MSD45E - Morton System Saver Water Softeners
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1. 8 oM System Saver Water Softener Model MSD45E How to install operate and maintain your Demand Controlled Water Softener Do not return water softener to store If you have questions or concerns when installing operating or maintaining your water softener call our toll free number 1 888 64 WATER 1 888 649 2837 Monday Friday 8 AM 7 PM EST or visit www systemsaver com When you call please be prepared to provide the model and serial number of your product located on the rating decal on back of the top cover for hardness reduction and efficiency and certified to NSF ANSI Standard 372 System tested and certified by NSF Kayan International against NSF ANSI Standard 44 A For best results use Morton System Saver Pellets in your softener 7334159 Rev G 5 14 13 For best results use Morton System Saver Pellets to soften your water g u System Saver II Patented Water Softeni Pellets Extends Softener Life Up To 5 Years Delivers up to 18 more Soft water per pound of salt than plain salt pellets Removes up to 12 more hard water minerals than plain salt pellets during regeneration Works in all water softeners for detajla Morton System Saver Pellets offer superior performance and convenience Morton System Saver II Pellets are created from high purity salt combined with resin cleaning2. Water Softener AVG DAILY GALLONS Model MSD45E www systemsaver com 1 888 64WATER DATA button ELECTRONIC CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED upon installation and after an extended power out age see Program Memory page 18 NOTES e WHEN THE TRANSFORMER IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET STEP 10 PAGE 11 12 00PM flashing and PRESENT TIME show in the upper display area Program the electronic control as follows If A is flashing please see Model Code setting on page 20 e A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for electronic control programming One beep signals a change in the display Repeated beeps means the electronic control will not accept a change from the button you have pressed and you should use another e To program the electronic control you will use either the SELECT UP or DOWN buttons gt SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY 5i resa kk kk a a a kk kk kk ka a a a kk kk kk kk kk NOTE If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display press the SELECT button until they do 1 Press either the SELECT UP or DOWN button to set The UP button moves the display ahead the DOWN button moves the time backward har Mia NOTE Each press of the UP or DOWN button Irine present mei Deben th i i noon and midnight be sure PM m amt ams changes the time by one minute Holding the but Shows PRESENT TIME tons in changes the time 32 minutes each second
3. O ring 1 4 in x 3 8 in 7077870 Top Distributor Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in 7105047 Repl Bottom Distributor 7161831 Repl Brine Tank includes Key Nos 18 21 0502272 Resin 53 1 cu ft 7247996 Resin Tank 10 in dia x 40 in 7331258 Overflow Hose Adaptor Kit includes Key Nos 23 25 7265025 Filter Screen Adaptor Elbow 7189449 Bottom Cover Grommet 7174868 Faceplate Cover order decal below Hose Clamp 7310901 Decal Faceplate 7310210 Brine Valve Assembly 7310969 Repl Electronic Control Board PWA 7327568 Float Stem amp Guide Assembly 7275907 Transformer 7139999 Drain Hose 20 ft not illustrated Questions Call Toll Free 1 888 64 WATER 1 888 649 2837 Monday Friday 8 AM 7 PM EST or visit www systemsaver com When you call please be prepared to provide the model and serial number located on the rating decal on back of the top cover Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 25 REPAIR PARTS wear strip seal cross section view 26 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 7224087 REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION Screw 8 32 x 1 in 2 req 7286039 Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 50 7231393 Motor Plate 7290931 DESCRIPTION Turbine amp Sup
4. dia x height 10 x 40 SERVICE FLOW RATE gpm 10 0 PRESSURE DROP AT SERVICE FLOW psi 11 2 INTERMITTENT FLOW RATE 15 psi gpm A 12 3 50 3 8 WATER SUPPLY MAXIMUM HARDNESS gpg 120 41 5 8 WATER SUPPLY MAX CLEAR WATER IRON ppm w 12 WATER PRESSURE LIMITS min max psi 20 125 WATER TEMPERATURE LIMITS F 40 120 WATER SUPPLY MINIMUM FLOW RATE gpm 3 REGENERATION CYCLE FLOW RATES gom vo o Y FILL flow to brine tank 3 BRINING 02 RR NM flow to drain N MAX FAST RINSE 5 E A 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 service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data Canada working pressure 1 4 7 0 kg cm This system conforms to NSF ANSI 44 for specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data 6 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER Place the softener as close as possible to the pressure tank well system or water meter city water Place the softener as close as possible to a floor drain or other acceptable drain point laundry tub sump standpipe etc Connect the softener to the main water supply pipe BEFORE
5. do steps 1 2 4 6 8 and 10 to change the starting hour MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS The default setting allows the water softener to con trol regeneration frequency based on water usage readings from the water meter provides the most economical operation You can set a maximum time days between regenerations For example more than 3 days will pass without a regeneration occurring if you set dY 3 in the display A 1 to 15 day setting is available To make a change from the de fault setting do steps 1 2 3 4 6 8 and 10 EFFICIENCY MODE When this feature is ON the unit will operate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher May recharge more often using smaller salt dosage and less wa ter When this is ON the efficiency icon amp will show in the lower right hand corner ofthe display To make a change from the default setting do steps 1 2 4 5 6 8 and 10 CALIFORNIA EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT Your water softener has a High Efficiency feature with an ON or OFF setting This softener setting is shipped in the OFF position which utilizes the maximum rated capacity while most often achieving maximum salt efficiencies When installing this unit in the State of California you MUST turn this setting to the ON position which may initiate more frequent recharges however it will operate at 4000 grains per pound of salt or higher If you wish to turn the Salt Effici
