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Salt Requirements
Two salt types are recommended for water conditioners:
Block Salt:
Water conditioner block salt is reasonably priced, low in
impurities, and will not cake in the salt container.
Solar Salt:
Solar salt is reasonably priced and low in impurities.
Resin Cleaners
It is always wise to provide preventative maintenance for your system.
If small amounts of iron are present in your water, use a salt
containing iron remover or add RainSoft water conditioner cleaner to
the salt tank when adding salt. If an excessive amount of iron is
present in your water, we recommend the installation of an iron filter
before the conditioner. See your RainSoft Dealer for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Cleaning the Regeneration Valve
The regeneration valve body is designed to last a lifetime, but from
time to time it may be necessary to clean and lubricate the moving
parts. Your water quality and the amount of regenerations necessary
will affect this maintenance schedule. Your local RainSoft Dealer is
knowledgeable in the different water qualities and will have the neces-
sary parts to complete this service.
Testing Your Water
If you are relying on this system for barium and radium reduction, we
recommend testing your water periodically (2 times a year) with a
hardness test strip (supplied) to ensure that the system is performing
properly, and that hardness, barium, and radium are being reduced*.
Additional hardness test strips are available at no charge from
RainSoft. Please call 1-800-860-7638 for your free two year supply.
In between testing, you can easily monitor the system’s performance
in the shower or while washing your hands. The feeling of soft water
should be present on your skin.
Product Certification Information
The EC5 Series is tested and certified by the WQA to NSF/ANSI
Standard 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and
substantiated by test data. Please refer to the performance data sheets
for specific reductions claims.
The EC5 Series is tested and certified by WQA to NSF/ANSI 372 for
“lead free” compliance.
The EC5 Series is tested and certified by WQA to CSA B483.1
Standard.
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Important Note: If you use a
cleaner containing nitric acid or
other strong oxidizing agents,
please use caution and follow
instructions carefully.
Helpful Tip: We recommend that
this service be performed every
three years or earlier if neces-
sary.
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Important Note: The supplied test
strip only tests for hardness. A
reduction of hardness is also an
indication that barium and radium
are being reduced*.
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Only the following models are
registered for barium and radium
reduction in the State of
California. EC5 75 CV, EC5 100 CV
and EC5 150 CV. All other models
are not registered in the State of
California for the purpose of
making health claims.
Helpful Tip: Resin cleaner will
prevent the treatment media from
becoming iron fouled.
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Important Note: Rock salt is not
recommended for RainSoft water
conditioners. If rock salt is used,
the salt container must be
cleaned out periodically. DO NOT
USE GRANULATED SALT! The use
of granulated salt may cause
service problems.
