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3M 3MWTS100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: 3MWTS Series Water Softeners

Summary of 3MWTS100

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    Installation and operating instructions for 3mwts series water softeners two tank models: 3mwts100 3mwts150 3mwts200 homeowner: please retain for operation and future maintenance instructions..

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety information read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the 3mwts series water softener. Retain these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result i...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents section description 1 before installation 2 installation 3 control valve programming & regeneration 4 maintenance 5 control valve troubleshooting guide and service instructions 6 system troubleshooting guide 7 specifications & operating data 8 performance data sheet 9 parts 10 limi...

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    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). Caution to reduce the risk associated with property damage due ...

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    1-3 facts to remember while planning the installation: 1) all installation procedures must conform to local and state plumbing codes. 2) if lawn sprinklers, a swimming pool, or geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the water softener, a larger model mu...

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    2-1 section 2: installation caution to reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage: • read and follow use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system. • installation and use must comply with existing state or local plumbing codes. To reduce the ri...

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    2-2 step 1) remove unit from shipping box, inspect for damage and ensure all parts needed for installation are present. If parts are missing please contact our customer care team at 855-3m-water (855-369-2837) . Remove the packing from unit and discard according to local, state and federal regulatio...

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    Step 7) attach drain line to drain line fi tting. To prevent back pressure from reducing fl ow rate below minimum required for backwash, the 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 kinki...

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    3-1 section 3: control valve programming and regeneration installer display settings (step 1) press set clock. Push or to change hour (am/pm). Press next then or to change minutes. Press next to lock time in. (step 2) press next and simultaneously for 3 seconds. (step 3) hardness: set the amount of ...

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    Return to normal mode step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4 step 5 step 6 step 7 step 8 step 9 step 10 diagnostics (step 1) press or simultaneously for 3 seconds. If screen in step 1 does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press, , next, , and set clock in sequence, then pre...

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    Valve history (step 1) press or simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. Then press and simultane- ously and release. If screen, to the left, does not appear is 5 seconds the lock on the valve is acti- vated. To unlock press , next, and set clock in sequence, then press and . Then press and simulta...

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    User display settings general operation when the system is operating, one of two displays will be shown. Pressing next will alternate between the displays. One of the displays is always the current time of day. The sec- ond display is one of the following: days remaining or capacity remaining. Days ...

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    Section 4: maintenance replenishment of salt supply: the salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately 180 lbs. (82 kg). During each regeneration a specifi c amount of salt is consumed, thus requiring its periodic replenishment for a continuous supply of softened water. The frequency and ...

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    5-1 section 5: control valve troubleshooting guide problem possible cause solution 1. Timer does not display time of day a. Ac adapter unplugged a. Connect power b. No electric power at outlet b. Repair outlet or use working outlet c. Damaged ac adapter c. Replace ac adapter d. Damaged pc board d. R...

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    5-2 section 5: control valve service instructions drive assembly: remove the valve cover to access the drive assembly. Important note: disconnect the power source plug (black wire) from the pc board prior to disconnecting the motor or water meter plugs from the pc board. The power source plug connec...

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    5-3 fl ash the software version (e.G. 181) and then reset the valve to the service position. Drive cap assembly, main piston and regenerant piston: the drive assembly must be removed to access the drive cap assembly. The drive cap assembly must be removed access the piston(s). The drive cap assembly...

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    5-4 injector. Push the plug(s) and/or injectors fi rmly in place, replace the screen and hand tighten the injector cap. Refi ll flow control assembly or refi ll port plug: to clean or replace the refi ll fl ow control, pull out the elbow-locking clip and then pull straight up on the elbow. Replace t...

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    6-1 section 6: system troubleshooting guide problem possible 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 is working properly (check fuse, plug, pull chain, or switch) b. T...

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    7-1 item 3mwts100 3mwts150 3mwts200 nominal media volume, ft 3 1.0 1.5 2.0 salt dosage, lbs. Salt effi cient setting 4 6 8 factory setting 6 9 12 maximum setting 16 16 24 softening capacity, grains at salt effi cient setting 16,300 24,200 34,100 at factory salt setting 21,600 32,000 45,000 at maximu...

