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The regeneration cycle can last 25 to 30 minutes, after which treated water service will be re-
stored. During regeneration, untreated water is automatically bypassed for use in the house-
hold. Hot water should be used as little as possible during this time to prevent untreated water
from filling the water heater. This is why automatic backwash is set for sometime during the
night and manual backwashes should be performed when little or no water will be used in the
household. Normal regeneration time is 2:00 AM.
There may be new sounds when the system operates. The Backwash cycle lasts up to 25
minutes. During this time, water can be heard running intermittently to the drain.
New Sounds
Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration
In the case of emergency, the system can be isolated from the water supply using the bypass
valve located at the back of the control. In normal operation the bypass is open with the handle
in line with the inlet and outlet pipes.
To isolate the system, simply rotate the handle counter
-
clockwise (as indicated by the word BY-
PASS and arrow pointer on the handle) until it stops. Water can be used at related fixtures and
appliances as the water supply is bypassing the system. However, the water used will be un-
treated. To resume treated water service, open the bypass valve by rotating the handle clock-
wise.
Manual Bypass
SERVICE
BYPASS
