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PROCEDURE  

D

  —  Regeneration of Media in the 

 

DirectFlo Softener and the 

 

Top Chamber of the 

 

DirectFlo DuoSoft Softener

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for regeneration of media. Cation exchange resin 
may be regenerated in the following manner. NOTE: Due to build up of air pressure in 
the DirectFlo DuoSoft, it is not possible to regenerate both chambers at the same time. 
Follow steps 1-8 to regenerate top chamber, then follow 

PROCEDURE

 

E

 to regenerate 

bottom chamber.

Prepare salt 
solution by 
dissolving 
about ½ pound 
of salt (sodium 
chloride) in 1 
quart of water.

1.

        Turn the large black plug 
on the top of the 
softener 
counterclockwise 
until it becomes 
loosened. Lift 
the plug up 
about 1”.

2.

      Lift the plug up about 1”. 
      Continue turning the plug 
counterclockwise 
until it can be 
removed.

3.

Add salt solution 
until top chamber is 
completely full.

4.

Allow to stand for 
about 30 minutes.

5.

       Replace the plug in the top 
of the softener. 
Turn the plug 
clockwise one 
complete turn 
to lock it into 
the upright 
position.

6.

Summary of Contents for DirectFlo 1026

Page 1: ...DirectFlo water softeners DirectFlo Code 1026 DirectFlo DuoSoft Code 1028...

Page 2: ...a...

Page 3: ...xchanged for non scale forming sodium ions When the resin is exhausted it must be replaced or regenerated Inexpensive resin refill packages are available or the original resin can be regenerated by ch...

Page 4: ...n diameter Place the softener in the sink so that the stream of water hits the top of the softener on the side opposite the valve and flows into the top well NOTE Some water will run down the outside...

Page 5: ...1 from the top with selected media NOTE To facilitate the filling process a funnel can be used or water can be added to the media Replace the plug in the top of the softener Turn the plug clockwise on...

Page 6: ...d Lift the plug up about 1 Use a 12 point 9 16 nut driver to remove the small black plug on the bottom of the sampler Fill the softener to 1 from the top with selected media NOTE To facilitate the fil...

Page 7: ...water will run down the outside of the softener Turn on the sink faucet Adjust the water flow until the stream is about in diameter Replace the plug in the top of the softener Turn the plug clockwise...

Page 8: ...top chamber then follow PROCEDURE E to regenerate bottom chamber Prepare salt solution by dissolving about pound of salt sodium chloride in 1 quart of water 1 Turn the large black plug on the top of...

Page 9: ...well NOTE Some water will run down the outside of the softener Turn on the sink faucet Adjust the water flow until the stream is about in diameter Allow the softener to fill with water When the softe...

Page 10: ...driver to remove the small black plug on the bottom of the sampler Turn large black plug on top of the softener clockwise to tighten Invert softener NOTE Softener can be placed on top of a cup to hold...

Page 11: ...o that the stream of water hits the top of the softener on the side opposite the valve and flows into the top well NOTE Some water will run down the outside of the softener 10 Regeneration of media is...

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