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North Star Ultra NSC30UD - User Manual

North Star Ultra NSC30UD
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NORTH STAR WATER CONDITIONING, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Part No. 7332987 (Rev. H 3/27/15)
Ultra COMPUTERIZED DEMAND
Standard Flow Valve
AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER
MODELS NSC30UD & NST30UD
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

Warranty Terms and Coverage

Details warranty periods for parts and labor, covering defects and specific components.

Safety Guidelines for Installation

Installation Safety Precautions

Emphasizes following instructions, local codes, and proper handling to avoid damage or voiding warranty.

Unpacking and Inspection

Check for Shipping Damage

Instructions for checking softener for shipping damage and handling small parts.

Model Dimensions

NSC30 UD and NST30 UD Physical Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions for NSC30UD and NST30UD models.

Specifications and Performance Claims

Performance Data and Ratings

Details rated capacity, efficiency, flow rates, pressure, and temperature limits.

Before Starting Installation

Installation Location Requirements

Guidance on selecting a suitable location for the softener.

Tools and Materials Required

Lists necessary tools, pipe fittings, and other materials for installation.

Installation Steps - Part 1

Install Bypass Valve and Connect Plumbing

Steps for installing the bypass valve and connecting inlet/outlet pipes.

Installation Steps - Part 2

Connect Drain and Overflow Hoses

Instructions for connecting the valve drain and brine tank overflow hoses securely.

Installation Steps - Part 3

Flush Pipes, Add Salt, and Connect Power

Procedures for flushing, adding salt, and connecting electrical power.

Programming the Ultra Demand Timer

Setting the Present Time of Day

Guide to setting the current time on the demand timer display.

Timer Programming - Part 2

Setting the Water Hardness Number

Instructions on how to input the water hardness setting for optimal performance.

Sanitizing Procedures

Sanitize the Water Softener

Steps to sanitize the softener after installation using bleach and a recharge cycle.

Understanding Water and Conditioning

Water Quality Factors Explained

Explains water sources and common conditioning issues like hardness and iron.

How the Water Softener Works

Service and Regeneration Cycles

Describes the process of soft water service and the five stages of regeneration.

Automatic Hard Water Bypass

Bypass During Regeneration Cycles

Explains how hard water is available during regeneration cycles.

General Water Softener Maintenance

Salt Level and Salt Bridge Management

Guidance on checking salt levels, adding salt, and breaking salt bridges.

Cleaning Iron from Water Softener

Explains how the softener handles iron and when additional treatment is needed.

Service Checklists

Troubleshooting No Soft Water

Lists common causes and solutions when no soft water is produced.

Troubleshooting Intermittent Hard Water

Lists common causes and solutions for intermittently hard water.

Ultra Demand Timer Features and Settings

Timer Displays and Data Access

Overview of normal operation displays and how to access other data.

Optional Recharge Controls

Explains how to initiate a manual regeneration immediately or for a future time.

Ultra Demand Timer Settings Part 2

Program Memory Retention

Describes how timer settings are retained during power interruptions.

Overview of Advanced Timer Settings

Introduces settings like regeneration time, days between regenerations, and efficiency modes.

Ultra Demand Timer Settings Configuration

Regeneration Start Time and Interval

How to adjust the automatic regeneration start time and days between regenerations.

Efficiency Mode and California Requirements

Enabling high-efficiency mode and meeting California's specific requirements.

Heavy Duty Backwash and 97% Feature

Configuring heavy duty backwash and 97% capacity recharge features.

Ultra Demand Timer Settings Configuration Part 2

Model Code and Clock Format Settings

Setting the correct model code and choosing between 12/24 hour clock display.

Gallons or Liters Measurement Units

Option to switch display units from gallons to liters.

Ultra Demand Timer Diagnostics and ESP

Automatic Electronic Diagnostics

Explains error codes and how to troubleshoot malfunctions.

Electronic System Profile (ESP)

Overview of ESP feature for remote data transmission and performance reporting.

Ultra Demand Timer ESP Transmission

How to Send ESP Data

Step-by-step guide on how to transmit diagnostic data via ESP.

Timer and Softener Service Checkout

Troubleshooting No Soft Water

Visual checks and procedures for diagnosing no soft water issues.

Manual Initiated Electronics Diagnostic

Steps to manually enter diagnostic mode to test components.

Timer and Softener Service Checkout Part 2

Manual Regeneration Cycle Check

Procedure to manually advance regeneration cycles to verify functions.

Wiring Schematic

Control System Wiring Diagram

Diagram showing electrical connections for the timer and valve.

Repair Parts Overview

Main Unit Components

Illustrated list of repair parts for the main softener unit.

Valve Repair Parts Overview

Valve Assembly Components

Illustrated list of repair parts specifically for the control valve assembly.

Parts Return Tags

Instructions for Parts Returns

Information on filling out and using parts return tags for defective components.

North Star Ultra NSC30UD Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNorth Star
ModelUltra NSC30UD
CategoryWater Dispenser
LanguageEnglish

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