SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE
Replenishment of Salt Supply:
The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately 180 lbs. (82 kg). During each regeneration a specifi c amount of salt is consumed, thus requiring
its periodic replenishment for a continuous supply of softened water (the frequency and salt dosage level is dependent on the regeneration schedule). Always
replenish salt before the supply is exhausted.
Type of Salt to Use:
Any type of water softener salt may be used , but for best results, we recommend using coarse solar salt. There are advantages and disadvantages to every
type of salt. Please ask your local dealer for his advice. Your unit is designed to compensate for the disadvantages. However the use of block salt is not
encouraged due to its possible problems in making enough brine for regeneration purposes.
Brine Tank Clean-Out:
To help prevent service problems the brine tank should be emptied and fl ushed out with a garden hose when dirt and other insolubles accumulate on a regular
basis. Shut off water inlet supply and depressurize the system before service.
Steps to follow:
(1) Disconnect brine line at either end.
(2) Turn brine tank upside down and discard old salt.
(3) Rinse out with a garden hose.
(4) Reconnect brine line.
(5) Before loading salt, using a pail or garden hose, add enough water to the brine tank to cover the salt grid lower shelf on 15” x 15” x 34” brine tank at least
one (1) inch in depth. Then add initial salt to brine tank and add one (1) cup of unscented laundry bleach to the brine well.
(6) Perform approximately once a year if rock salt is used; with other types of salt, approximately once every other year.
Preventing Iron-Fouling of Mineral Bed:
If iron is present in the water supply, the softener mineral bed will eventually become iron-fouled, resulting in reduced softening capacity and rust-stained
fi xtures. Mixing one to two ounces of Iron Reduction Media with every 80 lbs. of salt added to brine tank will help minimize these problems from occurring.
Please contact your Dealer/Installer or our Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-7880 for additional information.
Periodically Check Time of Day Setting:
Power outages of eight hours or more will cause “TIME OF DAY” setting to become incorrect. To correct, refer to
Section 3.
Malfunction of Unit:
Your water softener, under normal conditions, should provide years of virtually trouble-free service; however, since it is a mechanical device, it can malfunction.
(Please refer to our Troubleshooting Guide under
Section 6, page 6-1 for additional information).
Change of Operating Conditions:
Should your family size, your water usage habits, or your water quality change, the regeneration program settings may have to be adjusted. Please contact
your Dealer/Installer or our Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-7880 for additional information.
Special Service Instructions:
Under normal circumstances removal of valve should not be required. However, if it must be removed, it can be done by rotating the valve head assembly to
the left or counter-clockwise. Pressure should be relieved before attempting any disassembly. Upon reassembly, all o-rings should be lubricated with silicone
grease. Reattach valve head assembly by rotating to the right or clockwise until valve head assembly is seated to the tank hand tight.
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