small amount of sodium added to the softened water (see page 20).
People who are on sodium-restricted diets should consider the added
sodium as part of their overall sodium intake. For the highest quality
drinking water possible, a Kinetico reverse osmosis drinking water sys-
tem will remove as much as 98 percent of total dissolved solids from
your water.
If at any time you feel your Kinetico water system is not operating properly,
put the system in by–pass and call your local, authorized Kinetico dealer.
To assure that the barrium and radium reduction capability of the system is
maintained, make sure the system is working effectively. Soft water indicates that
the reduction of contaminants will occur as expected. Contact your local dealer
for information and directions for the procedure to test your water hardness.
Commonly Asked Questions
There has been a drop in my home's water pressure.What can be the cause?
A reduction in your home's water pressure can indicate that it is time to
change your filter. See page 14 for instructions on changing the filter. If
you do not have a filter with your system or changing the filter has no
effect, contact your local, authorized Kinetico dealer.
My system seems to be regenerating more frequently. Is this normal?
Remember, your Kinetico system is demand–operated, adjusting automati-
cally to your water usage. If you do not think that your water usage has
increased due to extra house guests, additional laundry or some other rea-
son, check for any leaky plumbing, dripping faucets or running toilets; all
of which can contribute to more frequent regenerations.
My water doesn't seem soft. How can I be sure that my system is regener-
ating properly?
Be sure that the water supply to the softener is not by–passed. Follow the
instructions on pages 14-15 to manually regenerate the softener tanks. If
the unit does not begin advancing to the next regeneration automatically,
please contact your local, authorized Kinetico dealer for further assistance.
I can hear my Kinetico system running or regenerating during the day. My old
softener only used to run at night. Is this normal?
Single tank, electric water softeners tend to be set to regenerate at night
because of the unavailability of soft water during the regeneration process.
Unlike traditional water softeners, Kinetico systems operate on demand
based on your water usage, without timers or electronics. So your system
regenerates whenever necessary, at any time of day. And Kinetico’s twin
tank design allows one tank to provide treated water while the other
regenerates, so you’ll never be without soft water.
How will I know when it is time to add salt?
Lift the lid of the brine tank to check the level of salt. If you can see water, it
is time to add salt.You can add salt anytime there is enough room to accom-
modate at least one bag. However, keep in mind that keeping the brine tank
completely full of salt can contribute to salt bridging (see page 13).
Is it OK to drink soft water?
Yes, soft water is OK for drinking and cooking. If your softener regen-
erates with sodium chloride (salt), keep in mind that there will be a
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