Ecodyne GS 6125D, GS 6225D, GS 6239D Water Conditioner Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Repair Parts
Below you will find brief information for GS6 GS6125D, GS6 GS6225D, GS6 GS6239D. These Ecodyne water softeners provide soft water for your home, reducing mineral buildup and improving water quality. Installation instructions, operation guides, and maintenance tips are included to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Electronic Demand
AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER
MODELS GS6125D, GS6225D & GS6239D
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance.
ECODYNE WATER CONDITIONING,
PO BOX 64420, ST. PAUL, MN 55164 -- 0420 Part No. 7283219 (Rev. B 8/2/06)
LIMITED WARRANTY
Ecodyne Water Conditioning
Water Conditioning System
Ecodyne Water Conditioning, St.Paul, MN, guarantees to the original owner that the water softener will be free of defects in materials and workmanship.
For a period of one year from the date of installation, the mineral tank, brine tank, valve body, control panel and all other parts will perform properly or we will repair or replace any part which, after inspection, is found to be defective in materials and workmanship. You pay only freight to our factory and local labor charges.
Damage to any part of this water conditioner because of misuse, misapplication, neglect, alteration, accident, installation or operation contrary to our printed instructions, or damage caused by any unusual force of nature such as, but not limited to, freezing, flood, hurricane, tornado, or earthquake is not covered by this warranty. In all such cases, regular parts and service charges will apply.
We assume no warranty liability in connection with this water conditioner other than specified herein. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any other obligations on the sale of this water conditioner.
Should a defect or malfunction occur, contact your contractor. If you are unable to contact your contractor, return the part, freight prepaid, directly to the factory at the address below. Enclose, with the part, a full description of the problem, with your name, full address, date purchased, model and serial numbers, and selling contractor’s name and address. We will repair or replace the part and return it to you at no cost if our repair department determines it to be defective under the terms of the warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
This water conditioner is manufactured by Ecodyne Water conditioning, PO Box 64420, St.Paul, MN 55164--9888.
SAFETY GUIDES
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER PROPERLY
VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. THEN, OBTAIN ALL THE MATERIALS AND
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THE INSTALLATION.
CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THEM. In Massachusetts, plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber.
USE ONLY LEAD--FREE SOLDER AND FLUX
FOR ALL SWEAT--SOLDER CONNECTIONS, AS REQUIRED BY
STATE AND FEDERAL CODES.
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SOFTENER. DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN, DROP, OR SET ON SHARP PRO-
TRUSIONS.
DO NOT LOCATE THE SOFTENER WHERE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OCCUR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT
WATER OVER 120
°
F.
FREEZING, OR HOT WATER DAMAGE VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
AVOID INSTALLING IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXCESSIVE SUN HEAT MAY CAUSE DISTORTION OR OTHER DAM-
AGE TO NON--METALLIC PARTS.
THE SOFTENER REQUIRES A MINIMUM WATER FLOW OF 3 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT THE INLET.
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE INLET WATER PRESSURE IS 125 PSI.
IF DAYTIME PRESSURE IS OVER 80 PSI, NIGHTTIME PRES-
SURE MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM. USE A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IF NECESSARY. ( ADDING A PRES-
SURE REDUCING VALVE MAY REDUCE THE FLOW.)
THE SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLT--60 Hz ELECTRICAL POWER ONLY.
BE SURE TO USE THE INCLUDED
TRANSFORMER AND PLUG IT INTO A NOMINAL 120V, 60 CYCLE HOUSEHOLD OUTLET THAT IS GROUNDED
AND PROPERLY PROTECTED BY AN OVER--CURRENT DEVICE SUCH AS A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE. IF
TRANSFORMER IS REPLACED, USE ONLY THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE, CLASS II, 24 VOLT, 10 VA TRANSFORM-
ER.
THIS SYSTEM IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TREATING WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE
OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE SYSTEM.
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC REQUIRES ALL ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO BE
DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) REQUIRE-
MENTS. THIS DIRECTIVE OR SIMILAR LAWS ARE IN PLACE NATIONALLY AND CAN VARY FROM REGION
TO REGION. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR STATE AND LOCAL LAWS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS
EQUIPMENT.
2
UNPACKING / INSPECTION
The softener is shipped in one master carton. The softeners are completely assembled at the factory, except as required at installation.
for all damage and loss claims. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit.
Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the shipping cartons. Contact the transportation company
Small parts, needed to install the softener, are on a skin -- packed cardboard piece. To avoid loss of the small parts, keep them on the skin -- pack until you are ready to use them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
WARRANTY, SAFETY GUIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION
INSTALLATION STEPS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
7 -- 9
PROGRAMMING THE TIMER
ELECTRONIC DEMAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 -- 11
2
4
5
SANITIZING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
13 -- 14
HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 -- 15
16 -- 17
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES AND SERVICE
TIMER DISPLAYS / OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS, PROGRAM
MEMORY, AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURES, WIRING SCHEMATIC
WATER FLOW THROUGH VALVE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 -- 19
19 -- 21
22 -- 23
REPAIR PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 -- 27
3
SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
MODEL
RATED CAPACITY (grains @ lbs. salt dose)
AMOUNT OF HIGH CAPACITY RESIN (lbs / cu ft)
RATED EFFICIENCY (gr / lb @ min. salt dose)
F
RESIN TANK NOMINAL SIZE (in., dia x height)
SERVICE FLOW RATE (gpm)
PRESSURE DROP AT SERVICE FLOW RATE (psi)
INTERMITTENT FLOW RATE AT 15 PSI PRESSURE DROP (gpm)
H
INTERMITTENT FLOW RATE AT 30 PSI PRESSURE DROP (gpm)
WATER SUPPLY MAXIMUM HARDNESS (gpg)
WATER SUPPLY MAX. CLEAR WATER IRON (ppm)
Y
WATER PRESSURE LIMITS (min. / max. psi)
z
MIN. --- MAX. WATER TEMPERATURE (
_
F)
WATER SUPPLY MINIMUM FLOW RATE (gpm)
REGENERATION CYCLE FLOW RATES (gpm)
GS6125D & GS6225D
11,200 @ 2.2
24,000 @ 7.1
28,700 @ 12.0
39 / .75
5070 @ 2.2
8 x 40
7.5
13
8.1
12.6
60
5
20 -- 125
40 -- 120
3
GS6239D
15,500 @ 3.1
32,900 @ 9.8
39,300 @ 16.4
53.6 / 1.03
5010 @ 3.1
10 x 47
7.5
11
9.3
14.0
70
5
BRINING
BRINE RINSE
BACKWASH
FAST RINSE
.3
.15
.10
2.0
2.0
.3
.22
.15
2.3
2.3
F
The efficiency rating is only valid at the minimum salt dose. These softeners were efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI Standard
44.
