Penguin Water PWXH-150, Manual

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1. Backwash - The control valve directs the water flow in a reverse direction through
the mineral tank, separating the resin beads and flushing any accumulated particles
to a waste drain.
2. Brine & Rinse - In the first part of this cycle, the control valve directs brine solution
downward through the mineral tank, driving-off collected hardness ions and replen-
ishing the resin beads with sodium ions. The second part of the cycle rinses hard-
ness ions and excess brine from the mineral tank to the waste drain.
3. Rapid Rinse - The control valve directs the water flow downward, settling and re
compacting the resin bed.
4. Brine Refill - The control valve directs fresh water into the salt compartment to cre-
ate new brine solution for the next scheduled regeneration.
5. Service - This is the normal “operating” cycle where hard water enters the mineral
tank, comes into contact with the resin beads, and exchanges hardness ions for so-
dium ions - the water then becomes “soft” and ready for use.
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