DuraWater 48k-56sxt-fm Installation guide

Brand: DuraWater

Model: 48k-56sxt-fm

Type: Installation guide

DuraWater 48k-56sxt-fm is an intelligent, fully automated All-in-One filtration system that treats water up to your needs. The installation is simple with the included instructions. The device is capable of eliminating iron and odors from well water, which can greatly improve the quality of your water. DuraWater 48k-56sxt-fm has a compact design, so it won't take up too much space in your home. It requires a 1.5-inch standpipe drain line, is capable of flowing at a rate of 12 gallons per minute, and can be used on water supplies between 20-90 PSI.

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Covers Iron Pro and Water Pro all-in-one iron "lter

and water softener combination systems.

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Thank you for purchasing a new All-in-One System from Abundant Flow Water. We appreciate the

opportunity you have given us to provide you with better water. We are committed to providing the

best customer experience possible and have provided these installation instructions to make things as

simple as possible. If you have read through these entire instructions and FAQ section and still have

questions feel free to contact us for further help. Our o#ce hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CT, and you can call us at 785-735-9769.

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Your chosen installation location and water supply must meet ALL of the following requirements:

20-90 PSI (1.38-6.20BAR)

34-110°F (1.1-43.3°C)

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System must be protected from freezing

Firm level surface AFTER the pressure tank

3-prong, 120V outlet within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of the control head with constant

power. GFCI outlet is recommended. Use of an extension cords is not

recommended.

A 1.5 inch standpipe, sump pit, or outside drain.

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The drain

line is pressurized and can be ran vertically if necessary.

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Use the following table to help verify the parts that are included with your system and verify that they

are all accounted for. Inspect all parts for damage and report any damage immediately. Damage claims

must be made within 30 days of delivery to be eligible for replacement.

A tall slender tank 44–65 inches in height with

an opening on the top. Tanks that are 14 inches

or larger may have a gray threaded adapter to

reduce tank opening to match control head.

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A tall pipe that runs from the bottom of the

tank to the control valve. One end has a basket

(basket design varies) and it usually ships inside

the tank.

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Screws on top of the tank and controls the

water $ow and regeneration cycles. Digital SXT

has LCD panel. The mechanical has control

knobs.

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Some SXT systems may have

labels referring to the older SE model number.

This is an internal designation and does NOT

indicate that you received an SE controller.

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A large plastic tank (round OR

square/rectangular) similar to a trash can. Inside

the tank is the brine well—a small cylinder

about 4 inches (10.1 cm) in diameter—which

contains the saftey $oat. The brine tank holds

the salt (

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) used for

regeneration. There will also be an over$ow

"tting and tubing. Some systems may have a salt

grid—a plastic grid on the bottom of the tank—

but most do not as they are not needed when

using pelleted salt as recommended. This tank

holds the salt,

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Small rocks or pebbles to promote water

distribution. Most systems use standard gravel,

but very large systems will use the denser

garnet gravel.

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, at

the bottom of polyglass tank.

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Bag(s) of material placed in the polyglass tank

that does the actual treatment of the water.

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Depending on system size

you may receive more than one package of

media/resin packaged di!erently. This is normal.

The system is sent with the required amount of

media/resin and

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Depending on your order your system will have

either a single piece stainless steel bypass or a

two part plastic bypass with yoke connection.

This is what connects to your control head and

provides standard "tting connections to hook

up to your plumbing.

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The $ow meter connects the control head and

the bypass valve and it measures the water $ow

to initiate regeneration on demand. Includes

O-rings (already attached) to seal the

connection and screws and clips to secure the

connection. Typically connected to the control

head when received.

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Tubing and "ttings used to connect the control

head to the brine tank. Tubing is usually inside

the brine tank, the "ttings are usually in a small

bag, either with the tubing, with the

instructions, or with the control head. Fittings

include the brass brine nut, ferrule, insert, and

screen.

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Fitting(s) that connect the control head to the

drain line (not supplied). Depending on the

system ordered there are multiple options, and

the pictures shown are common examples but

actual "tting may vary.

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The funnel is a complementary item included

with some systems to help "ll the polyglass tank

with the media/resin. If your system does not

include one, a blender pitcher with the blade

assembly removed will screw onto the tank and

work well.