H
Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity and efficiency. Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the maximum service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.
Y
Capacity to remove clear water iron was substantiated by WQA test data.
z
Canada working pressure is 1.4 -- 7.0 kg / cm
2
.
These systems conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data.
MODEL GS6125D MODELS GS6225D & GS6239D
11--1/2”
11--1/2” 11--1/2”
3--3/8”
3--3/8” 3--3/8”
18”
INLET -- OUTLET
INLET -- OUTLET
INLET -- OUTLET
48--3/4”
41--1/4”
18--1/4”
48--3/4”
8--1/4”
41--1/4”
39”
11”
49--1/2”
57”
4
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
"
WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER
S
Place the softener as close as possible to the pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city water).
S
Place the softener as close as possible to a floor drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
S
Connect the softener to the main water supply pipe BEFORE or AHEAD OF the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER.
Temperature of water passing through the softener must be less than 120
_
F
(49
_
C).
S
Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt.
S
Do not install the softener in a place where it could freeze.
Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.
S
Put the softener in a place water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage.
S
A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the included transformer into, is needed within 10 feet of the softener. The transformer has an attached 10 foot power cable.
Be sure the electric outlet and transformer are in an inside location, to protect from wet weather.
S
If installing in an outside location, you must take the steps necessary to assure the softener, installation plumbing, wiring, etc., are as well protected from the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
S
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight.
The sun’s heat may soften or distort plastic parts.
"
TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
G
In and out pipes to the softener must be at least 3/4” size. Some local codes require a minimum of 1” pipe size.
To plumb with 1” pipes, buy adaptors to fit the
1” pipe threads on the installation adaptors or bypass valve (see page 6).
You should maintain the same, or larger, pipe size as the water supply pipe, up to the softener inlet and outlet.
pairs if needed, but still have water in the house pipes.
G
Drain hose (3/8” or 7/16” inside diameter) is needed for valve and salt tank drains. You can buy good quality, thick--wall, flexible hose at most hardware stores.
G
Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipe.
G
If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see page 8) to connect a 1/2 in. copper tubing drain.
G
ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves. Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener for re-
G
Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill the brine tank (see page 9 and 16).
"
PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at the point where you will connect the softener. Is the pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galvanized ? What is the pipe size?
Now look at the typical installation illustration on page 6. Use it as a guide when planning your particular installation.
Be sure to direct raw, hard water to the softener valve inlet fitting.
The valve is marked IN and OUT.
5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION
A
(BRINE TANK NOT SHOWN)
SOLDERED COPPER, OR CPVC
SOFT
WATER
... TO OPTIONAL BYPASS
VALVE AT SOFTENER
A
HARD WATER TO
OUTSIDE FAUCETS
HARD
WATER
*
included with softener
§ optional accessories straight connector (2) §
3/4” pipe and fittings
B
... TO INSTALLATION
ADAPTORS (included)
AT SOFTENER, USING
3–VALVE BYPASS
120V outlet
nut (2)
*
copper tube (2)
*
gasket (2)
*
Bypass Valve
§
--- pull
OUT
for
SERVICE
--- push
IN
for
BYPASS
Note:
Threads on the bypass valve are
1” male pipe. If 1” pipes are needed, buy adaptors and plumb to the 1” threads.
THREADED GALVANIZED OR BRASS
BYPASS VALVE ---
close
for
service
open
for
bypass
SOFT
WATER
shutoff valve (3)
B
HARD WATER TO
OUTSIDE FAUCETS
HARD
WATER
HARD
WATER
SOFT
WATER
OUTLET
VALVE
---
open
for
service
---
close
for
bypass
INLET
VALVE
---
open
for
service
---
close
for
bypass
3/4” copper (or
CPVC)
FROM
SOFTENER
TO
SOFTENER
INLET
CROSS--OVER
Use if water supply flows from the left. Include single or 3---valve bypass.
nut (2)
*
copper tube (2)
*
gasket (2)
*
installation adaptor (2)
*
*
included with softener
Note:
Threads on the installation adaptors are 1” male pipe. If
1” pipes are needed, buy adaptors and plumb to the 1” threads.
INLET
NOTE:
CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THEM.
In Massachusetts, plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber.
6
INSTALLATION STEPS
1.
INSTALL INLET--OUTLET ADAPTORS,
OR BYPASS VALVE:
FIGURE 1
A
NOTE:
On Demand timer models,
be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place, in the valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and observe the turbine for free rotation.
turbine turbine support & shaft valve outlet
(remove plastic shipping plug and wire
)
"
Push the adaptors (lubricate o--ring seals) into the valve inlet and outlet ports...figure 1A.
-- OR --
"
Push the bypass valve (lubricate o--ring seals) into both ports of the valve...figures 1A and 1C.
"
Snap the two large plastic clips in place, from the top, down...figures 1A and 1B.
Be sure they snap into place. Pull on the adaptors, or bypass valve, to make sure they held securely in place.
2.
INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW
FITTINGS:
"
Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4” diameter hole in the brine tank sidewall...see page 9.
"
Push the barbed end of the hose adaptor elbow into the grommet.
3.
MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY
(CABINET MODELS), OR RESIN TANK (TWO
TANK) INTO INSTALLATION POSITION:
"
Be sure the installation surface is level and smooth. If needed, place the tank on a section of
3/4” thick (min.) plywood. Then, place shims under the plywood as needed to level the softener.
