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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont.
Complete the Installation
A.
Ensure that the bypass is left in the Service position. See
Bypass Valve
.
B.
Ensure the water supply is on.
C.
Open the inlet valve and turn on the electricity to the water heater. For gas water heaters, return the gas
cock to “On.”
D.
Open a cold water tap and allow the appliance to flush for 20 minutes or until approximately 72 gallons
(270 liters) have passed through the appliance. This procedure is required to meet NSF compliance.
Verify the flow rate on the controller, which indicates water flow. See Figure 4.
E.
Adjust the blending valve if it is being used. See
Blending Valve
.
F.
Test the water at the test port to verify soft water.
G.
Place the covers on both of the cabinets.
Step 12
Bypass Valve
The bypass valve can isolate the appliance should the appliance malfunction or leak. It can also permit the use of untreated
water for watering plants, shrubs, or lawns.
The bypass valve is attached to the main control valve. See Figure 2. To engage the bypass valve, locate the blue knob on
top of the bypass valve. Turn the knob counterclockwise until it hits the stop. The appliance will be bypassed and all water to
the home is raw, untreated water. To prevent untreated water from entering the home, water should not be used inside the
home when the appliance is in Bypass mode. Ensure that the appliance is returned to Service mode when the appliance is
repaired or the use of untreated water is complete by turning the blue knob clockwise until it hits the stop.
Test Port
Blue Bypass Knob
Blending Valve
Figure 2: Bypass Valve
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont.
Step 8
Step 9
Step 10
Step 11
Step 12
Check for Leaks
A.
Close all faucets.
B.
Check all lines and connections for leaks. If leaks are found:
1. Turn off the main water supply.
2. Open a cold water faucet to depressurize the lines.
3. Close the faucet to eliminate any siphoning action.
4. Repair all leaks.
5. Turn on the water supply.
6.
Place the bypass in the Service position to slowly fill the media tank.
7. Open a cold water faucet to purge air out of the media tank.
8. Close the faucet and recheck for leaks.
Plug in the Transformer
A.
Connect the transformer power cord to the back of the controller.
B.
Plug the transformer into an appropriate outlet.
C.
Ensure that the outlet selected is not operated by an On/Off switch.
Set Up the Controller
A.
Program the appliance controller. See
Setting and Using the Controller
.
Add Water to the Brine Tank
A.
Add water to the brine tank to a minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) above the grid plate. After the first
regeneration, the appliance will automatically refill the correct amount of water into the brine tank.
B.
Ensure that the bypass is in Service position.
C.
Ensure that the salt dosage is set as recommended for the application.
D.
Initiate a manual regeneration (see
Setting and Using the Controller
) and inspect for proper operation.
Allow the appliance to draw all the water out of the brine cabinet until the air check/draw tube sets (8–10
minutes).
E.
Press the Regenerate button to advance to the Brine Refill position. Let the tank fill with the proper
amount of water. The controller will then step the main control valve to the Home position.
Note:
This initial startup is the only time you will add water to the brine tank. Do not add water at
any other time.
Fill the Brine Tank With Salt
A.
Fill the brine tank with salt. Use clean white pellet, cube-style, or solar salt. Do not mix pellet with
solar salt.
Note:
Always keep the salt level above the water level. For convenience, completely fill the tank
when refilling with salt.
B.
After you add salt, including adding it after the tank has run out of salt, wait two hours for saturated brine
before starting any regeneration.
Caution:
Use of potassium chloride when iron and/or manganese are present in the raw water
supply is not recommended.