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Depending on system size you can see what tank size and media/resin amounts you will receive:

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12 lb

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On systems shipped by truck the media/resin may be preloaded

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If hiring a plumber to do the installation you can save some money by

preparing the tank ahead of time. This cuts down on the time the plumber has to spend and doing so is

simple enough that most people can accomplish it in less than an hour.

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A mismatched riser tube will prevent proper treatment, and it is

much easier to correct the problem before the media/resin is loaded.

The riser tube sits in an indentation centered in the bottom of the

tank. With the riser tube properly positioned, ensure that it is within

1/3 inch (8 mm) above or below the lip of the tank. If it is not contact

us for help correcting the problem.

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This optional step will help bu!er the media/resin as it is poured in and will also help minimize air

bubbles upon initial startup. Simply pour water into the tank until it is 1/4 - 1/3 "lled with water.

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put something over the end of the tube such as a piece of tape, to

prevent anything from falling into the riser tube.

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Make sure to empty all boxes to verify it is not in the bottom of the

tank box or in a box with the media/resin.

When "lling the tank, do so slowly and ensure the riser tube stays

correctly positioned and centered in the tank. If you have more than

one bag of media/resin, after gravel the order does not matter and

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. Once all the media/resin is loaded

the tank will not be completely full, this is normal.

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Once the media/resin is loaded you may "nish "lling the tank with water. This can help reduce air

bubbles and ease initial startup.

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The tank O-ring—

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—seals

the control valve to the tank,

and the pilot O-ring—

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—seals around the riser

tube. Verify they are present and

free from nicks or kinks. Use a

silicon lubricant or vegetable oil

to both O-rings.

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It is very secure inside the head and almost impossible for

it to come out. It is also a good idea to verify that the riser tube "ts snugly into the pilot hole and that

the O-ring seals around it.

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Depending on system

con"guration your system may

include a top distributor

basket—

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includes one it is recommended

that you use it. If you do not

have one then it is not needed. If

you do have one the larger end

will "t inside the bottom of your

control valve, with the smaller

end sliding over the riser tube

pointing down into the tank—

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. Please note that locking tabs hold it in place so a fair amount of force is needed to install or

remove it.

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Ensure the riser tube slips inside the pilot opening in the bottom of the head. Screw the head down

onto the resin tank until solid contact is made between the tank and O-ring, then tighten about another

1/4–1/3 of a turn and STOP.

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Once properly tightened down check to ensure the tank and control head meet evenly all the way

around.

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The brine tank will come with

the brine well loose, either

inside the brine tank or in the

box with the brine tank—

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You will use the over$ow "tting

to attach it in the side of the

brine tank, placing the over$ow

"tting through the lower hole on

the brine tank and securing it

through the brine well with the

nut—

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hard time "tting your hand

between the $oat and the brine well to secure the over$ow nut you can remove the $oat by removing

the nut that holds the $oat in place. Make sure to put it back when you are "nished.

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The brine line will connect from

the brine "tting on the control

head—

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—to the "tting on

the $oat inside the brine tank.

To attach it to the $oat put the

tubing through the hole in the

brine tank and push the tubing

into the "tting until in stops,

then push a little harder to get it

to lock in place. To remove the

tubing, hold the collet ring that

sits around the tubing while

pulling the tubing out. The other end of the tubing will connect to the control head. Place the "ttings on

the tubing as shown—

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—and connect it to the control head.

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If you have a $oor drain available you can connect the over$ow "tting to it using a $exible line.

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Add salt to the brine tank. We recommend high quality pelleted softener salt for the best results. You

will need to add at least one bag of salt and can "ll it up to the top of the brine well. Ensure there is salt

in the brine tank at all times.

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The resin is

precharged and able to treat the water out of the box and the initial regeneration ran after installing

the system will place the initial volume of water in the brine tank.

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Plug the control head into a quali"ng outlet as stated in the requirements section.

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The contol head can be plugged in and operated without water, this will not damage the control head.

Once plugged in, verify the system is receiving power and ensure the outlet is not on a switch that

might get turned o!. On digital valves the display should light up and start $ashing a time, on

mechanical valves you may hear a quiet hum of the motor or you may have to wait to see if the time dial

keeps track of time.

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II ff yy oo uu hh aavv ee tt hh ee mm ee cc hh aa nn i icc aa ll vv aall vv ee yy oo uu cc aann ss kk i ipp dd ooww nn ttoo tt hh ee mm ee cc hh aa nn i icc aall ss ee tt uu pp

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To set the time of day press and hold the up OR down arrow until the service icon is replaced with the

programming icon. Use the up and down arrows to set the time of day (PM is indicated in the upper right

corner of the screen). Hold the arrow down to advance quickly through the time. Once the time is set,

press the extra cycle button to save the setting.

