REPLENISHMENT OF SALT SUPPLY:
The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately
160 lbs. During each regeneration a specific amount of salt
is consumed, thus requiring its periodic replenishment (the
frequency is dependent on the regeneration schedule).
Always replenish salt before the supply is exhausted to
assure a continuous supply of softened water.
TYPE OF SALT TO USE:
Any type of water softener salt may be used. 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.
BRINE TANK CLEAN-OUT:
To prevent service problems the brine tank should be
emptied and flushed out with a garden hose when dirt and
other insolubles accumulate. The clean-out frequency de-
pends on the type salt used and regeneration frequency.
The clean-out should be done when the salt level is low.
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) Add about 3 gals. of water (6 gals. for units with
extended grid legs) to brine tank before adding
new salt. Perform approximately once a year if
rock salt is used; with other types of salt, ap-
proximately once every other year.
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE
7-1
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 fixtures. Mixing one to
two ounces of IRON-X™ Mineral Cleaner with every 80 lbs.
of salt added to brine tank will minimize these problems from
occurring. IRON-X™ is available from your dealer.
PERIODICALLY CHECK TIME OF DAY SETTING:
Power outages will cause TIME OF DAY timer setting to
become incorrect. To reset, refer to appropriate HOW TO
SET TIME CLOCK (or METER) REGENERATION CON-
TROL, Section 3.
MALFUNCTION OF UNIT:
Your water softener, under normal conditions, should pro-
vide years of trouble-free service; however, since it is a
mechanical device, it can malfunction. (Refer to Section 4,
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS, if necessary).
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. Consult your dealer if any of the
above occur.