6. shaped screen in the housing Be sure to check and clean these parts Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lubri cate 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 hous ing Cap O ring Seal Sede dd Screen Support BANA s Screen Flow Plug DUDC or DDUC Nozzle amp Venturi Bc Screen Gasket IMPORTANT Be sure small holes in the gasket are cen tered directly over the small holes in the nozzle amp venturi housing Flow Plug HVDC Nozzle amp Venturi Housing Install with numbered side up concave side down SERVICE CHECKLIST NO SOFT WATER WATER INTERMITTENTLY HARD No salt in storage tank See page 15 to refill then start a regeneration or recharge Transformer unplugged at wall outlet or discon nected from electronic control Reconnect to electrical power and start a regeneration or re charge 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 8 or 10 and position valve s for ser vice to direct soft water to house pipes Then start a regeneration or recharge Electronic control not programmed See pages 12 and 13 Nozzle amp venturi dirty or salt in storage tank bridged See page 15 and above to clean The
7. OUT PIPES TO AND FROM SOFTENER CAUTIONS Observe all of the following cautions while you connect inlet and outlet plumbing p Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water heater Turn off the house water supply valve and open faucets to relieve pressure in the pipes p BE SURE RAW HARD WATER IS DIRECTED TO THE VALVE INLET PORT Be sure to use bypass valve s FIGURE 1 A 2 plastic installation adaptors install in softener valve or bypass valve cross section of clip valve inlet or outlet bypass valve or plastic UNE o ring clip snaps into place between larger diameter rings Turn bypass valve upside down 10 connect to floor level plumbing NOTE CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELEC TRICAL CODES THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THEM In Massachusetts plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be ad hered to Consult with your licensed plumber Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual INSTALLATION STEPS continued If making a soldered copper installation do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the softener fittings Torch heat will damage plastic parts p When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings use care not to cross thread Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe threads p Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some man ner use pipe hangers to keep the weight off of the valv
8. Operation Manual INSTALLATION STEPS 1 INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and or PLASTIC INSTALLATION ADAPTORS NOTE Before installing the bypass valve or plastic instal lation adaptors 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 support I sensor port N turbine Push the bypass valve with lubricated o ring seals in place into the valve inlet and outlet ports Figures 1A and 1C AND OR Slide plastic installation adaptors with lubricated o ring seals in place into the softener valve or bypass valve inlet and outlet ports Figure 1A 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 plastic installation adapto rs or bypass valve to make sure they are held securely in place 2 INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW FIT TINGS Insert the rubber grommet into the 3 4 diameter hole in the brine tank sidewall see page 11 Push the barbed end of the hose adaptor elbow into the grommet 3 MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY CAB INET MODEL OR RESIN TANK TWO TANK MODEL INTO INSTALLATION POSITION p 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
9. is in the a a E middle of a regeneration the bt ay SENSOR top part of the display shows HOUSING the cycle of regeneration and w minutes of the cycle remaining TURPINE If two cycle names are flashing les Lt LU TURBINE the valve is in transition be Ff PME tween the cycles A The 3 digits under WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 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 140 continual repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter 22 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual MORTON WATER SOFTENER SERVICE continued B This display segment Ca NE in the following table indicates an open POSITION switch The oth er indicates a closed switch Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS Valve in service fill brining back II err i g wash or fast rinse position Valve rotating from one position to another 2 Press the DATA button again This diagnostic display shows the total number of recharges top since the timer was con nected to electrical power DN Dar La RECHARGE q q The number of days since the DAY timer was connected to electri cal power is shown in the bottom part of the di
10. 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 Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt Put the softener in a place water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops The manufac turer will not repair or pay for water damage A 120 volt electric outlet to plug the included transformer into is needed near the softener The transformer has an attached power cable Be sure the electric outlet and transformer are in an inside location to protect from wet weather 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 Keep the softener out of direct sunlight The sun s heat may soften and distort plastic parts TOOLS PIPE and FITTINGS OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Plastic inlet and outlet fittings included with the softener allow water flow equivalent to 1 nominal pipe To maintain full valve flow 1 pipes to and from the softener fittings are recommended You should maintain the same or larger pipe size as the water supply pipe up to the softener inlet and outlet Use copper brass or galvanized pipe and fittings Some codes may also allow PVC plastic pipe ALWAYS install
11. reduce Ferrous clear water iron add 5 grains to the hardness setting for every 1 ppm of Ferrous clear water iron See Set Water Hardness Number section Ferric red water and Bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble This water softener will not remove ferric or bacterial iron 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 sus pended particles After the water stands for a period of time the particles settle to the bottom of the con tainer Generally these irons are removed from wa ter 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 wa ter In some instances treatment may improve col loidal 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 drink ing water and other beverages 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 Capacity to reduce clear water iron
