CHARGER Water WS15P Control Valve User Manual

CHARGER Water WS15P Control Valve

The Water Specialist WS15P Control Valve is a versatile and reliable valve designed for water treatment applications. It is equipped with various parts and features that ensure efficient operation and optimal performance. Below are the detailed specifications of the WS15P Control Valve:

General Specifications:

• Minimum/Maximum Operating Pressures: Varies depending on the application
• Minimum/Maximum Operating Temperatures: Varies depending on the application
• Power Adapter:
  • U.S.: 100VAC to 120VAC, 50/60 Hz
  • International: 200VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Output Voltage: 15VDC
• Output Current: 500 mA
• Service flow rate: 60 gpm @ 15 psi drop (227 lpm, 13.6 m3/h)
• Backwash flow rate: 43 gpm @ 25 psi drop (163 lpm, 9.8 m3/h)
• Meter:
  • Accuracy: Varies depending on the application
  • Flow Range: Varies depending on the application
• Inlet/Outlet Drain line: Varies depending on the application
• Brine line: Varies depending on the application
• Tank connection: Varies depending on the application
• Height from top of tank: Varies depending on the application
• PC board memory: Yes
• Valve material: Varies depending on the application
• Regenerant/chemical compatibility: Varies depending on the application

Regeneration Tank Applications:

The WS15P Control Valve is suitable for various regeneration tank applications. It is designed to efficiently regenerate and treat water in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Product Usage Instructions

To properly use the WS15P Control Valve, follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that the operating pressures and temperatures are within the specified ranges for your application.
2. Connect the power adapter to a suitable power source, considering the voltage and frequency requirements.
3. Attach the inlet and outlet drain lines and brine line to the appropriate connections on the valve body assembly.
4. Connect the valve to the regeneration tank using the provided tank connection.
5. Make sure the valve is securely mounted in place.
6. Set the desired service flow rate and backwash flow rate based on your specific water treatment needs.
7. If applicable, install the meter and ensure its accuracy and flow range are suitable for your application.
8. Follow the recommended injector selection guidelines for proper upflow brine applications and downsizing if necessary.
9. Refer to the WS 1.5 Injector Flow Graphs for further guidance on injector flow rates.

Please refer to the WS15P Parts and Service Manual for more detailed information on specific parts, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

General Specifications

U.S.

100VAC to 120VAC

50/60 Hz

15VDC

500 mA

| International 200VAC to 240VAC

50/60 Hz

15VDC

500 mA

Service flow rate| 60 gpm @ 15 psi drop (227 lpm, 13.6 m3/h)
Backwash flow rate| 43 gpm @ 25 psi drop (163 lpm, 9.8 m3/h)
Meter: Accuracy Flow Range| ****

+ 5%

0.75 – 75 gpm (2.8 – 284 lpm)

Inlet/Outlet| 1.5” Male NPT or BSPT
Drain line| 1” Male Elbow NPT or 1″ BSPT
Brine line| ½” OD polytube compression
Tank connection| 4”-8 UN
Height from top of tank| 10.75”
PC board memory| Nonvolatile EEPROM
Valve material| Glass filled composite
Regenerant/chemical compatibility| Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, potassium

permanganate, sodium bisulfite, chlorine and chloramines

Regeneration| Downflow or upflow
Tank applications| 12” – 24” diameter

Assembly

WS1.5P Drive Cap Assembly, Pistons, Stack Assembly, Main Body

10

| V3641| O-RING 225 FOR VALVE BODIES WITH NPT THREADS| 1
V3441| O-RING 226 FOR VALVE BODIES WITH BSPT THREADS| 1

V3174 Regenerant Piston not used for Backwash Only valves. Use V3010-15Z Injector Plug and V3195-01 Refill Port Plug Assembly.
** Inlet/Outlet fitting kits are sold separate, see page 10 for fitting selection.

WS15P Regenerant Components

Injectors

Drawing No.| ****

Order No.

| ****

Description

| ****

Nozzle Color

| Downflow Typical Tank Diameter1| ****

Quantity

---|---|---|---|---|---

1

| V3010-15B| WS1.5 Injector Asy B| Violet| 12”| ****

1

V3010-15C| WS1.5 Injector Asy C| Red| 13”
V3010-15D| WS1.5 Injector Asy D| White| 14”
V3010-15E| WS1.5 Injector Asy E| Blue| 16”
V3010-15F| WS1.5 Injector Asy F| Yellow| 18”
V3010-15G| WS1.5 Injector Asy G| Green| 21”
V3010-15H| WS1.5 Injector Asy H| Orange| 24”
2| V3010-15Z| WS1.5 Injector Plug|  | NA

V3010-15B through V3010-15H injectors include one V3416 o-ring 012 (lower) and one V3171 o-ring 013 (upper).
For upflow brine applications, it is recommended that the injector be downsized two tank sizes minimum. Refer to the injector graphs for verifying proper selection.

