This document is a Quick Start Manual for a residential water conditioner, specifically the WS1 - CH Units, manufactured by Charger Water Treatment Products. It provides essential information for homeowners regarding the operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of their water conditioning system.
Function Description:
The Charger WS1 - CH water conditioner is designed to improve water quality in residential settings by eliminating common water issues. Its primary function is to remove dissolved minerals, which are responsible for hardness, leading to various benefits for the homeowner and their appliances. The system features a CH control system, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
Important Technical Specifications:
While the manual does not list exhaustive technical specifications, it provides key operational parameters and requirements:
- Ambient Temperature Range: The system should operate in an ambient temperature range of 35°F (1°C) to 120°F (49°C). For outdoor installations, protection from freezing conditions is crucial.
- Water Temperature Range: The water flowing through the system should be between 35°F (1°C) and 100°F (38°C).
- Power Supply: The system requires a grounded power outlet and uses an AC adaptor. It's crucial to use only the power transformer supplied with the unit. The power outlet must always be on.
- Salt Type: Only salt designed for water softening (sodium chloride or potassium chloride) should be used in the brine tank. Mixing different types of salt is not recommended.
- Battery Backup: The control system includes a battery backup that can maintain settings for up to 8 hours in case of a power outage. If power is lost during a regeneration cycle, the control will resume and complete the cycle once power is restored.
- Plumbing Codes: Installation must comply with all state and local plumbing codes, including electrical regulations.
The manual also includes a section for recording original installation information, which would contain specific details about the installed unit, such as:
- Dealer Name and Phone
- Installation Date and Location
- Model No. and Serial No.
- Water Test Results: Hardness, TDS, pH, and other parameters.
- Water Source: City, Well, or Other.
- Unit Capacity: Max and Min per Regeneration.
- Mineral Tank Size: Diameter and Height.
- Brine Tank Size: Diameter and Height.
- Salt Setting Per Regeneration: in lbs.
- Time of Regeneration: AM/PM.
- DLFC (Drain Line Flow Control): GPM.
- Fill Rate: GPM (0.33 unless otherwise specified).
- Injector #/Color.
Usage Features:
The CH control system offers several user-friendly features:
- Display Information: By pressing and releasing the "NEXT" button, users can scroll through various displays:
- Time of Day
- Current flow rate (GPM)
- Capacity Remaining (gallons)
- Days Remaining to Regeneration (if programmed)
- Setting Time of Day: The "CLOCK" button allows users to set the hour and minutes of the day. This needs to be reset only if power is lost for more than 8 hours.
- Manual Regeneration (Immediate): A manual regeneration can be initiated immediately by pressing and holding the "REGEN" button for 3-4 seconds. This is useful when anticipating higher-than-average water usage.
- Manual Regeneration (Delayed): To delay a manual regeneration until the normal regeneration time (typically 2:00 AM), users can press and release the "REGEN" button. Pressing it a second time before the regeneration time will cancel the delayed regeneration.
- Bypass Valve: The system includes a bypass valve, typically located behind the control valve. This allows users to isolate the water conditioner from the home's water system, providing unconditioned water to the house while the unit undergoes service or maintenance. The bypass valve is operated by turning two small red handles. In "NORMAL OPERATION," the handles are parallel with the inflow and outflow plumbing. To "BYPASS OPERATION," the handles are turned to a perpendicular position.
Maintenance Features:
The manual outlines basic maintenance considerations and troubleshooting steps:
- Salt Level Monitoring: Users should regularly check the brine tank for adequate salt levels. The "dry" salt level should be above the water level. If not, salt should be added to cover the water, and a manual regeneration should be initiated after about 20 minutes.
- Troubleshooting Hard Water: If "soft" water is not being produced, users should verify:
- The unit is plugged in, the outlet has power, and the display is on.
- The bypass valve is in the "NORMAL" position.
- There is adequate salt in the brine tank.
- The Time of Day is set correctly.
- Error Codes: Error codes are rare and usually indicate power supply issues. If an error message appears, users are instructed to contact their Water Treatment Professional immediately.
- Leaks: In case of a leak, the unit should be immediately put into "BYPASS" mode, and the Water Treatment Professional should be contacted.
- Professional Assistance: The manual emphasizes that it does not include instructions for installation, setup, services, or advanced troubleshooting. For any questions, concerns, or issues not listed in the manual (e.g., unit using too much salt, loss of water pressure, staining with conditioned water, excessive water in brine tank), homeowners should contact their local Water Treatment Professional.
The Charger WS1 - CH water conditioner aims to provide years of conditioned water, leading to benefits such as longer service life for water-using appliances (up to 30%), reduced detergent and soap usage, better lathering, cleaner dishes, towels, linens, clothes, and softer skin and hair. It boasts high flow rates, high efficiency, state-of-the-art electronics, safe low voltage operation, and an Energy Saver display.
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