4.
PLUMB
IN
AND
OUT
PIPES TO AND
FROM SOFTENER:
CAUTIONS:
Observe all of the following cautions as you connect inlet and outlet plumbing.
"
Turn off the house water supply valve and open faucets to relieve pressure in the pipes.
B
C
INLET
O--ring seal goes into outer groove only.
Clip snaps into inner groove (see below).
SIDE VIEW
valve body inlet or outlet
IN
OUT
OUTLET
OR bypass valve installation adaptors
Note:
Threads on the installation adaptors or bypass valve are 1” male pipe. If 1” pipes are needed, buy adaptors and plumb to the 1” threads.
CLIP clip
END VIEW
installation adaptor
OR bypass valve
(push all the way in)
Turn bypass valve upside down to connect to floor level plumbing.
continued next page
7
"
BE SURE RAW,
HARD WATER
IS DIRECTED
TO
THE VALVE
INLET
PORT.
"
If making a soldered copper installation,
do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the softener fittings.
Torch heat will damage plastic parts.
"
When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings, use care not to cross--thread.
"
Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe threads.
"
Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner (use pipe hangers) to keep the weight off of the valve fittings.
5.
INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMP (IF NEED-
ED):
"
To maintain electrical ground continuity in the house cold water piping, install the included ground clamp as shown. Be sure the pipes are clean, under the clamps, to assure good contact.
NOTE: A 3--valve bypass system maintains ground continuity.
FIGURE 2
INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
"
Be sure to use bypass valve(s).
drain fitting on valve
IMPORTANT: Use high quality, thick--wall hose that will not easily kink or collapse.
The water softener will not work if water cannot exit this hose during regenerations.
"
Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point. Water pressure will cause it to whip during the backwash and fast rinse cycles of regeneration. Also provide an air gap of at least 1--1/2” between the end of the hose and the drain point. An air gap prevents possible siphoning of sewer water, into the softener, if the sewer should ‘‘back--up’’.
valve
drain hose
1--1/2”
AIR GAP
TO floor drain
"
If raising the drain hose overhead is required to get to the drain point,
do not raise higher than 8’ above the floor
. Elevating the hose may cause a back--pressure that could reduce brine draw during regenerations.
7.
CONNECT AND RUN THE
BRINE TANK
OVERFLOW HOSE (see Figure 3):
NOTE: Move the brine tank (two tank models) into installation location, next to the resin tank.
ground clamp
CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE
To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, use a hacksaw to cut the barbed end from the drain fitting as shown. Buy a compression fitting (1/4” female pipe thread x 1/2”O.D. tube) and needed tubing from your local hardware store.
FIGURE 3
1/4” NPT threads
6.
CONNECT AND RUN THE
VALVE
DRAIN
HOSE:
"
Take a length of 3/8” or 7/16” inside diameter hose and attach to the valve drain fitting. So water pressure does not blow the hose off, use a hose clamp to secure in place.
"
Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain point...floor drain, sump, laundry tub, etc.
Check and comply with local codes.
clip cut barbs from drain fitting barbs compression fitting,
1/4” NPT x 1/2” O.D. tube
(not furnished)
1/2” O.D. copper tube
(not furnished)
8
"
Attach a length of 3/8” or 7/16” I.D. hose to the drain elbow, installed in step 2, page 7. Use a hose clamp to hold it in place.
"
Locate the other end of the hose at the drain point.
DO NOT ELEVATE
THIS HOSE HIGHER
THAN THE ELBOW ON THE BRINE TANK.
DO
NOT TEE
THIS HOSE TO THE VALVE DRAIN
HOSE.
NOTE: This drain is for safety only. If the brine tank should over--fill with water, the excess is carried to the drain.
8.
ON TWO TANK MODELS, CONNECT
BRINE TUBING:
"
Route the brine tubing out, through the largest hole in the brine tank sidewall. Connect the tubing to the nozzle housing, as shown in Figure 4, using a nut--ferrule. Tighten the nut, by hand only.
FIGURE 4
nozzle/venturi nut--ferrule brine valve tubing brinewell
INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
grommet hose adaptor
overflow
drain hose
to floor drain
9.
FLUSH PIPES, EXPEL AIR FROM SOFT-
ENER, AND TEST YOUR INSTALLATION FOR
WATER LEAKS:
CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure damage to softener inner parts, be sure to do the following steps exactly as listed.
A.
Fully open two cold,
soft
water faucets nearby the softener.
B.
Place bypass valve(s) in
‘‘bypass’’
position. On a single valve, slide the stem into BYPASS. On a
3--valve system, close the inlet and outlet valves, and open the bypass valve...see page 6.
C.
Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff valve. Observe a steady flow from both opened faucets.
D.
Place bypass valve(s) in
‘‘service”, EXACTLY
as follows. KEEP SOFT WATER FAUCETS OPEN.
1.
SINGLE BYPASS VALVE:
SLOWLY
, slide the valve stem toward ‘‘service’’, pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly.
2.
3--VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass valve and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open the inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly.
E. After about 3 minutes, open a
HOT
water faucet
for one minute, or until all air is expelled, then close.
F.
Close both cold water faucets.
G.
Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right away, if any are found. BE SURE TO OBSERVE
PREVIOUS CAUTION NOTES.
H.
Turn on the gas or electric supply to the water heater. Light the pilot, if applicable.
10.
ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE
TANK:
"
Remove the salt storage area cover. Add about
3 gallons of water into the tank. DO NOT ADD INTO
THE BRINEWELL.
"
*Fill the tank with NUGGET, PELLET or coarse
SOLAR water softener salt.
Do not use
rock, block, granulated, and ice cream making salts, or
salt with iron removing additives.
Also see page 16.
Salt storage capacity
is 200 lbs or more (varies by model).
*Note: If the softener is installed in a humid basement or other damp area, it is better to fill the tank more often using less salt (see salt bridging in the maintenance section). Eighty to 100 lbs of salt will last for several months, depending on water hardness, family size, and model of softener.