Regenerant Components

Injector Flow Graphs – U.S. Units

Injector Flow Graphs – Metric Units

Fitting Kits

HYDROCARBONS SUCH AS VASELINE®, PETROLEUM JELLY, KEROSENE, BENZENE, GASOLINE, ETC., WILL DAMAGE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN O-RINGS OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS. EXPOSURE TO SUCH HYDROCARBONS MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCTS TO LEAK. DO NOT USE CLACK CONTROL VALVE PRODUCT(S) ON WATER SUPPLIES THAT CONTAIN HYDROCARBONS SUCH AS KEROSENE, BENZENE, GASOLINE, ETC.

Fitting Installation Instructions:

• Installation fittings are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments, but are not designed to support the weight of a system or the plumbing.
• Teflon tape must be used on the fitting threads.
• Slide nut on first, then the split ring and o-ring.
• Hand tighten the nut only.

Clack Order No. V4430-01
Description: WS15P QC to NPT Fitting Kit

Clack Order No. V4430-02
Description: WS15P QC to BSPT Fitting Kit

Clack Order No. V4430-03
Description: WS15P QC to QC Fitting Kit

Clack Order No. V4430-07
Description: WS1.5 PLASTIC ELBOW QC TO NPT

Clack Order No. V4430-08
Description: WS1.5 PLASTIC ELBOW QC TO BSPT

Clack Order No. V4430-09
Description: WS1.5 PLASTIC ELBOW QC TO QC

Drain Line Flow Control Washers

All DLFC housings ship without DLFC installed. Up to 5 x V3162-XXX DLFC may be installed in V4430. Select 1-5 flow controls from table for proper backwash flow, based on media manufacturer’s recommendations.

Clack Order No. V4430-04NPT OR V4430-04BSPT
Description: WS15P 1.5 Drain Elbow

Troubleshooting Procedures

1. No Display on PC Board

| a. No power at electric outlet| a. Repair outlet or use working outlet
b. Control valve Power Adapter not plugged into outlet or power cord end not connected to PC board connection| b. Plug Power Adapter into outlet or connect power cord end to PC Board connection
c. Improper power supply| c. Verify proper voltage is being delivered to PC Board
d. Defective Power Adapter| d. Replace Power Adapter
e. Defective PC Board| e. Replace PC Board

2. PC Board does not display correct time of day

| a. Power Adapter plugged into electric outlet controlled by light switch| a. Use uninterrupted outlet
b. Tripped breaker switch and/or tripped GFI| b. Reset breaker switch and/ or GFI switch
c. Power outage| c. Reset time of day. If PC Board has battery back up present the battery may be depleted. See Front Cover and Drive Assembly drawing for instructions.
d. Defective PC Board| d. Replace PC Board

3. Display does not indicate that water is flowing. Refer to user instructions for how the display indicates water is flowing

| a. Bypass valve in bypass position| a. Turn bypass handles to place bypass in service position
b. Meter is not connected to meter connection on PC Board| b. Connect meter to three pin connection labeled METER on PC Board
c. Restricted/ stalled meter turbine| c. Remove meter and check for rotation or foreign material
d. Meter wire not installed securely into three pin connector| d. Verify meter cable wires are installed securely into three pin connector labeled METER
e. Defective meter| e. Replace meter
f. Defective PC Board| f. Replace PC Board

4. Control valve regenerates at wrong time of day

| a. Power outage| a. Reset time of day. If PC Board has battery back up present the battery may be depleted. See Front Cover and Drive Assembly drawing for instructions.
b. Time of day not set correctly| b. Reset to correct time of day
c. Time of regeneration set incorrectly| c. Reset regeneration time
d. Control valve set at ”on 0” (immediate regeneration)| d. Check programming setting and reset to NORMAL (for a delayed regen time)
e. Control valve set at ”NORMAL + on 0” (delayed and/ or immediate)| e. Check programming setting and reset to NORMAL (for a delayed regen time)

5. Time of day flashes on and off

| a. Power outage| a. Reset time of day. If PC Board has battery back up present the battery may be depleted. See Front Cover and Drive Assembly drawing for instructions.
6. Control valve does not regenerate automatically when the REGEN button is depressed and held.| a. Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly| a. Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly
b. Broken Piston Rod| b. Replace piston rod
c. Defective PC Board| c. Defective PC Board

