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  • Page 2 4343 South Hamilton Road All defective parts must be returned, along with the equipment Groveport, Ohio 43125, USA serial number and date of original installation, to AquaMaster ® PREPAID, and replacement parts will be returned by When writing about the defects, please provide the original AquaMaster to the original owner FREIGHT COLLECT.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures ....................8 Bypass Valve ...............................13 Optional Plumbing Procedures........................13 Five-Button Controller ..........................15 Customer Settings............................17 Setting and Using the Controller ........................18 Service Settings ............................19 Assembly and Parts .............................22 Troubleshooting ............................32 Water Conditioner Specifications .........................34 AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 4: Owner Information

    General Information Congratulations on choosing a superior AquaMaster water treatment appliance! Soon you and your family will be enjoying clean, clear water. Use this guide to attain the maximum benefit from your appliance. As an owner, you may find the first few pages to be the most helpful in solving your needs.
  • Page 5: Getting Maximum Efficiency From The Appliance

    This product is efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI 44. The stated efficiencies are valid only at the specified salt dosage and 8 gpm (30 L/m): Model Rated Efficiency Salt Dosage Capacity at That Dosage AMS700 5,500 grains/lb (785 grams/kg) 1 lb (0.45 kg) 5,500 grains (356 grams) AMS900 5,600 grains/lb (798 grams/kg) 1 lb (0.45 kg)
  • Page 6: Installation And Maintenance Information

    The appropriate AquaMaster Water Filter can address these water shortcomings. Contact your water treatment specialist for assistance in obtaining appropriate pre-treatment before the water supply enters this appliance.
  • Page 7: Precautions

    Do not use to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the appliance. Do not allow your appliance or drain line to freeze. *Applies to US plumbing codes. Check the plumbing codes of your country. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 8: Installation Steps And Start-Up Procedures

    Ensure that the water heater has an adequately rated temperature and pressure safety relief valve. For outside installations, the appliance should be enclosed so it is protected from the weather. Figure 1: Appliance Placement AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 9 Figure 4: Gravity Overflow 3 inches (76 mm) lower than the bottom of the Connection overflow fitting. Maintain a minimum 2-inch (50-mm) air gap. The gravity line cannot be run overhead. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 10 Step 6 Place the appliance in the Bypass position. Turn on the main water supply. Open the nearest cold water faucet to flush the plumbing of any excess soldering flux, air, or any other foreign material. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 11 The controller will then step the valve to the Home position. Note: This initial startup is the only time you will add water to the brine cabinet. Do not add water at any other time. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010...
  • Page 12 NSF compliance. Verify the flow rate on the controller, which indicates water flow. See Figure 11. Test the water at the nearest tap to verify soft water. Place the cover on the cabinet. Close the salt port lid. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 13: Bypass Valve

    Turn the fitting counterclockwise until you feel the threads engage and then tighten to prevent cross threading. Do NOT overtighten the fittings. Caution: Do NOT allow heat from the torch to transfer to the plastic valve component, which could be damaged. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 14 Allow adequate time for the joint to cure properly. Exact drying time is hard to predict because of environmental variables. Follow the recommended joint curing times on the primer and cement container labels. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010...
  • Page 15: Five-Button Controller

    This appliance features a five-button controller with an LCD display. The controller can be used to view the appliance’s status, perform regenerations, and change settings. An independent AquaMaster LCD Display dealer should set the Service Settings during installation of the appliance.
  • Page 16 Quick Reference Button Function Change To set the value Select To move cursor to the right Display To move to next setting Scroll Back To step back to previous setting AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 17: Customer Settings

    When the desired number of people is displayed, press Display to exit the Customer Setting mode. When you press the Display button at “# People,” the values are saved, and the controller returns to Normal operating mode. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 18: Setting And Using The Controller

    Always wait until the cycle position displays before advancing to the next cycle position. Press and release the Regenerate button in Normal operating mode to schedule a regeneration tonight or toggle it off. Figure 12: Regenerate Button AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 19: Service Settings

