Water Specialist

1” Control Valve Series Model: WS1TC

1.25” Control Valve Series Model: WS1.25TC

Operation and Instruction Manual for OEM Only.

Please Note: This operation and instruction manual is for the training of
the OEM and for the OEM to use to train their customers. This document
is not to be used as the complete system manual.
 Table of Contents
Control Valve Function and Cycles of Operation ...........................................................................................................4
OEM General Programming Instructions ........................................................................................................................6
OEM System Setup ...........................................................................................................................................6
Installer Displays/Settings .................................................................................................................................8
User Displays/Settings.....................................................................................................................................10
Drawings and Part Numbers
Front Cover and Drive Assembly ....................................................................................................................12

FOR INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL 1” & 1.25” CONTROL VALVES

REFER TO THE WS1&WS1.25 DRAWINGS AND SERVICE MANUAL
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Control Valve Function and Cycles of Operation

This glass filled Noryl1 (or equivalent) fully automatic control valve is designed as the primary control center to direct and regulate
all cycles of a downflow regeneration water softener or filter.

The time clock control valve can be set to perform downflow regeneration or simply backwash. The time clock control valve has
two calendar options for regeneration frequency:
1. An option where the user can choose the number of days (1-99) between each regeneration; and
2. A seven-day option where the user can choose which day(s) of the week a regeneration should occur.

The control valve is compatible with a variety of regenerants and resin cleaners. The control valve is capable of routing the flow
of water in the necessary paths to regenerate or backwash water treatment systems. The injector regulates the flow of brine or
other regenerants. The control valve regulates the flow rates for backwashing, rinsing, and the replenishing of treated water into a
regenerant tank, when applicable.

The control valve uses no traditional fasteners (e.g. screws); instead clips, threaded caps and nuts and snap type latches are used.
Caps and nuts only need to be firmly hand tightened because radial seals are used. Tools required to service the valve include one
small blade screw driver, one large blade screw driver, pliers and a pair of hands. A plastic wrench is available which eliminates the
need for screwdrivers and pliers. Disassembly for servicing takes much less time than comparable products currently on the market.
Control valve installation is made easy because the distributor tube can be cut ½” above to ½” below the top of tank thread. The
distributor tube is held in place by an o-ring seal and the control valve also has a bayonet lock feature for upper distributor baskets.

The power supply comes with a 15 foot power cord and is designed for use with the control valve. The power supply is for dry
location use only. The control valve maintains timekeeping for up to 8 hours if the power goes out and the battery is not depleted.
After 8 hours, the only item that needs to be reset is the time of day; valve status and programming are permanently stored in the
nonvolatile memory. If a power loss lasts less than 8 hours and the time flashes on and off, the time of day should be reset and the
non rechargeable battery should be replaced.

Table 1 shows the time for the backwash, regenerative, and rinse cycles for the ten available programming options. Six different
programs are available for a softener, one for a regenerative filter, and three programs for backwash only filters. When the control
valve is used as a:
• Softener - one or two backwashes occur and refill always occurs after the rinse cycle (P0 through P5)
• Regenerative Filter - one backwash occurs and refill always occurs after the rinse cycle (P6)
• Backwashing Filter - one backwash occurs (P7 through P9)

Table 1
Regeneration Cycles and Times for Different Programs
All times in Minutes
Program C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
1st Backwash Regenerate 2nd Backwash Rinse Fill
P0 3 50 3 3 1-99
P1 8 50 8 4 1-99
P2 8 70 10 6 1-99
P3 12 70 12 8 1-99
P4 10 50 Skipped 8 1-99
P5 4 50 Skipped 4 1-99
P6 12 6 Skipped 12 1-99
P7 6 Skipped Skipped 4 Skipped
P8 10 Skipped Skipped 6 Skipped
P9 14 Skipped Skipped 8 Skipped

NOTE: During regeneration the display will show C1, C2, etc. If the cycle is skipped, that cycle number will not be displayed.