11.
CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER:
"
The softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electric power. The included transformer changes standard 120 volt AC house power to 24 volts.
Plug the transformer into a 120 volt outlet only.
Be sure the outlet is always ‘‘live’’ so it can not be switched off by mistake.
12.
PROGRAM THE TIMER:
"
ELECTRONIC DEMAND
TIMER...see pages 10 and 11.
9
PROGRAMMING THE
ELECTRONIC DEMAND
TIMER
up
button display
TOUCH--HOLD button
ELECTRONIC
DEMAND
TOUCH
HOLD
Recharge Tonight
Recharge Now
SELECT
W A T E R C O N D I T I O N E R
down
button
SELECT button
"
TIMER SETTINGS REQUIRED
...upon installation, and after an extended power outage (see Program Memory, page 18).
NOTES:
D
WHEN THE TRANSFORMER IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET (STEP 11, PAGE 9),
12:00AM
(flashing), and
PRESENT TIME
show in the display area. Program the timer as instructed below.
If SR - - is flashing
,
use the UP button to set the correct “Sr” code as follows:
Sr22
for GS6125D and
GS6225D models;
Sr31
for GS6239D models. If you pass by the correct code number, use the
DOWN button. Then, press the SELECT button and program the timer below. ...
If the wrong “Sr” code shows for your model,
see Manual Initiated Electronic Diagnostics on pages 19 and 20.
D
A ‘‘beeper’’ sounds while pressing buttons for timer programming. One beep signals a change in the timer display. Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed, and you should use another button.
D
To set the timer, you will use the UP , DOWN and SELECT buttons.
"
SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY
NOTE: If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display, press the SELECT button until they do.
1.
Press the UP or DOWN button to set. The UP button moves the display ahead; the DOWN moves the time backward.
NOTE: Each press of the buttons changes the time by 1 minute. Holding the buttons in changes the time
32 minutes each second.
2.
When the present time shows, press SELECT to set.
If the present time is between noon and midnight, be sure PM shows.
If the present time is between midnight and noon, be sure AM shows.
.
.
PRESENT TIME
.
.
PRESENT TIME
PM
AM
TIMER SETTINGS CONTINUED, NEXT PAGE
10
PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER, continued
"
SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER
NOTE: If 25 (factory default) and HARDNESS do not show in the display, press SELECT until they do.
1.
Press the UP or DOWN button to set your water hardness number in the display. DOWN moves the display down to 1. UP moves the display up to 95
(Sr22) and up to 110 (Sr31).
NOTE: Each press of a button changes the display by 1 between 1 and 25. Above 25, the display changes 5 at a time ... 25, 30, 35, etc. Holding a button in changes the numbers twice each second. See the specified maximum hardness, page 4.
2.
When your water hardness number shows, press
SELECT to set.
You can get the grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your water supply from a water analysis laboratory, or call and ask your local water department, if you are on a municipal supply.
NOTE: If your water supply contains iron, compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number.
For example, assume your water is 25 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron. Add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron. In this example, you would use 35 for your hardness number.
HARDNESS
25 gpg hardness
2 ppm iron x 5 = 10 +10
(times) 35 HARDNESS NUMBER
"
SET REGENERATION (STARTING) TIME
NOTE: RECHARGE TIME and a flashing 2:00 AM (factory default) should show in the display. This is a good time for regeneration to start (over in about 2 hours) in most households because water is not in use. HARD
WATER is bypassed to house faucets during regeneration. ... See Automatic Bypass on page 15.
If no change is needed, go to step 2, following.
To change
this time, if desired,
do step 1.
1.
Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired regeneration start time.
NOTE: Each press of the buttons changes the time by 1 hour. Holding the buttons in changes the time twice each second.
2.
Press the SELECT button once more.
Be sure to observe the AM or PM, as you did when setting the time of day.
The display shows the present time of day and RECHARGE TO-
NIGHT.
..
RECHARGE
TIME
AM
..
PM
RECHARGE TONIGHT
The special
features
of your timer are explained on page 18.
TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION, GO TO THE SANITIZING
PROCEDURES ON PAGE 12.
11
SANITIZING PROCEDURES
Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener 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 softener. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested
when installing.
bleach (Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White Sail, Eagle, etc.,)
into the brinewell
(Figure 4, page 9).
3.
Use the REGENERATE, OR RECHARGE, NOW feature, on the timer, to start an immediate regeneration. The bleach is drawn into and through the water softener to sanitize it. This sanitizing regeneration is over in about 2 hours. Then,
soft water
is available for your use.
1.
Be sure to complete all installation steps, including timer programming.
2.
Pour about 3/4 oz of common 5.25% household
NOTE: Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality
Association for disinfecting. On some water supplies, they suggest periodic sanitizing.
NOTE: When the above sanitizing regeneration is over, all remaining bleach is flushed from the system and your house COLD water supply is fully soft immediately. However,
your water heater is filled with hard water
and, as hot water is used, it will refill with soft water. When all the hard water is replaced, in the water heater, hot only, and mixed hot and cold water will be fully soft. If you want totally soft water immediately, after the above regeneration, drain the water heater until the water runs cold.
If you do drain the water heater,
use extreme care as the water could cause severe burns.
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING
WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Man’s very existence depends on water. It is one of the basic commodities of life. Water is best as nature provides it, is a common misconception. Practically all natural water needs refinement or treatment to make it safe to drink or more satisfactory to use.
Municipal water supplies come from surface reservoirs, such as lakes and rivers, or from underground reservoirs. Usually, municipalities chlorinate the water to make it safe to drink. Sediment is removed by filtration. Tastes and odors are reduced or eliminated. The water is conditioned to comply with certain specifications. However, hardness minerals, tastes and odors are not always reduced to the most desirable levels.
The earth’s water supply cycle starts in the upper cloud layers. As it falls to the earth as rain or snow, it picks up impurities and gases from the atmosphere. Landing on earth, it seeps over and through the ground, dissolving earth minerals. Passing through limestone, it dissolves calcium and magnesium, the hardness minerals. Iron deposits impart iron to the water. Acidity and sediments are other water conditions.
