CHARGER Water WS1 Water Conditioner for CH Control System User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: CHARGER Water

Table of Contents

CHARGER Water WS1 Water Conditioner for CH Control System
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
MANUAL OVERVIEW
- How To Use This Manual
- General Warnings
GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Bypassing the Water Conditioning System
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
References
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CHARGER Water WS1 Water Conditioner for CH Control System

Product Information

Congratulations on the purchase of your new water conditioner featuring the CH control system. This water conditioner is designed to eliminate stains, scale deposits, soap scum, clogged plumbing, and dissolved minerals. It provides several benefits, including longer service life of water-using appliances (up to 30%), reduced usage of detergents, soaps, and harsh cleaners, better lathering of soaps, cleaner dishes, towels, linens, and clothes, as well as softer skin and hair.

The water conditioner features high flow rates, highest efficiency, state-of- the-art electronics, safe low voltage operation, and an Energy Saver display.

Product Usage Instructions

How To Use This Manual:
This Owner’s Manual is designed to provide you with basic information and instructions on using the residential water conditioner and control system. However, it does not include installation, setup, services, or troubleshooting instructions for the control valve or other components of the water conditioning system. For any questions or concerns about the operation or performance of your water conditioning system, please contact your local Water Treatment Professional. Keep this manual with other valuable manuals and documents for future reference.

Original Installation Information:

If your water conditioner is installed outdoors, consider protecting it from freezing conditions.

Setting Time of Day – Initiating a Manual Regeneration:

If the display light is off, press any button to light up the display.
To set the time of day or initiate a manual regeneration, follow the instructions provided in the manual.
The time of day only needs to be reset if power is lost for more than 8 hours. The system has a battery backup, and if power is lost during a regeneration, it will resume the regeneration once power is restored.

Manual Regeneration:

To perform an immediate manual regeneration, follow the instructions provided in the manual.
To schedule a delayed manual regeneration, follow the instructions provided in the manual.

Bypassing the Water Conditioning System:
A bypass valve should be installed on all water conditioning systems. The bypass valve allows you to isolate the conditioner from the home’s water system and use unconditioned water when the conditioner requires service, routine maintenance, experiences performance issues, or if any leaks are detected. The bypass valve is located directly behind the control valve and connects to the main line plumbing.

Normal Operation:
In normal operation, treated water enters the system while supply water exits.

Bypass Operation:
In bypass operation, supply water enters the system while supply water also exits, bypassing the water conditioning system.

For further assistance or information, you can contact Charger Water Treatment Products at:
8150 N. Lehigh Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new water conditioner featuring the CH control system. You will have peace of mind knowing your system will bring you years of conditioned water use and enjoyment.

Eliminates Stains, Scale Deposits, Soap Scum, Clogged Plumbing, Dissolved Minerals
Enjoy: Longer service life of water-using appliances (up to 30%), using less detergents, soaps, and harsh cleaners, better lathering of soaps, cleaner dishes, towels, linens, clothes, Softer skin and hair
Features: High ﬂow rates, highest efﬁciency, state-of-the-art electronics, safe low voltage operation, Energy Saver display

MANUAL OVERVIEW

How To Use This Manual

This Owner’s Manual is designed to provide the homeowner with basic information and instructions on the residential water conditioner and control packaged with this manual.
This manual does NOT include instructions regarding installation, setup, services, or troubleshooting of the control valve or other components of a residential water conditioning system. Please contact your local Water Treatment
Professional with questions or concerns about the operation or performance of your water conditioning system. Keep this manual with other valuable manuals and documents for future reference.

General Warnings

There are no user-serviceable parts in the AC adaptor, motor or controller. DO NOT attempt to remove or repair individual components.
Use ONLY the power transformer supplied with this water conditioning system.
The power outlet MUST be grounded and always on. If it is necessary to disconnect power, unplug the AC adaptor from its power source ﬁrst.
Only ﬁll the brine tank with salt designed for water softening. (Either sodium chloride or potassium chloride may be used but should not be combined.)
Ambient temperature surrounding the system should be between 35°F (1°C) and 120°F (49°C)*
Water temperature ﬂowing through the system should be between 35°F (1°C) and 100°F (38°C)*
Installation must conform to all state and local plumbing code(s), including electrical.
- If installation is located outdoors, protection from freezing conditions should be considered.

ORIGINAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Dealer Name: __ Phone: ____
Installation Date: __/__/__
Install location: ___
Model No: __
Serial No: ___
Water Test: Hardness TDS pH Other
Water Source: City Well Other
Unit Capacity: Max Min Per Regeneration
Mineral Tank Size: Diameter Height
Brine Tank Size: Diameter Height
Salt Setting Per Regen: ___lbs
Time of Regeneration: ___AM PM
DLFC: ___ GPM
Fill Rate: ___GPM (0.33 unless otherwise specified)
Injector #/Color: ___

GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION

(If light is set to “off”, press any button to light up display, then…)

Press and release NEXT to scroll through:

Time of Day
Current flow rate (GPM)
Capacity Remaining (gallons)
Days Remaining to Regeneration (if programmed)

Setting Time of Day – Initiating a Manual Regeneration

Setting the Time of Day – Start-up or Power Outage
(If light is set to “off”, press any button to light up display, then…)

Press CLOCK to set time of day, hour (XX:00)
Press CLOCK again to set time of day, minutes (00:XX)
Press NEXT to return to Time of Day display (normal)

Time of Day will need to be reset only if power is lost for greater than 8 hours. (Your system has a battery back-up.) If power is lost during a regeneration, the control will complete the regeneration at the point of interruption once power is restored.

Manual Regeneration (Immediate)
If higher than average water usage is anticipated, a Manual Regeneration can be initiated:

Press and hold (3-4 seconds) the REGEN button. A Manual Regeneration will start immediately.

Manual Regeneration (Delayed)
To delay a Manual Regeneration until the normal regeneration time (typically 2:00 am):

Press and release the REGEN button. To cancel prior to regeneration time, press and release the REGEN button a second time.

Note:
During any Manual or Normal Regeneration, untreated water may flow through the unit if required.

Bypassing the Water Conditioning System

A bypass should be installed on all water conditioning systems. A bypass isolates the conditioner from the home’s water system and allows unconditioned water to be used in the home while the conditioner is undergoing service, routine maintenance if the conditioner is experiencing performance issues, or if any leak is detected. The bypass valve is located directly behind the control valve and connects to the main line plumbing.

The NORMAL position for the bypass (ﬂow through the conditioner, to the house) is shown in Figure 1. The small, red handles are parallel with the inﬂow and outﬂow plumbing.
To BYPASS the conditioner, turn both small red handles until they are in the position in Figure 2.
To return the bypass to the NORMAL position, turn both small red handles to the position shown in Figure 1.
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BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Codes
Error codes are rare. The most common causes are power supply (brown out, etc.). If any error message appears, contact your Water Treatment Professional immediately.

Leaks
If there is a leak on or by your water conditioner, put the unit in BYPASS (see “BYPASSING THE WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEM” section on previous page) and contact your Water Treatment Professional immediately.

Hard Water

If you believe you do not have “soft” water:

Verify unit is plugged in, the outlet has power, and that the display is on, either gray LCD (light “Off”) or blue LED (light “On”).
Make sure the Bypass is in the NORMAL position. If the bypass valve is in the BYPASS position, return it to the NORMAL position. (See “BYPASSING THE WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEM” section on previous page).
Check the brine tank for adequate salt (sodium chloride or potassium chloride). The “dry” salt level should be above the water level. If it is not, add enough salt to cover the water, wait approximately 20 minutes, then initiate a Manual Regeneration, either immediate or delayed. (See “SETTING TIME OF DAY – INITIATING A MANUAL REGENERATION”)
Make sure the Time of Day is set correctly. If not, set the correct time of day (see “SETTING TIME OF DAY – INITIATING A MANUAL REGENERATION”) section.

Additional Issues