For initial programming ensure the clock says 12:01 pm and the parameter display is NOT shown. Press

and hold the up AND down arrow buttons together for 5-10 seconds until the programming icon

appears and [DF] is shown in the parameter code. Once each setting has been entered, use the extra

cycle button to advance to the next setting.

** **

PP l l ee aa s s ee NN oo t t ee : :

** **

Most of these settings will be left alone.

** **

DD o o n n o o t t c c h h a a n n g g e e a a n n y y s s e e t t t t i i n n g g s s u u n n l l e e s s s s s s p p e e c c i i "" c c a a l l l l y y i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t e e d d t t o o d d o o s s o o b b y y t t h h e e s s e e i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o nn s s oo r r oo nn ee

oo f f oo uu r r t t ee c c hh s s . .

** **

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II mm gg &&

11 11

&&--&&

SS XX TT CC oo nn t t r r oo l l ss

[[ DD FF ]]

Display format, should be set to

Gal, and all instructions are based

on this format.

[[ VV TT ]]

DO NOT CHANGE.

[[ CC TT ]]

DO NOT CHANGE.

[[ NN TT ]]

DO NOT CHANGE.

** **

NN OO T T E E : :

** **

May not show on all systems.

[[ TT SS ]]

DO NOT CHANGE.

** **

NN OO T T E E : :

** **

May not show on all systems.

[[ CC ]]

System Capacity tells the control

head the capacity of the system

in grains, this setting will be set

to match your system. Note the x1000 indicator will light up to indicate you are setting x1000, so a 48

setting is used for 48,000 grain (48k) systems. Reference the chart in the inventory section for help in

"nding the standard capacity for common tank sizes.

[[ HH ]]

Hardness. This is the hardness of the water as measured in grains per gallon (GPG). If your test shows

hardness as parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l) simply divide by 17.1 to get grains per

gallon. With iron or manganese in the water you will need adjust the hardness to compensate. To do so,

taking the combined level of iron and manganese, in parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter

(mg/l), and multiply by 4. Add the result to the hardness in GPG, and this is your compensated hardness.

As an example, if the water hardness is 12 GPG, iron is 2.5 ppm, manganese is 0.5 ppm your

compensated hardness is is 12+(3x4)=12+12=24 GPG.

[[ RR SS ]]

Should be set to "rc".

[[ SS FF ]]

If you are seeing this setting please contact one of our support technicians for assistance.

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[[ RR CC ]]

Reserve Capacity - Set to the average number of gallons used per day. If this number is not known you

can esitmate averages by multiplying the number of people in the home by 75 and using the result for

this setting.

[[ DD OO ]]

Day Override - this setting will start the regeneration cycle after the set number of days regardless of

usage. Typically set no higher than 7 to ensure the media/resin gets lifted and cleaned o! to prevent

iron fouling.

[[ RR TT ]]

Regen Time, this is the time of day the regeneration will start. This process typically takes 1.5-2 hours

depending on system size, so schedule it when water will not be used. It is common to set to run when

everyone is asleep, and ensure it does not con$ict with any other systems you may have.

[[ BB WW ]]

DO NOT CHANGE

[[ BB DD ]]

DO NOT CHANGE

[[ RR RR ]]

DO NOT CHANGE

[[ BB FF ]]

DO NOT CHANGE

[[ DD 11 -- DD 77 ]]

If you are seeing this setting please contact one of our support technicians for assistance.

[[ CC DD ]]

If you are seeing this setting please contact one of our support technicians for assistance.

[[ FF MM ]]

DO NOT CHANGE

[[ KK ]]

If you are seeing this setting please contact one of our support technicians for assistance.

[[ UU DD -- ss yy nn cc ]]

[[ CC aa ll cc ]]

After making adjustments to the programming, the display may display one of the above screens to

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indicate it is making the adjustments the new settings require.