12. the SELECT button to select and move to next setting KEN N 7 HEAVY BACKWASH and flashing OFF shows in the dis MM play Use the up or down but tons to toggle the heavy back wash either ON or OFF 8 Press the SELECT button to select and move to next setting DAE 9 Display toggles between 97 a 1 Recharge and OFF Use the up or down buttons to toggle this setting either ON or OFF RECHARGE 10 Press the SELECT button to select and return to the present time display Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 19 MORTON WATER SOFTENER FEATURES AND SETTINGS continued setting MODEL CODE 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK AND GALLONS OR LITERS MEASURE NOTE The model code is factory set at assembly and testing The hour clock and water measure have factory set default values The defaults are 12 or 24 hour clock 12 Gallons or liters measure gallons The model code should never require resetting but to check or to set if previously omitted read below The defaults suit most installations However to make a change read and do the following MODEL CODE The electronic control must have the right model code set to operate the softener cor rectly The correct model code for model MSD45E is A 45 If A isflashing in the display do steps 2 3 5 and 7 To check for the correct code setting and to reset if needed do steps 1 2 3 5 and 7 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK With 12 hr se
13. the included bypass valve or 3 shut off valves Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed but still have water in the house pipes A length of 3 8 inside diameter flexible hose is pro vided for the valve drain See step 6 on page 10 NOTE Avoid drain hose runs longer than 30 feet Avoid elevating the hose more than 8 feet above the floor Make the valve drain line as short and direct as possible local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose a rigid valve drain run must be used Purchase a compression fitting 1 4 NPT x 1 2 minimum tube and 1 2 copper tubing from your local hardware store Plumb a rigid drain line as needed See Fig ure 3 on page 10 Comply with plumbing codes A length of 3 8 inside diameter hose is provided for the salt tank drain See step 7 on page 11 If a longer length is needed you can buy good quality thick wall flexible hose at most hardware stores or supply houses Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill the brine tank see page 11 and 15 p PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER s kk kak ak hh hh 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 brass galvanized What is the pipe size Now look at the typical installation illustration on page 6 Use i
14. 7171161 Valve Cover 7271204 Installation Adaptor 1 in 2 req 7337597 O Ring 1 1 16 in x 1 5 16 in pack of 4 7172997 Screw 10 x 2 5 8 in 8 req 7305150 Switch 7140738 Screw 4 24 x 3 4 in 2 req 7214383 Bypass Valve Assembly 1 in including 2 ea Clips amp O Rings See Key Nos 71 amp 73 Questions Call Toll Free 1 888 64 WATER 1 888 649 2837 Monday Friday 8 AM 7 PM EST or visit www systemsaver com When you call please be prepared to provide the model and serial number located on the rating decal on back of the top cover Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 27
15. AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO BE DIS POSED OF ACCORDING TO WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WEEE REQUIREMENTS 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 4 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual UNPACKING INSPECTION The parts required to assemble and install the unit Remove and discard or recycle all packing mater are included in a bag Thoroughly check the water ials To avoid loss of the small parts we suggest you softener for possible shipping damage and parts keep them in the parts bag until you are ready to use loss Also note damage to the shipping cartons them 1 spare clip included Do not return the water softener to store If you have any questions or there are missing parts or damage please call Toll Free 1 888 64WATER 1 888 649 2837 When you call please be prepared to provide the model and serial number of your product located on the rating decal on back of the top cover For more installation or service information visit www systemsaver com Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS 8 PERFORMANCE CLAIMS DIMENSIONS This model is efficiency rated The efficiency rating is v
16. E nak a dok qapi ener 9 11 PROGRAMMING THE MORTON WATER SOFTENER 12 13 SANITIZING PROCEDURES 22 542 pues sassa Mt doceo ee eke 13 WATER CONDITIONING INFORMATION kk kk kk kk kk III kk kk kk ke 14 GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE vk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk e 15 16 MORTON WATER SOFTENER FEATURES amp SETTINGS 17 20 MORTON WATER SOFTENER SERVICE J kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk e 21 23 REPAIRPART S eR T D 24 27 WARRANTY MORTON RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY Morton guarantees to the original owner that One Year Full Warranty e For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase all parts will be free of defects in material and workmanship and will perform their normal functions e For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase labor to repair any part deemed to be defective in materials or workmanship will be provided at no additional cost Limited Warranties e For a period of ten 10 years from the date of purchase the salt storage tank and fiberglass mineral tank will not rust corrode leak burst or in any other manner fail to perform their proper functions e For a period of three 3 years from the date of purchase the electronic control board will be free of defects in material and workmanship and will perform its normal function
17. IRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL CODES USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SOFTENER DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN DROP OR SET ON SHARP PROTRU SIONS DO NOT LOCATE THE SOFTENER WHERE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OCCUR DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT WA TER OVER 120 F FREEZING OR HOT WATER DAMAGE VOIDS THE WARRANTY AVOID INSTALLING IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT EXCESSIVE SUN HEAT MAY CAUSE DISTORTION OR OTHER DAMAGE TO NON METALLIC PARTS THE SOFTENER REQUIRES A MINIMUM WATER FLOW OF 3 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT THE INLET MAXIMUM AL LOWABLE INLET WATER PRESSURE IS 125 PSI IF DAYTIME PRESSURE IS OVER 80 PSI NIGHTTIME PRESSURE MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM USE A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IF NECESSARY ADDING A PRESSURE RE DUCING VALVE MAY REDUCE THE FLOW THE SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLT 60 Hz ELECTRICAL POWER ONLY SUPPLIED BY A DIRECT PLUG IN TRANS FORMER INCLUDED 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 UL CUL OR CSA APPROVED CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS INPUT 120 VAC 60 Hz 13 5 W OUTPUT VOLTAGE 24 VAC OUTPUT CURRENT 400mA THIS SYSTEM IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TREATING WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OF OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THEY SYSTEM ex EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002 96 EC REQUIRES ALL ELECTRICAL
18. ISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT THEY MIGHT EXTEND BEYOND THE ABOVE PERIODS THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF MORTON UNDER THESE WARRANTIES IS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE COMPONENT OR PART WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD AND MORTON IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES NO MORTON DEALER AGENT REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND OR EXPAND THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damage so the limitations and exclusions in this warranty may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty applies to consumer owned installations only Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 3 BEFORE YOU START 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 CODES IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIRE INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER FOR INSTALLATION USE PLUMBING CODE 248 CMR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS USE ONLY LEAD FREE SOLDER AND FLUX FOR ALL SWEAT SOLDER CONNECTIONS AS REQU
19. TD If the present time is between 2 When the present time shows press SELECT midnight and noon be sure AM to apply shows 12 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual PROGRAMMING THE MORTON WATER SOFTENER continued p SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER NOTE If 25 factory default and HARDNESS do not show in the display press the SELECT button until they do 1 Press either the SELECT UP or DOWN button to set your water hardness number in the display The DOWN button moves the display down to 1 The UP button moves the display up to 95 110 or 120 depending on the model code NOTE Each press of the UP or DOWN 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 2 When your water hardness number shows press SELECT to apply You can get the grains per gal 9 ja lon gpg hardness of your wa ter supply from a water analysis laboratory or call and ask your local water department if you are on a municipal supply If your water supply contains ferrous clear water iron in crease the hardness setting to compensate for it as follows Add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron HARDNESS The special features of your water softener are explained on pages 17 20 TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION DO THE SANITIZING BELOW SANITIZING PROCEDURES Car
20. TION To avoid water or air pressure dam age to softener inner parts be sure to do the fol lowing 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 inward to BYPASS see page 10 On a 3 valve system close the inlet and outlet valves and open the bypass valve see page 8 C Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff valve Observe a steady flow from both opened fau cets D Place bypass valve s in service EXACTLY as follows KEEP SOFT WATER FAUCETS OPEN 1 SINGLE BYPASS VALVE SLOWLY pull the valve stem outward to 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 three 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 9 ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE TANK Remove the salt storage area cover Add about three gallons of water into the tank Do not add into the brinewell p Fill the tank wit
21. additives Specially formulated to outperform other water softening salts System Saver is complete with a patented formula that helps keep your softener clean problem free and running longer Most hard water contains traces of dirt iron and other minerals that can build up in your water softener over time This can lead to expensive repairs Morton System Saver Pellets are specially formulated to remove hard water minerals and keep your softener running more efficiently System Saver Pellets come in a handy 40 Ib bag that is easier to carry open and pour thanks to Morton s special bag features The easy open tear opens wide to allow salt to pour out easily and flow freely System Saver also provides a rigid plastic handle for more comfortable carrying and lifting 2 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual TABLE CONTENTS PAGE NO WARRANTY vC es een er aa aaa re ee eee ee eee re es er 3 BEFORE YOU SISHP uu nere anak alla cee ete e p a lk ei esp otha 4 UNPACKING INSPECTION LL kk kk kk kk rr kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk a kk kk kk kk 5 SPECIFICATIONS amp PERFORMANCE CLAIMS DIMENSIONS 6 BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION Wa kk kk kk kK kK ER bes Re kk kk a kk kk kk k 7 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION Ku kk kk kk III kk kk kk kk kk k 8 INSTALLATION STEPS 1 bees ERR ven ehay Bla E
