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L'eau Miracle Water MW-30 Installation And Operation Manual

Summary of MW-30

  • Page 1

    Model mw-30 how to maintain and operate your demand controlled water softener if you have questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your softener, visit www.Leaumiraclewater.Ca or call our toll free number: 1-800-356-7851 system tested and certified by the water quality associa...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 miracle water installation & operation manual table of contents unpacking and inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 softener dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3: Unpacking And Inspection

    3 miracle water installation & operation manual unpacking and inspection the parts required to assemble and install the unit are included in a parts bag. Thoroughly check the unit for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton. Remove and discard...

  • Page 4: Softener Dimensions

    4 miracle water installation & operation manual softener dimensions model nominal resin tank size a b c mw-30 9” dia. X 35” 37” 33” 42” wiring schematic salt storage capacity mw-30 - 150 lbs..

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    5 miracle water installation & operation manual product specifications this model is efficiency rated. The efficiency rating is valid only at the minimum salt dose. This softener has a demand initiated regeneration (d.I.R.) feature that complies with specific perform- ance specifications intended to...

  • Page 6: Safety Guides

    6 miracle water installation & operation manual safety guides follow the installation instructions carefully. (failure to install the unit properly voids the war- ranty.) before you begin installation, read this entire manual. Then, obtain all the materials and tools you will need to make the instal...

  • Page 7

    7 miracle water installation & operation manual crust on cooking utensils, appliances, and plumbing fixtures. Even the tastes of foods are affect- ed. A water softener removes the hardness minerals to eliminate these problems, and others. Sodium information: water softeners using sodium chloride (sa...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    8 miracle water installation & operation manual assembly 1. Miracle water models are factory assembled. During installation, remove the salt hole cover. Set aside to prevent damage. Check the brinewell to be sure it is secured and vertical (see figure 1). Slide faceplate cover forward to expose back...

  • Page 9: Planning Installation

    Hard water conditioned water floor drain salt storage tank overflow hose* 1 ---1/2” airgap inlet outlet valve drain hose* single bypass valve transformer to timer 3/4” coupling 3/4” pipe and fittings copper tube gasket & nut bypass valve clips to outside facets *do not tee these drain lines together...

  • Page 10

    10 miracle water installation & operation manual other requirements • a 120v-60hz, grounded electrical outlet (continuously ‘‘live’’) is needed nearby the unit. • a drain is needed for regeneration discharge water. A floor drain, close to the unit, is preferred. A laundry tub, standpipe, etc., are o...

  • Page 11

    11 miracle water installation & operation manual *valve drain options: flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumb- ing codes). For a rigid valve drain run, cut the barbed section off the drain fitting for access to the 1/4” pipe threads. Then plumb a rigid drain as needed...

  • Page 12: Installation

    12 miracle water installation & operation manual installation step 1. Turn off water supply 1. Close the main water supply valve, near the well pump or water meter. 2. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water heater. 3. Open all faucets to drain all water from the house pipes. Step 2. Move ...

  • Page 13

    13 miracle water installation & operation manual step 3. Assemble inlet and outlet plumbing measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and out- let ports of the valve. Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the valve inlet side. Note: inlet and outlet ...

  • Page 14

    14 miracle water installation & operation manual step 6. Install valve drain hose note: see valve drain options on page 11. 1. Connect a length of 3/8” or 7/16” i.D. Hose (check codes) to the valve drain elbow, on the con- troller, see figure 4. Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place. Route the ...

  • Page 15

    15 miracle water installation & operation manual 3. Fully open the main water supply valve. Observe steady flow from the opened faucets, with no air bubbles. 4. Exactly as follows, place bypass valve(s) in “service”. A. Single bypass valve: slowly, move the valve stem toward “service”, pausing sever...

  • Page 16

    Care is taken at the factory to keep your unit clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the unit will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the unit. For this re...

  • Page 17

    17 miracle water installation & operation manual programming the faceplate timer figure 12 if you have questions about installation, programming, operating and routine maintenance... Call 1-800-356-7851 when the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet, a model code and a test number (exam-...

  • Page 18

    18 miracle water installation & operation manual step 2. Set water hardness number 1. Press the (select/menu) button once to display a flashing 25 and hardness. 2. Press the up p or down q buttons to set your water hardness number. Note: be sure to enter the grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your ...

  • Page 19: Salt Efficiency Feature

    19 miracle water installation & operation manual step 4. Set salt efficiency when this feature is on, the unit will operate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher. (may recharge more often using smaller salt dosage and less water). 1. Press and hold the (select/m...

  • Page 20

    20 miracle water installation & operation manual customizing features/options recharge now if you have guests, or other times when more water than usual is used, you could begin to run out of conditioned water. If the unit is not scheduled to regenerate for another day or two, you could get hard wat...

  • Page 21

    21 miracle water installation & operation manual customizing features/options adjustable backwash if your incoming water supply has higher sediments or iron, a longer backwash and/or fast rinse time may help in keeping the unit cleaner. 1. Press and hold the (select/menu) button until the following ...

  • Page 22: Routine Maintenance

    22 miracle water installation & operation manual routine maintenance refilling with salt remove the salt storage tank front cover and check the salt storage level frequently. If the con- ditioner uses all the salt before you refill it, you will get hard water. Until you have established a refilling ...

  • Page 23

    23 miracle water installation & operation manual cleaning the nozzle and venturi a clean nozzle and venturi (see figure 14) is a must for the conditioner to work properly. This small unit creates the suction to move brine from the brine tank, into the resin tank. If it should become plugged with san...

  • Page 24

    24 miracle water installation & operation manual protect the water softener from freezing if the softener is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the softener: 1. Close the shut-off valve on the hou...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    25 miracle water installation & operation manual troubleshooting guide tools needed for most repairs: 5/16 hex driver, phillips screwdriver, needle-nose pliers problem cause solution repair kit(s) needed no soft water 1. No salt in the storage tank a. Add salt (see page 22) b. Use recharge now featu...

  • Page 26

    26 miracle water installation & operation manual automatic electronic diagnostics the faceplate has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and/or water meter). The faceplate monitors electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, ...

  • Page 27

    27 miracle water installation & operation manual note: be sure water is in contact with the salt, and not separated by a salt bridge... See page 23. 5. While in this diagnostic screen, the following information is available and may be beneficial for various reasons. This information is retained by t...

  • Page 28

    28 miracle water installation & operation manual manual advance regeneration check this check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions. Always make the initial checks, and the manual initiated diag- nostics. No...

  • Page 29: Softener Components

    29 miracle water installation & operation manual softener components salt storage tank assembly p/n 7238523 power supply kit p/n 7238426 bypass valve p/n 7129871 motor switch kit p/n 7285910 valve kit p/n 7238557 electronic control board p/n 7327534 resin tank assembly p/n 7269273 float kit p/n 7238...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    Miracle water installation & operation manual warranty miracle water residential warranty miracle water guarantees to the original owner, that: for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase, the salt storage tank and fiberglass mineral tank will not rust, cor- rode, leak, burst, or in any...