regenerate less often, but use more salt.
Advanced Customer Settings, Cont. Step 3 Set Gallons or Liters Display reads “Gallons (or Liters) x 100.” To Set Gallons or Liters A. Press Change to toggle between gallons and liters. Choosing “Gallons” sets the controller to English units, and choosing “Liters” sets it to metric units. B. When the desired units are displayed, press Set. Step 4 Set Time Format Display reads “12” if gallons were chosen or “24” if liters were chosen. To Set Time Format A. Press Change to toggle between 24 and 12.
Optional Plumbing Procedures This section provides information on plumbing with copper fittings and with plastic pipe. Hard Plumbing the Bypass With Copper Fittings Do not use Qest fittings for hard plumbing with copper fittings. When preparing the male threaded fittings of the I/O adapter, use the following guidelines to avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads. A. Wrap the threads three times with 1/2-in. wide Teflon tape. Place each consecutive wrap on top of the previous wrap. B.
Optional Plumbing Procedures, Cont. Plastic (PVC/CPVC) Pipe Joining Procedures To ensure reliable joint integrity when using solvent cement for PVC/CPVC plumbing, follow these recommendations: A. Cutting—The pipe must be cut square to allow for the proper interfacing of the pipe end and the fitting socket bottom. Use a wheel cutter, miter saw, or a ratchet shear for best results. B. Deburring and Beveling—Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or a file to remove burrs from the end of the pipe.
Assembly and Parts Cabinet/Cover/Salt Lid Assemblies Figure 12: Cabinet and Cover Assemblies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Part # 54306 54324 54545-700 54545-900 54310 93245 54303 54309 54305 93530 95505 97509 WaterBoss Softener Owner’s Manual Figure 13: Controller Tab Lock Detail Description Salt Port Lid Valve Cover Assembly Computer Control Assembly (700 and 950) Computer Control Assembly (900) Brine Well Cover 12V Transformer/Power Cord Cabinet 700 Cabinet 900/950 Support Panel Media tank, empty, 700 only Media
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Cabinet and Assemblies Figure 14: Cabinet and Assemblies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part # C0700A 54512 93838 93281 93272 93808 90828 54520 93870 93504 93835 93524 90614-3.
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Injector Assembly Figure 15: Injector Assembly 1 2 3 4 93223 Injector Throat 53224 Injector Nozzle with Over-Mold Gasket 53235 Injector Cap Part # 93223 53224 93806 53235 93504 Description Injector Throat Injector Nozzle with Over-Mold Gasket O-Ring Injector Cap All of the above parts Quantity 1 1 1 1 In conjunction with the Injector Nozzle (53224) it creates the vacuum that draws the brine solution from the brine cabinet.
Assembly and Parts, Cont.
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Top Fill Plug Assembly (950) Figure 17: Fill Plug Assembly 1 2 93281 Fill Plug Part # 93281 93272 Description Fill Plug Fill Plug O-Ring Quantity 1 1 The Fill Plug (93281) seals the media access ports in the Media Tank. Care should be taken that the O-Ring seal area is kept clean and free of debris. Also, the O-Ring should be in the proper location in the groove. Do not overtighten the Fill Plug when assembling.
Assembly and Parts, Cont.
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Drive End Cap Assembly Cont. 90217 Drive Motor 93238 Drive Gear 93219 Piston Slide Cam Cover 93217 Piston Slide Cam 93583 Drive End Cap 54202 Piston Slide 53322 Drive Piston Assembly The Motor is held in place by two, 1/2-inch self-tapping screws. The screws should be “snug.” The brass pinion gear on the Motor should engage the plastic Drive Gear (93238). The wires should be securely fastened to the Controller.
Assembly and Parts, Cont. Brine Valve Housing Assembly Static O-Ring Concave side Figure 19: Brine Valve Housing Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 53511 Brine Piston 53510 Housing 90843 0.5 gpm Flow Control Part # 53511 90821 53510 90843 93805 54314 90818 54315 90828 54521 Description Piston Assembly (includes O-Ring & Spring) O-Ring Housing 0.
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Troubleshooting Problem No soft water after regeneration Possible Cause No salt in brine cabinet Sediment in brine cabinet has plugged the brine line and air check/draw tube Flow control is plugged Drain line is pinched, frozen, or restricted Clogged injector assembly Salt bridge has formed due to high humidity or the wrong kind of salt No soft water The bypass valve is in the Bypass position Appliance is plumbed backward Extended power outage Water hardness has increased Not metering water No flow is
Troubleshooting, Cont. Problem Appliance stays in regeneration Excess water in brine cabinet Possible Cause Controller not attached properly Defective magnet disk Foreign object in valve body Broken valve assembly.
WaterBoss® Water Conditioner Specifications Max Compensated Hardness gpg (mg/L) Maximum ferrous iron reduction1 Minimum pH (standard units) Media type and amounts Salt2– Capacity– Water– Time– pounds grains gallons minutes (kg) (grams) (L) 2,3 Salt – Capacity– Water– Time– pounds grains gallons minutes (kg) (grams) (L) 2 Salt – Capacity– Water– Time– pounds grains gallons minutes (kg) (grams) (L) 2 Salt – Capacity– Water– Time– pounds grains gallons minutes (kg) (grams) (L) Minimum / Maximum water and amb
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