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Canature WS685HEC Owner's manual

Manual is about: High Efficiency Water Softener

Summary of WS685HEC

  • Page 1

    Ws685het & ws685hec high efficiency water softener owners man ual revision # 2 revision date september 12, 2013 followthe installation instructions carefully. Failure to install the unit properly voids the warranty. Before you begin installation, read this entire manual. Then, obtain all the materia...

  • Page 2: Safety Guide

    2 safety guide check and comply with your provincial / state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines. Use care when handling the water soften- ing system. Do not turn upside down, drop, drag or set on sharp protrusions. The water softening system works on 12 volt-60 hz electrical power onl...

  • Page 3: Proper Installation

    3 proper installation do not install or store where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type of weather. Water freezing in the system will break it. Do not attempt to treat water over 100°f. Do not install in direct sunlight. Excessive sun or heat may cause distortion...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    4 specifications before starting installation tools, pipe, and fittings, other materials pliers screwdriver teflon tape razor knife two adjustable wrenches additional tools may be required if modifi- cation to home plumbing is required. Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included with the softene...

  • Page 5

    5 place the softener as close as possible to the pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city water). Place the softener as close as possible to a floor drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.). Connect the softener to the main water supply pipe before the wate...

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    6 1. If your hot water tank is electric, turn off the power to it to avoid damage to the element in the tank. 2. If you have a private well, turn the power off to the pump and then shut off the main wa- ter shut off valve. If you have municipal water, simply shut off the main valve. Go to the faucet...

  • Page 7

    7 installation twin tank.

  • Page 8: System Start-Up

    8 system start-up 1. Plug the power transformer into an ap- proved power source. Connect the power cord to the valve. 2. When power is supplied to the control, the screen will display “initializing wait please” while it finds the service position. 3. Manually step the valve past the brine position t...

  • Page 9: Programming Instructions

    9 programming instructions change settings to change settings press the settings key for 3 seconds. The first screen to be displayed will be the time of day. To ad- just the hour values, use the up or down key. To advance to the minute values, press the set- tings key again. After adjusting each val...

  • Page 10: About The System

    10 operation during a power failure in the event of a power failure, the valve will keep track of the time and day for 48 hours. The programmed settings are stored in a non-volatile memory and will not be lost during a power failure. If power fails while the unit is in regeneration, the valve will f...

  • Page 11

    11 automatic hard water bypass during regeneration the regeneration cycle can last 30 to 180 minutes, after which soft water service will be re- stored. During regeneration, hard water is automatically bypassed for use in the household. Hot water should be used as little as possible during this time...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    12 manual bypass in the case of emergency, such as an overflowing brine tank, you can isolate your water softener from the water supply using the bypass valve located at the back of the control. In normal operation the bypass is open with the on/off knobs in line with the inlet and outlet pipes. To ...

  • Page 13

    13 cleaning or replacing injectors sediment, salt and silt will restrict or clog the injector. A clean water supply and pure salt will prevent this from happening. The injector assembly is located on the right side of the control valve. This assembly is easy to clean. 1. Shut off the water supply to...

  • Page 14

    14 replacing brine line flow control (blfc) 1. Remove the red clip that secures the brine elbow. 2. Remove the blfc holder from the elbow fitting. 3. Split the blfc holder apart and remove the flow washer. 4. Reassemble using the reverse procedure. Tip: markings on the blfc washer should face the di...

  • Page 15: Sanitizing Procedure

    15 care of your system to retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener, clean occasionally with mild soap solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never subject your sof- tener to freezing or to temperatures above 100°f. Resin cleaner an approved resin cleaner must...

  • Page 16: Main Repair Parts

    16 main repair parts replacement part number part description dwg # quantity 60010052 power transformer 120v-12v a 1 60010002 bypass / meter b 1 10010060 485 up flow valve c 1 60010048 top cone d 1 25020041 844 tank (75) e 1 25020042 948 tank (100) e 1 25020043 1054 tank (150) e 1 25010058 1252 tank...

  • Page 17

    17 main repair parts - connectors a a a b d f e a c replacement part number part description dwg # quantity 60010020 3/4" npt elbow a 2 60010019 1" npt straight a 2 60010023 3/4" npt straight a 2 60010079 valve coupling inlet b 1 60010101 valve coupling outlet (meter side) c 1 60010025 plastic secur...

  • Page 18

    18 control valve exploded view valve repair parts list replacement part number part description replacement part number part description 60010127 injector set #0000 black 60010129 85he upflow piston assembly 60010126 injecttor set #000 grey 60010171 85he downflow piston assembly 60010035 injector se...

  • Page 19

    19 control valve parts list replacement part number mfg part number part description dwg # quantity 5056087 screw-m5x12(hexagon) a01 3 5056088 screw-m5x16(hexagon with washer) a02 2 5056047 end plug retainer a03 1 5031016 bnt85he piston rod a04 1 5056097 piston pin a05 1 5031015 bnt85he quad ring pl...

  • Page 20

    20 power head exploded view.

  • Page 21

    21 power head parts list replacement part number mfg part number part description dwg # quantity 5056084 screw-st3.5x13 b01 10 5010037 screw-st2.9x10 b02 9 13000416 screw-st3.5x25 b03 1 5031007 bnt85he piston rod guide plate b04 1 5056510 motor-12v/2rpm b05 1 5030014 motor power cable 1 11700005 wir...

  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    22 trouble shooting issue possible cause possible solution 1. No power supply. Check electrical service, fuse, etc. 2. Defective circuit board. Replace faulty parts. 3. Power failure. Reset time of day. 4. Defective meter. Replace turbine meter. 1. By-pass valve open. Close by-pass valve. 2. Out of ...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    23 warranty canature usa inc. Guarantees that your new water conditioner is built of quality material and workmanship. When properly installed and maintained, it will give years of trouble free service. Ten year limited warranty canature usa inc. Will replace the salt tank or cabinet tank, the fibre...