3M Water System CSFM1254 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
CFSM1254 WATER SOFTENER  
Installer: Please leave this manual with owner/operator.  
Owner/Operator: Please retain for operation and future  
maintenance instructions.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
SECTION  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
BEFORE INSTALLATION  
INSTALLATION  
CONTROL VALVE PROGRAMMING AND REGENERATION  
MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS  
SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATING DATA  
PARTS  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
SECTION 1: BEFORE INSTALLATION  
When properly installed, operated, and maintained, your new softener will provide many years of dependable service. Before starting the installation please  
read this manual all the way through for an overview, and then follow the installation in proper sequence. Failure to follow instructions will void warranty.  
Inspecting And Handling Your Softener:  
Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. If damaged, notify the transportation company and request a damage inspection.  
Handle the equipment with care. Damage can result if dropped or if the brine tank is set on sharp, uneven projections on the floor. When handling, do not  
turn the water softener unit upside down.  
Make Sure Your Water Has Been Thoroughly Tested:  
An analysis of your water should be made prior to the selection of your water conditioning equipment. Your dealer will generally perform this service for you,  
and may send a sample to the factory for analysis and recommendations. Enter your analysis below for your permanent record.  
Analysis of Your Water:  
Hardness  
Iron (Fe)  
gpg Tannins (Humic Acid)  
ppm  
ppm  
ppm  
ppm  
ppm Hydrogen Sulfide (H S)  
2
ppm Other  
Manganese (Mn)  
pH  
Other  
ppm  
IMPORTANT NOTES  
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) must be tested for at the well site. For accuracy, the sample must be drawn with the  
pump RUNNING, and the test be completed within ONE minute after the sample is drawn.  
Softeners are designed to reduce hardness but can handle reasonable amounts of soluble iron if consideration  
is given to content when selecting model and regeneration settings. To treat sulfur (hydrogen sulfide), bacte-  
rial iron, precipitated iron or very high levels of soluble iron requires special equipment in addition to a water  
softener. For best results, a Chem-Free Iron Reduction System is recommended for use on waters containing  
more than 2 ppm of iron.  
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Check Your Pumping Rate and Water Pressure:  
Two water system conditions must be checked carefully to avoid unsatisfactory operation or equipment damage:  
1) MINIMUM water pressure required at the water softener inlet is 20 psi (1.4 bar). IF WATER PRESSURE IS OVER 80 psi (552 kPa), A PRESSURE REDUC-  
ING VALVE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE WATER SUPPLY LINE AHEAD OF THE WATER SOFTENER.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:  
Do not install if water pressure exceeds 100 psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumb-  
ing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.  
NOTE: If you have a municipal or a community water supply and daytime water pressure is 85 psi or more, nighttime pressure may exceed 100  
psi. Call your local water department or plant operator to obtain pressure readings. If you have a private well, the gauge on the pressure tank will  
indicate the high and low system pressure. Record your water pressure data below:  
Water Pressure:  
Low  
psi  
High  
psi  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:  
Do not install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention.  
The installer should take appropriate measures if there is the possibility a vacuum may occur. This would include the installation of an appropriate  
device in the supply line to the system, i.e., a vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device. Vacuum damage voids the factory warranty.  
2) The pumping rate of your well must be sufficient for satisfactory operation and BACKWASHING of the water softener. (See SPECIFICATIONS AND  
OPERATING DATA, Section 6)  
Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly:  
Select the location of your water softener with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:  
1) Locate as close as possible to water supply source.  
2) Locate as close as possible to a drain.  
3) Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (Figure 1).  
4) Locate the softener in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 100°F (38°C) will damage the softener and void the factory  
warranty.  
5) DO NOT install the softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage and will also void the factory  
warranty.  
6) Allow sufficient space around the installation for easy servicing.  
7) Provide a non-switched 110V, 60Hz (220V, 50Hz for specified systems) power source for the control valve.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:  
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:  
Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 33°F (0.6°C).  
Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this filter system is 110°F (43.3°C).  
Do not install systems in areas where ambient temperatures may go above 110°F (43.3°C) or below 40°F (4.4°C).  
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Facts to Remember While Planning Your Installation:  
1) All installation procedures MUST conform to local and state plumbing codes.  
2) Remember that the water softener INLET is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e. runs to the pump) and the OUTLET is the line that runs  
toward the water heater.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:  
• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water flow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment  
equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.  
3) Before commencing the installation it is advisable to study the existing piping system and to determine the size, number and type of fittings re-  
quired.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:  
• If the electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a sufficient ground connection across  
the filter installation piping — refer installation to qualified personnel.  
4) It is also advisable to sweep the floor to eliminate objects that could pierce the brine tank.  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
Sodium Information: Water softeners utilizing sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water softened water. Persons who are on sodium re-  
stricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake. As a reference as to how much sodium is added to softened water  
consider the following. For each grain per gallon of water hardness that is exchanged from the water supply, 7.5 milligrams per liter of sodium will be added  
to the softened water. e.g. 10 grains per gallon (gpg) exchanged will add 75 milligrams of sodium to the softened water.  
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION  
FILTERED WATER  
FILTERED  
SOFT WATER  
PRESSURE  
TANK  
BRINE  
MAKER  
RAW  
WELL  
WATER  
FILTER  
SOFTENER  
PRESSURE  
SWITCH.  
STANDARD WELL INSTALLATION  
FILTERED WATER  
FILTERED  
SOFT WATER  
WATER FOR  
LAWN SPRINKLERS  
OR OTHER  
HIGH DEMAND  
METER  
BRINE  
MAKER  
RAW  
WATER  
FILTER  
SOFTENER  
CHECK VALVE  
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION  
Figure 1. Typical Installation  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:  
Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this water treatment system.  
Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:  
• Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water flow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of other water treatment  
equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.  
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION  
Remove the unit from the shipping box and remove all packaging. Ensure no freight damage has occurred since shipment from our manufacturing  
facility. Locate the parts package and install the bypass and adapter fittings on the control valve to facilitate the connection to the customer’s  
water supply.  
Step 1)  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:  
• On plastic fittings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic;  
• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fittings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.  
Step 2)  
Step 3)  
Verify all packaging materials have been removed from the brine tank. On all units, legs rest on bottom of the brine tank.  
Shut off all water at main supply valve. On a private well system, turn off power to the pump and drain pressure tank. Make certain pressure is relieved  
from complete system by opening nearest faucet to drain system.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:  
SHUT OFF FUEL OR ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER after water is shut off.  
Step 4)  
Step 5)  
Cut main supply line as required to fit plumbing to INLET and OUTLET of unit.  
Attach plumbing. DO NOT apply heat to any fitting connected to BYPASS or CONTROL VALVE as damage may result to internal parts or connecting  
adapters. MAKE CERTAIN WATER FLOW ENTERS THROUGH INLET AND DISCHARGES THROUGH OUTLET.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:  
• If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a sufficient  
ground connection across the filter installation piping — refer installation to qualified personnel.  
