3M NWS150 manual

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    INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS NWS RESIDENTIAL W A TER SOFTENERS MODELS: NWS100 NWS100M NWS150 NWS150M NWS200 NWS200M INSTR2208 0110 Installer , please leave with homeowner . Homeowner , retain for future reference.[...]

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    SAFETY INFORMATION Read, understand, and follow all safety informa tion contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the NWS Series W ater Softener . Retain these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result in property dama ge and will void warranty . Inten[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION 1 BEFORE INST ALLA TION 2 INST ALLA TION 3 REGENERA TION INSTRUCTIONS (Timing Setting Instructions) 4 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 5 SPECIFICA TION AND OPERA TING DA T A 6 P AR TS 7 MAINTENANCE 8 LIMITED W ARRANTY IMPOR T ANT : SECTION 1: BEFORE INST ALLA TION Congratulations! We believe your purchase of this w ater s[...]

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    Check Y our Pumping Rate and Water Pressure: T wo water system conditions must be check ed carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage: 1) MINIMUM water pressure r equired at the water softener inlet is 20 psi (138 kPa). IF WA TER PRESSURE IS OVER 80 psi (552 kPa), A PRESSURE RE- DUCING V AL VE MUST BE INST ALLED IN THE WA TER S[...]

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    1-3 Facts to Remember While Planning Y our 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 w ater softener , a larger model MUST be selected to accommodate the higher fl [...]

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    Step 1 (a) Remove control valve by removing quick connect clamp and using a garden hose or bucket, to fi ll SOFTENER T ANK with water (this fi lling method prevents air entrapment tha t can cause loss of resin during initial regeneration proce- dure). Replace control valve. Make sure clamp is reassembled as shown in Figure 2 "LA TCH" ar[...]

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    CAUTION T o reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines: • P ay particular attention to correct orienta tion of control valve. W ater fl o w should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water trea tment equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used. 2-2 Figure 5. TYPIC[...]

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    2-3 Step 5 Attach DRAIN LINE to DRAIN LINE FITTING. T o prevent back pressure from reducing fl ow ra te below minimum required for backwash, DRAIN LINE MUST be sized according to run length and relative height. Be careful not to bend fl exible drain tubing sharply enough to cause "kinking" (if kinking occurs DRAIN LINE MUST BE REPLACED)[...]

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    3-1 SECTION 3: REGENERA TION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING REGENERA TION FREQUENCY SCHEDULES: (Time Clock Initiated Models Only) 1) Determine ADJUSTED HARDNESS b y adding three (3) times the iron content in parts per million (ppm) to the hardness in grains per gallon (gpg). The resulting number is ADJUSTED HARDNESS . EXAMPLE: Hardness is 14 g[...]

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    3-2 Model(s) 200 HARDNESS — gpg Persons In Family 5 1 01 52 02 53 03 54 04 55 05 56 06 57 07 58 08 59 0 1 111111111112222222 2 111112222223333334 3 111222233334444666 4 11222333444666666 1 2 5 1122334446666 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 6 12233446666 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 7 1 2 2 3 4 4 6 6 6 1 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 2 8 1 2 3 3 4 6 6 6 12 12 12 12 1[...]

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    3-3 HOW TO SET METER GENERA TION CONTROL: TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL APPLICA TION: T o program, just set the time, set the hardness and it automatically monitors system needs and regenerates only when necessary . T o set time of day , press red time set button and turn 24-hour gear until present time of day is opposite “time of day arrow.” Set program[...]

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    4-1 SECTION 4: SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Problem Cause Solution 1) Hard water , (unit NOT using salt; liquid level in brine tank NOT too high). A. Electrical ser vice to unit interrupted. A. Assure permanent electrical ser vice (check fuse, plug, pull chain or switch.) B. Timer not working. B. Replace timer motor . C. Timer improperly set. C. Increase f[...]

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    5-1 SECTION 5: SPECIFICA TION AND OPERA TING D A T A 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 (1) Maximum Setting 6.0 (2.7) 15.0 (6.8) ) 9.0 (4.1) 24.0 (11) 12.0 (5.[...]

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    6-1 COMPONENTS P ARTS LIST TWO T ANK MODELS (NS & NSM SERIES) REF NO. DESCRIPTION NWS100 NWS100M NWS150 NWS150M NWS200 NWS200M 1 Control Valve, T ime Clock Initiation, with Cover , less Bypass Control Valve, Meter Initia tion, with Cover , less Bypass N100150-5W N12J150-5W N100240-5W N12N240-5W N100240-5W N12R240-5W 2 Adapter Assy ., Flg-Thrd ([...]

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    CONTROL V AL VE -12 DA Y TIMER 6-3[...]

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    6-4 ONL Y THOSE P ARTS CIRCLED IN DRA WING AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE P AR TS LIST - 12 DA Y TIMER REF P AR T 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. Items 4-10) C 13010X 24-Hour Gear Assy .[...]

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    CONTROL V AL VE - METER INITIA TED 6-5[...]

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    6-6 ONL Y THOSE P ARTS CIRCLED IN DRA WING AND/OR LISTED BELOW ARE STOCK ITEMS ALL OTHERS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, NON-RETURNABLE P AR TS LIST - METER TIMER REF P AR T 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 4-7, Specify "K" Label or Mod[...]

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    7-1 SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE REPLENISHMENT OF SAL T SUPPL Y : The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is a pproximately 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 replenish salt before the supply is exhausted[...]

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    SECTION 8: LIMITED W ARRANTY For any warranty questions, please refer to the enclosed warranty card or call 1-800-222-7880 or mail your r equest to: 3M Purifi cation Inc . 400 Research Parkw ay Meriden, CT 06450 Aqua-Pure is a trademark of 3M Company used under license . 3M is a trademark of 3M Company . © 2010 3M Company . All rights reserved. 3[...]