Once all parameters have been set, press the extra cycle button one more time to save your settings

(setting changes will be canceled if no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds). The display should then

show the service icon, with the data display $ashing between the current time of day and remaining

system capacity. As water $ows through the system the $ow indicator will $ash and the system capacity

will count down. Once it reaches 0 the system will queue a regeneration for the set time. A $ashing

service icon indicates that a regeneration is queued. A manual regeneration can be queued by pressing

the extra cycle button. An immediate regeneration can be initiated by holding the extra cycle button for

about 5 seconds.

** ! ! **

TT hh ee ss ee r r vv i i cc ee i i cc oo nn i i nn dd i i cc aa t t ee ss t t hh aa t t t t hh ee s s yy s s t t ee mm i i ss " " I I nn SS ee r r vv i i cc ee " " aa nn dd f f uu nn c c t t i i oo nn i i nn gg

cc o o rr rr ee cc tt l l yy , , i i tt d d oo ee ss NN OO TT mm ee aa nn tt hh aa tt tt hh ee ss yy ss tt ee nn ee ee dd ss ss ee rr vv i i cc ee . .

** !! **

After intial setup programming should not need to be set again unless a system reset is performed.

Even in the event of a power outage all settings are retained. If your water use or water quality changes

you can use the user programming to make common changes to the programming as lined out below.

——

UU s s e e r r PP r r oo g g r r a a mm mm i i nn gg

To enter user programming ensure the clock DOES NOT say 12:01pm and the parameter display is NOT

shown. Press and hold the up AND down arrow buttons together for 5-10 seconds until the

programming icon appears and [DO] is shown in the parameter code. Once each setting has been

entered, use the extra cycle button to advance to the next setting.

[[ DD OO ]]

Day Override, this setting will start the regeneration cycle after the set number of days regardless of

usage.

[[ RR TT ]]

Regen Time, this is the time of day the regeneration will start. This process typically takes 1.5-2 hours

depending on system size.

[[ HH ]]

Hardness, this is the hardness of the water as measured in grains per gallon (GPG). If your test shows

hardness as parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l) simply divide by 17.1 to get grains per

gallon. With iron or manganese in the water you will need adjust the hardness to compensate. To do so,

taking the combined level of iron and manganese, in parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter

(mg/l), and multiply by 4. Add the result to the hardness in GPG, and this is your compensated hardness.

As an example, if the water hardness is 12 GPG, iron is 2.5 ppm, manganese is 0.5 ppm your

compensated hardness is is 12+(3x4)=12+12=24 GPG.

[[ RR CC ]]

Reserve Capacity, set to the average number of gallons used per day.

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——

CC oo nn t t r r oo l l l l ee r r r r ee s s ee t t s s

If your controller is showing odd behavior such as erratic display, no display, or showing an error code,

the "rst step is to try and reset it. Start with the soft reset, and if that does not solve the problem move

on to the master reset. If the problem persists contact one of our technicians.

** **

SS oo f f t t RR ee ss ee t t

** **

Press and hold the extra cycle and down buttons for 25 seconds while in normal service mode. This

resets all parameters to the system default values except the volume remaining.

** **

MM a a s s t t e e r r R R e e s s e e t t

** **

Unplug the unit. While holding down the extra cycle button, plug the unit back in and continue to hold

the button. Once the display powers on you can let go of the button. This resets all of the parameters in

the system.

** **

PP l l ee aa s s ee NN oo t t ee : :

** **

After performing either reset you will need to go through the initial programming to

verify settings.

——

MM e e c c h h a a n n i i c c a a l l v v a a l l v v e e s s e e t t u u p p

You will need to calculate the gallon capacity of your system (how many gallons the system can go

through before it needs to regenerate). To calculate this number you will need to know the system

capacity, (for example, a 48k system has a 48,000 grain capacity) and the hardness of the water in grains

per gallon (GPG). If your test shows hardness as parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l)

simply divide by 17.1 to get grains per gallon. With iron or manganese in the water you will need adjust

the hardness to compensate. To do so, taking the combined level of iron and manganese, in parts per

million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l), and multiply by 4. Add the result to the hardness in GPG, and

this is your compensated hardness. As an example, if the water hardness is 12 GPG, iron is 2.5 ppm,

manganese is 0.5 ppm your compensated hardness is is 12+(3x4)=12+12=24 GPG. Take the capacity of

the system and divide by this number, this is your total capacity. Multiply the number of people in the

house by 75, this is your reserve capacity. Subtract the reserve capacity from the total capacity and this

is how many gallons you will set your system to. The gallon capacity of the system is denoted by a gear

with the numbers 1-21, these numbers represent the number of gallons x 100 that you system is set to

regenerate at. To set your system, pull out the capacity knob and rotate the knob until the correct

number is lined up with the white dot. As an example, if the water hardness is 24 GPG and you have a

48k system with 3 people, your gallon capacity would be (48,000/24)-(75x3)=1775 gallons. You would

line the white dot up between the numbers 17 & 18. If unsure of the size of your system you may

us. If your water is extremely hard or if you have high water use a larger reserve capacity may be

needed.