Step 6)  
The controls allow for either a 3/4” NPT connection or 5/8” poly tubing for use as a drain line connection.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:  
• On plastic fittings, never use pipe sealant or pipe dope. Use PTFE thread tape only, pipe dope properties may deteriorate plastic;  
• Take care when using pliers or pipe wrenches to tighten plastic fittings, as damage may occur if over tightening occurs.  
BRINE WELL  
SAFETY BRINE  
VALVE ASSEMBLY  
BRINE LINE  
ELBOW  
OVERFLOW  
FITTING  
OUT  
IN  
BYPASS VALVE  
INJECTOR COVER  
CONTROL VALVE BODY  
DRAIN LINE FLOW  
CONTROL ASSEMBLY  
BRINE TANK  
Figure 2. SOFTENER AND BRINE TANK ASSEMBLY, TOP VIEW  
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Step 7)  
Attach DRAIN LINE to DRAIN LINE FITTING. To prevent back pressure from reducing flow  
rate below minimum required for backwash, DRAIN LINE MUST be sized according to run  
length and relative height. Be careful not to bend flexible drain tubing sharply enough to  
cause “kinking” (if kinking occurs DRAIN LINE MUST BE REPLACED). Typical examples of  
proper DRAIN LINE diameters are:  
1) 1/2” ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is lower than INLET.  
2) 5/8” ID up to 15 ft. when discharge is slightly higher than the INLET.  
3) 3/4” ID when drain is 25 ft. away and/or drain is installed overhead.  
Some areas prohibit the use of flexible drain lines. Check with local code officials prior to  
installation.  
Step 8)  
Step 9)  
Position DRAIN LINE over drain and secure firmly. To prevent backsiphoning of sewer  
water, provide an air-gap of at least 2” or 2 pipe diameters between end of drain hose and  
drain (Figure 3). DO NOT raise DRAIN LINE more than 10 ft. above floor.  
Figure 3  
Connect one end of the 3/8” black Polyethylene tubing to the brine  
fitting located on the left side of the CONTROL VALVE. Connect the  
OUT  
IN  
other end to the SAFETY BRINE VALVE ELBOW inside of the brine  
well in the brine tank. To do so remove the retaining clip from the  
BYPASS VALVE  
BRINE LINE  
ELBOW  
brine line fitting on the control valve. The retaining clip is holding  
a plastic insert sleeve and needs to be inserted into the polyeth-  
ylene tubing before installing the tubing into the fitting elbow and  
hand tighten only. CAUTION: Do not use pliers or wrenches to  
tighten as damage may occur and will void the manufacturer’s  
warranty.  
INJECTOR COVER  
CONTROL VALVE BODY  
Step 10) Install OVERFLOW LINE to brine tank OVERFLOW FITTING (Figure 2).  
Discharge of line must be lower than OVERFLOW FITTING. DO NOT  
INTERCONNECT OVERFLOW LINE WITH VALVE DRAIN LINE.  
DRAIN LINE FLOW  
CONTROL ASSEMBLY  
Step 11) Make certain BYPASS VALVE INLET and OUTLET KNOBS ARE IN  
“BYPASS” position. After all plumbing connections have been  
completed, open main water shut-off valve or restore power to  
well pump. Check for leaks and correct as necessary.  
NORMAL OPERATION  
BYPASS OPERATION  
Step 12)Plug CONTROL VALVE POWER CORD into 120v/60Hz, non-switched power  
source. Manually stage control to BACKWASH POSITION and then  
unplug power cord to prevent the unit from advancing automati-  
cally.  
Treated Water  
Exits  
Supply Water  
Supply (Untreated)  
Water Exits  
Supply Water  
Enters  
Enters  
O F F  
OFF  
O F F  
OFF  
Step 13) Partially open INLET knob on bypass valve (Figure 4). This will  
allow the unit to fill slowly from the bottom up, reducing air en-  
trapment. Allow unit to fill slowly, failure to do so could result in  
loss of resin to the drain. Once a steady stream of water, no air,  
is flowing to drain the inlet and outlet knobs on the bypass can be  
fully opened.  
Figure 4. BYPASS VALVE  
Step 14) Plug the power cord back into the power source. Press the REGEN button and wait for the valve to advance to the  
next regeneration position. Repeat the process until the valve is in Service Position (Time will be on the display).  
Step 15) Refer to Section 3: Regeneration Instructions, on how to set control valve for proper set up and regeneration  
settings.  
NOTE: Regeneration settings for the control valve are factory preset. The control valve design permits adjustment  
of the salt setting. This adjustment may be necessary when unusual operating conditions exist, such as high  
concentrations of iron, manganese or hardness and/or high flow rates or daily water consumption.  
SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS:  
Under normal circumstances removal of valve should not be required. However, if it must be removed,  
can be done by disassembling the quick release clamp, and latch. Pressure should be relieved before attempting any  
disassembly. Upon reassembly, all o-rings should be lubricated with silicone grease. Reassemble clamp as shown in  
Figure 5. MAKE SURE ARROWS ON LATCH SIDE OF CLAMP ARE ALIGNED.  
it  
Figure 5.  
Clamp Assembly  
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SECTION 3: CONTROL VALVE PROGRAMMING AND REGENERATION  
Grains Capacity/lb NaCl  
Lbs NaCl/cu ft resin2  
Backwash Normal  
6,000 to 3,000  
WS1 & WS 1.25 Downflow  
Regenerant Refill After Rinse  
Less than 7.5  
1st Cycle  
2nd Cycle  
3rd Cycle  
4th Cycle  
5th Cycle  
6th Cycle  
Backwash  
Regenerate  
Backwash  
Rinse  
8
60  
10  
8
Regenerate  
Backwash Normal  
Rinse  
Cycle Time  
in Minutes  
Fill Dissolve  
Service  
Total3  
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Installer Display Settings  
Step 1  
(Step 1) Press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
(Step 2) Hardness: Set the amount of hardness in grains of hardness as calcium carbonate per gallon  
using the or buttons. The default is 20 with value ranging from 1 to 150 in 1 grain increments.  
Note: The grains per gallon can be increased if soluble iron needs to be reduced. Press NEXT to go  
to Step 3. Press REGEN to exit Installer Display Settings.  
(Step 3) Day Override: Day Override sets the number of days between regenerations and sets the  
maximum number of days between regenerations. If value is set as a number (allowable range from  
1 to 28) a regeneration initiation will be called for on that day even if sufficient number of gallons  
were not used to call for a regeneration. Set Day Override using or buttons.  
• number of days between regeneration (1 to 28); or “OFF”.  
Press NEXT to go to Step 4. Press REGEN to return to previous step.  
(Step 4) Next Regeneration Time (hour): Set the hour of day for regeneration using or buttons.  
AM/PM toggles after 12. The default time is 2:00 a.m. Press NEXT to go to Step 5. Press REGEN to  
return to previous step.  