Underground reservoirs provide our private water supplies. Because the water is raw and untreated, it can have varying amounts of hardness, iron, tastes, odors, acidity, or combinations of these. Different localities and water levels affect mineral content.
continued
12
WATER CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water conditioning is the treatment of four general conditions. These are:
Hardness
,
Iron
,
Acidity
,
Sediments
.
as air oxidizes the iron. This usually occurs in 15 to
30 minutes. A water softener will remove moderate amounts of this type of iron (see specifications).
HARDNESS
is a term to describe the presence of calcium and magnesium minerals in water. A chemical analysis accurately measures the amount of minerals in grain weight. For example, one gallon of water with 5 grains per gallon (gpg) hardness has dissolved minerals, that if solidified, about equals the size of one ordinary aspirin tablet. One gallon of water, 25 gpg hard, has a mineral content equal in size to 5 aspirin tablets. Water hardness varies greatly across the country. It generally contains from
3 to 100 gpg.
Hard water affects living in general. Hardness minerals combine with soap to make a soap curd. The curd greatly reduces the cleaning action of soap.
Precipitated hardness minerals form a crust on cooking utensils, appliances, and plumbing fixtures.
Even the tastes of foods are affected. A water softener removes the hardness minerals to eliminate these problems, and others.
Sodium Information: Water softeners using sodium chloride (salt) for regeneration add sodium to the water. Persons on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall intake.
©
Ferric (red water), and
¢
Bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble. This iron is visible immediately when drawn from a faucet because it has oxidized before reaching the home. It appears as small cloudy yellow, orange, or reddish suspended particles. After the water stands for a period of time, the particles settle to the bottom of the container.
Generally these irons are removed from water by filtration. Chlorination is also recommended for bacterial iron.
£
Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric or ferrous form that will not filter or exchange out of water. In some instances, treatment may improve colloidal iron water, but always CONSULT A QUALI-
FIED WATER CHEMISTRY LAB before attempting to treat it. Colloidal iron water usually has a yellow appearance when drawn. After standing for several hours, the color persists and the iron does not settle, but remains suspended in the water.
Iron in water causes stains on clothing and plumbing fixtures. It negatively affects the taste of food, drinking water, and other beverages.
IRON
in water is measured in parts per million
(ppm). The total* ppm of iron, and type or types*, is determined by chemical analysis. Four different types of iron in water are:
¡
Ferrous (clear water),
©
Ferric (red water),
¢
Bacterial and organically bound iron,
£
Colloidal and inorganically bound iron (ferrous or ferric).
*
Water may contain one or more of the four types of iron and any combination of these. Total iron is the sum of the contents.
¡
Ferrous (clear water) iron is soluble and dissolves in water. It is usually detected by taking a sample of water in a clear bottle or glass. Immediately after taking, the sample is clear. As the water sample stands, it gradually clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown
ACIDITY
or acid water is caused by carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and sometimes industrial wastes.
It is corrosive to plumbing, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, and other water using appliances. In can also damage and cause premature failure of seals, diaphragms, etc., in water handling equipment.
A chemical analysis is needed to measure the degree of acidity in water. This is called the pH of water.
Water testing below 6.9 pH is acidic. The lower the pH reading, the greater the acidity. A neutralizer filter or a chemical feed pump are usually recommended to treat acid water.
SEDIMENT
is fine, foreign material particles suspended in water. This material is most often clay or silt. Extreme amounts of sediment may give the water a cloudy appearance. A sediment filter normally corrects this condition.
13
HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS
SOFT WATER SERVICE, AND REGENERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE
When the softener is providing soft water, it is called
“Service”. During service, hard water flows from the house main water pipe into the softener. Inside the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny, plastic resin beads. As hard water passes through the bed, each bead attracts and holds the hardness minerals. This is called ion-exchanging. It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals.
Water without the hardness minerals (soft water) flows from the softener and to the house pipes.
After a period of time, the resin beads hold all of the hardness minerals they can and cleaning is needed to remove them. This cleaning is called regeneration, or recharge. The demand timer automatically determines when regenerations occur. The solid state timer is programmed for regeneration days.
Regeneration is started at 2:00 a.m. (factory setting) by the softener timer, and consists of 5 stages or cycles. These are: FILL, BRINING, BRINE RINSE,
BACKWASH, and FAST RINSE.
FILL
salt storage tank brine valve soft water
OUT
hard water
IN
fill water
SOFT WATER SERVICE
soft water
OUT
salt storage tank (salt not shown) brine valve hard water
IN
resin tank
D
BRINING:
During brining, brine travels from the salt storage area, into the resin tank. Brine is the cleaning agent needed to remove the hardness minerals from the resin beads. The hardness minerals, and brine are discharged to the drain.
The nozzle and venturi create a suction to move the brine, maintaining a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt.
D
BRINE RINSE:
After a pre--measured amount of brine is used, the brine valve closes. Water continues to flow in the same path as during brining, except for the discontinued brine flow. Hardness minerals and brine flush from the resin tank, to the drain.
BRINING &
BRINE RINSE
nozzle & venturi
hard
water bypass
OUT
hard water
IN
drain resin bed brine valve
REGENERATION
D
FILL:
Salt, dissolved in water, is called brine. Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads. To make the brine, water flows into the salt storage area during the fill stage as shown.
14
brine
D
BACKWASH:
During backwash, water travels
up
through the resin tank at a fast flow rate, flushing accumulated iron, dirt, and sediments from the resin bed and to the drain.
BACKWASH
hard
water bypass
OUT
hard water
IN
drain
D
FAST RINSE:
Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water
down
through the resin tank. The fast flow flushes brine from the bottom of the tank, and packs the resin bed.
After fast rinse, the softener returns to soft water service.
