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NORTH STAR WATER CONDITIONING, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Part No. 7332961 (Rev. J 3/30/15)
Electronic Demand
AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER
MODELS NSC25ED & NST25ED
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS WHEN INSTALLING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
CONDITIONER, OR WHEN SETTING THE TIMER
CALLTOLLFREE: 1 -- 800 -- 972 -- 0135
IN CANADA CALL: 1 -- 800 -- 796 -- 6784
Designed, Engineered &
Assembled in the U.S.A.
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372
.
Systems tested and certified by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
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Summary

Water Conditioner Warranty

Safety Guides

Important safety instructions and precautions for softener installation and operation.

Unpacking and Inspection

Dimensions

Provides physical measurements for NSC25ED and NST25ED models.

Specifications and Performance Claims

Before Starting Installation

Installation Location Requirements

Guidelines for choosing the optimal placement for the water softener.

Tools and Materials for Installation

Lists necessary tools, pipes, fittings, and other materials for setup.

Installation Planning

Advice on planning the plumbing connections and layout for the softener.

Typical Installation Illustrations

Visual guides showing common installation setups and bypass configurations.

Installation Steps

Install Bypass Valve

Instructions for installing the bypass valve assembly.

Install Brine Tank Overflow Fittings

Steps to connect the overflow fittings to the brine tank.

Position Softener Assembly

Guidance on placing the softener unit in its final installation position.

Connect Inlet and Outlet Plumbing

Instructions for connecting water supply pipes to the softener valve.

Install Grounding Wire

Procedure for installing a grounding wire for electrical continuity.

Connect Drain Hose

Steps for connecting and routing the valve drain hose.

Connect Brine Tank Overflow Hose

Instructions for connecting the brine tank overflow hose.

Connect Brine Tubing (Two Tank Models)

Guide for connecting brine tubing on two-tank models.

Flush System and Test for Leaks

Procedures for flushing the system and checking for leaks after installation.

Add Water and Salt to Brine Tank

Instructions on adding water and salt to the brine tank.

Connect to Electrical Power

Steps for connecting the softener to the electrical power supply.

Programming the Electronic Demand Timer

Set Present Time of Day

Guide to setting the current time on the electronic timer.

Set Water Hardness Number

Instructions for inputting the water hardness level into the timer.

Set Regeneration Start Time

Procedure for configuring the automatic regeneration start time.

Sanitizing Procedures

Water and Water Conditioning

Understanding Water Quality Issues

Explains common water conditions like hardness, iron, acidity, and sediment.

How the Water Softener Works

Describes the service, regeneration, and bypass functions of the softener.

Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration

Explains how hard water is supplied during regeneration cycles.

Water Flow Through Softener

General Water Softener Maintenance

Salt Storage and Adding Salt

Guidance on maintaining salt levels and adding salt to the tank.

Breaking a Salt Bridge

Steps to identify and resolve salt bridge formation in the brine tank.

Cleaning Iron from Water Softener

Advice on cleaning iron buildup from the softener's resin bed.

Cleaning Nozzle and Venturi Assembly

Instructions for cleaning critical components of the valve assembly.

Service Checklist

A guide for diagnosing and resolving common softener issues.

Troubleshooting No Soft Water

Steps to diagnose and fix problems resulting in no soft water.

Troubleshooting Intermittent Hard Water

Steps to diagnose and fix issues causing intermittently hard water.

Electronic Demand Timer Features and Service

Optional Recharge Controls

Features for manually initiating or scheduling regeneration cycles.

Program Memory

Information on how timer settings are retained during power interruptions.

Salt Efficiency Setting

Explanation of the high-efficiency salt usage setting.

California Efficiency Requirement

Specific setting adjustment for California's efficiency standards.

Automatic Electronic Diagnostics

Overview of the timer's self-diagnostic features and error codes.

Service Checkout Procedure

A systematic approach to checking softener service and operation.

Manual Initiated Electronics Diagnostic

Procedure for manually running diagnostics on the electronic timer.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Manual Advance Regeneration

Steps to manually advance the softener through regeneration cycles.