(Step 5) Next Regeneration Time (minutes): Set the minutes of day for regeneration using or  
buttons. Press NEXT to exit Installer Display Settings. Press REGEN to return to previous step.  
To initiate a manual regeneration immediately, press and hold the “REGEN” button for three seconds.  
The system will begin to regeneration immediately. The control valve may be stepped through the  
various regeneration cycles by pressing the “REGEN” button.  
Power Lost  
If power goes out for less than two hours, the system will automatically reset itself. If an extended  
power outage occurs, the time of day will flash on and off which indicated the time of day should be  
reset. The system will remember the rest.  
RETURN TO  
NORMAL MODE  
Error Message  
If the word “error” and a number are alternately flashing on the display contact the “Technical  
Support Services Department” at CUNO Incorporated, phone number 1-866-693-2543 for help. This  
indicates that the valve was not able to function properly.  
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Diagnostics  
Step 1  
Step 2  
(Step 1) Press or simultaneously for 3 seconds. If screen in step does not appear in 5 seconds the  
lock on the valve is activated. To unlock press, , NEXT, , and SET CLOCK in sequence, then press  
NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds.  
(Step 2) Days, since last regeneration: This display shows the days since the last regeneration occurred.  
Press the NEXT button. Press REGEN to exit Diagnostics.  
(Step 3) Gallons, since last regeneration: This display shows the number of gallons that have been  
treated since the last regeneration. This display will equal zero if a water meter is not installed. Press  
the NEXT button. Press REGEN to return to previous step.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
(Step 4) Gallons, reserve capacity used for last 7 days: This display shows 0 day (for today) and flashes  
the reserve capacity. Pressing the button show day 1 (which would be yesterday) and flashes the  
reserve capacity used. Pressing the button again will show day  
2 (the day before yesterday) and reserve capacity. Keep press-  
ing the button to show the gallons for days 3, 4, 5 and 6. The  
button can be pressed to move backwards in the day series.  
Press the NEXT button at any time. Press REGEN to return to  
previous step.  
(Step 5) Gallons, 63 day usage history: This display shows day 1 (for yesterday) and flashes  
the number of gallons treated yesterday. Pressing the  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Step 9  
Step 10  
button will show day 2 (which would be the day before yes-  
terday) and flashes the number of gallons treated on that day.  
Continue to press the button to show the  
maximum number of gallons treated for the last 63 days. This display will show dashes if a water meter  
is not installed. Press the NEXT button at any time. Press REGEN to return to previous step.  
(Step 6) Flow rate, current:Turn the water on at one or more taps in the building. The flow rate in gallons  
per minute will be displayed. If flow stops the value will fall to zero in a few seconds. This display will  
equal zero if a water meter is not installed. Press the NEXT button. Press REGEN to return to previous  
step.  
(Step 7) Flow rate, maximum last seven days:The maximum flow rate in gallons per minute that occurred  
in the last seven days will be displayed. This display will equal zero if a water meter is not installed.  
Press the NEXT button. Press REGEN to return to previous step.  
(Step 8) Gallons, total used since last reset: The total number of gallons used since last reset will be  
displayed. This display will equal zero if a water meter is not installed. Press the NEXT button. Press  
REGEN to return to previous step.  
(Step 9) Days, total number since last reset: The total number of days the control valve has been in ser-  
vice since last reset will be displayed. Press the NEXT button. Press REGEN to return to previous step.  
(Step 10) Regenerations, total number since last reset: The total number of regenerations that have  
occurred since last reset will be displayed. Press the NEXT button to exit Diagnostics. Press REGEN to  
return to previous step. To lock settings press , NEXT, , and SET CLOCK in sequence.  
RETURN TO  
NORMAL MODE  
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Valve History  
Step 1  
Step 1  
Step 2  
(Step 1) Press or simultaneously for 3 seconds and release. Then press and simultaneously  
and release. If screen, to the left, does not appear is 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated. To  
unlock press , NEXT, and SET CLOCK in sequence, then press and . Then press and  
simultaneously and release.  
(Step 2) Software Version: This display shows the software version of the valve. Press the NEXT but-  
ton to go to the next step or press REGEN to exit Valve History.  
(Step 3) Flow rate, maximum since startup: This display shows the maximum flow rate in gallons per  
minute that has occurred since startup. This display will equal zero if a water meter is not function-  
ing. Press the NEXT button to go to the next step. Press REGEN to return to previous step.  
(Step 4) Gallons, total used since start-up: This display shows the total gallons. This display shows  
the total days since start-up. Press the NEXT button to go to the next step. Press REGEN to return to  
previous step.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
(Step 5) Days, total since start-up: This display shows the total days since start-up. Press the NEXT  
button to go to the next step. Press REGEN to return to previous step.  
(Step 6) Regenerations, total number since start-up: This display shows the total number of regen-  
erations that have occurred since start-up. Press the NEXT button to go to the next step. Press  
REGEN to return previous step.  
(Step 7) Error, number of occurrences since start-up: This display shows E and the total number of  
errors that have occurred since start-up. Press the NEXT button to exit Valve History. Press REGEN to  
return to previous step. To lock settings press , NEXT,  
and SET CLOCK in sequence.  
RETURN T  
NORMAL MOD  
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User Display Settings  
OR  
General Operation  
When the system is operating, one of two displays will be  
shown. Pressing NEXT will alternate between the displays.  
One of the displays is always the current time of day. The sec-  
ond display is one of the following: days remaining or gallons  
remaining. Days remaining is the number of days left before  
the system goes through a regeneration cycle. Capacity re-  
maining is the number of gallons that will be treated before the  
system goes through a regeneration cycle. The user can scroll  
between the displays as desired.  
REGEN TODAY will be  
displayed if a regeneration  
is expected “Tonight.”  
If the system has called for a regeneration that will occur at the preset time of regeneration, the words “REGEN TODAY” will appear on the  
display.  
When water is being treated (i.e. water is flowing through the system) the word “SOFTENING” flashes on the display if a water meter is in-  
stalled.  
Regeneration Mode  
Typically a system is set to regenerate at a time of low water usage. An example of a time with low  
water usage is when members of a household are asleep. If there is a demand for water when the  
system is regenerating, untreated water will be used.  
When the system begins to regenerate, the display will change to include information about the step of the regeneration process and the time  
remaining for that step to be completed. The system runs through the steps automatically and will reset itself to help provide treated water  
when the regeneration has been completed.  
Manual Regeneration  
Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system sooner than  
when the system calls for it, usually referred to as manual regen-  
eration. There may be a period of heavy water usage because of  
guests or a heavy laundry day.  
REGEN TODAY will  
Flash if a regeneration  
is expected “Tonight.”  
To initiate a manual regeneration at the present delayed regeneration time, press and release “REGEN”. The words “REGEN TODAY” will flash  
on the display to indicate that the system will regenerate at the preset delayed regeneration time.  