1
Noryl is a trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V. Company
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• The user can initiate manual regeneration. The user has the option to request the manual regeneration at the delayed regeneration
time or to have the regeneration occur immediately. Simultaneously press ▲ and ▼ to start a regeneration at the next delayed
regeneration time. If a regeneration is to occur “today” an arrow will point to REGEN. For immediate regeneration, simultaneously
press and hold ▲ and ▼ for three seconds.

When in regeneration, step through the different regeneration cycles by pressing ▲ or ▼.

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OEM General Instructions

The control valve offers multiple procedures that allow the valve to be modified to suit the needs of the installation. These
procedures are:

• OEM System Setup

• Installer Displays & Settings (either 1-99 Days Between Regeneration option or 7-Day option)
• User Displays

These procedures can be accessed in any order. Details on each of the procedures are provided below and on the following pages.

When in operation, normal user displays show the time of day or days remaining before regeneration. When stepping through a
procedure, if no buttons are pressed within five minutes the display returns to a normal user display. Any changes made prior to the
five minute time out are incorporated.

To quickly exit Installer Displays & Settings or OEM Setup, simultaneously press SET + ▼. Any changes made prior to the exit are
incorporated.

To reinitialize the control valve, check to make sure the valve is in the User Display. Then simultaneously press SET + ▼ or unplug
power source plug (4-pin connector) on the circuit board, wait 3 seconds and plug back in.

STEP 1SS OEM System Setup

STEP 1SS – From normal mode, press SET + ▲ buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds and release.
Then press SET + ▲ simultaneously for 3 seconds and release.

STEP 2SS STEP 2SS – Choose the desired program by pressing ▲ or ▼. Prior to selecting a program, verify
the correct valve body, main piston, regenerant piston, and stack are being used, and that the injector
or injector plug(s) are in the correct locations. See Valve Body Compliance Table in the WS1 and
WS1.25 Drawings and Service Manual.
Press SET button to go to Step 3SS.

Regeneration Cycles and Times for Different Programs

All times in Minutes

Program C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
1st Backwash Regenerate 2nd Backwash Rinse Fill
P0 3 50 3 3 1-99
P1 8 50 8 4 1-99
P2 8 70 10 6 1-99
P3 12 70 12 8 1-99
P4 10 50 Skipped 8 1-99
P5 4 50 Skipped 4 1-99
P6 12 6 Skipped 12 1-99
P7 6 Skipped Skipped 4 Skipped
P8 10 Skipped Skipped 6 Skipped
P9 14 Skipped Skipped 8 Skipped

STEP 3SS STEP 3SS – If program P0 through P6 was selected, enter in the minutes of fill using ▲ or ▼. The
allowable values vary from a low of 1 to a high of 99. If program P7, P8 or P9 was selected, this
screen will not appear. Press SET button to go to Step 4SS. Note: For each minute of fill 0.5 gallons
of water is added to the solution tank. With Sodium Chloride, each 0.5 gallon of water will dissolve
1.5 pounds of salt.
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STEP 4SS
STEP 4SS - Use ▲ or ▼ to switch between:
or
• 1-99 Days Between Regeneration - Regeneration is
determined by the number of days that have passed
since the last regeneration scheduled.
• 7-Day - Regeneration is scheduled for specific days of
the week.
Press SET to go to Step 5SS.

STEP 5SS
STEP 5SS - If a differential pressure switch is installed
or and actuated for 2 minutes:
• a regeneration will occur immediately if no arrow
points at Regen Time; or
• a regeneration will occur at the delayed regeneration
hour if an arrow points at Regen Time.
Use ▲ or ▼ to switch between the two choices. If a
Return to
Normal Mode differential switch is not installed the settings in this
display are ignored. Press SET to go to Step 6SS.

STEP 6SS STEP 6SS - Timekeeping format – only viewed when

DC power supply is used. Use ▲ or ▼ to select 12 for 12
hour AM/PM format or 24 for 24 hour format.
Press SET to exit OEM System Setup.

