REPLENISHMENT OF SALT SUPPLY:
The salt storage capacity of the brine tank is approximately
180 lbs (82 kg). During each regeneration a specific amount
of salt is consumed, thus requiring its periodic replenish-
ment (the frequency and salt dosage level is dependent
on the regeneration schedule). Always replenish salt
before the supply is exhausted for a continuous supply
of softened water.
TYPE OF SALT TO USE:
Any type of water softener salt may be used. There are
advantages and disadvantages to every type of salt.
Please ask your local dealer for his advice. Your unit is
designed to compensate for the disadvantages. However
the use of block salt is not encouraged due to its poss-
ible problems in making enough brine for regeneration
purposes.
BRINE TANK CLEAN-OUT:
To prevent service problems the brine tank should be
emptied and flushed out with a garden hose when dirt and
other insolubles accumulate.
Steps to follow:
(1) Disconnect brine line at either end.
(2) Turn brine tank upside down and discard old salt.
(3) Rinse out with a garden hose.
(4) Reconnect brine line.
(5) Before loading salt, using a pail or garden hose add
enough water to the brine tank to cover the salt grid lower
shelf on 15” x 15” x 34” brine tank at least one (1) inch in
depth. Then add initial salt to brine tank and add one (1)
cup of unscented laundry bleach to the brine well.
(6) Perform approximately once a year if rock salt is
used; with other types of salt, approximately once every
other year.
PREVENTING IRON-FOULING OF MINERAL BED:
If iron is present in the water supply, the softener mineral
bed will eventually become iron-fouled, resulting in reduced
softening capacity and rust-stained fixtures. Mixing one to
two ounces of IRON-X Mineral Cleaner with every 80 lbs.
of salt added to brine tank will help minimize these prob-
lems from occurring. IRON-X is available from your dealer.
PERIODICALLY CHECK TIME OF DAY SETTING:
Power outages will cause “TIME OF DAY” setting to
become incorrect. To correct,
refer to Section 4 on how
to correct.
MALFUNCTION OF UNIT:
Your water softener, under normal conditions, should pro-
vide years of virtually trouble-free service; however, since
it is a mechanical device, it can malfunction.
(Refer to
Section 5, SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS, if necessary).
CHANGE OF OPERATING CONDITIONS:
Should your family size, your water usage habits, or your
water quality change, the regeneration program settings
may have to be adjusted. Consult your dealer if any of the
above occur.
SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS:
Under normal circumstances, removal of valve should
never be required. However, if it must be removed, it can
be done by disassembling the quick release clamp, by
removing latch. Pressure should be relieved before at-
tempting any disassembly. Upon reassembly, all o-rings
should be lubricated with silicone grease. Reassemble
clamp as shown in Figure 6. MAKE SURE ARROWS ON
LATCH SIDE OF CLAMP ARE ALIGNED.
Figure 6. CLAMP ASSEMBLY
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