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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)

Questions and Answers

  • A
    Adam MontoyaAug 17, 2025
    How to fix Hydrotech Water Dispenser when it delivers hard water?
    • E
      Elizabeth GarciaAug 17, 2025
      To address hard water issues with your Hydrotech Water Dispenser, consider the following: * Ensure the bypass valve is closed. * Add salt to the brine tank, maintaining the salt level above the water level. * Replace injectors and the screen. * Check the brine tank fill time and clean the brine line flow tank control if it's plugged. * Inspect the distributor tube for cracks and check the O-ring and tube pilot. * Replace seals, spacers, and/or the piston. * Remove any obstruction from the flow meter. * Check the meter cable connection to the timer and meter cap. * Reprogram the control to the correct regeneration type, inlet water hardness, capacity, or flow meter size.
  • D
    Douglas CollierAug 20, 2025
    What to do if Hydrotech Water Dispenser fails to regenerate?
    • E
      Elijah SullivanAug 20, 2025
      If your Hydrotech Water Dispenser isn't regenerating, try these steps: * Make sure the unit has continuous electrical power by checking the fuse, plug, chain, or switch. * Replace the timer. * Replace the drive motor. * Review the programming and reset it if necessary.
  • D
    David CrosbyAug 23, 2025
    Why is my Hydrotech Water Dispenser using too much salt?
    • M
      Matthew KennedyAug 23, 2025
      If your Hydrotech Water Dispenser is using too much salt: * Check the salt usage and salt setting. * Check programming and reset as needed. Please consult the manual for further guidance.
  • C
    Casey HernandezAug 26, 2025
    How to troubleshoot salt water in service line of Hydrotech Water Dispenser?
    • C
      christensenjeffreyAug 26, 2025
      If you're getting salt water in the service line of your Hydrotech Water Dispenser: * Clean the injector and replace the screen. * Replace the timer. * Clean or replace the brine valve. * Clean the brine line flow control. * Raise the water pressure. * Check programming and reset as needed.
  • P
    Paul MatthewsAug 28, 2025
    What causes excessive water in brine tank of Hydrotech Water Dispenser?
    • Y
      ybrownAug 28, 2025
      If there's too much water in the brine tank of your Hydrotech Water Dispenser: * Clean the flow control. * Replace the brine valve. * Check the programming and reset it if needed.
  • R
    Robert BrownAug 31, 2025
    Why Hydrotech Water Dispenser fails to draw brine?
    • L
      lcruzAug 31, 2025
      If your Hydrotech Water Dispenser isn't drawing brine, try the following: * Clean the drain line flow control. * Clean or replace the injectors. * Replace the screen. * Increase the line pressure, ensuring it's at least 20 psi. * Change the seals and spacers and/or piston assembly. * Check the programming and reset if necessary. * Replace the timer.
  • G
    Gregory BryantSep 2, 2025
    What to do if experiencing loss of water pressure with Hydrotech Water Dispenser?
    • G
      gmorganSep 3, 2025
      To address water pressure loss with your Hydrotech Water Dispenser: * Clean the line to the water conditioner. * Clean the control and add resin cleaner to the resin bed; also, increase the frequency of regeneration. * Remove the piston and clean the control.
  • J
    Jessica RobertsonSep 5, 2025
    Why is there iron in the conditioned water from my Hydrotech Water Dispenser?
    • M
      Michelle SandersSep 5, 2025
      If there's iron in the conditioned water from your Hydrotech Water Dispenser: * Check backwash, brine draw, and brine tank fill. Increase the regeneration frequency and backwash time. * Add an iron removal filter system.
  • N
    Nancy WilsonSep 8, 2025
    What causes Hydrotech Water Dispenser drain to flow continuously?
    • H
      Hannah ElliottSep 8, 2025
      If the drain is flowing continuously in your Hydrotech Water Dispenser: * Remove the piston assembly and inspect the bore. Remove any foreign material and check the control in various regeneration positions. * Replace the seals and/or piston assembly. * Replace the piston, seals, and spacers. * Replace the timer motor and check all gears for missing teeth. * Replace the timer.
  • Q
    qshawSep 12, 2025
    How to stop Hydrotech Water Dispenser from losing resin through drain line?
    • C
      Cody LopezSep 12, 2025
      If you're losing resin through the drain line of your Hydrotech Water Dispenser: * Make sure that the well system has a working air eliminator control and check for a dry well condition. * Ensure the drain line flow control is properly sized.

Summary

Read This Manual First

Check Valve Type and Valve Serial #

Inspecting and Handling Your 89 Water Softener

Check Your Water Pressure and Pumping Rate

Ensures water pressure and pumping rate meet softener requirements.

Installation Steps

Startup Instructions

System Check List

Check for Proper Installation

Verifies correct installation of plumbing and components.

Servicing 89 Valve

Trouble Shooting Guide

Conditioner Delivers Hard Water

Troubleshooting steps for when the conditioner delivers hard water.

Conditioner Fails to Draw Brine

Troubleshooting steps for issues with drawing brine.

Conditioner Fails to Regenerate

Troubleshooting steps for regeneration failures.

Control Cycles Continuously

Troubleshooting steps for continuous cycling problems.

Unit Uses Too Much Salt

Troubleshooting steps for excessive salt consumption.

Drain Flows Continuously

Troubleshooting steps for continuous drain flow.

Loss of Water Pressure

Troubleshooting steps for reduced water pressure.

Loss of Resin Through Drain Line

Troubleshooting steps for resin loss in the drain line.

Iron in Conditioned Water

Troubleshooting steps for iron in the treated water.

Excessive Water in Brine Tank

Troubleshooting steps for excess water in the brine tank.

Salt Water in Service Line

Troubleshooting steps for salt water in the service line.

Master Programming Guide

Downflow Valve Programming

Factory settings for programming the downflow valve.

Upflow Valve Programming

Factory settings for programming the upflow valve.

Master Programming 89 Downflow Valve (89 DF Models)

Master Programming 89 Upflow Valve (89 UF Models)

How to set Master Programming

Guide for authorized dealers on setting master programming.

Master Programming Guide 89 Downflow

Advanced Menu 89 Upflow

Resin Volume Setting

Setting the amount of ion exchange media used in the system.

Refill Rate Setting

Setting the refill rate to match the BLFC flow washer.

Regen Mode Setting

Configuring the regeneration mode (Days, Calendar, Meter).

Main Menu 89 Downflow

Main Menu 89 Upflow

Regen Time Setting

Determines the time of day for scheduled regeneration.

System Capacity

Manual adjustment of system capacity calculation.

Diagnostic Screen

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

Hydrotech 89UF Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeUnder Sink
InstallationUnder Sink
MaintenanceFilter Replacement
Filter Life6-12 months
Included ComponentsFaucet

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