NOTE: If you pressed the “REGEN” button in error, pressing the button again will cancel the request.  
To initiate a manual regeneration immediately, press and hold the “REGEN” button for 3 seconds. The system will begin to regenerate immedi-  
ately. The request cannot be cancelled.  
NOTE: For softeners, if brine tank does not contain salt, fill with salt and wait at least two hours before regenerating.  
Set Time of Day  
The user can also set the time of day. Time should only need to be set after extended  
power outages or when daylight saving time begins or ends. If an extended power out-  
ages or when daylight saving time begins or ends. If an extended power outage occurs,  
the time of day will flash on and off which indicates the time of day should be reset.  
Step 1 - Press SET CLOCK.  
Step 2 - Current Time (hour): Set the hour of the day using or  
toggles after 12. Press NEXT to go to Step 3.  
button. AM/PM  
Step 3 - Current Time (minutes): Set the minutes of the day using or  
buttons.  
Press NEXT to exit Set Clock. Press “REGEN” to return to previous step.  
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SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE  
Replenishment of Salt Supply:  
The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately 135 lbs. (61 kg). During each regeneration a specific amount of salt is consumed, thus requiring its  
periodic replenishment (the frequency and salt dosage level is dependent on the regeneration schedule). Always replenish salt before the supply is exhausted  
for a continuous supply of softened water.  
Type of Salt to Use:  
Any type of water softener salt may be used. There are advantages and disadvantages to every type of salt. Please ask your local dealer for his advice. Your  
unit is designed to compensate for the disadvantages. However the use of block salt is not encouraged due to its possible problems in making enough brine  
for regeneration purposes.  
Brine Tank Clean-Out:  
To prevent service problems the brine tank should be emptied and flushed out with a garden hose when dirt and other insolubles accumulate.  
Steps to follow:  
(1) Disconnect brine line at either end.  
(2) Turn brine tank upside down and discard old salt.  
(3) Rinse out with a garden hose.  
(4) Reconnect brine line.  
(5) Before loading salt, using a pail or garden hose, add enough water to the brine tank to cover the salt grid lower shelf on 15” x 15” x 34” brine tank at least  
one (1) inch in depth. Then add initial salt to brine tank and add one (1) cup of unscented laundry bleach to the brine well.  
(6) Perform approximately once a year if rock salt is used; with other types of salt, approximately once every other year.  
Preventing Iron-Fouling of Mineral Bed:  
If iron is present in the water supply, the softener mineral bed will eventually become iron-fouled, resulting in reduced softening capacity and rust-stained  
fixtures. Mixing one to two ounces of IRON-X Mineral Cleaner with every 80 lbs. of salt added to brine tank will help minimize these problems from occurring.  
IRON-X is available from your dealer.  
Periodically Check Time of Day Setting:  
Power outages will cause “TIME OF DAY” setting to become incorrect. To correct, refer to Section 4.  
Malfunction of Unit:  
Your water softener, under normal conditions, should provide years of virtually trouble-free service; however, since it is a mechanical device, it can malfunction.  
(Refer to Section 5, SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS, if necessary).  
Change of Operating Conditions:  
Should your family size, your water usage habits, or your water quality change, the regeneration program settings may have to be adjusted. Consult your  
dealer if any of the above occur.  
Special Service Instructions:  
Under normal circumstances removal of valve should not be required. However, if it must be removed, it can be done by disassembling the quick release clamp, and  
latch. Pressure should be relieved before attempting any disassembly. Upon reassembly, all o-rings should be lubricated with silicone grease. Reassemble clamp  
as shown in Figure 5. MAKE SURE ARROWS ON LATCH SIDE OF CLAMP ARE ALIGNED.  
Figure 6. CLAMP ASSEMBLY  
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SECTION 5: CONTROL VALVE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
A. AC Adapter unplugged  
A. Connect power  
B. No electric power at outlet  
C. Problem with AC Adapter  
D. Problem with PC Board  
A. Switched outlet  
B. Repair outlet or use working outlet  
C. Replace AC Adapter  
1. Timer does not display time of day  
D. Replace PC Board  
A. Use uninterrupted outlet  
B. Reset time of day  
2. Timer does not display correct time  
of day  
B. Power outage  
C. Problem with PC board  
A. Bypass valve in bypass position  
B. Meter connection disconnected  
C. Restricted/stalled meter turbine  
D. Problem with meter  
C. Replace PC board  
A. Put bypass valve in service position  
B. Connect meter to PC board  
C. Remove meter and check for rotation or foreign material  
D. Replace meter  
3. No softening/filtering display when  
water is flowing  
E. Problem with PC board  
A. Power outages  
E. Replace PC board  
A. Reset control valve to correct time of day  
B. Reset to correct time of day  
C. Reset regeneration time  
4. Control Valve regenerates at wrong  
time of day  
B. Time of day not set correctly  
C. Time of regeneration incorrect  
A. Control valve has just been serviced or unplug power  
source jack (black wire) and plug back in to reset control  
valve.  
A. Press NEXT and REGEN for 3 seconds  
5. ERROR followed by code number  
B. Foreign matter is lodged in control valve  
C. High drive forces on piston  
B. Check piston and spacer stack assembly  
C. Replace piston(s) and spacer stack assembly  
Error Code 1001 - Unable to recognize start of  
regeneration  
D. Control valve piston not in home position seconds  
D. Press NEXT and REGEN for 3 seconds or unplug power source jack  
(black wire) and plug back in to reset control valve  
Error Code 1002 - Unexpected stall  
Error Code 1003 - Motor ran too long, timed out  
trying to reach next cycle position  
Error Code 1004 - Motor ran too long, timed out  
trying to reach home position  
E. Motor not inserted fully to engage pinion, motor wires  
broken or disconnected, motor failure  
E. Check motor and wiring. Replace motor if necessary  
F. Drive gear label dirty or damaged, missing or broken  
gear  
F. Replace or clean drive gear  
If other Error Codes display, contact the factory  
G. Drive bracket incorrectly aligned to back plate  
H. PC board is damaged or problematic  
I. PC board incorrectly aligned to drive bracket  
A. Motor not operating  
G. Reseat drive bracket properly  
H. Replace PC board  
I. Ensure PC board is correctly snapped on to drive bracket  
A. Replace motor  
B. No electric power at outlet  
B. Repair outlet or use working outlet  
C. Replace AC Adapter  
C. Problem with AC Adapter  
D. Problem with PC board  
D. Replace PC board  
6. Control valve stalled in regeneration  
E. Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly  
F. Broken piston retainer  
E. Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly  
F. Replace drive cap assembly  
G. Broken main or regenerant piston  
A. AC Adapter unplugged  
G. Replace main or regenerant piston  
A. Connect AC Adapter  
7. Control valve does not regenerate  
automatically when “REGEN” button  
is depressed and held  
B. No electric power at outlet  
C. Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly  
D. Problem with PC board  
B. Repair outlet or use working outlet  
C. Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly  
D. Replace PC board  
A. Bypass valve in bypass position  
B. Meter connection disconnected  
C. Restricted/stalled meter turbine  
D. Problem with meter  
A. Put bypass valve in normal operating position  
B. Connect meter to PC board  
8. Control valve does not regenerate  
automatically but does when “REGEN”  
button is depressed  
C. Remove meter and check for rotation or foreign matter  
D. Replace meter  
E. Problem with PC board  
E. Replace PC board  
F. Set-up error  
F. Check control valve set-up procedure  
A. Reset the time of day  
A. Power has been out more than two hours, the AC  
Adapter was unplugged and then plugged back into the  
wall outlet, the AC Adapter plug was unplugged and then  
plugged back into the board or the NEXT and REGEN but-  
tons were pressed to reset the valve  
9. Time of day flashes on and off  
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SECTION 5: CONTROL VALVE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS  
Drive Assembly:  
Remove the valve cover to access the drive assembly.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Disconnect the power source plug (black wire) from the PC board prior to disconnecting the motor or water meter plugs from the PC board. The  
power source plug connects to the four-pin jack. The motor plug connects to the two-pin jack on the left-hand side of the PC board. The water meter plug (grey  
wire) connects to the three-pin jack on the far right-hand side of the PC board.  