22. alid only at the minimum salt dose This softener has a demand initiated regeneration D I R feature that complies with specific performance specifications intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and water used in its operation This softener has a rated softener efficiency of not less than 3 350 grains of total hardness exchange per pound of salt based on sodium chloride and shall not deliver more salt than its listed rating or be operated at a sustained maximum service flow rate greater than its listed rating This softener has been proven to deliver soft water for at least ten continuous minutes at the rated service flow rate The rated salt efficiency is measured by laboratory tests described in NSF ANSI Standard 44 These tests represent the maximum possible efficiency that the system can achieve Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency after the system has been installed It is typically less than the rated efficiency due to individual application factors including water hardness water usage and other contaminants that reduce a softener s capacity MODEL MSD45E RATED CAPACITY grains Ibs salt dose TT 18283926 7 35 700 9 9 45 400 17 2 RATED EFFICIENCY grains Ib min salt dose 5 089 2 6 3 78 WATER USED DURING REGENERATION gallons 43 MINIMUM SALT DOSE 1 000 grains AMOUNT OF HIGH CAPACITY RESIN cu ft 65 5 1 26 INLET QUTLE RESIN TANK NOMINAL SIZE in
23. d 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 ofthe following features to start a regenera tion immediately or at the next preset regeneration start time continued Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 17 MORTON WATER SOFTENER FEATURES AND SETTINGS continued RECHARGE NOW TONIGHT TOUCH NOW HOLD RECHARGE TONIGHT TONIGHT TOUCH NOW HOLD VACATION NOTE Press and hold in the RECHARGE button until RE CHARGE NOW starts to flash in the time display area The softener begins an immediate regenera tion and when over in abouttwo hours you willhave a new supply of soft water Once started you cannot cancel this regeneration Touch do not hold the RECHARGE button and RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the time display area A regeneration will occur at the next preset re generation start time If you decide to cancel this re generation before it has started touch the same button once more The Morton Demand water softener regenerates only while water is used and softening capacity must be re stored 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 electronic control keep
24. e defective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve defect rotor seal rotor amp disc wave washer etc 3 Press RECHARGE to move the softener into fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow the soft ener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test 4 To return the softener to service press RE CHARGE Need help troubleshooting Call Toll Free 1 888 64 WATER 1 888 649 2837 Monday Friday 8 AM 7 PM EST or visit www systemsaver com When you call please be prepared to provide the model and serial number located on the rating decal on back of the top cover Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 23 REPAIR PARTS Valve Assembly see pages 26 and 27 24 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 7331177 REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION Tank Neck Clamp Kit includes 2 ea of Key Nos 1 amp 2 7192785 DESCRIPTION Salt Cover Clamp Section 2 req 7178626 Rim Retainer Clip 2 req 7155115 Brinewell Cover 2 7112963 Distributor O ring Kit includes Key Nos 3 5 7109871 Brinewell O ring 2 7 8 in x 3 1 4 in 7331648 Brinewell Mounting Hardware Kit includes Key Nos 19 21 O ring 13 16 in x 1 1 16 in Wing Nut 1 4 20 O ring 2 3 4 in x 3 in
25. e 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 continued CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener buy a compression fit ting 1 4 NPT x 1 2 O D minimum tube and needed tubing from your local hardware store 1 4 NPT thread for soft water service Compression fitting 1 4 NPT x 1 2 O D tube valve drain hose 1 2 outside diameter copper tube Cut barbs from valve drain elbow pull clip and remove drain valve elbow from valve To standpipe sump valve drain laundry tub or other hose 1 1 2 approved drain air gap overflow drain hose STANDPIPE FLOOR DRAIN 1 1 2 air gap 10 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual INSTALLATION STEPS continued 7 CONNECT AND RUN THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE This drain is for safety only If the brine tank should over fill with water the excess is carried to the drain p Attach a length of flexible hose included to the drain elbow installed in step 2 page 9 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 el bow on the brine tank Do not tee this hose to the valve drain hose 8 FLUSH PIPES EXPEL AIR FROM SOFTENER AND TEST YOUR INSTALLATION FOR WATER LEAKS CAU
26. e fittings 5 INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE IF NEEDED To maintain electrical ground continuity in the house cold water piping install a 4 copper wire across the removed pipe section securely clamping it at both ends see Figure 2 parts not included FIGURE 2 ground wire hose clamp ground 2 inlet outlet pipes FIGURE 3 drain fitting adaptor PULL OUT 6 CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE p Measure cut to length and connect the 3 8 flex ible drain hose provided to the valve drain fitting Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place NOTE If codes require a rigid drain line see Con necting a Rigid Valve Drain Tube in Figure 3 Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain point floor drain sump laundry tub etc Check and comply with local codes IMPORTANT If a longer length of hose is needed buy and 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 regen erations Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point Water pressure will cause itto whip during the back wash and fast rinse cycles of regeneration Also pro vide 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 Ifraising the drain hose overhead is required to get to th
27. e is taken at the factory to keep your water soft ener 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 1 Be sure to complete all installation steps includ ing electronic control programming 2 Pour about 3 4 oz of common 5 2596 household bleach Clorox Linco Bo Peep White Sail Eagle etc into the brinewell 3 Start a recharge Press the RECHARGE button and hold for 3 seconds until HECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display This recharge draws the sanitizing bleach into and through the water soft ener to sanitize it Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the drain 4 After the recharge has completed fully open a cold water faucet downstream from the softener and allow 50 gallons of water to pass through the system This should take atleast 20 minutes Close the faucet SNOTE 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 conditioner and your house COLD water supply is fully soft immediately However your water heater is filled with hard water and as hot water