7. Control valve does not regenerate automatically but does when the REGEN button is depressed and held.

| a. Bypass valve in bypass position| a. Turn bypass handles to place bypass in service position
b. Meter is not connected to meter connection on PC Board| b. Connect meter to three pin connection labeled METER on PC Board
c. Restricted/ stalled meter turbine| c. Remove meter and check for rotation or foreign material
d. Incorrect programming| d. Check for programming error
e. Meter wire not installed securely into three pin connector| e. Verify meter cable wires are installed securely into three pin connector labeled METER
f. Defective meter| f. Replace meter
g. Defective PC Board| g. Replace PC Board
Problem| Possible Cause| Solution
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8. Hard or untreated water is being delivered

| a. Bypass valve is open or faulty| a. Fully close bypass valve or replace
b. Media is exhausted due to high water usage| b. Check program settings or diagnostics for abnormal water usage
c. Meter not registering| c. Remove meter and check for rotation or foreign material
d. Water quality fluctuation| d. Test water and adjust program values accordingly
e. No regenerant or low level of regenerant in regenerant tank| e. Add proper regenerant to tank
f. Control fails to draw in regenerant| f. Refer to Trouble Shooting Guide number 12
g. Insufficient regenerant level in regenerant tank| g. Check refill setting in programming. Check refill flow control for restrictions or debris and clean or replace
h. Damaged seal/stack assembly| h. Replace seal/stack assembly
i. Control valve body type and piston type mix matched| i. Verify proper control valve body type and piston type match
j. Fouled media bed| j. Replace media bed

9. Control valve uses too much regenerant

| a. Improper refill setting| a. Check refill setting
b. Improper program settings| b. Check program setting to make sure they are specific to the water quality and application needs
c. Control valve regenerates frequently| c. Check for leaking fixtures that may be exhausting capacity or system is undersized

10. Residual regenerant being delivered to service

| a. Low water pressure| a. Check incoming water pressure – water pressure must remain at minimum of 25 psi
b. Incorrect injector size| b. Replace injector with correct size for the application
c. Restricted drain line| c. Check drain line for restrictions or debris and clean

11. Excessive water in regenerant tank

| a. Improper program settings| a. Check refill setting
b. Plugged injector| b. Remove injector and clean or replace
c. Drive cap assembly not tightened in properly| c. Re-tighten the drive cap assembly
d. Damaged seal/ stack assembly| d. Replace seal/ stack
e. Restricted or kinked drain line| e. Check drain line for restrictions or debris and or un-kink drain line
f. Plugged backwash flow controller| f. Remove backwash flow controller and clean or replace
g. Missing refill flow controller| g. Replace refill flow controller

12. Control valve fails to draw in regenerant

| a. Injector is plugged| a. Remove injector and clean or replace
b. Faulty regenerant piston| b. Replace regenerant piston
c. Regenerant line connection leak| c. Inspect regenerant line for air leak
d. Drain line restriction or debris cause excess back pressure| d. Inspect drain line and clean to correct restriction
e. Drain line too long or too high| e. Shorten length and or height
f. Low water pressure| f. Check incoming water pressure – water pressure must remain at minimum of 25 psi

13. Water running to drain

| a. Power outage during regeneration| a. Upon power being restored control will finish the remaining regeneration time. Reset time of day.
b. Damaged seal/ stack assembly| b. Replace seal/ stack assembly
c. Piston assembly failure| c. Replace piston assembly
d. Drive cap assembly not tightened in properly| d. Re-tighten the drive cap assembly
Problem| Possible Cause| Solution
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14. E1, Err – 1001, Err – 101 = Control unable to sense motor movement

| a. Motor not inserted full to engage pinion, motor wires broken or disconnected| a. Disconnect power, make sure motor is fully engaged, check for broken wires, make sure two pin connector on motor is connected to the two pin connection on the PC Board labeled MOTOR. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
b. PC Board not properly snapped into drive bracket| b. Properly snap PC Board into drive bracket and then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
c. Missing reduction gears| c. Replace missing gears

15. E2, Err – 1002, Err – 102 = Control valve motor ran too short and was unable to find the next cycle position and stalled

| a. Foreign material is lodged in control valve| a. Open up control valve and pull out piston assembly and seal/ stack assembly for inspection. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
b. Mechanical binding| b. Check piston and seal/ stack assembly, check reduction gears, check drive bracket and main drive gear interface. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
c. Main drive gear too tight| c. Loosen main drive gear. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
d. Improper voltage being delivered to PC Board| d. Verify that proper voltage is being supplied. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.

