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Step 8 – Initial Start-up and Leak Testing
Ensure that the bypass is in the bypass position. Turn on the main water supply. Open a
cold water tap nearby and let the water run for a few minutes or until the system is free of
foreign material (usually solder) and air that may have resulted from the installation. Once
the water is running clear and free of air, close the water tap.
INSPECT YOUR PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL VALVE FOR LEAKS AND
REPAIR ANY LEAKS FOUND BEFORE PROCEEDING.
DO NOT INITIATE A REGENERTION OF THIS SYSTEM FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS
AFTER ADDING WATER TO THE MEDIA TANK TO ALLOW ADEQUATE PRE-SOAKING.
BACKWASHING BEFORE THE MEDIA IS SATURATED COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF MEDIA
AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL VALVE.
Once the media has been adequately pre-soaked for 2 hours:
WITH THE BYPASS STILL IN THE BYPASS POSITION, touch the REGENERATION ICON. You
will be given a choice to regenerate “now” or “at regen time” - select “now.” You will hear the
valve motor change the position of the valve piston, “backwash” will be indicated on the
regeneration wheel on the touch screen display, and the backwash time will begin counting
down in the top right corner of the display. Once the motor has stopped moving (no more
noise), press the REGENERATION ICON again to advance to the rinse stage of the
regeneration cycle.
Without delay, immediately begin to slowly open the bypass to the service position, allowing
water to flow into the system. Water and air will begin to flow to the drain line and will
continue for 3 minutes. At the end of this time, the valve will re-position and the filter will
return to normal service mode.
INSPECT YOUR DRAIN LINE PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS
IMMEDIATELY BEFORE PROCEEDING. IF THE PLUMBING PIPE RATTLED OR VIBRATED