28. ency feature ON amp icon will show in display follow the instructions on this page HEAVY DUTY BACKWASH When set to ON the backwash cycle of regeneration will be 10 minutes long instead of the normal 7 minute length This is beneficial on some water supplies high in iron or sediment content To conserve water on clean sup plies be sure OFF shows To change this setting do steps 1 2 4 6 7 8 and 10 SET 97 FEATURE By setting to On unit will auto matically recharge when 9796 capacity has been used at any time of day To change this setting do steps 1 2 4 6 8 9 and 10 1 Beginning from the present time display press and hold in rl i 6 the SELECT button until 2 00 RECHARGE AM begins to flash RE ign CHARGE TIME remains steady 2 Press the up or down button a Up to display the desired start time The up button moves the time GEC ass ahead the down button moves the time backward Press the C Y s SELECT button to select time and move to next setting 3 dY flashes with RE CHARGE remaining steady Pressing the up button will in crease the number of days the down button will decrease the number of days 4 Press the SELECT button to select and move to next setting down RECHARGE 5 On flashes and the efficiency mode icon amp shows in the lower right hand corner of the screen Use the up or down buttons to toggle the efficiency mode ei ther ON or OFF es 6 Press
29. g to electrical power WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM han CAPACITY 2 00AM or as you set it RECHARGE NOW will flash until the regeneration is over The display will also show the current cycle in the regenera tion process When the valve is in transition between cycles both indicators flash Fill a F ya K TA RECHARGE NOW FLOW RATE GPM When using soft water this display shows the gallon per minute flow rate passing through the softener Zero shows if water is not in use WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 4 He P ILI FLOW RATE GALLONS TODAY Each day beginning at midnight the electronic control keeps a run ning count of the total gallons of water passing through the soft ener WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mw 4 4 t 42 lt GALLONS TODAY AVERAGE DAILY GALLONS The figure displayed is the av erage gallons of water used by the household each day over the past seven day period WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ran AVG DAILY GALLONS f preferred you can set the display to show the reading in liters instead of gallons see page 20 If gallons today or average daily gallons exceeds 1999 a x 10 indicator appears This means you must multiply the number shown times 10 feature OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS Sometimes a manually started regeneration re charge may be desired or needed Two examples are You have used more water than usual house guests extra washing etc an
30. h NUGGET PELLET or coarse SOLAR water softener salt Do not use rock block and ice cream making salts For best results we rec ommend Morton System Saver Pellets for use in this water softener Note If the softener is installed in a humid basement or other damp area it is better to fill the tank with less salt more frequently see salt bridging in the mainte nance section Eighty to 100 Ibs of salt will last for several months depending on water hardness family size and model of softener 10 CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER The softener works on 120 volt 60 Hz electric power The included transformer changes standard 120 volt AC house power to 24 volts Plug the trans former into a 120 volt outlet only Be sure the out let is always live so it can not be switched off by mistake 11 PROGRAM THE MORTON WATER SOFTER ELECTRONIC CONTROL page 12 Questions Call Toll Free 1 888 64 WATER 1 888 649 2837 Monday Friday 8 AM 7 PM EST or visit www systemsaver com When you call please be prepared to provide the model and serial number located on the rating decal on back of the top cover Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 11 PROGRAMMING THE MORTON WATER SOFTENER display RECHARGE button up button TONIGHT TOUCH NOW HOLD TIME HARDNESS lt lt down button REMAINING CAPACITY System Saver GALLONS TODAY
31. here electrical power to unobstructed If you do not find a problem with the the outlet the softener transformer is plugged into visual checks continue below NO SOFT WATER TIMER SHOWS WRONG TIME AND DAY AND OR IS FLASHING TIMER DISPLAY BLANK Investigate reason for power loss Be sure outlet for softener cannot be switched off Electrical power was off Re set the correct time of day REPAIR AS NEEDED TIMER DEFECTIVE Check electrical power to tim er outlet transformer power cable all connections Do manual diagnostics service MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC ln Do manual diag nostics to verify proper function TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT TIME AND DAY AND IS STEADY 1 To enter diagnostics press E If you don t get a reading in the display with faucet and hold the DATA button until ri open pull the sensor fromthe valve outlet port Pass the display appears as shown A LASPEEBMARGE 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 here The dY and number in the top part of the display is EMMPMEMEZA days since the last recharge MEI AH See A and B following ex Wia plaining the bottom portion of switch turbine the display valve sae cycle position remaining NOTE If the softener
32. is substan tiated by WQA test data 14 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE CHECKING THE SALT STORAGE LEVEL AND ADDING SALT also see page 11 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 electronic control However you must maintain a level of salt in the tank In humid areas itis best to add less salt more often WHEN TO ADD SALT Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that Add when the brine tank is from 1 8 to 1 2 full Never allow the softener to use all the salt before BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage area It is usually caused by high humid ity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt bridges an empty space forms between the water and salt Thensalt will not dissolve in the waterto make brine If the brine tank is full of salt it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge Saltis loose on top butthe 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 careful ly 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
