TABLE OF CONTENTS
MANUAL OVERVIEW ................................................................ 2
SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2
TYPICAL TOOLS AND FITTINGS REQUIRED ............................ 2
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION .................................................... 3
CONTROL OPERATION & LAYOUT ........................................... 8
PROGRAMMING - 368/604 ....................................................... 9
PROGRAMMING - 368/606 ....................................................... 9
MANUAL REGENERATION ....................................................... 10
QUICK CYCLING THE CONTROL .............................................. 10
SYSTEM SELECTION AND RESET PROCEDURES ................... 10
ACCESSING HISTORY VALUES ................................................. 11
START-UP ................................................................................. 11
VALVE ASSEMBLY - 368 ........................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 14
SERVICE ASSEMBLIES ............................................................ 15
VALVE DIMENSIONS- 368 ........................................................ 16
VALVE LAYOUT - 368 ................................................................ 16
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 17
FLOW DATA CHARTS ................................................................ 18
MANUAL OVERVIEW
How To Use This Manual
This installation manual is designed to guide the installer
through the process of installing and starting the softener.
This manual is a reference and will not include every system
installation situation. The person installing this equipment
should have:
• Knowledge in the water softener installation
• Basic plumbing skills
Icons That Appear In This Manual
WARNING:
Failure to follow this instruction can result in
personal injury or damage to the equipment.
NOTE: This will make the process easier if followed.
Inspection
Inspect the unit for damage or missing parts.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Review the entire Operation Manual before installing the
water conditioning system.
• Follow all applicable plumbing and electrical codes when
installing this water conditioning system.
• This water conditioning system is not intended for the
treatment of water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or
after the system.
• This water conditioning system is to be used only for
potable water.
• Inspect the water conditioning system for carrier shortage
or shipping damage before beginning installation.
• Use caution when installing soldered metal piping near
the water conditioning system. Heat can adversely affect
the plastic control valve or bypass valve system. Be sure
all soldered pipes are fully cooled before attaching plastic
valve to the plumbing.
• All plastic connections should be hand tightened.
Plumber's tape may be used on connections that do not
use an O-ring seal. Do not use pipe dope type sealants on
the valve body. Do not use pliers or pipe wrenches.
• Minimum pipe run to water heater of three meters to
prevent backup of hot water into system.
• Do not use petroleum-based lubricants, oils or
hydrocarbon-based lubricants. Use only 100% silicone
lubricants.
• Use only the power transformer supplied with this water
conditioning system.
• The power outlet must be grounded.
• Install an appropriate grounding strap across the inlet
and outlet piping of the water conditioning system to
ensure that a proper ground is maintained.
• To disconnect power, unplug the AC adapter from its
power source.
• Observe drain line requirements. The drain line must be
a minimum of 1/2-inch diameter. Use 3/4-inch pipe if the
total length of the drain line exceeds 6 meters.
• Do not support the weight of the system on the control
valve connections, or plumbing.
• Do not allow this water conditioning system to freeze.
Damage from freezing will void this water conditioning
system’s warranty.
• Keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn
upside down or drop. Turning the tank upside down or
laying the tank on its side can cause media to enter the
valve.
• Use only regenerants designed for water conditioning.
TYPICAL TOOLS AND FITTINGS REQUIRED
• Pipe Cutter
• Tubing Cutter
• File
• Pliers
• Tape Measure
• Soldering Tools
• Lead Free Solder
• Bucket
• Towel
• Plumbers Tape
• Adjustable Wrench
• Tube 100% Silicone Grease
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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