To set the time, locate the 24 hour time gear (the large gear located behind the manual cycle knob) and

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II mm gg &&

11 22

&&--&&

DD r r a a i i n n F F i i t t t t i i n n g g

II mm gg &&

11 33

&&--&&

EE xx aa mm pp l l ee DD r r aa i i nn w w / / AA i i r r GG aa pp

note the current time arrow. Push the red time set button in and rotate the 24 hour time gear until the

current time arrow lines up with the current time of day. A white arrow will point at the current gallon

capacity remaining. Once the countdown reaches zero the system will run a regeneration cycle that

night at midnight or 2 AM (depending on the system, the time is usually indicated on a label located on

the back of the valve). During regeneration there should be no water being used, and the default time is

usually "ne for most homes. To have it run at a di!erent time (for example if you work late and are up

and using water at the default time) you will need to adjust the current time of day to trick the system

into doing so at the desired time. For example: if the system is set to run at 2 AM and you want it to run

at 8 AM, set the current time of day 6 hours behind, that way the system will think it is 2 AM when it is

actually 8 AM.

PP l l uu mm bb i i nn gg t t hh ee s s yy s s t t ee mm i i nn

——

PP LL UU MM BB I I N N GG GG UU I I DD E E L L I I NN E E S S

** ! ! **

BB ee f f oo r r ee y y oo uu c c oo nn t t i i nn uu ee

** !! **

Many homeowners install their own water systems with basic plumbing

skills; if you are not comfortable with projects like this, please hire a professional plumber. Make sure to

check local plumbing codes and follow any codes that apply. These intructions o!er basic plumbing tips

and can not cover every situation. They are intendend as a supplement and should not replace local

plumbing codes or actual plumbing experience.

——

DD r r a a i i n n L L i i n n e e CC o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n

** **

PP l l ee aa s s ee nn oo t t ee : :

** **

Drain water comes out under line pressure, so it can be run vertically to connect to

an overhead drain pipe.

** ! ! **

NN e e v v e e r r mm a a k k e e a a d d i i r r e e c c t t

cc o o nn nn ee cc tt i i oo nn i i nn tt oo aa ww aa ss tt ee ww aa tt ee rr

dd r r aa i i nn . .

** !! **

A physical air gap of at

least 3 inches (76 mm) between

the end of the drain line and the

wastewater level in the drain pipe

should be used to avoid

contamination of the line. An

additional gap of 3/4 inch (19 mm)

between the drain pipe and drain

line is recommended to prevent

any problems in the case of a pipe

over$ow. Using a simple P-trap as shown—

II mm gg &&

11 33

—is ideal as well, but a stand pipe with a diameter of

at least 1.5 inches (38 mm) is adequate. As the water coming out is under pressure, make sure to

** ! ! **

ss e e cc u u rr ee tt h h e e d d rr aa i i n n l l i i n n e e

** !! **

so that it does not move and create a mess.

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II mm gg &&

11 44

&&--&&

CC oo nn nn ee c c t t i i oo nn FF i i t t t t i i nn gg

II mm gg &&

11 55

&&--&&

BB y y pp a a s s s s PP oo s s i i t t i i oo nn

** ! ! **

DD o o n n o o t t t t i i e e mm u u l l t t i i p p l l e e s s y y s s t t e e mm s s i i n n t t o o a a s s i i n n g g l l e e d d r r a a i i n n l l i i n n e e . .

** !! **

If hooking up multiple systems, each system needs a separate, independent drain line to ensure proper

operation and prevent damage. Systems can all be run to the same standpipe/sump/outside drain, but

the drain line from each system needs to be separate.

** ! ! **

DD o o n n o o t t u u s s e e a a dd d d i i t t i i o o n n a a l l "" t t t t i i n n g g s s o o n n t t h h e e d d r r a a i i n n l l i i n n e e . .

