Canature 485DF SIMTAN PLUS Series, Owner'S Manual

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Manual Bypass
In the case of emergency, such as an overflowing brine tank, you can isolate your water
Speciality System 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 Speciality System, simply rotate the knobs clockwise (as indicated by the
word BYPASS and arrow) until they lock. You can use your water related fixtures and appli-
ances as the water supply is bypassing the Speciality System. However, the water you use
will be hard. To resume soft water service, open bypass valve by rotating the knobs coun-
Maintenance
Adding Salt
Use only NUGGET or PELLET water Speciality System 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 ac-
tion, known as “bridging”, prevents the brine solution from being made, leading to your wa-
ter 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 al-
lowing the unit to use up any remaining salt and then thoroughly cleaning out the brine
tank. Allow two hours to produce a brine solution, then manually regenerate the Speciality
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