FAST RINSE
soft water
OUT
hard water
IN
drain resin bed lifted and expanded
AUTOMATIC HARD WATER BYPASS DURING REGENERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For emergency needs,
hard
water is available to the home during the regeneration cycles. However, you should avoid using HOT water because the water heater will refill with the hard water.
15
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE SALT STORAGE LEVEL, AND REFILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage area by the softener valve and timer. However,
you must keep the tank full of salt.
pure. NUGGET, PELLET or coarse SOLAR salts are recommended. Do not use rock, block, granulated, and ice cream making salts. They contain dirt and sediments, or mush and cake, and will create maintenance problems.
WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT: Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that. Refill when the brine tank is from 1/3 to 1/2 full. Never allow the softener to use all the salt before you refill it. Without salt, you will soon have hard water.
NOTE: WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON
REMOVING ADDITIVES: Some salts have an additive to help the softener handle iron in the water supply. Although this additive may help to keep the softener resin clean, it may also release corrosive fumes that weaken and shorten the life of some softener parts.
Use clean water softener salts only, at least 99.5%
BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage area. It is usually caused by high humidity or the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an empty space forms between the water and salt.
Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine.
1” -- 2” push tool into salt bridge to break
If the brine tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge is under it. The following is the best way to check for a salt bridge.
Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank. Take a broom handle, or like tool, and
carefully
push it down into the salt, working it up and down.
If the tool strikes a hard object (be sure it’s not the bottom or sides of the tank), it’s most likely a salt bridge. Carefully break the bridge with the tool. DO
NOT pound on the walls of the tank.
If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it out.
Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only. In humid areas, it is best to fill with less salt, more often.
Pencil
Mark
Broom Handle
Salt
Salt Bridge
Water Level
CLEANING IRON OUT OF THE WATER SOFTENER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your water softener takes hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) out of the water. Also, it can control some (see specifications, page 4) “clear water” iron. With clear water iron, water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass. After 15 to 30 minutes, the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored. A water softener WILL NOT remove any iron that makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet (called red water iron). To take red water iron out of water, or over the maximum of clear water iron, an iron filter or other equipment is needed. Your local dealer has trained people to help you with iron water problems.
If your water supply has clear water iron, periodic resin bed cleaning is needed. Clean the bed at least every 6 months, or more often if iron appears in the soft water between treatments. Follow directions on the resin bed cleaner container.
16
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE, continued
CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the softener to work right.
This small unit makes the suction to move brine from the salt storage area to the resin tank during regeneration. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the softener will not work and you will get hard water.
Cap
O--ring Seal
Screen Support
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the softener top cover. Be sure the softener is in service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and venturi). Then, while holding the nozzle & venturi housing with one hand, turn off the cap. Lift out the screen support and screen, then the nozzle and venturi. Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean. If needed, use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Also check and clean the gasket.
NOTE: Some models have a small flow plug located in the nozzle and venturi, and/or a small cone shaped screen in the housing. Be sure to check and clean these parts, if your model is so equipped.
Screen
Nozzle & Venturi
Gasket
IMPORTANT:
Be sure small holes in the gasket are
centered directly over
the small holes in the nozzle & venturi housing.
*Flow Plug
(HVDC)
Nozzle & Venturi
Housing
Carefully replace all parts in the correct order. Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease and place in position. Install and tighten the cap, BY HAND
ONLY. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN AND BREAK THE
CAP OR HOUSING.
*INSTALL WITH NUMBERED SIDE
UP CONCAVE SIDE DOWN.
SERVICE CHECKLIST
*Flow Plug
(1--EP)
Screen
NO SOFT WATER
No salt in storage tank:
See page 16 to refill, then start a regeneration, or recharge.
Transformer unplugged at wall outlet, or disconnected from back of timer:
Reconnect to electrical power and start a regeneration, or recharge.
Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit mistakenly switched off:
Check and resolve as needed. Then, start a regeneration, or recharge.
Plumbing bypass valve(s) in ‘‘bypass’’ position:
Refer to page 6 and position valve(s) as needed to direct soft water to house pipes. Then, start a regeneration, or recharge.
Timer not programmed, or in ‘‘Vacation’’ :
See....
Electronic Demand Timer -- page 10.
Nozzle & venturi dirty, or salt in storage tank bridged:
See page 16, and above to clean. Then, start a regeneration, or recharge.
WATER INTERMITTENTLY HARD
Possible increase in water hardness:
See....
Electronic Demand Timer -- page 11.
Hot water used when softener is regenerating:
The water heater will refill with hard water... see Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regenerations, page 15.
Leaking faucet or toilet valve:
A small leak will waste hundreds of gallons of water in just a few days. Fix all water leaks immediately.
17
ELECTRONIC DEMAND
TIMER FEATURES, AND SERVICE
NOTE: SEE PAGE 10 TO SET THE TIMER TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY, WATER HARDNESS NUM-
BER, AND RECHARGE START TIME.
NORMAL OPERATION, TIMER DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During normal operation, the present time of day, and AM or
..
PM
PM, show in the time display area. When the demand computer determines a regeneration is needed, RECHARGE TONIGHT begins to flash in the display, along with the present time. RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes until the next regeneration start time, then changes to
RECHARGE NOW, which flashes until the regeneration is over.
..
PM
RECHARGE TONIGHT
feature:
OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (recharge) may be desired, or needed. Two examples are:
... You have used more water than usual (house guests, extra washing, etc.) and you may run out of soft water before the next regeneration.
... You did not refill the storage tank with salt before it was all gone.
Use one of the following features to start a regeneration immediately, or at the next preset regeneration start time.
RECHARGE NOW
..
RECHARGE NOW
PM
RECHARGE TONIGHT
..
PM
RECHARGE TONIGHT
Press and
hold
in the TOUCH -- HOLD button until
RECHARGE NOW
starts to flash in the time display area. The softener begins an immediate regeneration, and when over in about 2 hours, you will have a new supply of soft water. Once started, you cannot cancel this regeneration.
Touch (do not hold) the TOUCH -- HOLD button, and
RECHARGE TONIGHT
flashes in the time display area. A regeneration will occur at the next preset regeneration start time. If you decide to cancel this regeneration, touch the same button once more.