** !! **

Avoid installing any additional "ttings (check valves, ball/gate valves, etc.) as this can prevent proper

backwash and cause premature system failure.

——

II nn ll ee tt // OO uu tt ll ee tt CC oo nn nn ee cc tt ii oo nn ss

** ! ! **

DD o o n n o o t t o o v v e e r r t t i i g g h h t t e e n n t t h h e e s s c c r r e e ww s s . .

** !! **

The clips simply hold the

connection "ttings together and the screws only need tightened

enough to keep the clips in place. Further tightening will not stop

leaks and tightening too much can damage the system, which will

not be covered under warranty. The meter assembly is expensive to

replace, so extra care is recommended on these systems.

** ! ! **

VV ee r r i i f f y y $$ oo ww dd i i r r ee c c t t i i oo nn . .

** !! **

Untreated water will enter the

system on the side marked with an arrow pointing toward the front

of the control head (on both the bypass valve and the control head

itself). Treated water will exit the system on the side marked with

an arrow pointing away from the front of the control head (on both

the bypass valve and the control head itself).

** ! ! **

CC oo r r r r ee c c t t i i nn l l ee t t / / oo uu t t l l ee t t c c oo nn nn ee c c t t i i oo nn s s aa r r ee v v i i t t aa l l . .

** !! **

Improper $ow direction will prevent proper

operation and can damage your system and your plumbing.

** ! ! **

TT hh ee dd i i r r ee cc t t i i oo nn oo f f $$ oo ww cc aa nn nn oo t t bb ee

cc hh aa nn gg ee dd . .

** !! **

Turning the bypass upside down will not change the direction of the water $ow.

** **

II tt ii ss rr ee ccoo mmmm ee nn dd ee dd ttoo kkee ee pp tt hh ee bbyy pp aa ss ss ii nn tt hh ee ss ee rr vvii cc ee pp oo ss ii tt ii oo nn

ww h h e e n n mm a a k k i i n n g g p p l l u u mm b b i i n n g g c c o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d t t u u r r n n i i t t t t o o b b y y p p a a s s s s ww h h e e n n

"" r r s s t t t t uu r r nn i i nn gg t t hh ee ww a a t t ee r r bb a a c c k k oo nn . .

** **

II mm gg &&

11 55

shows the bypass

position. In service position the handles will be turned 90-degrees

and be perpendicular to the inlet and outlet "ttings.

** ! ! **

WW h h e e n n s s o o l l d d e e r r i i n n g g d d o o n n o o t t s s o o l l d d e e r r d d i i r r e e c c t t l l y y t t o o t t h h e e i i n n c c l l u u d d e e d d

cc o o nn nn ee cc tt i i oo nn oo rr cc l l oo ss ee tt o o tt hh ee cc oo nn tt rr oo l l cc o o nn tt rr oo l l hh ee aa d d . .

** !! **

First solder a

short (min 3-inch [7.6-cm]) piece of copper pipe onto the adapters,

away from the valve, before connecting the adapter to the bypass or

yoke "tting.

** ! ! **

FF oo r r t t hh r r ee aa dd ee dd cc oo nn nn ee cc t t i i oo nn ss , , dd oo NN O O TT t t i i gg hh t t ee nn t t hh ee aa dd aa pp t t ee r r ss i i nn t t oo "" t t t t i i nn gg ss w w hh i i l l ee t t hh ee yy aa r r ee cc oo nn nn ee c c t t ee dd

tt oo tt hh ee cc oo nn tt rr oo l l hh ee aa dd . .

** !! **

Disconnect the bypass or yoke "tting, and connect the adapter using a high

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quality thread sealant (pipe joint compound or Te$on/PTFE tape), and replace.

** ! ! **

WW h h e e n n i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e d d t t h h e e b b y y p p a a s s s s v v a a l l v v e e c c a a n n mm o o v v e e u u p p a a n n d d d d o o w w n n , , t t h h i i s s i i s s n n o o r r mm a a l l . .

** !! **

——

PP LL AA CC EE SS YY SS TT EE M M II NN SS EE RR VV I I CC EE

Once all plumbing is done and plumbing connections have been checked for leaks you can place the

system in service.

——

OO p p e e n n b b y y p p a a s s s s v v a a l l v v e e

** ! ! **

ss l l o o ww l l yy

**!! **

If you have more than one system, enure the other systems are bypassed to prevent any possible

problems. Open a faucet that is near the system, a laundry sink or outside faucet (if it will be treated by

the system) is ideal, this will allow the air to bleed out of the system.

