Owner's manual

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Manual Regeneration Cycle
If you run out of softened water because of inadequate regeneration frequency, inadequate reserve capacity, power
failure or unusually high water usage, you can initiate a manual regeneration simply by pressing the extra cycle button.
The softener will now automatically complete a regeneration cycle and return to service. If possible, avoid water use
during the regeneration cycle.
Once you have set your softener and you experience frequent loss of water pressure, you may have to increase the
frequency of regeneration by resetting the gallons between regeneration.
Automatic Bypass
The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 2-1/2 hours, after which soft water service will be restored. During
regeneration, hard water is automatically bypassed for use in the household. Hot water should be used as little as
possible during this time to prevent hard water from filling the water heater. This is why the automatic regeneration is set
for sometime during the night and manual regenerations should be performed when little or no water will be used in the
household.
Safety Float
The brine tank is equipped with a safety float which prevents your brine tank from over filling as a result of a malfunction
such as a power failure.
Water Pressure
Your softener is designed to operated under normal water pressures from 20 psi (1.4 atm) to 100 psi (8.2 atm).
New Sounds
You may notice new sounds as your water softener operates. The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 2-1/2 hours.
During this time, you may hear water running intermittently to the drain.
Manual Bypass (Figure 5)
In case of an emergency such as an overflowing brine tank, you can isolate
your water softener from the water supply using the bypass valve located at
the back of the control.
In normal operation the bypass is open with the ON/OFF knobs in line with
the INLET and OUTLET pipes. To isolate the softener, simply rotate the
knobs clockwise (as indicated by the word BYPASS and arrow) until they
lock.
You can use your water related fixtures and appliances as the water supply
is bypassing the softener. However, the water you use will be hard.
To resume soft water service, open the bypass valve by rotating the knobs
counter-clockwise.
Maintenance Instructions
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.
OUTLET
INLET
Figure 5