33. 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 hot water could cause severe burns Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 13 WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING WATER CONDITIONING INFORMATION IRON in water can cause stains on clothing and plumbing fixtures lt can negatively affect the taste of food drinking water and other beverages Iron in water is measured in parts per million ppm The to tal ppm of iron and type or types is determined by chemical analysis Four different types of iron in wa ter are Ferrous clear water Ferric red wa ter 3 Bacterial and organically bound iron 4 Col loidal and inorganically bound iron ferrous or ferric Ferrous clear water iron is soluble and dissolves in water This water softener will reduce moderate amounts of this type of iron see specifications 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 grad ually clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown as air oxidizes the iron This usually occurs in 15 to 30 mi nutes When using the softener to
34. n start a regeneration or recharge Possible increase in water hardness See page 13 Hot water used when softener is regenerating The water heater will refill with hard water 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 16 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual MORTON WATER SOFTENER FEATURES AND SETTINGS NOTE SEE PAGES 12 and 13 TO SET THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY AND WATER HARDNESS NUMBER NORMAL OPERATION ELECTRONIC CONTROL DISPLAY kk kk kk kak kk kak kk kk During normal operation the le 6 bem present time of day and AM or r PM show in the time display area The demand computer determines when a regenera tion is needed Then a regeneration will begin at the next regeneration start time feature OTHER DATA DISPLAYS With repeated presses of the DATA button you can scan through four displays of operational informa tion This data appears in the bottom portion of the display area These are LOW RATE GEN r AVG DAILY GALLONS CAPACITY remaining This is the percentage of water soften ing capacity remaining Immedi ately after a regeneration 100 shows Then as water is used the percentage decreases until t the next regeneration During regenerations the percentage increments upward NOTE Zero 0 shows until after the first regen eration begins after connectin
35. of water or over the maximum of clear water iron an iron filter or other equipment is need ed 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 atleast every six months or more often ifiron appears inthe soft water between treatments Follow directions on the resin bed cleaner container Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 15 GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE continued CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI ASSEMBLY kk ka kak kk kk kk hh A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the soft ener to work right This small unit makes the suc tion to move brine from the salt storage area to the resin tank during regeneration If the nozzle and venturi becomes plugged with sand silt dirt etc the softener will not work and you will get hard water 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 amp 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 Models in this manual have a small flow plug located in the nozzle and venturi and a small cone
36. port Assembly including 2 O Rings See Key No 73 amp 1 ea of Key Nos 74 amp 75 0900857 Screw 36 20 x 3 8 in 3 req 1 Turbine Support amp Shaft 7171250 Bearing 1 Turbine 7283489 Cam and Gear 7309811 Sensor Housing Wiring Harness Asm 7331169 Drain Hose Adaptor Kit includes Key Nos 56 60 7081201 Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi Clip Drain 7171145 Valve Body Hose Clamp 7170319 O ring 1 4 in x 3 8 in 2 req Drain Hose Adaptor 1202600 Nut Ferrule O ring 15 16 in x 1 3 16 in 7253808 Nozzle amp Venturi Assembly includes Key Nos 81 89 Flow Plug 2 0 gpm Seal Kit includes Key Nos 61 66 7081104 Housing Nozzle amp Venturi O ring 5 8 in x 13 16 in 7095030 Cone Screen O ring 1 1 8 in x 1 1 2 in 1148800 Flow Plug 3 gpm O ring 4 1 2 in x 4 7 8 in 7114533 Nozzle and Venturi Gasket Kit Rotor Seal 7204362 Gasket only Seal 7084607 Flow Plug 15 gpm Seal Nozzle amp Venturi 7146043 Screen 7174313 Bearing Wave Washer 7167659 Screen Support 7185500 Rotor amp Disc 7170262 O ring 1 1 8 in x 1 3 8 in 7171187 Plug Drain Seal 7199729 Cap 7129889 Spring 7175199 Wave Washer 7337589 Clip 1 pack of 4
37. s If during such respective period a part proves to be defective Morton will ship a replacement part directly to your home without charge Labor necessary to maintain this product is not covered by the product warranty If you have questions regarding a Morton product need assistance with installation or trouble shooting wish to order a part or report a warranty issue we are just a phone call away Simply dial 1 888 64 WATER 1 888 649 2837 for assistance or visit www systemsaver com This water softener is manufactured for Morton P O Box 25290 Woodbury MN 55125 0290 General Provisions The above warranties are effective provided the water conditioner is operated at water pressures not exceeding 125 psi and at water temperatures not exceeding 120 F provided further that the water conditioner is not subject to abuse misuse alteration neglect freezing accidentor negligence and provided further thatthe water conditioner is not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such as but not limited to flood hurricane tornado or earthquake Morton is excused if failure to perform its warranty obligations is the result of strikes government regulation materials shortages or other circumstances beyond its control THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THE WATER CONDITIONER BEYOND THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED ABOVE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE D
