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Morton M45 User Manual

Morton M45
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How to install, operate
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Morton M45 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMorton
ModelM45
CategoryWater Dispenser
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Inspect Shipment

Unit Dimensions

Provides key measurements and diagrams of the water softener unit.

Specifications & Performance Claims

Before You Start

Understanding Iron in Water

Explains the types of iron and their impact on water quality.

Understanding Sediment in Water

Discusses sediment as a water contaminant and its potential issues.

Installation Requirements

Location Requirements

Guidelines for selecting an appropriate installation location for the softener.

Plumbing Codes

Emphasizes adherence to national, state, and local plumbing regulations.

Air Gap Requirements

Details the necessity of an air gap for drain lines to prevent backflow.

Order of Water Treatment Equipment

Illustrates the correct sequence for installing water treatment components.

Valve Drain Requirements

Instructions for connecting and routing the water softener drain hose.

Inlet / Outlet Plumbing Options

Discusses pipe materials and bypass valve options for connections.

Installation Instructions

Turn Off Water Supply

Procedures for safely shutting off the water supply before installation.

Unit Assembly

Instructions for preparing the softener unit for installation.

Positioning the Unit

Guidance on positioning the water softener correctly.

Inlet and Outlet Plumbing

Steps for connecting inlet and outlet piping to the softener.

Cold Water Pipe Grounding

Instructions for ensuring electrical ground continuity through the water pipe.

Valve Drain Hose Installation

Details on connecting and securing the drain hose.

Salt Tank Overflow Hose Installation

Instructions for connecting the overflow drain hose.

Pressure Testing for Leaks

Procedures for testing the installed system for water leaks.

Add Water and Salt

How to add water and salt to the brine tank.

Plug in Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the power supply to the unit.

Program the Controller

Guides to setting up the softener's control panel.

Sanitizing the Softener

Steps for sanitizing the unit after installation.

Restart Water Heater

Instructions for restarting the water heater after softener installation.

Programming the Water Softener

Control Panel Status Lights

Explains the meaning of different status light patterns on the control panel.

Set Present Time

Guide to setting the current time on the softener's controller.

Set Water Hardness

Instructions for inputting the water supply's hardness level.

Set Recharge Start Time

How to configure the automatic regeneration start time.

Set Salt Type

Guide to selecting the type of salt (NaCl or KCI) used in the softener.

Controller Features

Manual Recharge Operations

Explains manual recharge initiation like 'Recharge Now' and 'Recharge Tonight'.

Salt Monitor System Function

Describes the salt level indicator light and how to set it.

Salt Efficiency Feature

Details the 'Salt Efficiency' setting and its impact on recharge frequency.

Clean Feature Function

Explains the 'Clean Feature' for water with iron or sediment.

97% Feature Function

Saves salt/water by regenerating at 97% capacity.

Clock and Units Settings

Configures 12/24 hr clock and gallons/liters display.

Regeneration Control Settings

Adjusts days between regenerations and backwash/rinse times.

Water Flow Monitoring

Displays current water flow rate in GPM or LPM.

Daily Water Usage Display

Shows average daily gallons or liters of soft water used.

Recharge Status Indicators

Explains valve position and recharge time remaining indicators.

Salt Tank Light

Describes the light inside the salt lid.

Routine Maintenance

Refilling with Salt

Guide on checking and refilling the salt storage tank.

Recommended Salt Types

Specifies recommended salt types and those not recommended.

Breaking a Salt Bridge

Explains how to identify and fix salt bridges in the brine tank.

Cleaning Nozzle & Venturi

Instructions for cleaning the component responsible for brine suction.

Protecting from Freezing

Steps to drain the softener to prevent freeze damage.

Troubleshooting

Automatic Diagnostics

Explains error codes and procedures for their removal.

Manual Diagnostics

Guides on entering diagnostic mode for system checks.

Turbine Operation Check

Details how to check turbine function and troubleshoot flow issues.

Position Switch Status

Explains the status of the position switch during operation.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

How to restore the controller to its original settings.

Manual Advance Regeneration Check

Verifies proper operation of valve motor, brine fill, draw, and flow rates.

Wiring Schematic

Softener Exploded View

Softener Parts List

Valve Exploded View

Valve Parts List

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Details

Outlines the warranty period and coverage for softener parts.

Warranty General Provisions

Details warranty exclusions, limitations, and legal disclaimers.

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