NOTE: A regeneration will be initiated or scheduled after the

control has received a signal for two minutes to the DP Input
(Item A). A
A. Differential pressure switch connection
B. Motor wire connection
A C. Power supply wire connection

B C

B C
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STEP 1ID Installer Displays & Settings (1-99 Days Between Regeneration Option)

STEP 1ID – From normal mode, press SET + ▲ buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds and
release.

STEP 2ID
STEP 2ID – Regeneration Time Hour: Set the time for regeneration to start using ▲ or ▼. Press
SET to go to the next step.

STEP 3ID
STEP 3ID – Regeneration Time Minutes: Set the time for regeneration to start using ▲ or ▼.
Press SET to go to the next step.

STEP 4ID
STEP 4ID – Days to Regen: Set the number of days between regenerations. The allowable range
is 1 to 99. Press SET to exit Installer Displays and Settings.

Return to Normal Mode

Installer Displays & Settings (7 Day Option)
STEP 1I7
STEP 1I7 – From normal mode, press SET + ▲ simultaneously for 3 seconds and release.

STEP 2I7
STEP 2I7 – Regeneration Time Hour: Set the time for regeneration to start using ▲ or ▼. Press
SET to go to Step 3I7.

STEP 3I7
STEP 3I7 – Regeneration Time Minutes: Set the time for regeneration to start using ▲ or ▼.
Press SET to go to Step 4I7.

STEP 4I7 Display Day of Week

STEP 4I7 – Current Day of Week: Set the current day of the week day 1 d1 Sunday
by using ▲ or ▼ (See chart at right for date codes). Press SET to go day 2 d2 Monday
to STEP 5I7.
day 3 d3 Tuesday
day 4 d4 Wednesday
day 5 d5 Thursday
day 6 d6 Friday
day 7 d7 Saturday
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STEP 5I7
STEP 5I7 – Sunday Regeneration: To regenerate on Sunday use ▲ or ▼ until the arrow points to
Regen. If the arrow does not point to Regen a regeneration will not occur on Sunday. Press SET to
go to STEP 6I7.

STEP 6I7
STEP 6I7 – Monday Regeneration: To regenerate on Monday use ▲ or ▼ until the arrow points
to Regen. If the arrow does not point to Regen a regeneration will not occur on Monday. Press
SET to go to STEP 7I7.

STEP 7I7
STEP 7I7 – Tuesday Regeneration: To regenerate on Tuesday use ▲ or ▼ until the arrow points
to Regen. If the arrow does not point to Regen a regeneration will not occur on Tuesday. Press
SET to go to STEP 8I7.

STEP 8I7
STEP 8I7 – Wednesday Regeneration: To regenerate on Wednesday use ▲ or ▼ until the arrow
points to Regen. If the arrow does not point to Regen a regeneration will not occur on Wednesday.
Press SET to go to STEP 9I7.

STEP 9I7
STEP 9I7 – Thursday Regeneration: To regenerate on Thursday use ▲ or ▼ until the arrow points
to Regen. If the arrow does not point to Regen a regeneration will not occur on Thursday. Press
SET to go to STEP 10I7.

STEP 10I7
STEP 10I7 – Friday Regeneration: To regenerate on Friday use ▲ or ▼ until the arrow points to
Regen. If the arrow does not point to Regen a regeneration will not occur on Friday. Press SET to
go to STEP 11I7.

STEP 11I7
STEP 11I7 – Saturday Regeneration: To regenerate on Saturday use ▲ or ▼ until the arrow points
to Regen. If the arrow does not point to Regen a regeneration will not occur on Saturday. Press
SET to exit Installer Displays & Settings.
NOTE: If all arrows are turned off in d1-d7, the program will default to d7.

Return to Normal Mode

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User Displays

General Operation

When the system is operating one of two displays will be shown. Pressing ▲ or ▼ will alternate
between the displays. One of the displays is always the current time of day. The second display is the
days remaining until the next regeneration. If the days remaining is equal to one, a regeneration will or
occur at the next preset regeneration time. The user can scroll between displays as desired.