The PC board can be removed separately from the drive bracket but it is not recommended. Do not attempt to remove the display panel from the PC board. Handle  
the board by the edges. To remove the PC board from the drive bracket, unplug the power, water meter and motor plugs from the PC board. Lift the middle latch  
along the top of the drive bracket while pulling outward on the top of the PC board. The drive bracket has two plastic pins that fit into the holes on the lower edges  
of the PC board. Once the PC board is tilted about 45° from the drive bracket it can be lifted off of these pins. To reinstall the PC board, position the lower edge of  
the PC board so that the holes in the PC board line up with the plastic pins. Push the top of the PC board towards the valve until it snaps under the middle latch,  
weave the power and water meter wires into the holders and reconnect the motor, water meter and power plugs.  
The drive bracket must be removed to access the drive cap assembly and pistons or the drive cap gear cover. It is not necessary to remove the PC board from the  
drive bracket to remove the drive bracket. To remove the drive bracket, start by removing the plugs for the power source and the water meter. Unweave the wires  
from the side holders. Two tabs on the top of the drive back plate hold the drive bracket in place. Simultaneously lift the two tabs and gently ease the top of the  
drive bracket forward. The lower edge of the drive bracket has two notches that rest on the back plate. Lift up and outward on the drive bracket to disengage the  
notches.  
To reassemble, seat the bottom of the drive bracket so the notches are engaged at the bottom of the drive back plate. Push the top of the drive bracket toward the  
two latches. The drive bracket may have to be lifted slightly to let the threaded piston rod pass through the hole in the drive bracket. Maintain a slight engaging  
force on top of the drive bracket while deflecting the bracket slightly to the left by pressing on the side of the upper right corner. This helps the drive gears mesh  
with the drive cap assembly. The drive bracket is properly seated when it snaps under the latches on the drive back plate. If resistance is felt before latching, then  
notches are not fully engaged, the piston rod is not in the hole, the wires are jammed between the drive bracket and drive back plate, or the gear is not engaging  
the drive cap assembly. To inspect the drive gears, the drive gear cover needs to be removed. Before trying to remove the gear cover, the drive bracket must be  
removed from the drive back plate. (Refer to the proceeding instructions regarding removing the drive bracket from the drive back plate. The drive gear cover can  
be removed from the drive bracket without removing the motor or the PC board.) The drive gear cover is held in place on the drive bracket by three clips. The largest  
of the three clips is always orientated to the bottom of the drive bracket. With the PC board facing up, push in and down on the large clip on the drive gear cover.  
Handle the cover and the gears carefully so that the gears do not fall off of the pegs in the cover.  
Replace broken or damaged drive gears. Do not lubricate any of the gears. Avoid getting any foreign matter on the reflective coating because dirt or oils may  
interfere with pulse counting.  
The drive gear cover only fits on one way, with the large clip orientated towards the bottom. If all three clips are outside of the gear shroud on the drive bracket  
and the drive gear cover slips easily into place.  
The drive bracket does not need to be removed from the drive plate if the motor needs to be removed. To remove the motor, disconnect the power and motor plugs  
from the jacks on the PC board. Move the spring clip loop to the right and hold. Rotate the motor at least a 1/4 turn in either direction so the wires are vertical  
(up & down) before gently pulling on the wire connectors to remove the motor. Pulling directly on the wires without rotating the motor may break the wires off the  
motor.  
Replace the motor if necessary. Do not lubricate the motor or the gears. To reinstall the motor, move the spring clip loop to the right and hold. Gently turn the motor  
while inserting so that the gear on the motor meshes with the gears under the drive gear cover. Release the spring clip loop and continue to rotate the motor until  
the wires are horizontal and the motor housing engages the small plastic bulge inside the drive bracket motor retainer. Reconnect the motor plug to the two-pronged  
jack on the lower left hand side of the PC board. If the motor will not easily engage with the drive gears when reinstalling, lift and slightly rotate the motor before  
reinserting. Reconnect the power.  
Replace the valve cover. After completing any valve maintenance, press and hold NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds or unplug power source jack (black wire)  
and plug back in. This resets the electronics and establishes the service piston position. The display should flash all wording, then flash the software version (e.g.  
181) and then reset the valve to the service position.  
Drive Cap Assembly, Main Piston and Regenerant Piston:  
The drive assembly must be removed to access the drive cap assembly. The drive cap assembly must be removed access the piston(s). The drive cap assembly  
is threaded into the control valve body and seals with an o-ring. To remove the drive cap assembly use the special plastic wrench or insert a ¼” to ½” flat blade  
screwdriver into one of the slots around the top 2” of the drive cap assembly so it engages the notches molded into the drive back plate around 2” or the piston  
cavity. See Figure 7. The notches are visible through the holes. Lever the screwdriver so the drive cap assembly turns to the left. Once loosened, unscrew the drive  
cap assembly by hand and pull straight out. The drive cap assembly contains the drive cap, the main drive gear, drive cap spline, piston rod and various other parts  
that should not be dissembled in the field. The only replaceable part on the drive cap assembly is the o-ring. Attached to the drive cap assembly is the main piston  
and a regenerant piston.  
The regenerant piston (the small diameter one behind the main piston) is removed form the main piston by pressing sideways and unsnapping if from its latch.  
Chemically clean in dilute sodium or vinegar, or replace the regenerant piston if needed. To remove the main piston fully extend the piston rod and then unsnap the  
main piston from its latch by pressing on the side with the number. Chemically clean in dilute sodium bisulfite or vinegar, or replace the main piston.  
