Envirotec ET42H, Owner'S Manual

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A. Set the Time of Day Setting.
1. Locate the up and down buttons on the face of the control valve.
2. Simply push the up button to set the time forward, or the down button to set the time
backward. On the right of the display there is a P.M. indicator dot. Holding the button in
will advance the time more quickly. It will start slow at first, and then increase in speed
the longer you continue to hold the button in.
3. Release the buttons when you have set the control to the current time of day.
B. Program the feed water hardness.
1. Enter the programming mode by pressing both the up and down buttons for (5) seconds.
2. The first setting displayed is the feed water hardness listed in grains per gallon. The
factory default value is 18 grains.
3. Change the setting to the feed water hardness in your area by pushing the up or down
button. We recommend setting the value about 3 grains higher than what the actual level
is to compensate for seasonal changes in the feed water hardness. You can find out what
your feed water hardness is by contacting the municipality or company providing the
water service to your home.
4. Press the Extra Cycle button to advance to the regeneration time setting.
C. Program the regeneration time.
1. The factory default regeneration time setting is 2:00 A.M.
2. To change the time of day the system will regenerate, simply push the up button to
set the time forward, or the down button to set the time backward. On the right of the
display there is a P.M. indicator dot. Holding the button in will advance the time more
quickly. It will start slow at first, and then increase in speed the longer you continue to
hold the button in.
3. To accept the setting and advance forward to the In Service position, press the Extra
Cycle button.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
Model Hardness Capacity Salt Calendar Override
(Grains/gallon) (Kilo grains) (Pounds) (Days)
2-F70MDV-342 / ET42H 18 20 6 15
2-F70MDV-350 / ET50H 18 24 7 15
2-F70MDV-364 / ET64H 18 31 9 15
USE AND CARE
A. Type of System
Your water softener is a fully automatic Demand Initiated , metered system. This means the
softener meters, or keeps track of, the water used in the home. It uses this information to
determine when to perform the regeneration, or cleaning cycle. The control of the softening
process automatically adjusts to your water use. For example, if you have company and your
water use increases substantially, the softener will adjust to insure you don’t run out of soft water.
If you go away for a time and are not using any water in the home, the softener will adjust again
and not perform a regeneration cycle thereby saving salt and water.
B. Type of Salt
Basically, salt is salt. However, some makes of salt contain more dirt in the bag than others. We
recommend Morton™ or Diamond Crystal™ salt pellets, but any type will work. Salt is readily
available at most grocery stores and home improvement centers.
C. Type of Potassium
Potassium can also be used in the water softener. When Potassium is used however, the softener
control valve will need to be adjusted. Add 3 grains to the feed water hardness setting i.e. feed
water = 18 3 for potassium = 21 grains entered for the feed water setting. Also keep the
level of potassium in the brine tank low.
D. Amount of Salt or Potassium
We recommend keeping the level of salt in the brine tank about half full for most households.
Larger households can start out with more. Let the salt level drop down to the water level before
adding more salt. Potassium should be kept as close to the water level as is practical to help
prevent a “salt bridge”. Periodically you may experience a salt bridge. A salt bridge occurs when
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