If the system has called for a regeneration that will occur at the preset time of regeneration, the arrow
will point to Regen.

Regeneration Mode

Typically a system is set to regenerate at a time of low water usage. An example of a time with
low water usage is when a household is asleep. If there is a demand for water when the system is
regenerating, untreated water will be used.

When the system begins to regenerate, the display will change to the Regeneration Cycle Display
to indicate the current regen cycle step and time remaining. An arrow will also point to Regen. The
system will run through the steps automatically and will reset itself to provide treated water when the
regeneration is completed.

Manual Regeneration An arrow will point

Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system sooner than when the system calls for it, usually referred to as to the word Regen
a manual regeneration. There may be a period of heavy water usage because of guests or a heavy laundry day. if a regeneration is
expected “tonight.”

To initiate a manual regeneration at the preset delayed regeneration time, simultaneously press ▲ and
▼ and release. The arrow will point to the word Regen if a regeneration is expected “tonight.” To
cancel the regeneration simultaneously press ▲ and ▼ and release.

To initiate a manual regeneration immediately, simultaneously press ▲ and ▼ for three seconds. The
system will begin to regenerate immediately. The request cannot be cancelled.
Note: For softeners, if brine tank does not contain salt, fill with salt and wait at least two hours before regenerating.
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Set Time of Day

STEP 1U
STEP 1U – Press SET

STEP 2U
STEP 2U – Current time: Adjust hour with ▲ or ▼. With 60 Hz line frequency detection on
power-up, timekeeping is 12 hour with PM indicator. With 50 Hz line frequency detection on
power-up, timekeeping is 24 hour without the PM indicator. Press SET to go to Step 3U.

STEP 3U
STEP 3U – Adjust minutes with ▲ or ▼. Press SET to exit Set Time of Day.

Power Loss

Only the current time of day will need to be reset if power is lost for greater than 8 hours. If power is lost while the system is
regenerating, the control will complete regeneration at the point of interuption once power is restored.

Error Message

If “E1,” “E2”, “E3” or “E4” appears on the display contact the OEM for help. This indicates that the
valve did not function properly.
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Front Cover and Drive Assembly

Drawing No. Order No. Description Quantity
1 V3175TC-01 WS1TC FRONT COVER ASY 1
2 V3107-01 WS1 MOTOR ASY 1
3 V3002-A WS1 DRIVE BRACKET ASY 1
4 V3818TC-01 BOARD WS1/125TC-01 PC B 4-DIGIT REPLACE 1
5 V3110 WS1 DRIVE REDUCING GEAR 12 X 36 3
6 V3109 WS1 DRIVE GEAR COVER 1
V3186-06 WS1 POWER SUPPLY US 15VDC HOCP
V3186EU-06 WS1 POWER SUPPLY EU 15VDC HOCP
Not Shown 1
V3186UK-06 WS1 POWER SUPPLY UK 15VDC HOCP
V3186-01 WS1 POWER CORD ONLY 15FT

When replacing the battery, align Correct

positives and push down to fully seat. Battery Battery replacement is
Orientation 3 volt lithium coin cell
type 2032.

Battery Fully Seated

5
3

2
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Revision History:
1/27/2017
PAGE 12:
* Drawing number parts 2, 3, 5 and 6 may be purchased as a complete assembly, part V3002.

4/11/2017
PAGE 7:
Added timekeeping section

PAGE 12:
Updated part numbers for PC Board and Power Supplies

8/23/2017
PAGE 12:
Updates to table and drawing - Bracket and Spring Clip / Power Supply

6/11/2020
PAGE 12:
Removed #7 V3106-01 from table and drawing
V3186-06 WS1 POWER SUPPLY US 15VDC HOCP
V3186EU-06 WS1 POWER SUPPLY EU 15VDC HOCP
Not Shown 1
V3186UK-06 WS1 POWER SUPPLY UK 15VDC HOCP
V3186-01 WS1 POWER CORD ONLY 15FT

Form No. V3115TC-04 – 6/11/2020 U.S. Patent: 6,776,901