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Reattach the main piston to the drive cap assembly. Reattach the regenerant piston (if needed)  
to the main piston. Do not lubricate the piston rod, main piston or regenerant piston. Lubricant  
will adversely affect the clear lip seals. Reinsert the drive cap assembly and piston into the  
spacer stack assembly and hand tighten the drive cap assembly. Continue to tighten the drive  
cap assembly using a screwdriver as a ratchet until the black o-ring on the spacer stack as-  
sembly is no longer visible through the drain port. Excessive force can break the notches molded  
into the dive back plate. Make certain that the main drive gear still turns freely.  
The exact position is not important as long as the main drive gear turns freely. Reattach the drive  
assembly to the control valve and connect all plugs. After completing any valve maintenance,  
press and hold NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds or unplug power source jack (black wire)  
and plug back in. This resets the electronics and establishes the service piston position. The  
display should flash all wording, then flash the software version (e.g. 181) and then reset the  
valve to the service position.  
Figure 7  
Spacer Stack Assembly:  
To access the spacer stack assembly remove the drive assembly, drive cap assembly and piston. The spacer stack assembly can be removed easily  
without tools by using thumb and forefinger. Inspect the black o-rings and clear lip seals for wear or damage. Replace the entire stack if necessary.  
Do not disassemble.  
The spacer stack assembly may be chemically cleaned (dilute sodium bisulfite or vinegar) or wiped with a soft cloth.  
The spacer stack assembly can be pushed in to the control valve body bore by hand. Since the spacer stack assembly can be compressed it is  
easier to use a blunt object (5/8” to 1-1/8” in diameter) to push the center of the assembly into the control valve body. The assembly is properly  
seated with at least four threads are exposed (approximately 5/8’). Do not force the spacer stack assembly in. The control valve body bore interior  
can be lubricated with silicone to allow for easy insertion of the entire stack. Do not use silicone or any other type of lubricant on the clear lip seals  
or the piston.  
Reattach the drive cap assembly and piston(s) and the drive assembly.  
After completing any valve maintenance, press and hold NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds or unplug power source jack (black wire) and plug  
back in. This resets the electronics and establishes the service piston position. The display should flash all wording, then flash the software version  
(e.g. 181) and then reset the valve to the service position.  
Injector Cap, Screen, Injector Plug and Injector:  
Unscrew the injector cap and lift off. Loosen cap with special plastic wrench or pliers if necessary. Attached to the injector cap is a screen. Remove the screen and  
clean if fouled. The plug and/or injector can be pried out with a small screwdriver. The plug can be wiped clean. If the plug leaks replace the entire plug. The injec-  
tor consists of a throat and a nozzle. Chemically clean the injector with vinegar or sodium bisulfite. The holes can be blown out with air. Both pieces have a small  
diameter holes that control the flow rates of water to insure that the proper concentration of regenerant is used. Sharp objects, which can score the plastic, should  
not be used to clean the injector. Scoring the injector or increasing the diameter of the hole could change the operating parameters of the injector. Push the plug(s)  
and/or injectors firmly in place, replace the screen and hand tighten the injector cap.  
Refill Flow Control Assembly or Refill Port Plug:  
To clean or replace the refill flow control, pull out the elbow-locking clip and then pull straight up on the elbow. Replace the elbow locking clip in the  
slot so that it is not misplaced. Twist to remove the white flow control retainer. The flow control can be removed by prying upward through the side  
slots of the retainer with a small flat blade screwdriver.  
Clean the flow control or the white flow control retainer using dilute sodium bisulfite or vinegar. Do not use a wire brush. If necessary, replace the  
flow control, o-ring on the flow control retainer, or the o-ring on the elbow.  
Reseat the flow control so the rounded end is visible in the flow control. Reseat the white flow control retainer by pushing the retainer into the  
elbow until the o-ring seats. Remove locking clip, push down on elbow to reseat and insert locking clip. Do not use petroleum jellies, oils, or other  
unacceptable on o-rings. A silicone lubricant may be used on the o-ring on the elbow or the white retainer.  
Water Meter or Meter Plug:  
The water meter assembly is connected to the PC board by a wire. If the entire water meter assembly is to be replaced, remove the control valve cover and discon-  
nect the power source and water meter plugs from the PC Board. Unlatch the drive assembly and lean if forward. Unthread the water meter wire from the side of the  
drive assembly and through the drive back plate. To reinstall, rethread the water meter wire through the drive back plate and the side of the drive assembly. Reattach  
the drive assembly and the water meter and power plugs. If no water meter wire is visible, then a plug is installed, not a water meter. The water meter wire does  
not need to be removed from the PC board if the water meter is only being inspected and cleaned. To remove the water meter assembly, unscrew the meter cap on  
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the left side of the control valve. Pliers may be used to unscrew the nut if necessary. With the nut removed, a slot at the top of the water meter is visible. Twist a flat  
blade screwdriver in the slot between the control valve body and the meter. When the meter is part way out it is easy to remove the water meter from the housing.  
Once the water meter is removed from the control valve body, gently pull forward on the turbine to remove it from the shaft.  
Do not use a wire brush to clean the turbine. Wipe with a clean cloth or clean in dilute sodium bisulfite or vinegar. The turbine can be immersed in the chemical. Do  
not immerse electronics. If the turbine is scored or damaged or the bearing on the turbine are worn, replace the turbine.  
Do not lubricate the turbine shaft. The turbine shaft bearings are prelubricated. Do not use petroleum jellies, oils, or other unacceptable lubricants on the o-ring. A  
silicone lubricant may be used on the black o-ring.  
Snap the turbine on the shaft and reinsert the water meter into the side slot. Hand tighten the nut. Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten nut.  
Bypass Valve:  
The working parts of the bypass valve are the rotor assemblies that are contained under the bypass valve caps. Before working on the rotors, make sure the system  
is depressurized. Turn the red arrow shaped handles towards the center of the bypass valve and back several times to ensure rotor is turning freely.  
The nuts and caps are designed to be unscrewed or tightened by hand. If necessary a pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap. Do not use a pipe wrench to  
tighten or loosen nuts or caps. Do not place screwdriver in slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer. To access the rotor, unscrew the cap and lift the cap, rotor and  
handle out as one unit. Twisting the unit as you pull it out will help to remove it more easily. There are three o-rings: one under the rotor cap, one on the rotor stem  
and the rotor seal. Replace worn o-rings. Clean rotor. Reinstall rotor.  
When reinstalling the red arrow handles be sure that:  
1.  
viewed from the front of the control valve; or  
2. Arrows point toward each other in the bypass position.  
The handle pointers are lined up with the control valve body arrows, and the rotor seal o-ring and the retainer on both rotors face to the right when being  
Since the handles can be pulled off, they could be accidentally reinstalled 180° from their correct orientation. To install the red arrow handles correctly, keep the  
handles pointed in the same direction as the arrows engraved on the control valve body while tightening the bypass valve caps. After completing and valve mainte-  
nance, press and hold NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds or unplug power source jack (black wire) and plug back in. The resets the electronics and establishes  
the service piston position. The display should flash all wording, then flash the software version (e.g. 181) and then reset the valve to the service position.  