** ! ! **

SS l l oo w w l l yy

** !! **

open up the bypass

valve just to the point of allowing water to enter the system at a trickle, and leave it like that until the

tank is full of water. If you pre"lled the system it should only take a minute or two. Once the tank is full,

slowly open the bypass valve the rest of the way. Allow water to run out of the faucet for 15-20 minutes

to ensure all the air is worked out of the tank and o! of the , then close the faucet.

——

** ! ! **

CC hh ee c c kk f f oo r r l l ee aa kk s s

**!! **

Check the system for any leaks, paying attention to the seal between the tank and control head as well

as the connections between the bypass valve and control head. Open a nearby faucet and check to

ensure there is no leaks that show up when water is running.

——

FF l l uu ss hh t t hh ee ss yy ss t t ee mm

Open a nearby faucet. The water may be discolored at "rst, this is normal. Let water run out of the

faucet for at least 10 minutes, or until any discoloration clears up. Depending on the system this may be

almost immediate, or it may take a couple of hours. Once the water is cleared up a manual regeneration

should be run.

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II nn ii tt i i aa tt ee mm aa nn uu aa ll rr ee gg ee nn ee rr aa tt i i oo nn

It is a good idea to allow the system to run through a manual cycle. On mechanical valves, turn the main

knob until it clicks into the "rst position. On digital systems, hold the extra cycle button for 5-10 second

until the backwash starts.

——

VV ee r r i i f f y y pp r r oo pp ee r r oo pp ee r r a a t t i i oo nn

Watch the system as it steps through each cycle, make sure it moves to each position, that water is not

leaking from any other "ttings, and that water is $owing down the drain line. The brine line will have

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water $owing through it during the appropriate cycles as well.

** **

PP l l ee aa s s ee NN oo t t ee : :

** **

With the brine tank

empty the system will not draw water out of the brine tank during the brine draw cycle. This cycle can

be skipped during the initial startup by pressing the extra cycle button after the

[[ BB DD ]]

cycle has started

counting down. The resin is precharged and the brine water is not needed for the "rst cycle, the initial

cycle is run to ensure the brine tank has the correct amount of water for the "rst automatic cycle.

** **

BB ee s s uu r r ee t t oo r r ee t t uu r r nn a a nn y y oo t t hh ee r r s s y y s s t t ee mm s s t t oo t t hh ee s s ee r r v v i i c c ee pp oo s s i i t t i i oo nn . .

** **

FF r r ee qq uu ee nn t t l l yy AA ss kk ee dd QQ uu ee ss t t i i oo nn ss

II NN VV E E NN T T OO RR Y Y AA NN DD SS EE TT UU PP

WW h h a a t t i i s s t t h h e e p p r r o o p p e e r r o o r r d d e e r r t t o o a a r r r r a a n n g g e e mm u u l l t t i i p p l l e e s s y y s s t t e e mm s s ? ?

If you are installing more than one tank system the typical order for installation is:

** **

ss e e d d i i mm e e n n tt "" l l tt e e rr >> p p HH "" l l tt e e rr > > i i rr o o n n "" l l tt e e rr > > cc aa rr b b oo n n "" l l tt ee rr > > ww aa tt e e rr ss o o ff tt e e n n e e rr > > aa rr ss e e n n i i cc "" l l tt e e rr

** **

Whole house cartridge systems are typically installed after any tank systems, the Scale Sentry system

after the cartridge system(s), and any UV systems will be last.

DD o o I I n n e e e e d d a a p p r r e e "" l l t t e e r r ? ?

In most cases a pre"lter is not necessary. Since the system cleans itself most particulate in the water will

be trapped and rinsed o! by the regeneration cycle, eliminating the need for a sediment pre"lter. If you

have a lot of sand in the water a spin down "lter (part #SDF-100) is recommended to protect the control

head

. For water supplies with high levels of chlorine a carbon pre"lter is recommended to extend resin

life.

MM y y p p o o l l y y g g l l a a s s s s t t a a n n k k a a r r r r i i v v e e d d a a n n d d s s i i t t s s c c r r o o o o k k e e d d , , ww h h a a t t d d o o I I d d o o ? ?

