P/N 1011598 Rev. A 11/20
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RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER
Maintenance
Every Week
Checking Salt Levels
NOTE:
Abrasive ‘hard’ water contains
high levels of calcium and
magnesium, causing lime scale
buildup and interfering with
the steamer’s ability to operate
correctly.
1.
Remove the lid of the brine tank.
2.
Check the level of the salt in the
brine tank. It is recommended that
the brine tank should be filled at
least half-full with salt. The salt
should measure at least 3 inches
above the water level.
3.
Break up any salt bridges. Salt
can form a solid layer or “bridge” in
the brine tank. Break up any solid
layers that have formed until the
salt moves freely. This will ensure
that the salt mixes properly with the
water in the brine tank.
NOTE:
For stubborn salt layers, warm
water may be added to help
break up solid pieces of salt.
4.
Replace the brine tank lid when
finished.
5.
Once the salt brine tank has been
filled, a manual regeneration can
be activated if necessary. Press
and hold the extra cycle button
for 5 seconds to start a manual
regeneration.
6.
After the regeneration is complete,
the system is operational.
NOTE:
The regeneration will take
approximately an hour to
complete.
Every Month
Check Clock Time
The clock should be checked monthly to
make sure the local time is set properly.
1.
Look at softener display and check
that displayed time is the same as
local time.
2.
If time is incorrect, adjust the time by
following the programming steps in
the Installation section.
Every Six Months
Check Hardness Reduction
The hardness reduction should be
checked every 6 months. Use any test
strips or tester that measures Total
Hardness.
If Total Hardness coming from the
softener system is not less than 1 grain
per gallon (gpg), contact the factory for
more information.
Every Three Years
Cleaning the Salt Brine Tank
1.
Unplug the power supply for the
softener.
2.
Remove the lid of the brine tank.
3.
Disconnect all plumbing connections
to the brine tank and empty the brine
tank. Siphon or dump all water out of
the tank, then dump out the salt and
throw it away.
NOTE:
Dissolve blocks or bridges of
salt with hot water if needed.
4.
Scrub with soapy water. Mix a
generous amount of dish soap into
one or two gallons (4-8 liters) of
water. Pour it into the tank and scrub
the entire interior with a brush.
5.
Rinse the tank. Dump out the soapy
water and rinse with plain water.
6.
Replace the brine tank in the
enclosure and reconnect all
plumbing connections to the brine
tank.
7.
Fill the brine tank with salt.
8.
Once the brine tank has been
filled with salt, activate a manual
regeneration by pressing and holding
the extra cycle button for 5 seconds.
NOTE:
The regeneration will take
approximately an hour to
complete.
Every Five Years
Replacing the Softener Resin
Tank
Consult the factory for replacement of the
resin tank.
After a Power Failure
Power Loss
The clock should be checked after a
power loss to the softener system.
1.
Look at softener display and check
that displayed time is the same as
local time.
2.
If time is incorrect, adjust the time by
following the programming steps in
the Installation section.