16. E3, Err – 1003, Err – 103 = Control valve motor ran too long and was unable to find the next cycle position

| a. Motor failure during a regeneration| a. Check motor connections then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
b. Foreign matter built up on piston and stack assemblies creating friction and drag enough to time out motor| b. Replace piston and stack assemblies. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
c. Drive bracket not snapped in properly and out enough that reduction gears and drive gear do not interface| c. Snap drive bracket in properly then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.

17. Err – 1004, Err – 104 = Control valve motor ran too long and timed out trying to reach home

position

| a. Drive bracket not snapped in properly and out enough that reduction gears and drive gear do not interface| a. Snap drive bracket in properly then Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston posi- tion or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
Problem| Possible Cause| Solution
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18. Err -1006, Err – 106,

Err – 116 = MAV/ SEPS/ NHBP/ AUX MAV

valve motor ran too long and unable to find the proper park position

Motorized Alternating Valve = MAV Separate Source = SEPS

No Hard Water Bypass = NHBP Auxiliary MAV = AUX MAV

| a. Control valve programmed for ALT A or b, nHbP, SEPS, or AUX MAV with out having a MAV or NHBP valve attached to operate that function| a. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect. Then re-program valve to proper setting.
b. MAV/ NHBP motor wire not connected to PC Board| b. Connect MAV/ NHBP motor to PC Board two pin connection labeled DRIVE. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
c. MAV/ NHBP motor not fully engaged with reduction gears| c. Properly insert motor into casing, do not force into casing Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
d. Foreign matter built up on piston and stack assemblies creating friction and drag enough to time out motor| d. Replace piston and stack assemblies. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.

19. Err – 1007, Err – 107,

Err – 117 = MAV/ SEPS/ NHBP/ AUX MAV

valve motor ran too short (stalled) while looking for proper park position

Motorized Alternating Valve = MAV Separate Source = SEPS

No Hard Water Bypass = NHBP Auxiliary MAV = AUX MAV

| a. Foreign material is lodged in MAV/ NHBP valve| a. Open up MAV/ NHBP valve and check piston and seal/ stack assembly for foreign material. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.
b. Mechanical binding| b. Check piston and seal/ stack assembly, check reduction gears, drive gear interface, and check MAV/ NHBP black drive pinion on motor for being jammed into motor body. Press NEXT and REGEN buttons for 3 seconds to resynchronize software with piston position or disconnect power supply from PC Board for 5 seconds and then reconnect.

Revision History

2/26/2020
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3/16/2020
PAGE 11:
Removed V3190 series of DLFC from table and V3190-XXX drawing.

7/6/2020
PAGE 11:
All DLFC housings ship without DLFC installed. Up to 5 x V3162-XXX DLFC may be installed in V4430. Select 1-5 flow controls from table for proper backwash flow, based on media manufacturer’s recommendations.

2/22/2021
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changed header to read “SOFTENER AND FILTER CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY”

4/21/2022
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** Inlet/Outlet fitting kits are sold separate, see page 10 for fitting selection.

PAGE 10:
Added V4430-07, V4430-08 and V4430-09 fittings.

WARRANTY

CLACK CORPORATION
SOFTENER AND FILTER CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY

Clack Corporation (”Clack”) warrants to OEM that its Softener and Filter Control Valves will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of shipment of such Valves from Clack’s plant in Windsor, Wisconsin when installed and operated within recommended parameters. No warranty is made with respect to defects not reported to Clack within the warranty period and/or defects or damages due to neglect, misuse, alterations, accident, misapplication, physical damage, or damage caused by fire, acts of God, freezing or hot water or similar causes. For outdoor installations where the Softener and Filter Control Valves are not under cover, the weather cover must be utilized for the warranty to be valid.
Clack’s obligation to OEM under this Limited Warranty shall be limited, at its option, to replacement or repair of any Softener and Filter Control valve covered by this Limited Warranty. Prior to returning a Control Valve, OEM must obtain a return goods authorization number from Clack and return the Control Valve freight prepaid. If any Control Valve is covered under this Limited Warranty, Clack shall return the Control Valve repaired, or its replacement, prepaid to the original point of shipment.
CLACK GIVES THIS WARRANTY TO OEM IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER SUCH WARRANTIES. CLACK’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CLACK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY OTHER LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION OR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE CONTROL VALVES OR ANY WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM THE CONTROL VALVE IS INCORPORATED INTO.

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8150 N. Lehigh Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
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References

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