The black boot on the bottom of the tank may get knocked out of alignment during shipment. If your

tank is a bit tilted, simply pick the tank up 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) o! the $oor and drop it gently but "rmly

down, favoring the side that needs to be adjusted to make the tank stand straight.

II hh aa vv ee rr ee aa dd oo rr ss ee ee nn tt hh aa tt II ss hh oo uu ll dd nn ' ' tt i i nn ss tt aa ll ll tt hh ee tt oo pp dd i i ss tt rr i i bb uu tt oo rr bb aa ss kk ee tt , , i i ss tt hh aa tt tt rr uu ee ??

The top distributor basket is used to help prevent media/resin from getting up into the control head and

into your pipes, it also keeps the resin from going down the drain during water or air surges. While

systems that are installed correctly and fuctioning properly will not have issues, the top basket is included

as a saftey measure to prevent problems and it is recommended to use it if present. Those who

recommend leaving it o! usually do so to prevent buildup on that basket that can lead to $ow

restrictions (more common in high iron waters), but it is usually easier to clean or replace a top basket

periodically than cleaning out clogged "xtures if something does go wrong.

AA f f t t ee r r i i nn s s t t a a l l l l i i nn gg t t hh e e bb y y pp a a s s s s i i t t s s t t i i l l l l mm oo v v ee s s uu pp a a nn dd dd oo ww nn , , i i s s t t hh a a t t nn oo r r mm a a l l ? ?

Yes. The bypass seals with O-ring and even when tightened down some movement will occur, without

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leaking. The system requires this movement to allow for pressure changes in the system.

** ! ! **

DD o o n n o o t t

oo vv ee r r t t i i gg hh t t ee dd t t hh ee bb yy pp aa s s s s vv aa l l vv ee . .

** !! **

As long as the screws are snug enough to keep the bypass from

coming apart further tightening will just cause damage.

DD RR AA I I NN LL II NN EE

CC aa nn I I r r uu nn mm y y dd r r aa i i nn l l i i nn ee t t oo aa s s ee ww ee r r / / s s ee pp t t i i c c ? ?

Yes. These systems can be ran to your sewer or septic line and is typically the recommended place to run

the drain. Most concerns are related to the amount of water going down the drain, and a properly

designed septic/sewer system will not have a problem handling it. Studies have also shown that concerns

over salt in the wastewater a!ecting septic systems are unfounded and not a problem.

CC aa nn mm y y dd r r aa i i nn l l i i nn ee bb ee r r aa nn v v ee r r t t i i c c aa l l l l y y ? ?

Yes. Water from the drain comes out under pressure and can be ran vertically if needed.

BB RR I I NN EE TT AA NN KK

II ss tt hh ee rr ee ss uu pp pp oo ss ee dd tt oo bb ee ww aa tt ee rr i i nn tt hh ee bb rr i i nn ee tt aa nn kk ??

HH oo ww mm u u c c h h ww a a t t e e r r i i s s s s u u p p p p o o s s e e dd t t oo bb e e i i n n t t h h e e bb r r i i n n e e t t a a n n k k ? ?

During normal operation the system will have water in the brine tank so that it can dissolve the salt

needed for the next regeneration. The amount of water in the brine tank will vary depending on brine

tank size, system size, control head con"guration, system settins, and how much salt is in the brine tank.

Depending on those factors the water level in your brine tank may be only a few inches high or it may be

close to the over$ow.

HH oo ww mm u u c c h h s s a a l l t t s s h h oo u u l l dd I I p p u u t t i i n n t t h h e e bb r r i i n n e e t t a a n n k k ? ?

You can "ll the brine tank with as much salt as it will hold up to the top of the brine well. At a minimum

there should be enough salt for the next regeneration, the amount needed will vary depending on

system size and settings, but 1-2 bags of salt (40-80 pounds) will cover most systems.

HH oo ww oo f f t t e e n n d d o o I I n n e e e e d d t t oo a a d d d d s s a a l l t t t t oo t t h h e e b b r r i i n n e e t t a a n n k k ? ?

The rate at which you use salt will vary depending on system size, settings, water quality, and water use.

It is your choice to add salt freqently to keep the brine tank full or only add salt when it starts to get low.

Average homes will use 1-2 bags (40-80 pounds) of salt per month. Homes with high hardness or high

water usage can expect higher salt usage.

Version: 3C

Revised: 7/7/2017

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DuraWater 48k-56sxt-fm Installation guide

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Model: 48k-56sxt-fm

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