Wiring Schematic

Water Flow Through Valve Diagrams

Visuals showing water movement during various valve cycles.

Repair Parts

Valve Repair Parts

Detailed list and diagrams of parts for the valve assembly.

Parts Return Tags

Summary

Water Conditioner Warranty

Safety Guides

Important safety instructions and precautions for softener installation and operation.

Unpacking and Inspection

Dimensions

Provides physical measurements for NSC25ED and NST25ED models.

Specifications and Performance Claims

Before Starting Installation

Installation Location Requirements

Guidelines for choosing the optimal placement for the water softener.

Tools and Materials for Installation

Lists necessary tools, pipes, fittings, and other materials for setup.

Installation Planning

Advice on planning the plumbing connections and layout for the softener.

Typical Installation Illustrations

Visual guides showing common installation setups and bypass configurations.

Installation Steps

Install Bypass Valve

Instructions for installing the bypass valve assembly.

Install Brine Tank Overflow Fittings

Steps to connect the overflow fittings to the brine tank.

Position Softener Assembly

Guidance on placing the softener unit in its final installation position.

Connect Inlet and Outlet Plumbing

Instructions for connecting water supply pipes to the softener valve.

Install Grounding Wire

Procedure for installing a grounding wire for electrical continuity.

Connect Drain Hose

Steps for connecting and routing the valve drain hose.

Connect Brine Tank Overflow Hose

Instructions for connecting the brine tank overflow hose.

Connect Brine Tubing (Two Tank Models)

Guide for connecting brine tubing on two-tank models.

Flush System and Test for Leaks

Procedures for flushing the system and checking for leaks after installation.

Add Water and Salt to Brine Tank

Instructions on adding water and salt to the brine tank.

Connect to Electrical Power

Steps for connecting the softener to the electrical power supply.

Programming the Electronic Demand Timer

Set Present Time of Day

Guide to setting the current time on the electronic timer.

Set Water Hardness Number

Instructions for inputting the water hardness level into the timer.

Set Regeneration Start Time

Procedure for configuring the automatic regeneration start time.

Sanitizing Procedures

Water and Water Conditioning

Understanding Water Quality Issues

Explains common water conditions like hardness, iron, acidity, and sediment.

How the Water Softener Works

Describes the service, regeneration, and bypass functions of the softener.

Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration

Explains how hard water is supplied during regeneration cycles.

Water Flow Through Softener

General Water Softener Maintenance

Salt Storage and Adding Salt

Guidance on maintaining salt levels and adding salt to the tank.

Breaking a Salt Bridge

Steps to identify and resolve salt bridge formation in the brine tank.

Cleaning Iron from Water Softener

Advice on cleaning iron buildup from the softener's resin bed.

Cleaning Nozzle and Venturi Assembly

Instructions for cleaning critical components of the valve assembly.

Service Checklist

A guide for diagnosing and resolving common softener issues.

Troubleshooting No Soft Water

Steps to diagnose and fix problems resulting in no soft water.

Troubleshooting Intermittent Hard Water

Steps to diagnose and fix issues causing intermittently hard water.

Electronic Demand Timer Features and Service

Optional Recharge Controls

Features for manually initiating or scheduling regeneration cycles.

Program Memory

Information on how timer settings are retained during power interruptions.

Salt Efficiency Setting

Explanation of the high-efficiency salt usage setting.

California Efficiency Requirement

Specific setting adjustment for California's efficiency standards.

Automatic Electronic Diagnostics

Overview of the timer's self-diagnostic features and error codes.

Service Checkout Procedure

A systematic approach to checking softener service and operation.

Manual Initiated Electronics Diagnostic

Procedure for manually running diagnostics on the electronic timer.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Manual Advance Regeneration

Steps to manually advance the softener through regeneration cycles.

Wiring Schematic

Water Flow Through Valve Diagrams

Visuals showing water movement during various valve cycles.

Repair Parts

Valve Repair Parts

Detailed list and diagrams of parts for the valve assembly.

Parts Return Tags

North Star NSC25ED Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNorth Star
ModelNSC25ED
CategoryWater Dispenser
LanguageEnglish

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