WaterCare CSP-844 Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

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CareSoft Pro Series ® Metered Water Softeners For Models: • CSP-844 • CSP-948 • CSP-1044 • CSP-1054 • CSP-1248 • CSP-1354 For Cabinet Models: • CSPC-835 • CSPC-935 • CSPC-1035 ...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preinstallation Instructions for Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Installation . . . ...

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PREINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEALERS: BYPASS VALVE: 3 The manufacturer has preset the water treatment unit’s sequence of cycles, cycle times, salt dose, exchange capacity and salt dose refill time. The dealer should read this page and guide the...

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4 1. NORMAL OPERATION POSITION: The inlet and outlet handles point in the direction of flow indicated by the engraved arrows on the control valve. Water flows through the control valve for normal operation of a water softener. During the regeneratio...

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5 GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS The control valve, fittings and/or bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments. There is a small amount of “give” to properly connect the piping, but the water softener is not des...

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6 5. INLET/OUTLET PLUMBING: Be sure to install bypass valve onto main control valve before beginning plumbing. Make provisions to bypass outside hydrant and cold hard water lines at this time. Install an inlet shutoff valve and plumb to the unit’s...

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7 CAUTION: Never insert a drain line into a drain, sewer line, or trap. Always allow an air gap of 1-1/2" or twice the pipe diameter, whichever is greater, between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewage being bac...

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8 Time of day should only need to be set after extended power outages or when daylight saving time begins or ends. If an extended power outage occurs, the time of day will flash on and off indicating that the time should be reset. STEP 1 – Press C...

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9 STEP 4 – REGENERATION HOUR: The manufacturer has factory set 2:00 A.M. as the default. This is the hour of day for regeneration and can be reset by using + or — buttons. “AM/PM” toggles after 12. The default time is 2:00 a.m. (recommended f...

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3. MANUAL REGENERATION: Sometimes there is a need to regenerate before the control valve calls for it. This may be needed if a period of heavy water use is anticipated or when the system has been operated without salt. • To initiate a manual regene...

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11 5. ERROR MESSAGE: If the word “ERROR” and a number are alternately flashing on the display record the number and contact the dealer for help. This indicates that the control valve was not able to function properly. 6. BRINE TANK MAINTENANCE A...

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START-UP INSTRUCTIONS: FLUSHING OF SYSTEM: To flush the system of any debris and air after installation is complete, please perform the following steps: 1. Rotate bypass handles to the bypass mode (see Fig. 2 of page 4). 2. Turn on inlet water and ch...

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13 5. Momentarily press REGEN again until the display reads “RINSE.” There should be a rapid flow to the drain. Unplug transformer to keep the valve in the “RINSE” position. Allow to run until steady, clear and without air. While the unit i...

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14 Timer does not display time of day A. transformer unplugged A. reconnect transformer B. no power at outlet B. repair or use working outlet C. defective transformer C. replace transformer D. defective PC board D. replace PC board Timer does not d...

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Valve does not regenerate automatically when REGEN button is pressed A. transformer unplugged A. connect transformer and PC board power B. no power at outlet B. restore power C. broken drive gear or drive cap assembly C. replace gear or drive cap a...

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16 REPLACEMENT PARTS: FRONT COVER AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 CV3837-01 CareSoft Pro ® cover 1 2 CV3107-1 Motor 1 3 CV3106-1 Drive bracket & spring clip 1 4 CV3851WN PC board 1 5 CV3110 Drive gear, 12 x 36 3 6 CV3109 ...

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6 8 10 11 7 9 7 12 4 2 3 5 1 13 14 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS: PISTON ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 CV3005 1" spacer stack assembly 1 CV3430 1.25" spacer stack assembly 1 2 CV3004 Drive cap assembly 1 3 CV3135 O-ring 228 1 4 CV...

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18 REPLACEMENT PARTS: BYPASS VALVE Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O-ring 215 2 4 CV3145 Bypass rotor, 1" 2 5 CV3146 Bypass cap 2 6 CV3147 Bypass handle 2 7 CV3148 Bypass ro...

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19 INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 CV3176 Injector cap 1 2 CV3152 O-ring 135 1 3 CV3177-01 Injector screen 1 4 CV3010-1Z Injector assembly plug 1 5 CV3010-1A A injector assembly, BLACK 1 CV3010-1B B injector assembly, BROWN C...

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20 REPLACEMENT PARTS: DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY 3/4" Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 CH4615 Elbow locking clip 1 2 CPKP10TS8-BULK Optional insert, 5/8" tube 1 3 CV3192 Optional nut, 3/4" drain elbow 1 4 CV3158-01 Drain elbow, 3/4" ...

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21 WATER METER & METER PLUG Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 CV3151 Nut, 1" QC 1 2 CV3003 Meter assembly, includes items 3 & 4 1 3 CV3118-01 Turbine assembly 1 4 CV3105 O-ring 215 1 5 CV3003-01 Meter plug assembly 1 6 CV3013 Optional...

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22 REPLACEMENT PARTS: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 1 9 11 SAFETY FLOAT BRINE ELBOW Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 CH4655 474 .5 gpm flow control 1 2 CV3163 O-Ring 019 1 3 CH4613 3/8" elbow cap 1 CH4612 1/2" elbow cap 1 4 CH4615 Elbow locking cl...

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23 REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1 3 2 See opposite page for safety float system parts. CABINET BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 CG2197-01 Salt and tank cover (must be ordered together 1 2 CG2724HP-01 Windsor cabinet, white with blac...

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24 INSTALLATION FITTING ASSEMBLIES: 1" PVC MALE NPT ELBOW Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CV3007 1" PVC male NPT elbow assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O-ring 215 2 4 CV3149 Fitting 2 3/4&q...

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25 1-1/4" & 1-1/2" PVC SOLVENT Item No. Part No. Description Qty. CV3007-07 1-1/4" & 1-1/2" PVC solvent assembly 2 1 CV3151 Nut, 1" quick connect 2 2 CV3150 Split ring 2 3 CV3105 O-ring 215 2 4 CV3352 Fitting 2 1-1/4...

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26 PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET: MODEL CSP- 844 CSP- 948 CSP-1044 CSP-1054 CSP-1248 CSP-1354 Minimum 13,000 @ 3.4 18,000 @ 4.5 18,000 @ 4.5 27,500 @ 7.0 36,000 @ 9.0 45,000 @ 11.5 Medium 16,500 @ 6.0 23,000 @ 9.0 23,000 @ 9.0 36,000 @ 15.0 46,000 @ 18.0 ...

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27 Water Conditioner Limited Warranty Congratulations. You have purchased one of the finest water treatment systems available. In the unlikely event of a problem due to defects in material and workmanship, we proudly warrant our water conditioners to...

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1900 Prospect Court • Appleton, WI 54914 Phone: 920- 682-6823 • Fax: 920-682-7673 MANUAL REGENERATION NOTE: For softeners, if brine tank does not contain salt, fill with salt and wait at least two hours before regeneration. If you need to ini...