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SECTION 5: SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
A. Electrical service to unit interrupted  
A. Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse, plug, pull chain,  
or switch)  
B. Timer not working.  
B. Replace timer assembly.  
1. Hard water (unit not using salt; liquid level in  
brine tank NOT too high)  
C. Timer improperly set  
D. Safety brine valve not opening  
E. Salt “bridged” in brine tank  
F. Meter not functioning  
A. Bypass open  
C. Check programming function  
D. Replace safety brine valve  
E. Breakup salt  
F. Clean or replace as necessary  
A. Close bypass (replace if necessary)  
B. Increase frequency of regeneration  
C. Add salt; maintain above water level  
B. Timer improperly set  
C. No salt in brine tank  
D. Excessive water usage  
2. Hard water (unit using salt; liquid level in  
brine tank NOT too high)  
D. Increase frequency of regeneration and/or salt setting (See HOW TO  
SET TIMER)  
E. Unit installed backwards  
F. Unit undersized  
E. Reinstall unit  
F. Replace with larger unit  
A. Replace brine valve  
B. Reset timer  
A. Brine valve not closing  
B. Salt setting too high  
C. Injector or Injector screen plugged  
D. Drain line frozen, plugged or restricted  
C. Clean injector and screen  
D. Free drain  
3. Liquid level in brine tank TOO high  
E. Salt “mushed” or sand from salt plugging bottom of  
brine tank  
E. Clean out brine tank (see instructions)  
F. Incorrect brine line flow control (BLFC)  
A. Timer improperly set  
F. Replace with correct flow control (see specifications)  
A. Reset timer  
4. System regenerates at wrong time  
of day  
A. Foreign material in control valve  
A. Remove piston assembly and inspect bore: remove foreign material  
and check control in various regeneration positions  
5. Water continuously flows to drain  
B. Internal control leak  
B. Replace seals and/or piston assembly  
C. Replace piston, seals and spacers  
A. Reset program cycle  
C. Control valve jammed in brine or backwash position  
A. Salt setting too high  
6. Water tastes salty  
B. Cyclone distributor tube too short  
B. Replace  
A. Sodium residual resulting from water having very high  
hardness or total dissolved solids (TDS)  
A. Installation of additional water treatment equipment such as  
reverse osmosis or demineralization  
7. White spots on glassware and dark surfaces  
A. Iron build-up in line to water conditioner  
B. Iron build-up in water conditioner  
A. Clean line to water conditioner  
B. Clean control and add Iron-X Mineral Cleaner to resin bed: increase  
frequency of regeneration  
8. Low water pressure (low flow rate)  
9. “Rotten egg” smell (from hot water only)  
C. Well pumping sand  
C. Install sand trap  
D. Pump losing capacity  
D. Contact pump repair service  
A. Replace with aluminum rod or remove  
A. Install Sul-X Sulfur Reduction System  
A. Magnesium rod in water heater  
A. Hydrogen sulfide (“sulfur”) in water supply  
10. “Rotten egg” smell (from both hot and cold  
water  
B. Bacterial iron in water supply  
C. Algae in water supply  
B. Install Chem-Free Iron Reduction System  
C. Pour approximately 1/2 cup laundry bleach into brine well just  
before regeneration as frequently as necessary  
A. Air in water system  
A. Assure that well system has proper air eliminator control: check for  
dry well condition  
11 Loss of resin through drain  
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SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING DATA  
NOTES:  
ITEM  
CFSM1254  
1) The CFSM1254E softener conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard  
44 for specific performance claims as verified and substan-  
tiated by test data. Actual capacity may vary substantially  
depending on water analysis and operating conditions.  
2) For satisfactory performance listed flow rate and duration  
should not be exceeded. Flow rates listed are adequate for  
normal applications.  
Nominal Media Vol.  
Ft3 High Capacity Cation Exchange Media  
2.5  
Salt Dosage, Lbs.  
Factory Setting  
24  
Softening Capacity, Grains  
At Factory Salt Setting  
Flow Rates  
3) The CFSM1254E softener is not intended to be used for  
treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of un-  
known quality without adequate disinfection before or after  
the system.  
62,200  
4) All types of water softener salt may be used (see Mainte-  
nance.)  
Continuous (no duration limit)  
Service Flow Rate  
9
10  
At 15 psi Pressure Loss  
Pressure Loss, psi  
11.9  
At Continuous Flow  
10  
12  
Service Flow Rate  
Regeneration Flow Rates, gpm  
Backwash  
3.2  
0.56  
3.2  
Brine Draw  
Slow Rinse  
Rapid Rinse  
3.2  
Brine Refill  
0.5  
Approximate Water Used (at Factory Setting)  
Regeneration Cycle Duration (approximate minutes)  
Backwash  
140  
8
60  
10  
8
Brine Draw / Slow Rinse  
Rapid Rinse  
Settling Rinse  
Brine Refill (At Factory Setting)  
Regeneration Duration Complete (approximate hours)  
Inlet/Outlet size  
10  
3
Inches  
1”  
Mineral Tank Size  
Tank Dia. x Ht., In.  
12 x 54  
Overall D & H w/ Valve, Inches  
Width (Including Brine Tank)  
Depth (Including Meter and Bypass)  
Height (Including Valve)  
Brine Tank Size  
58  
17  
62  
W x D x H, Inches  
15 x 15 x 34  
135  
Brine Tank Capacity  
With Salt Grid Leg Extensions (required on salt settings above 18#)  
Miscellaneous  
Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs)  
Maximum Operating Temperature  
Minimum Operating Temperature  
Operating Pressure  
188  
100°F (38°C)  
34°F (1°C)  
20-100 psi (138-689 kPa)  
110/120v, 60 Hz  
Electrical Requirements  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
REF  
No.  
DESCRIPTION  
CFSM1254  
1
2
Control Valve  
W12M320-5B3-0M  
Adapter Assembly, Flange-Thread (Incl. Ref 3) FA45TX  
3
O-Ring  
ORG-234  
FC45XX  
4
Clamp Assembly (Incl. Ref 3)  
Media Tank (Incl. Ref 9)  
Media  
5
MTP1254FB  
H-10P(x2) & H-050  
C04N-54  
6
7
CYCLONE Assembly  
Tank Base  
8
T06A-12P  
13000X  
9
Brine Line Tubing  
Brine Tank, Complete, Black  
Overflow Fitting  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
BT1534X-EXT-DLS  
BT16  
Brine Tank Shell, Black  
Brine Well w/ Cap  
Grid Plate w/Extension Kit  
Safety Brine Valve, Complete  
Safety Brine Valve  
Float Assembly  
BT1534  
BT15BW  
BT15GP-EXT  
BT15SBVA  
60014  
60068X  
Air Check Assembly  
Salt Monitor  
60002  
TPCB-TB30D  
BT15L  
Brine Tank Lid  
NOTE: When ordering replacement or repair components always specify by the unit or model number to ensure correct parts delivered.  