VACATION NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ecodyne Demand water softeners regenerate only while water is used and softening capacity must be restored. For this reason, the softener will not regenerate when you are away from home for extended periods.
feature:
PROGRAM MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If electrical power to the softener is interrupted, the time display is blank, but the timer keeps correct time for about 6 hours. When power is restored, you have to reset the present time
only if
the display is flashing.
All
other settings are maintained and never require resetting unless a change is desired.
If the time
is
flashing after a long power outage, the softener continues to work as it should to provide you with soft water. However, regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day, page 10.
feature / service:
AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The timer computer has a self--diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and water meter). The computer monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the timer display.
The following chart (page 19) shows the error codes that could appear, and possible defects for each code. While an error code is displayed, all timer buttons are inoperable except for the SELECT button. SELECT remains operational so the service person can make the Manual Initiated
Electronic Diagnostics to further isolate the defect, and check the water meter.
18
POSSIBLE
DEFECT
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, AND SERVICE, continued
Err 01
ERROR CODE DISPLAYED
Err 02 Err 03 Err 04 Err 05
' wiring harness, or connection to switch
' position switch
' valve defect causing high torque
' motor inoperative
' timer (PWA)
TO REMOVE AN ERROR CODE:
(1) unplug transformer (2) correct defect (3) plug transformer in (4)
Wait for at least 6 minutes. The error code will return if the reason for the error code was not corrected.
service:
TIMER / SOFTENER, SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you are not getting soft water, and an error code is not displayed, use the procedures below to find the problem. First, make the following visual checks.
VISUAL CHECKS: (1) Is there electrical power to the outlet the softener transformer is plugged into?
(2) Is there salt in the storage tank? (3) Is the plumbing bypass valve(s) directing water for soft water service? --
see page 6
-- (4) Is the valve drain hose open to the drain, not elevated too high, and unobstructed? If you do not find a problem with the visual checks, continue below.
NO SOFT WATER
TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT
TIME AND DAY, AND IS STEADY
TIMER SHOWS WRONG TIME
AND DAY, AND/OR IS FLASHING
TIMER DISPLAY BLANK
Check electrical power to timer
(outlet, transformer, power cable, all connections.
Do manual diagnostics
Electrical power was off. Reset the correct time of day..
NO POWER
POWER OKAY
Investigate reason for power loss. Be sure outlet for softener cannot be switched off.
REPAIR AS
NEEDED
TIMER
DEFECTIVE
Do manual diagnostics to verify proper function.
service:
MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SELECT button until (000 -- --) shows in the display.
(A)
The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows:
'
000 (steady) = soft water not in use
… no flow through the meter.
— OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET —
'
000 to 199 (continual) = repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter.
continued
19
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, AND SERVICE, continued
If you don’t get a reading in the display, with faucet open, pull the sensor from the valve outlet port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor.
You should get a reading in the display. If you get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding.
(B)
The letter (P) and dash(es) indicate POSITION switch operation. The letter appearing means the switch is closed; the dash means the switch is open.
Use the TOUCH - HOLD (Recharge Tonight -- Now) button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation.
CORRECT
SWITCH
DISPLAYS
VALVE CYCLE STATUS
-- --
--
P
Valve in service, fill, brining, backwash or fast rinse position.
Valve rotating from one position to another.
C.
While in this diagnostic screen, the following information is available and may be beneficial for various reasons. This information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate.
…
Press the UP button to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied.
…
Press the DOWN button to display the number of regenerations initiated by this face plate since the SR code number was entered.
2.
Press the SELECT button and
hold
in 3 seconds until a
S
ervice
r
ating code appears in the display.
CODE
For correct softener operation, the “Sr” number must match the model as follows.
Sr
22
GS6125D and GS6225D
Sr
31
GS6239D
To reset the code,
press the UP or DOWN button until the correct number shows.
3.
Press SELECT to return the present time display.
If the code was changed, make ALL the timer settings,
pages 10 and 11.
NOTE: If the face plate is left in a diagnostic display (or a flashing display when setting times or hardness), present time automatically returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes.
service:
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.
First, make the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnostics.
NOTE:
The face plate display must show a steady time (not flashing).
1.
Press the TOUCH -- HOLD button and
hold
in for
3 seconds. RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration. Remove the brinewell cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering the brine tank.
'
If water
does not
enter the tank, look for an obstructed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug, brine tubing, or brine valve riser pipe.
MOTOR
CAM
position markers
2.
After observing fill, press the TOUCH -- HOLD button to move the softener into brining. A slow flow of water to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw from
20
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, AND SERVICE, continued
the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.
NOTE:
Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact.
'
If the softener does not draw brine
…
… nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective.
… nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket.
… restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose).
… defective nozzle and venturi seal.
… other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor & disc, wave washer, etc.).
NOTE:
If water system pressure is low, an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine draw.
3.
Again, press the TOUCH -- HOLD button to move the softener into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose.
'
A slow flow indicates a plugged top distributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.
4.
Press TOUCH -- HOLD to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test.
5.
To return the softener to service, press TOUCH --
HOLD.
WIRING SCHEMATIC
TRANSFORMER
120V
"
24V brn
POSITION SWITCH grn
A
BACK OF FACEPLATE TIMER
VALVE MOTOR
WATER METER SENSOR
21
WATER FLOW THROUGH VALVE
To Valve Outlet
(soft water)
bottom distributor
SERVICE CYCLE
position switch venturi
from Valve Inlet
(hard water)
top distributor resin tank fill flow plug
fill water
(soft)
To Valve Outlet
(soft water)
resin bed resin bed resin bed
FILL CYCLE
valve cam rotor & disc
from Valve Inlet
(hard water)
top distributor resin tank resin bed bottom distributor
BRINING and BRINE RINSE CYCLES
bypass
hard water
to valve outlet venturi nozzle
brine
from salt storage tank drain
from Valve Inlet
(hard water)
22
WATER FLOW THROUGH VALVE
BACKWASH CYCLE
bypass
hard water
to valve outlet flow plug drain
from Valve Inlet
(hard water)
FAST RINSE CYCLE soft water
to valve outlet drain
from Valve Inlet
(hard water)
23
REPAIR PARTS
1
5
6
7
11
10
8
9
12
17
3
2
4
29
28
13
36
35
34
33
32
30
31
14
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
15
26
25
27
15
24
REPAIR PARTS
KEY
NO.
