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Maintenance 

Checking the Salt Level 

Check the salt level monthly. Remove the lid from the cabinet or brine tank, make sure salt level is always above the 
brine level (you should not be able to see water). 

Adding Salt 

Use only clean salt labeled for water conditioner use, such as crystal, pellet, nugget, button or solar. 
The use of rock salt is discouraged because it contains insoluble silt and sand which build up in the brine tank and can 
cause problems with the system’s operation. Add the salt directly to the tank, filling no higher than the top of the brine 
well. 

Caution 

Liquid brine will irritate eyes, skin and open wounds - gently wash exposed area with fresh water. Keep children away 
from your water conditioner. 

Bridging 

(Figure 7) 

Humidity or wrong type of salt may create a cavity between the water and the salt. This 
action, known as “bridging”, prevents the brine solution from being made, leading to your 
water supply being hard. 

If you suspect salt bridging, carefully pound on the outside of the brine tank or pour some 
warm water over the salt to break up the bridge. This should always be followed up by 
allowing the unit to use up any remaining salt and then thoroughly cleaning out the brine 
tank. 

Allow four hours to produce a brine solution, then manually regenerate the softener. 

Care of Your Softener 

To  retain  the  attractive  appearance  of  your  new  water  softener,  clean  occasionally  with  mild  soap  solution.  Do  not  use 
abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never subject your softener to freezing or to temperatures above 110°F (43°C). 

Cleaning the Injector Assembly 

(Figure 8) 

Sediment,  salt  and  silt  will  restrict  or  clog  the  injector. A clean  water 
supply and pure salt will prevent this from happening. 

The injector assembly is located on the right side of the control valve. 
This assembly is easy to clean. 

Shut off the water supply to your softener and reduce the pressure by 
opening a cold soft water faucet. Using a screwdriver, remove the two 
screws holding the injector cover to the control valve body. Carefully 
remove  the  assembly  and  disassemble  as  shown  in  Figure  8.  The 
injector  orifice  is  removed  from  the  valve  body  by  carefully  turning  it 
out with a large screwdriver. Remove the injector throat the same way. 
Carefully flush all parts including the screen. Use a mild acid such as 
vinegar  or  Pro-Rust  Out  to  clean  the  small  holes  in  the  orifice  and 
throat. 

Reassemble using the reverse procedure. 

Resin Cleaner 

An approved resin cleaner 

must 

be used on a regular basis if your water supply contains iron. The amount of resin cleaner 

and frequency of use is determined by the quantity of iron in your water (consult your local representative or follow the 
directions on the resin package). 

Figure 7 

INJECTOR BODY 

INJECTOR THROAT 

INJECTOR NOZZLE 

“O” RING 

INJECTOR COVER 

INJECTOR SCREEN 

SCREW 

Figure 8 

Содержание 5600 Calendar Clock Valve

Страница 1: ...5600 Calendar Clock Valve Combination Organic Color Removal Softener Operation Manual Read all instructions carefully before operation 51426 Rev 12 08...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...for this application total removable of all colour contaminants may occasionally not be attained due to a Multiple types of tannins in the source water Unit media may only be successful at removing so...

Страница 4: ...mately two inches from the fitting on the main water line Install an elbow on the end of the pipe nearest the outside faucet and a cap on the end connected to the existing water line Install piping fr...

Страница 5: ...the valve to the brine and rinse position Allow the water to run at the drain for a further 2 to 3 minutes Using the same procedure turn the knob to rapid rinse position and allow to run for a few min...

Страница 6: ...nd return to service Be sure there is adequate salt and salt brine in the brine tank for a satisfactory regeneration Setting the Regeneration Frequency Figure 5 The unit s control features a skipper w...

Страница 7: ...softener is designed to operate under normal water pressures from 20 psi 1 4 atm to 120 psi 8 2 atm New Sounds You may notice new sounds as your water softener operates The regeneration cycle lasts ap...

Страница 8: ...er To retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener clean occasionally with mild soap solution Do not use abrasive cleaners ammonia or solvents Never subject your softener to freezing or...

Страница 9: ...ier into service run OR Problem Combination Softener unit was removing colour from water but no longer seems to be effective 1 Regeneration is not being performed adequately Check to see if salt is in...

Страница 10: ...led with Iron Check visually to confirm Iron should typically be removed prior to the unit Install an iron filter upstream of the unit Clean iron from resin media bed with a reducing agent such as sod...

Страница 11: ...unit during the first cycle that begins to send water to the drain Monitor water to the drain and watch for dirt and silt If present continue this backwash cycle until water runs clear then plug unit...

Страница 12: ...RINE TANKS HYDROTECH will provide a replacement mineral or brine tank to any original equipment purchaser in possession of a tank that fails within 120 months provided that the water conditioner is at...

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