Operating instructions

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The water conditioner is shipped from the factory in a minimum of four cartons. Remove all components from their
cartons and inspect them before starting installation.
Control Valve Assembly - Includes the 5-cycle regeneration control valve and the Accusoft
®
Microprocessor. A
small parts pack will contain additional installation hardware. An Owner’s Guide is included.
Media Tank - Includes the media tank complete with Cullex
®
ion exchange resin, underbedding and outlet manifold.
Salt Storage Tank Assembly - Includes salt storage container with support plate and Dubl-Safe
™
brine refill valve
and chamber.
Bypass Valve - Includes the Cul-Flo-Valv
®
, interconnecting couplings, and the screws necessary for assembly.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
The following tools and supplies will be needed, depending on installation method. Observe all applicable codes.
All Installations
• Safety glasses
• Phillips screwdrivers, small and medium tip.
• Gauge assembly (PN 00304450 or equivalent)
• Silicone lubricant (PN 00471507 or equivalent) - DO NOT USE PETROLEUM-BASED LUBRICANTS
• A bucket, preferably light-colored
• Towels
Special Tools
• Torch, solder and flux for sweat copper connections
• Threading tools, pipe wrenches and thread sealer for threaded connections.
• Saw, solvent and cement for plastic pipe connections.
Materials
• Brine line, 5/16” (PN 00303128 or equivalent)
• Drain line, 1/2” (PN 00303082, gray, semi-flexible; or PN 00-3319-46, black, semi-rigid; or equivalent)
• Thread sealing tape
• Pressure reducing valve (if pressure exceeds 125 psi [860 kPa], PN 00490900 or equivalent)
• Pipe and fittings suited to the type of installation
• Water softener salt (rock, solar or pellet salt formulated specifically for water softeners)
APPLICATION
Water quality - Verify that raw water hardness and iron are within limits. Note the hardness for setting the salt
dosage and recharge frequency.
Iron - Iron is a common water problem. The chemical/physical nature of iron found in natural water supplies is
exhibited in four general types.
1. Dissolved Iron - Also called ferrous or "clear water" iron. Up to 5 ppm of this type of iron can be removed from the
water by the same ion exchange principle that removes the hardness elements, calcium and magnesium. Dissolved
iron is soluble in water and is detected by taking a sample of the water to be treated in a clear glass. The water in
the glass is initially clear, but on standing exposed to the air, it may gradually turn cloudy or colored as it oxidizes.
2. Particulate Iron - Also called ferric or colloidal iron. This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron. A softener
Preparation
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