Hydrotech 89DF Series User Manual

Owners Manual
89DF/UF Series
*
Water Softener
1. Read all instructions carefully before operation.
2. Avoid pinched o-rings during installation by applying (providedwith install kit) NSF certied lubricant to all seals.
3. This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.
Canada West
655 Park St.
Regina, SK S4N 5N1
Canada East
490 Pinebush Rd., Unit 1
Cambridge, ON N1T 0A5
U.S.A.
193 Osborne Rd.
Fridley, MN 55432
9760 Mayower Park Drive,
Suite 110
Carmel, IN 46032
7503 35th St. SE
Calgary, AB T2C 1V3
4655 McDowell Rd. W
Phoenix, AZ 85035
*Check the valve
sticker to make sure its DF
(Downow) or UF (Upow)

Hydrotech 89DF Series Specifications

General

Brand	Hydrotech
Model	89DF Series
Category	Water Dispenser
Language	English

Summary

Read This Manual First

How Your Water Conditioner Works

How a Water Softener Works

Unpacking and Inspection of Twin Tank Model

Unpacking and Inspection of Cabinet Model

Before Installation

Installation Steps

Preparations

Startup Instructions

Manual Regeneration

Details how to initiate a manual regeneration cycle for the water softener.

Setup Procedures

Set Up Current Time of Day and Regeneration Time

Guides on setting the current time and preferred regeneration time.

Manual Bypass

System Check List

Check for Proper Installation

Verifies correct installation of plumbing, drain lines, and system connections.

Check pH, Iron and Manganese Content of Treated Water

Check Pumping Rate

Water Softener Sanitization

Sanitization

Details the process of sanitizing the water softener using liquid concentrate or chlorine.

Maintenance Instructions

Checking the Salt Level

Adding Salt

Servicing 89 Valve

Before Servicing

Outlines essential safety precautions and steps before servicing the 89 valve.

Timer Replacement

Piston and/or Brine Valve Assembly Replacement

Meter Assembly Replacement

Clean Injector Assembly

Meter Assembly Replacement (For Models Manufactured before Valve Serial # Date of November 2015)

Replace Motor

Replace Microswitches

Circuit Board Replacement

Trouble Shooting Guide

1. CONDITIONER DELIVERS HARD WATER

Addresses issues when the softener provides hard water, listing possible causes and solutions.

9. CONDITIONER FAILS TO DRAW BRINE

Diagnoses problems with the softener not drawing brine, checking drain lines and injectors.

2. CONDITIONER FAILS TO REGENERATE

Troubleshoots why the softener is not regenerating, covering electrical and timer issues.

10. CONTROL CYCLES CONTINUOUSLY

3. UNIT USES TOO MUCH SALT

Identifies reasons for excessive salt consumption and suggests corrective actions.

11. DRAIN FLOWS CONTINUOUSLY

4. LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE

Diagnoses causes of reduced water pressure, including iron buildup and clogged inlets.

5. LOSS OF RESIN THROUGH DRAIN LINE

Investigates resin loss into the drain line, checking air in the system and drain flow control.

6. IRON IN CONDITIONED WATER

Addresses the problem of iron in treated water, suggesting backwash checks and iron filters.

7. EXCESSIVE WATER IN BRINE TANK

8. SALT WATER IN SERVICE LINE

Troubleshoots the presence of salt in the service line, focusing on injector and brine valve issues.

Master Programming Guide

Master Programming 89 Downflow Valve (89 DF Models)

Master Programming 89 Upflow Valve (89UF Models)

How to set Master Programming

Guides authorized dealers through setting master programming for Upflow valve models.

Master Programming Guide 89 Downflow

Advanced Menu 89 Upflow

RESIN VOLUME

REFILL RATE

REGEN MODE

EMERGENCY REGEN

Main Menu 89 Downflow

Main Menu 89 Upflow

REGEN TIME

SYSTEM CAPACITY

SALT MODE SETTING

Diagnostic Screen

HISTORY VALUES

How to Set Date and Time, Manual Regeneration and Dealer Information

DATE AND TIME

HARDNESS

MANUAL REGENERATION