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Automatic Bypass
The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 75 minutes, after which soft water service will be restored.
During regeneration, hard water is automatically bypassed for use in the household. Hot water should be
used as little as possible during this time to prevent hard water from filling the water heater. This is why
automatic regeneration is set for sometime during the night and manual regenerations should be
performed when little or no water will be used in the household.
Safety Float
The brine tank is equipped with a safety float which prevents your brine tank from overfilling as a result of
a malfunction such as a power failure.
New Sounds
You may notice new sounds as your water softener operates. The regeneration cycle lasts approximately
2-1/2 hours. During this time, you may hear water running intermittently to the drain.
Figure 9. Bypass Installation View
Manual Bypass
In the case of emergency, such as an overflowing brine tank, you can isolate your water softener from the
water supply using the bypass valve located at the back of the control. In normal operation the bypass is
open with the on/off knobs in line with the inlet and outlet pipes. To isolate the softener, simply rotate
the knobs counter clockwise until they lock. You can use your water related fixtures and appliances as the
water supply is bypassing the softener. However, the water you use will be hard. To resume soft water
service, open bypass valve by rotating the knobs clockwise.
Maintenance
Adding Salt
Use only crystal water softener salt. Check the salt level monthly. It is important to maintain the salt level
above the water level. To add salt, simply lift the salt lid and add the salt directly into the brine tank. Be
sure the brine well cover is on and fill only to the height of the brine well.
Bridging
Humidity or wrong type of salt may create a cavity between the water and the salt. This action, known as
“bridging”, prevents the brine solution from being made, leading to your water supply being hard.
If you suspect salt bridging, carefully pound on the outside of the brine tank or pour some warm water
over the salt to break up the bridge. This should always be followed up by allowing the unit to use up any
remaining salt and then thoroughly cleaning out the brine tank. Allow four hours to produce a brine
solution, and then manually regenerate the softener.
Care of Your
Softener
To retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener, clean occasionally with mild soap
solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never subject your softener to freezing or to
temperatures above 120°F.