    The values in the table are factory default settings only. Note: The Service Settings must be set before the Customer Settings. Sample Settings for Models Display Meaning Comments AMS700 AMS900 AMS950 Set Language Eng Set the language of the display Units ENG Units of measure Soft.
  • Page 20 Service Settings, Cont. Sample Settings for Models Display Meaning Comments AMS700 AMS900 AMS950 Brine/Rinse 16.0 Number of minutes the first 16.0 21.0 brine and slow rinse cycle lasts Backwash 2 03.0 Number of minutes the 03.0 03.0 second backwash cycle lasts Salt lbs.
  • Page 21 This section provides guidance for using different service settings to achieve the desired capacity. Depending on your water hardness, other settings as detailed below may be preferable. In most cases, when hardness is 35 grains per gallon, setting #2 is the most efficient. AMS700 AMS900 AMS950...
  • Page 22: Assembly And Parts

    93245 12V Transformer/Power Cord 54303 Cabinet—Model 700 54309 Cabinet—Model 900 and 950 54305 Support Panel 93530 Media tank, empty—Model 700 only 95505 Media tank, empty—Model 900 only 97509 Media tank, empty, fill plug—Model 950 only AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 23 93870 Screw 93504 Injector Assembly 93835 Sleeve 90614-2.4 Drain End Cap, Barbed—Models 700 and 900 only 90614-3.0 Drain End Cap Assembly—Model 950 only 93809 Screw V185 Drain Fitting, 1/2" MNPT x Barb 93842 Drain Line AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 24 Throat. Flush screen with water to clean. The over-mold gasket seals between the Injector Nozzle and the Injector Cap. 53235 Injector Cap Holds the injector assembly together and seals the assembly to the Main Valve Body. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 25 Bypass Assembly Figure 17: Bypass Assembly Part # Description Quantity 54512 Bypass Assembly (also includes items 2-6) 93860 Turbine Sensor/Cap Assembly 90809 Sensor Cap Screw, self-tapping 54320 Plastic Turbine Axle 90522 Turbine Assembly 93838 O-Ring AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 26 54521 Brine Valve Assembly 90821 O-Ring 54502 KIT Magnet Disk Assembly 90828 O-Ring 93808 O-Ring 53522 Drive Piston Assembly 93839 Drain Gasket 54520 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts except 1, 2, and 13) AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 27 Piston, rotate 90° clockwise until you hear an audible “click.” See reference drawings below. Dimple Align Flats Rotate The Piston Assembly 90 Degrees Slide Piston Assembly Onto Piston Slide Position Piston Assembly (53522) Vertical Clockwise Until You Hear An Audible Click As It Snaps Into Place AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 28 The Flow Button has two distinct and different sides. One is “flat”; the other is “concave.” The button Flow Control should be centered in the housing opening with the four locator “ribs” with the concave side facing the Housing End Cap (93247). AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 29 When assembling the retainer to the Drain End Cap (90268), the retainer should be screwed in until it stops. If the retainer is not fully engaged, the Flow Control may not function properly. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010...
  • Page 30 Safety Shutoff (See Figure 22) 56018 Float 54228 Air Check—Model 700 54229 Air Check—Model 900 and 950 54526 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts)—Model 700 54330 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts)—Model 900 and 950 AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 31 When connecting the 3/8-inch (10-mm) poly tube, first assemble the nut, gripper, and retainer sleeve on the tubing. Then insert the plastic insert. Screw the nut on the elbow body. With a wrench, tighten the nut securely to create a water-tight connection. AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    With 12 VAC present at controller, replace the controller High ambient room temperature. If the No action necessary temperature exceeds 120°F, the display will blank out. This does not affect the operation of the controller AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 33 Intermittent pressure drop from feed source Install check valve on the inlet water line to the appliance (Check local plumbing codes first) Brine valve drips water back to brine cabinet Clean brine valve housing, replace piston assembly AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 34: Water Conditioner Specifications

    12 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Electrical rating 0.015kW-hr 0.015kW-hr 0.015kW-hr Plumbing connections 1-inch male (MNPT) 1-inch male (MNPT) 1-inch male (MNPT) Shipping weight—approximate–lb (kg) 85 (38.6) 105 (47.6) 105 (47.6) AquaMaster Owner’s Manual 5/20/2010 ®...
  • Page 35 Notes...
  • Page 36 AquaMaster ® has these third-party listings: The appliance conforms to NSF/ANSI 44 for softening performance, efficiency, Barium reduction, and Radium 226/228 reduction as verified and substantiated by test data. Barium/Radium reduction occurs as long as the appliance is softening the water. Test product water hardness every 12 months to check for proper functioning.

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