3
---
1
2
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF PART
7275907 Transformer
7285601 Timer (PWA)
7180291 Faceplate Cover, Demand
7218824 Decal (for above cover)
6
7
4
5
7180314 Bottom Cover
7176292 Clamp Section (2)
7088033 Clamp Retainer (2)
7112963 O---ring Seal Kit
8
9
--- ---
--- ---
O---ring Seal, 2---7/8 in. x 3---1/4 in.
O---ring Seal, 13/16 in. x 1---1/16 in.
10 --- --O---ring Seal, 2---3/4 in. x 3 in.
11 7077870 Top Distributor
12 7105047 Repl. Bottom Distributor
13 7113058 Resin Tank, 8 in. dia x 40 in.
--7092202 Resin Tank, 10 in. dia x 47 in.
14 0501741 Resin, 26---1/2 lbs (1/2 cu ft)
--0502272 Resin, 53 lbs (1 cu ft)
15 1183000 Base, 8 in. dia tanks
--7026196 Base, 10 in. dia tanks
16 7112971 Shroud, Model GS6239D
17 7192785 Salt Hole Cover, cabinet models
--7180437 Brine Tank Cover, two tank models
KEY
NO.
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF PART
18 7163689 Vapor Barrier, cabinet models
19 7178626 Rim
20 7155115 Brinewell Cover
21 7082150 Wing Nut, 1/4 --- 20
22 7100819 Brinewell
23 7148875 Screw, 1/4 --- 20 Nylon
24 7161831 Repl. Brine Tank
,
cabinet models
--7112612 Repl. Brine Tank, two tank models
25 0900431 Hose Clamp
26 9003500 Grommet
27 1103200 Hose Adaptor
28 7248706 Ground Clamp
29 7131747 Brine Valve Assembly, cabinet models
--7116488 Brine Valve Assembly, two tank models
30 7113008 Float, Stem & Guide Assembly
31 1205500 Clip
32 7092252 Brine Valve Body
33 7080653 Clip
34 7131365 Screen
35 7113016 Tubing Assembly
36 7095470 Brine Tube
25
13
16
17
9
10
11
12
18
1
2
3
4
14 wear--strip
15 seal cross--section view
24
REPAIR PARTS
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
53
34
29
28
33 32 31
42
27
30
26
25
23
22
45
43
44
50
51
52
46
48
47
49 19
20
21
5
6
7
8
26
KEY
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION OF PART
7070412 Screw, #4 --- 24 x 1---1/8 in.
7117816 Spacer
7030713 Switch
7077472 Expansion Pin
7074123 Screw, #10 14 x 2 in. (5)
7085263 Valve Cover
7
8
7082087 Wave Washer
7199232 Rotor & Disc
9 7199729 Cap
10 7170262 O---ring Seal, 1.1 in. x 1.4 in.
11 7167659 Screen Support
12 7146043 Screen
13 7187772 Nozzle & Venturi, with Gasket Kit
--7204362 Gasket (only)
14 0521829 Flow Plug, .1 gpm, Model GS6125D
--7084607 Flow Plug, .15 gpm
15 7095030 Cone --- Screen
16 1148800 Fill Flow Plug, .3 gpm
17 1202600 Nut---Ferrule
18 7187065 Nozzle & Venturi Asm. (Incl. key nos. 9 ---
16, and 18)
--7137507 Nozzle & Venturi Asm., Model GS6239D
(Incl. key nos. 9 --- 16, and 18)
19 7081201 Retainer
24
25
26
20 7170319 O---ring Seal, 1/4 in. x 3/8 in. (2)
21 7082053 Valve Body
22 7129889 Spring
23 7092642 Plug (Drain Seal)
--- ---
--- ---
--- ---
Seal (Nozzle & Venturi)
O---ring Seal, 3/8 in. x 9/16 in.
Rotor Seal
REPAIR PARTS
KEY
NO.
27
28
PART
NO.
--- ---
--- ---
DESCRIPTION OF PART
O---ring Seal, 3---3/8 in. x 3---5/8 in.
O---ring Seal, 3/4 in. x 15/16 in.
29 --- --O---ring Seal, 7/16 in. x 5/8 in.
30 7129716 Seal Kit --- Includes Key Nos. 24 --- 29
31 0900431 Hose Clamp
32 7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor
33 7170327 O---ring Seal, 5/8 in. x 13/16 in.
34 0501228 Flow Plug, Backwash / F. Rinse control
--7204524 Flow Plug, Backwash / F. Rinse control,
Model GS6239D
35 7142942 Clip
36 7284964 Cam and Gear
37 0503288 Bearing
38 7288112 Motor Plate
39 0900857 Screw, #6 --- 20 x 3/8 in. (2)
40 7133008 Motor --- Includes Key No. 41
41 7131755 Screw, #6 --- 20 x 7/8 in. (2)
42 7116713 Clip (2)
43 7170288 O---ring Seal, 15/16 in. x 1---3/16 in. (2)
44 2207800 Installation Adaptor (2) (Incl. key no. 43)
45 7276079 Sensor Housing
46 7113040 Turbine and Support Assembly
47
48
--- ---
--- ---
Turbine Support
Turbine
49 0900060 O---ring Seal
50 7170335 Washer (2)
51 0507615 Installation Tube (2)
52 0507369 Installation Nut (2)
53 7129871 By---Pass Valve
Y
Y
Optional item, not included with softener.
27

Public link updated
The public link to your chat has been updated.
Advertisement
Key features
- Automatic regeneration
- Electronic demand timer
- Resin tank
- NSF Certified
- Clear water iron removal
- Limited warranty