Items Not Shown  
Description of Item  
Wrench  
Part Number  
V3193-01  
V3191-01  
H4615  
Universal Elbow  
Retaining Clip  
Drain Line Insert  
Drain Line Elbow Nut  
Drain Line Elbow  
Plumbing Adapter Kits  
1” Brass Sweat  
1” Plastic Male NPT  
1.25” Plastic Male NPT  
1” Plastic Male BSP  
PKP10TS8-BULK  
V3192  
1
3158-01  
2
3
6
16  
V3007-02  
V3007-04  
V3007-05  
V3007-06  
10  
17  
5
18  
19  
7
8
13  
14  
9
12  
11  
15  
7-1  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Front Cover and Drive Assembly  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
2
3
4
V1375-01  
V3107-01  
V3106-01  
V3108  
WS1 Front Cover  
WS1 Motor  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
WS-1 Drive Bracket & Spring Clip  
WS1 PC Board  
WS1 Drive Assy*  
V3002  
Not Shown  
Not Shown  
V3168  
WS1 AS Adapter 110V-12 V  
WS1 AC Adapter Cord Only  
V3168-01  
* Drawing number parts 2 through 6 may be purchased as a complete assembly, part V3002.  
7-2  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Drive Cap Assembly, Downflow Piston, Regenerant Piston and Spacer Stack Assembly  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
V3005  
V3004  
V3178  
V3011  
V3174  
V3135  
V3180  
V3105  
V3001  
Spacer Stack Assembly  
Drive Cap Assembly  
Drive Back Plate  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
Piston Down Flow Assembly  
Regenerant Piston  
O-ring 228  
5
6
7
8
O-ring 337  
O-ring 215 (Distributor Tube)  
Body Assembly  
Not Shown  
3
1
2
5
7
44
8
6
7-3  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Injector Cap, Injector Screen, Injector, Plug and O-Ring  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
2
3
4
V3176  
V3152  
Injector Cap  
O-ring 135  
1
1
1
1
V3177  
Injector Screen  
Injector Assy. Z Plug  
INJECTOR ASSY H BLUE  
O-ring 011  
V3010-1Z  
V3010-1F  
V3170  
5
Not Shown  
Not Shown  
*
*
V3171  
O-ring 013  
* The injector plug and the injector each contain one 011 (lower and 013 (upper) o-ring  
7-4  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Refill Flow Control Assembly  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
H4615  
JCP-P-6  
JCPG-6PBLK  
H4613  
Elbow Locking clip  
Polytube insert 3/8”  
Nut 3/8”  
1
2
1
3
1
4
Elbow Cap 3/8”  
1
5
V3163  
O-ring 019  
1
6
7
V3165-01*  
V3182  
BLFC Retainer Assembly**  
BLFC  
1
1
Not Shown  
H4650  
Elbow 1/2” with nut and insert  
Option  
* Assembly includes V3182 BLFC.  
** Includes drawing #7.  
4
3
2
5
6
7
1
Water  
Flow  
Proper BLFC orientation  
directs refill water flow  
towards the washer face  
with rounded edge and  
text.  
7-5  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Drain Line - 3/4”  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
2
3
4
5
6
H4615  
PKP10TS8-BULK  
V3192  
Elbow Locking Clip  
Polytube insert 5/8  
Nut 3/4 Drain Elbow  
Drain Elbow 3/4 Male  
O-ring 019  
1
1
1
1
1
1
V3158-01  
V3163  
V3159-01  
DLFC Retainer Assembly  
One DLFC must be used if 3/4  
fitting is used  
7
V3162-032  
DLFC 3.2 gpm for 3/4”  
Water  
Flow  
Proper DLFC orientation  
directs water flow towards  
the washer face with  
rounded edge.  
7-6  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Water Meter and Meter Plug  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
2
3
4
5
V3151  
V3003  
Nut 1” QC  
Meter Assembly (includes drawing #3 & #4)  
Turbine  
1
1
1
1
1
V3118-01  
V3105  
O-ring 215  
V3003-01  
Meter Plug Assembly  
4
5
3
2
1
7-7  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Order No: V3007-02  
Order No: V3007-03  
Description: Fitting 1” Brass Sweat Assembly  
Description: Fitting 3/4” Brass Sweat Assembly  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
2
3
4
V3151  
V3150  
V3105  
V3188  
Nut 1” Quick Connect  
Split Ring  
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
V3151  
V3150  
V3105  
V3  
Nut 1” Quick Connect  
Split Ring  
1
1
1
1
O-ring 215  
O-ring 215  
Fitting 1” Brass Sweat  
Assembly  
Fitting 3/4” Brass Sweat  
Assembly  
4
4
3
3
1
1
2
2
Order No: V3007-04  
Description: Fitting 1” Plastic Male NPT Assembly  
Order No: V3007-05  
Description: Fitting 1-1/4” Plastic Male NPT Assembly  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
2
3
4
V3151  
V3150  
V3105  
V3164  
Nut 1” Quick Connect  
Split Ring  
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
V3151  
V3150  
V3105  
V3317  
Nut 1” Quick Connect  
Split Ring  
1
1
1
1
O-ring 215  
O-ring 215  
Fitting 1” Plastic Male  
NPT  
Fitting 1-1/4” Plastic  
Male NPT  
4
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
7-8  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Bypass Valve  
Drawing No.  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
1
2
V3151  
V3150  
V3105  
V3145  
V3146  
V3147  
V3148  
V3152  
V3155  
V3156  
Nut 1” Quick Connect  
Split Ring  
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
O-ring 215  
4
Bypass 1” Rotor  
Bypass Cap  
5
6
Bypass Handle  
Bypass Rotor Seal Retainer  
O-ring 135  
7
8
9
O-ring 112  
10  
O-ring 214  
V3191-01 Vertical Adapter Assembly  
Order No.  
Description  
Quantity  
V3151  
V3150  
V3105  
V3191  
Nut 1” Quick Connect  
Split Ring  
2
2
2
2
O-ring 215  
Vertical Adapter  
6
5
6
5
4
4
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
7-9  
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Section 7: PARTS  
COMPONENT PARTS LIST  
Wrench  
(Order No. V3193-01)  
Although no tools are necessary to assembly or disassemble the valve, the wrench (shown in various positions on the valve)  
may be purchased to aid in assembly or disassembly.  
7-10  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
For any warranty questions, please refer to the enclosed warranty card or call 1-800-222-7880 or mail your re-  
quest to:  
CUNO Incorporated  
400 Research Parkway  
Meriden, CT 06450  
CUNO Incorporated  
400 Research Parkway  
Meriden, CT 06450, USA  
Toll Free: 1.888.218.CUNO  
Worldwide: 203.237.5541  
Fax: 203.238.8701  
© 2009 3M Company. All rights reserved.  
3M is a trademark of 3M Company.  
INSTR4330 0709  
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