INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
CFSM1254 WATER SOFTENER
Installer: Please leave this manual with owner/operator.
Owner/Operator: Please retain for operation and future
maintenance instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
DESCRIPTION
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2
3
4
5
6
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BEFORE INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
CONTROL VALVE PROGRAMMING AND REGENERATION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATING DATA
PARTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION
When properly installed, operated, and maintained, your new softener will provide many years of dependable service. Before starting the installation please
read this manual all the way through for an overview, and then follow the installation in proper sequence. Failure to follow instructions will void warranty.
Inspecting And Handling Your Softener:
Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection.
Handle the equipment with care. Damage can result if dropped or if the brine tank is set on sharp, uneven projections on the floor. When handling, do not
turn the water softener unit upside down.
Make Sure Your Water Has Been Thoroughly Tested:
An analysis of your water should be made prior to the selection of your water conditioning equipment. Your dealer will generally perform this service for you,
and may send a sample to the factory for analysis and recommendations. Enter your analysis below for your permanent record.
Analysis of Your Water:
Hardness
Iron (Fe)
gpg Tannins (Humic Acid)
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm Hydrogen Sulfide (H S)
2
ppm Other
Manganese (Mn)
pH
Other
ppm
IMPORTANT NOTES
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) must be tested for at the well site. For accuracy, the sample must be drawn with the
pump RUNNING, and the test be completed within ONE minute after the sample is drawn.
Softeners are designed to reduce hardness but can handle reasonable amounts of soluble iron if consideration
is given to content when selecting model and regeneration settings. To treat sulfur (hydrogen sulfide), bacte-
rial iron, precipitated iron or very high levels of soluble iron requires special equipment in addition to a water
softener. For best results, a Chem-Free Iron Reduction System is recommended for use on waters containing
more than 2 ppm of iron.
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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 (1.4 bar). IF WATER PRESSURE IS OVER 80 psi (552 kPa), A PRESSURE REDUC-
ING VALVE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE WATER SUPPLY LINE AHEAD OF THE WATER SOFTENER.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
•
Do not install if water pressure exceeds 100 psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumb-
ing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
NOTE: If you have a municipal or a community water supply and daytime water pressure is 85 psi or more, nighttime pressure may exceed 100
psi. Call your local water department or plant operator to obtain pressure readings. If you have a private well, the gauge on the pressure tank will
indicate the high and low system pressure. Record your water pressure data below:
Water Pressure:
Low
psi
High
psi
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Do not install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention.
The installer should take appropriate measures if there is the possibility a vacuum may occur. This would include the installation of an appropriate
device in the supply line to the system, i.e., a vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device. Vacuum damage voids the factory warranty.
2) The pumping rate of your well must be sufficient for satisfactory operation and BACKWASHING of the water softener. (See SPECIFICATIONS AND
OPERATING DATA, Section 6)
Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly:
Select the location of your water softener with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:
1) Locate as close as possible to water supply source.
2) Locate as close as possible to a drain.
3) Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (Figure 1).
4) Locate the softener in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 100°F (38°C) will damage the softener and void the factory
warranty.
5) DO NOT install the softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage and will also void the factory
warranty.
6) Allow sufficient space around the installation for easy servicing.
7) Provide a non-switched 110V, 60Hz (220V, 50Hz for specified systems) power source for the control valve.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
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•
•
Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 33°F (0.6°C).
Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this filter system is 110°F (43.3°C).
Do not install systems in areas where ambient temperatures may go above 110°F (43.3°C) or below 40°F (4.4°C).
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Facts to Remember While Planning Your Installation:
1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes.
2) Remember that the water softener INLET is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e. runs to the pump) and the OUTLET is the line that runs
toward the water heater.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:
• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water flow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment
equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.
3) Before commencing the installation it is advisable to study the existing piping system and to determine the size, number and type of fittings re-
quired.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:
• If the electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a sufficient ground connection across
the filter installation piping — refer installation to qualified personnel.
4) It is also advisable to sweep the floor to eliminate objects that could pierce the brine tank.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Sodium Information: Water softeners utilizing sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water softened water. Persons who are on sodium re-
stricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake. As a reference as to how much sodium is added to softened water
consider the following. For each grain per gallon of water hardness that is exchanged from the water supply, 7.5 milligrams per liter of sodium will be added
to the softened water. e.g. 10 grains per gallon (gpg) exchanged will add 75 milligrams of sodium to the softened water.
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
FILTERED WATER
FILTERED
SOFT WATER
PRESSURE
TANK
BRINE
MAKER
RAW
WELL
WATER
FILTER
SOFTENER
PRESSURE
SWITCH.
STANDARD WELL INSTALLATION
FILTERED WATER
FILTERED
SOFT WATER
WATER FOR
LAWN SPRINKLERS
OR OTHER
HIGH DEMAND
METER
BRINE
MAKER
RAW
WATER
FILTER
SOFTENER
CHECK VALVE
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION
Figure 1. Typical 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 risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:
• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water flow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment
equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
Remove the unit from the shipping box and remove all packaging. Ensure no freight damage has occurred since shipment from our manufacturing
facility. Locate the parts package and install the bypass and adapter fittings on the control valve to facilitate the connection to the customer’s
water supply.
Step 1)
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• On plastic fittings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic;
• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fittings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.
Step 2)
Step 3)
Verify all packaging materials have been removed from the brine tank. On all units, legs rest on bottom of the brine tank.
Shut off all water at main supply valve. On a private well system, turn off power to the pump and drain pressure tank. Make certain pressure is relieved
from complete system by opening nearest faucet to drain system.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• SHUT OFF FUEL OR ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER after water is shut off.
Step 4)
Step 5)
Cut main supply line as required to fit plumbing to INLET and OUTLET of unit.
Attach plumbing. DO NOT apply heat to any fitting connected to BYPASS or CONTROL VALVE as damage may result to internal parts or connecting
adapters. MAKE CERTAIN WATER FLOW ENTERS THROUGH INLET AND DISCHARGES THROUGH OUTLET.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:
• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a sufficient
ground connection across the filter installation piping — refer installation to qualified personnel.
Step 6)
The controls allow for either a 3/4” NPT connection or 5/8” poly tubing for use as a drain line connection.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• On plastic fittings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic;
• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fittings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.
BRINE WELL
SAFETY BRINE
VALVE ASSEMBLY
BRINE LINE
ELBOW
OVERFLOW
FITTING
OUT
IN
BYPASS VALVE
INJECTOR COVER
CONTROL VALVE BODY
DRAIN LINE FLOW
CONTROL ASSEMBLY
BRINE TANK
Figure 2. SOFTENER AND BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY, TOP VIEW
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