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    Section 8: performance data sheet 8-1 3mwts series performance data sheet model number 3mwts100 3mwts150 3mwts200 rated service flow (gpm) 7.9 11.1 9.6 pressure drop at rated service flow rate (psi) 15 15 15 rated softening capacity (grains) 16,300 @ 4.0 lbs salt 21,600 @ 6.0 lbs salt 29,000 @ 16.0 ...

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    9-1 section 9: parts component parts list ref description 3mwts100 3mwts150 3mwts200 1 control valve ,with cover, less bypass, metered initiated (3mwts) w12m170-5v3-00z w12m270-5w3-00z w12m270-5w3-00z 1a o-ring v3180 v3180 v3180 1b basket d1203 d1203 d1203 2 bypass v3006 v3006 v3006 3 media tank w. ...

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    9-2 section 9: parts component parts list front cover and drive assembly drawing no. Order no. Description quantity 1 v1375-01 ws1 front cover 1 2 v3107-01 ws1 motor 1 3 v3106-01 ws-1 drive bracket & spring clip 1 4 v3108 ws1 pc board 1 not shown v3002 ws1 drive assy* 1 not shown v3168 ws1 as adapte...

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    9-3 section 9: parts component parts list drive cap assembly, downfl ow piston, regenerant piston and spacer stack assembly drawing no. Order no. Description quantity 1 v3005 spacer stack assembly 1 2 v3004 drive cap assembly 1 3 v3178 drive back plate 1 4 v3011 piston down flow assembly 1 5 v3174 r...

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    9-4 section 9: parts component parts list injector cap, injector screen, injector, plug and o-ring drawing no. Order no. Description quantity 1 v3176 injector cap 1 2 v3152 o-ring 135 1 3 v3177-01 injector screen 1 4 v3010-1z injector assy. Z plug 1 5 v3010-1b injector assy b brown v3010-1c injector...

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    9-5 section 9: parts component parts list refi ll flow control assembly drawing no. Order no. Description quantity 1 h4615 elbow locking clip 1 2 jcp-p-6 polytube insert 3/8” 1 3 jcpg-6pblk nut 3/8” 1 4 h4613 elbow cap 3/8” 1 5 v3163 o-ring 019 1 6 v3165-01* blfc retainer assembly** 1 7 v3182 blfc 1...

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    9-6 section 9: parts component parts list drain line - 3/4” drawing no. Order no. Description quantity 1 h4615 elbow locking clip 1 2 pkp10ts8-bulk polytube insert 5/8 1 3 v3192 nut 3/4 drain elbow 1 4 v3158-01 drain elbow 3/4 male 1 5 v3163 o-ring 019 1 6 v3159-01 dlfc retainer assembly 1 7 v3162-0...

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    9-7 section 9: parts component parts list water meter and meter plug drawing no. Order no. Description quantity 1 v3151 nut 1” qc 1 2 v3003 meter assembly (includes drawing #3 & #4) 1 3 v3118-01 turbine 1 4 v3105 o-ring 215 1 5 v3003-01 meter plug assembly 1 3 4 5 1 2.

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    9-8 section 9: parts component parts list drawing no. Order no. Description quantity 1 v3151 nut 1” quick connect 1 2 v3150 split ring 1 3 v3105 o-ring 215 1 4 v3188 fitting 1” brass sweat assembly 1 order no: v3007-02 description: fitting 1” brass sweat assembly 1 2 4 3 1 2 4 3 2 1 4 3 1 3 2 4 draw...

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    9-9 section 9: parts component parts list bypass valve drawing no. Order no. Description quantity 1 v3151 nut 1” quick connect 2 2 v3150 split ring 2 3 v3105 o-ring 215 2 4 v3145 bypass 1” rotor 2 5 v3146 bypass cap 2 6 v3147 bypass handle 2 7 v3148 bypass rotor seal retainer 2 8 v3152 o-ring 135 2 ...

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    9-10 section 9: parts component parts list wrench (order no. V3193-01) although no tools are necessary to assembly or disassemble the valve, the wrench (shown in various positions on the valve) may be purchased to aid in assembly or disassembly..

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    10-1 section 10: limited warranty limited warranty: 3m purifi cation inc. Warrants this product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for the following periods from the date of purchase: • ten (10) years on the fi lter tank • five (5) years on the valve body • ten (10) years on the b...