Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES; WARNING
SAFETY INFORMATION Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the NWS Series Water Softener. Retain these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result in ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; SECTION DESCRIPTION; Inspecting And Handling Your Softener:; IMPORTANT NOTES; • Professional Installation Required:
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION 2 INSTALLATION 3 REGENERATION INSTRUCTIONS (Timing Setting Instructions) 4 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 5 SPECIFICATION AND OPERATING DATA 6 PARTS 7 MAINTENANCE 8 LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT: SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION Congratulations! We believ...
Page 4 - Check Your Pumping Rate and Water Pressure:; CAUTION; Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly:
Check Your Pumping Rate and Water Pressure: Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage: 1) MINIMUM water pressure required at the water softener inlet is 20 psi (138 kPa). IF WATER PRESSURE IS OVER 80 psi (552 kPa), A PRESSURE RE- DUCI...
Page 5 - Facts to Remember While Planning Your Installation:; IMPORTANT NOTE
1-3 Facts to Remember While Planning Your Installation: 1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes. 2) If lawn sprinkling, a swimming pool, or geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the water softener, a larger model M...
Page 6 - SECTION 2: INSTALLATION; Figure 3. BYPASS VALVE; CA U T I O N; Figure 2. CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Step 1 (a) Remove control valve by removing quick connect clamp and using a garden hose or bucket, to fi ll SOFTENER TANK with water (this fi lling method prevents air entrapment that can cause loss of resin during initial regeneration proce-dure). Replace control valve. Make sure clamp is reassembl...
Page 7 - Figure 5. TYPICAL DRAIN
CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines: • Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water fl ow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment equipment products will vary depending on the cont...
Page 9 - S E C T I O N 3 : R E G E N E R AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S; INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING REGENERATION FREQUENCY SCHEDULES:
3-1 S E C T I O N 3 : R E G E N E R AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING REGENERATION FREQUENCY SCHEDULES: (Time Clock Initiated Models Only) 1) Determine ADJUSTED HARDNESS by adding three (3) times the iron content in parts per million (ppm) to the hardness in grains per gallon (...
Page 10 - HARDNESS — gpg; HOW TO SET DAYS ON WHICH WATER SOFTENER IS TO REGENERATE:; HOW TO MANUALLY REGENERATE YOUR WATER SOFTENER AT ANY TIME.
3-2 Model(s) 200 HARDNESS — gpg Persons In Family 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 4 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 12 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 12 12 12 12 12 6...
Page 11 - HOW TO MANUALLY REGENERATE YOUR WATER SOFTENER AT ANY TIME:
3-3 HOW TO SET METER GENERATION CONTROL: TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION: To program, just set the time, set the hardness and it automatically monitors system needs and regenerates only when necessary. To set time of day, press red time set button and turn 24-hour gear until present time of day is o...
Page 12 - S E C T I O N 4 : S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N S
4-1 S E C T I O N 4 : S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N S Problem Cause Solution 1) Hard water, (unit NOT using salt; liquid level in brine tank NOT too high). A. Electrical service to unit interrupted. A. Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse, plug, pull chain or switch.) B. Timer not w...
Page 13 - S E C T I O N 5 : S P E C I F I CAT I O N A N D O P E R AT I N G DATA
5-1 S E C T I O N 5 : S P E C I F I CAT I O N A N D O P E R AT I N G DATA Timer Initiated Meter Initiated ITEM NWS100 NWS150 NWS200 NWS100M NWS150M NWS200M Nominal Media Volume, cu. ft. (cu mtr) 1.0 (0.03) 1.5 (0.05) 2.0 (0.06) 1.0 (0.03) 1.5 (0.05) 2.0 (0.06) Salt Dosage, lbs (kg): Factory Setting ...
Page 14 - REF; S E C T I O N 6 : PA RT S
6-1 COMPONENTS PARTS LIST TWO TANK MODELS (NS & NSM SERIES) REF NO. DESCRIPTION NWS100 NWS100M NWS150 NWS150M NWS200 NWS200M 1 Control Valve, Time Clock Initiation, with Cover, less Bypass Control Valve, Meter Initiation, with Cover, less Bypass N100150-5W N12J150-5W N100240-5W N12N240-5W N10024...
Page 15 - CONTROL VALVE
Page 16 - ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE; PARTS LIST - 12 DAY TIMER
6-4 ONLY THOSE PARTS CIRCLED IN DRAWING AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE PARTS LIST - 12 DAY TIMER REF PART No. DESCRIPTION A 60353-13 Power Head Assy., Complete, L/Cover, NS/NLS Series (Incl. Ref. Items 2-37) B 14381X Skipper Wheel Assy. (Incl. Ref. I...
Page 18 - PARTS LIST - METER TIMER
6-6 ONLY THOSE PARTS CIRCLED IN DRAWING AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE PARTS LIST - METER TIMER REF PART No. DESCRIPTION A 60354-13 Power Head Assy., Complete, L/Cover, NWS Series (Incl. Ref. Items 2-40) B 14039X Program Wheel Assy. (Incl. Ref. Items...
Page 19 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; REPLENISHMENT OF SALT SUPPLY:; TYPE OF SALT TO USE:; PERIODICALLY CHECK TIME OF DAY SETTING:
7-1 SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE REPLENISHMENT OF SALT SUPPLY: The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately 160 lbs. During each regeneration a specifi c amount of salt is consumed, thus requiring its periodic replenishment (the frequency is dependent on the regeneration schedule). Always ...
Page 20 - LIMITED WARRANTY
SECTION 8: LIMITED WARRANTY For any warranty questions, please refer to the enclosed warranty card or call 1-800-222-7880 or mail your request to: 3M Purifi cation Inc.400 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 Aqua-Pure is a trademark of 3M Company used under license.3M is a trademark of 3M Company.© 2...