North Star NST45ED1 - User Manual

7366546 (Rev. B 1/24/18)
Systems tested and certified by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
Installation and Operation Manual
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Manufactured and warranted by
North Star Water Treatment Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Designed, Engineered &
Assembled in the U.S.A.
How to install, operate
and maintain your Demand
Controlled Water Softener
Models NST30ED
NST45ED1
NST70ED1

Summary

Water Softener Warranty

Specifications & Performance Claims

Before You Start

Installation Requirements

Location Requirements

Guidelines for selecting a suitable installation location, avoiding hazards and damage.

Plumbing Codes & Air Gaps

Requirements for plumbing connections, adherence to codes, and proper drain air gap installation.

Typical Installation Illustrations

Installation Instructions: Initial Steps

Turn Off Water Supply

Install Bypass Valve Adapters

Installation Instructions: Plumbing

Complete Inlet and Outlet Plumbing

Install Valve Drain Hose

Installation Instructions: Tank & Brine

Test For Leaks

Steps to check for water leaks at all connections after installation is complete.

Installation Instructions: Final Setup

Add Water and Salt to Tank

Sanitize Water Softener

Programming the Electronic Controller: Time & Hardness

Set Present Time of Day

Set Water Hardness Number

Inputting the water's hardness level (gpg) for optimal regeneration cycles.

Programming the Electronic Controller: Regeneration

Controller Features and Options

Wiring Schematic

Routine Maintenance

Adding Salt

Frequency and guidelines for checking and adding salt to the brine tank.

Breaking a Salt Bridge

How to identify and resolve salt bridges that form in the brine tank.

Cleaning Nozzle & Venturi

Instructions for cleaning the nozzle and venturi assembly for proper brine draw.

Troubleshooting Guide: Initial Checks

Initial Troubleshooting Checks

Troubleshooting: Diagnostics

Automatic Electronic Diagnostics

Explanation of the controller's self-diagnostic function and error code meanings.

Manually Initiated Diagnostics

Procedures for accessing and using diagnostic modes for detailed system checks.

Troubleshooting: Resets & Checks

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Manual Advance Regeneration Check

North Star NST45ED1 Specifications