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Trouble Shooting your Combination Softener Unit 

Problem: Fishy or unpleasant odour is apparent in the treated water that is not present in the untreated water. 

1.  pH of the incoming water may be high. 

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This odour may be apparent on startup and will 
typically be reduced or eliminated after a couple 
service runs and regenerations cycles of the 
Combination Softener unit. 

2.  pH of the incoming water maybe high in 

combination with chlorine present for 
disinfection. 

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The addition of chlorine along with high pH 
typically increases the chances that an odour will 
be present in the treated water With the presence 
of chlorine, it is unlikely odour will be eliminated. 
Chlorine can be removed through the use of an 
activated carbon filter, however it is  highly 
recommended that additional disinfection methods 
be re-employed downstream of the Combination 
Softener unit with Ultraviolet Sterilizers or 
Chlorination Pumps. 

Problem: Combination Softener unit was removing colour from water, but then starts to show colour again 
until regeneration. Then colour is removed again. 

1.  Capacity of Combination Softener unit is being over run 

and resulting in tannins not being removed near the end 
of service run. 

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Decrease the gallons between service runs to a 
point where no coloured water is appearing 
between one regeneration to the next. 

Problem: Combination Softener unit was removing colour from water, but then starts to show colour earlier 
and earlier 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. 

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Check to see if salt is in brine tank. If no salt is 
present, last regeneration(s) may have been done 
without salt brine. Add salt to brine tank and 
manually regenerate Combination Softener unit until 
after allowing brine to dilute in water for at least 4 
hours. 

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Check to see if brine tank is being refilled with 
water properly at the end of the regeneration 
cycle and/or if water is being drawn into the valve 
during the brine draw cycle. Injector & Screen or 
Brine Valve may be plugged and require cleaning. 

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Check to see that valve settings are correct. 

2.  Regeneration is not being performed at all. 

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Check gallonage setting between regenerations. 
Capacity set may be too large. 

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Check to see that meter is turning and properly 
connected via the meter cable to the timer. 

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Check to ensure that Bypass Valve is not open 
and bypassing the Combination Softener unit with 
untreated water. 

3.  Resin Media may be backwashing to drain. 

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Confirm backwash flow control is installed on drain 
line and check that backwash flow control has not 
been swapped for service line flow control. 

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Monitor drain line during regeneration cycle and 
check that no resin beads are exiting the 
Combination Softener unit. 

4.  Combination Softener unit resin media may be fouled 

with organics. Check resin visually to confirm. 

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Try manually regenerating Combination Softener 
unit two or three times in a row. Allowing 
approximately four (4) hours between regenerations 
to allow salt brine to be saturated. 

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...

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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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