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Water Conditioner
Watts Premier, Inc. 1725 W. Williams Drive C-20 Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone: 800-752-5582 www.wattspremier.com Fax: 623-931-0191
Manual Edition: 2/19/08
P/N: Sof-Tek
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Congratulations
on your decision to place your confidence in our
superior water treatment appliance. Recognized
worldwide for built-in quality, dependability, and
ease of service, this appliance represents state-of-
the-art in home water treatment.
Important information is contained in this manual
which will help you get the maximum benefit and
enjoyment from your particular model.
We urge you to read this information carefully now
and any time a malfunction may occur. In most
cases, these reviews will uncover minor problems
that you can correct yourself, thereby saving you
time and the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Date of Installation:________________________________
Model Number: __________________________________
Serial Number: ___________________________________
Returned Limited warranty Card Date: ________________
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Table of Contents
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HOW TO GET THE MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY FROM YOURAPPLIANCE 5
CHECKLIST BEFORE INSTALLATION 6
DO’S AND DON’TS 7
REFERENCE ILLUSTRATIONS 8
INSTALLATION GUIDE 8
REFERENCE ILLUSTRATIONS 9
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS 9
INSTALLATION AND START-UP PROCEDURES 12
SETTING THE CONTROLLER 14
DEMAND REGENERATION 14
HARDNESS SETTINGS 15
ELECTRONICS AND CABINET 18
CABINET AND ASSEMBLIES 20
PARTS DIAGRAMS 26
TROUBLESHOOTING 32
SOFTENER SPECIFICATIONS 34
WARRANTY INFORMATION 35
How To Get The Maximum Efficiency From Your Appliance
1. Fill salt cabinet when water level is above salt level. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF
SALT. If iron is present in your water, use a salt with an iron-cleaning additive to help keep
the resin clean. You may also use a resin cleaner on a monthly basis in place of salt with
cleaning additives. If iron is not present in your water, a clean pellet, solar or cube type salt is
recommended. The use of rock salt is not recommended because it contains impurities that
may clog the injector assembly.
2. You may use a salt substitute (such as potassium chloride) in place of water conditioner
salt. If you start with water conditioner salt, you can switch to a salt substitute at any time -
or vice versa. If potassium chloride is used in place of nugget or pellet salt, you must
select the potassium option during the programming of the controller. We do not recommend
using Potassium Chloride if there is iron in your water.
3. Should your electricity be turned off for any reason you must reset time of day.
(See page 12)
4. Protect your appliance from freezing, including drain line.
5. By-pass the appliance when servicing the well, plumbing, or pump. When work is completed,
turn on the nearest cold water tap until water runs clear before putting appliance back in
service. See figures 4 - 5 - 6.
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Checklist Before Installation
1. Water Pressure - Not less than 20 psi constant. See page 30.
2. Double check hardness - of water with test strips provided to verify that your appliance is right for
the job. See page 10.
3. Water Supply Flow Rate - 5 gallons per minute is recommended as minimum.
4. Drain - Drain appliance to floor drain or washer drain. To prevent back-siphoning, the installer must
provide an adequate air gap or a siphon break. See figure 1.
5. Electricity - The transformer supplied is a standard 120 volt, 60 cycleA.C. for USA or 220 volt, 50
cycle A.C. for outside the USA. See figure 8.
6. Water Quality - If water supply contains sulfur, bacteria, iron bacteria, tannins, algae, oil, acid, dirt,
sand or other unusual substances, special equipment must be installed prior to the appliance.
Call Our HelpLine
1-800-896-3219
Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm EST
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Do’s And Don’ts
SOME DO’S
1. Do comply with all local plumbing and electrical codes.
2. Do install pressure-reducing valve if inlet pressure exceeds 90 psi.
3. Do install gravity drain on salt storage cabinet. See figure 7.
4. Do secure drain line on appliance and at drain outlet. See figure 3.
5. Do allow a minimum of 8 to 10 feet of pipe from the outlet of the water conditioner
to the inlet of the water heater. See figure 1.
SOME DON’TS
1. Do not install if checklist items are not satisfactory.
2. Do not install if incoming or outlet piping water temperature exceeds
120 degrees Fahrenheit. Please see specifications on page 30.
3. Do not allow soldering torch heat to be transferred to valve components or plastic parts.
4. Do not overtighten plastic fittings.
5. Do not place appliance right up against a wall which would deny access to plumbing. See
figure 1.
6. Do not install the appliance backwards. Follow arrows on inlet/outlet. See figure 2.
7. Do not plug the transformer into an outlet that is activated by an on/off switch. See figure 8.
8. Do not connect the drain and the overflow (gravity drain) together.See figure 1.
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Reference Illustrations
Figure 1
Installation Guide
Use this diagram as a location and installation guide for your water conditioner. This diagram applies to
basement, slab, crawl space and outside installations.
Bypass Valves. To simplify installation and servicing, a one-piece or a three way bypass valve system is
recommended when installing your appliance. A bypass system also provides access to untreated water
when required (i.e. for lawn and gardening purposes.) Also, see figures 4 through 6.
Caution: A minimum of 10 feet of 3/4” pipe from the outlet of the water treatment appliance
and the inlet to the water heater is recommended.
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Reference Illustrations
Figure 2
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
Copper, brass, plastic or other fittings may be
used. DO NOT over-tighten fittings.
Figure 3
INSTALLATION TIP
When preparing the male threaded fittings
of the I/O adapter, follow the guidelines to
avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads.
1. For best results, use 1/2” wide Teflon®
tape and wrap the threads three times with
each consecutive wrap on top of the
previous wrap. To prevent tearing of the
the tape, use Teflon® paste on the first two
threads only. This lubricates the tape and
fills the small void areas that may exist
between the threads. When the joint is
complete, there will be a small bead of
sealant at the fitting interface indicating a
properly joined connection.
2. When preparing copper fittings, it is al-
ways advisable to use a union where there
is a threaded connection to facilitate
repairing a potential leak in one of your
soldered joints.
3. To prevent heat damage to the plastic
pipe threads of the adapter, prepare the
copper tail assemblies ahead of time so they
can cool down before final assembly. The
copper tube length should be a minimum of
4-1/2” long. To prevent cross threading, turn
the fitting counterclockwise until you feel the
threads engage, then tighten.
Do not overtighten the fittings.
CAUTION NOTE: To avoid damage, do
not allow heat from the torch to be trans-
ferred to the plastic valve component.
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Reference Illustrations
Figure 4
This part may be available through your local Home Improvement store. Or you can order it through
Watts Premier (800) 752-5582.
Figure 5 Figure 6
IN BYPASS POSITION IN SERVICE POSITION
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