38. s correct time for about 24 hours When power is restored you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing All other settings are main 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 oc cur at the wrong time of day until you reset the elec tronic control to the correct time of day page 12 tained and never require resetting unless a change is desired setting REGENERATION STARTING TIME MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS EFFICIENCY MODE HEAVY DUTY BACKWASH AND 97 FEATURE NOTE Each of these settings has a factory set default value The defaults are Regeneration start time 2 00AM Maximum days between regenerations 0 display shows dY Efficiency Mode OFF 9796 Fea ture OFF Heavy duty backwash OFF The defaults suit most installations However depending on water supply quality household peak water use hours etc adjustment is available to meet specific needs To make a change read and do the following continued 18 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual MORTON WATER SOFTENER FEATURES AND SETTINGS continued REGENERATION START TIME At the 2 00AM regeneration start time the softener begins regen erations at that time This is a good time in most households because water is notin use If a different time would be better for your needs
39. splay If over 1999 days a x 10 indicator shows meaning you must multiply the number shown times 10 3 Press DATA once again to return the present time to the display service MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK J kk kk kk kk kk ka a kk kk kk kk hh nnn This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor brine tank fill brine draw regeneration flow rates and other timer valve functions First make the initial checks and the manual initiated diag nostics NOTE The face plate display must show a steady time not flashing 1 Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration Re move the brinewell cover and using a flashlight ob serve fill water entering the brine tank If water does not enter the tank look for an ob structed nozzle venturi fill flow plug brine tubing or brine valve riser pipe 2 After observing fill press the RECHARGE button to move the softener into brining A slow flow of wa ter to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from 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 hos
40. t all time displays are in standard clock time 12 00AM to 11 59PM If 24 hr is set time displays are in military time 0100 1 00AM to 0000 midnight To change from the 12 hr setting do steps 1 3 4 5 and 7 GALLONS OR LITERS MEASURE All water flow rate and usage displays are in gallons with the de fault GALS setting If reset to litErs the same dis plays are shown in liters Use steps 1 3 5 6 and 7 to change 1 Beginning from the present time display press and hold in the SELECT button until 2 00 AM or as otherwise set and RECHARGE TIME begins to flash 2 Press and hold in the SE LECT button again Either A ora previously set code will appear If setting is needed use the up or down button to set model code as needed 3 Press SELECT to select and move to next screen 4 12 hr flashes along with TIME To change the display to iz hr 24 hr use the up button Use the TIME down button to reset to 12 hr 5 Press SELECT to select and move to next screen 6 GALS flashes along with GALLONS Use the up button to change to the liter setting Use the down button to return to the gallon setting GALLONS 7 Press the SELECT button a final time to return to the present time display 20 Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual MORTON WATER SOFTENER SERVICE feature service AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The electronic control has a self diagnostic f
41. tas a guide when planning your partic ular installation Be sure to direct raw hard water to the softener valve inlet fitting The valve is marked IN and OUT Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 7 TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER or INSTALLATIONS soft water kas MAIN WATER Pip CROSS OVER eae 7 E Use if water supply flows from the left we ru Include single or 3 valve bypass m lt hard water An FROM i TO SOFTENER EE SOFTENER INLET Keran gt hard water to OUTLET outside faucets 120 Volt INSTALLATION USING 3 VALVE BYPASS __ cte Lye MAIN yy s x ATER PI g kamas Qum 1 NPT sweat BYPASS l adaptor 2 valve not included V Xm f e for soft water SERVICE J o ring seal 2 Open the inlet and outlet U valves Bypass Valve Close the bypass valve ao e for hard water BYPASS clip 4 Close the inlet and outlet Co NEB ourLer CA 1 NPT installa valve AP 2 2 AN TT tion adaptor 2 INLET valve L Pd valves FOREN CUN Open the bypass valve S o 1 NPT sweat adaptor 2 not included included with softener Pipe and fittings supplied by installer clip 2 1 NPT installa fen adaptor 2 o ring seal 2 VALVE INLET 8 Morton System Saver Installation amp
42. 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 For best results we recommend Morton System Sav er Pellets for use in this water softener you add more Without salt you will soon have hard water Use clean water softener salt only at least 99 5 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 main tenance problems For best results we recommend Morton System Saver Pellets for use in this water softener push tool into salt bridge to break Pencil Mark Broom Handle Salt Salt Bridge Water Level CLEANING IRON OUT OF THE WATER SOFTENER J amp kk kk kk kk kk a kk kk hh hh hh kk kk a Your water softener takes hardness minerals cal cium and magnesium out of the water Also it can control some see specifications page 6 clear water iron With clear water iron water from a fau cet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water begins to cloud or turn rust col ored 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
43. unction 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 display The following chart shows the error codes that could appear and possible defects for each code While an error code is displayed the RECHARGE and DATA buttons remain operable so you can perform the Manual Initiated Electronics Diagnostic ERROR CODE DISPLAYED Err 01 Err 03 Err 04 Err 05 POSSIBLE motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch position electronic control DEFECT switch valve defect causing high torque PWA TO REMOVE AN ERROR CODE 1 unplug transformer 2 correct defect 3 plug transformer in 4 Wait for at least 12 min utes The error code will return if the reason for the error code was not corrected Morton System Saver Installation amp Operation Manual 21 MORTON WATER SOFTENER SERVICE continued service TIMER SOFTENER SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE If you are not getting soft water and an error code 2 Is there salt in the storage tank 3 Is the plumb is not displayed use the procedures below to find ing bypass valve s directing water for soft water the problem First make the following visual checks service see pages 6 and 8 4 Is the valve drain hose open to the drain not elevated too high and VISUAL CHECKS 1 Is t
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