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BYPASSING THE WATER SOFTENER 

 

Occasionally  it  may  be  necessary  to  put  the  unit 
hydraulically  in  bypass,  i.e.  to  isolate  it  from  the  water 
distribution system; f.e.: 

 

in case of an urgent technical problem; 

 

when it needs to be removed for maintenance; 

 

when it is not necessary to supply treated water to the 
house/application (refill swimming pool, irrigation,...). 

 
WITH FACTORY BYPASS (optional) 

SERVICE POSITION 

 = inlet valve to water softener is OPEN 

 = outlet valve from water softener is OPEN 

BYPASS POSITION 

 = inlet valve to water softener is CLOSED 

 = outlet valve from water softener is CLOSED 

MAINTENANCE POSITION 

 = inlet valve to water softener is OPEN 

 = outlet valve from water softener is CLOSED 

WITH 3-VALVE BYPASS SYSTEM (not included) 

SERVICE POSITION 

 = bypass valve is CLOSED 

 = inlet valve to water softener is OPEN 

 = outlet valve to water softener is OPEN 

BYPASS POSITION 

 = bypass valve is OPEN 

 = inlet valve to water softener is CLOSED 

 = outlet valve to water softener is CLOSED 

MAINTENANCE POSITION 

 = bypass valve is OPEN 

 = inlet valve to water softener is OPEN 

 = outlet valve to water softener is CLOSED 

Summary of Contents for Micro Budget

Page 1: ...2012 Aquion Inc OM EN MicroBudget Rev2012 03 O OW WN NE ER R S S M MA AN NU UA AL L Micro Budget WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM...

Page 2: ...CORD Serial Number ______________________________________________ Model _______________________________________________________ Water Hardness inlet ______________________________________ Water Hardne...

Page 3: ...hould only be undertaken by a competent person aware of the local codes in force All plumbing and electrical connections must be done in accordance with local codes Before setting up the water softene...

Page 4: ...oiler house or freezing temperatures can occur the water softener cannot be exposed to outdoor elements such as direct sunlight or atmospheric precipitation do not install the water softener too close...

Page 5: ...on treated water 1 Screw the elbow connections onto the control valve the long elbow onto the inlet port the short elbow onto the outlet port make sure to install the gasket seals Tighten the nuts fir...

Page 6: ...ontrol valve secure it by means of a clamp 2 Run the drain hose to the drainage system and connect it to the stand pipe assuring sufficient air gap This drain line operates under pressure so it may be...

Page 7: ...nical controller refer to section ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL PANEL INITIATE A REGENERATION 10 Manually initiate a regeneration refer to section ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL PANEL ADJUSTMENT RESIDUAL HARDN...

Page 8: ...1 Push in the skipper tab E that is aligned with the day indicator C 2 Turn the timer knob K counter clockwise until the time of day in the time of day window L equals the time of regeneration in the...

Page 9: ...e person Turn the timer knob K counter clockwise until the regeneration cams I are accessible loosen the locking screw H rotate the upper cam clockwise to extend the cycle time max 60 min do NOT rotat...

Page 10: ...s OPEN outlet valve from water softener is OPEN BYPASS POSITION inlet valve to water softener is CLOSED outlet valve from water softener is CLOSED MAINTENANCE POSITION inlet valve to water softener is...

Page 11: ...tool carefully push the salt to break it apart 3 pour warm water over the top of the salt to dissolve it BRINE CABINET To retain the appearance of the water softener simply wipe it with a damp cloth o...

Page 12: ...sive water in brine cabinet Refer to problem Excessive water in brine cabinet Water softener regenerates too frequently Verify regeneration frequency Excessive water in brine cabinet Improper setting...

Page 13: ...e restrictor Clean injector and or brine restrictor Plugged injector filter Clean injector filter Restricted drain line Verify drain line for kinks or restrictions Restricted brine line Verify brine l...

Page 14: ...sage per regeneration kg 0 5 0 8 Exchange capacity per kg salt m x f 41 Exchange capacity per kg salt m x d 23 Recommended maximum service flow m hr 0 4 0 6 Rinse water usage per regeneration 3 bars L...

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