18
Routine Maintenance
Floor Drain
FIG. 36
Wood Block
FIG. 35
Cap
O-ring Seal
Screen Support
Screen
Gasket
*Flow Plug (HVDC)
Housing
Ferrule
Nut
Cone Screen
*Flow Plug
*Install with lettered
side up, concave
side down.
CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI
A clean nozzle & venturi (See Figure 35) is a necessity
for the water treatment system to work properly. This
small component creates the suction to move brine
from the brine tank, into the resin tank. If it should
become plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the system
will not work, and hard water will result.
Nozzle & Venturi Disc
IMPORTANT: Be sure small hole in the gasket is cen-
tered directly over the small hole in the nozzle & ven-
turi housing. Be sure the numbers are facing up.
To get access to the nozzle & venturi, remove the
water treatment system’s top cover. Put the bypass
valve(s) into the bypass position. Be sure the system
is in soft water (service) cycle (no water pressure at
nozzle & venturi). Then, holding the nozzle & venturi
housing with one hand, un screw the cap. Do not lose
the o-ring seal. Lift out the screen support and screen.
Then, remove the nozzle & venturi disc, gasket and
flow plug(s). Wash the parts in warm, soapy water
and rinse in fresh water. Be sure to clean both the top
and bottom of the nozzle & venturi disc. If needed,
use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Do not
scratch, misshape, etc., surfaces of the nozzle & ven-
turi.
Gently replace all parts in the correct order. Lubricate
the o-ring seal with silicone grease and locate in place.
Install and tighten the cap by hand, while supporting
the housing. Overtightening may break the cap or
housing. Put the bypass valve(s) into service (soft
water) position.
Recharge the water treatment system to reduce water
level in the tank. This will also assure that the system
is completely recharged and ready to provide softened
water again. Check the water level in the tank by look-
ing down the brinewell. If the water level does not
drop after a recharge, the problem has not been
resolved. Call 1-800-693-1138.
PROTECT THE WATER TREATMENT SYS-
TEM FROM FREEZING
If the water treatment system is installed where it could
freeze (summer cottage, lake home, etc.), you must
drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage.
To drain the system:
1
. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water
pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.
2
. Open a faucet in the treated water pipes to vent
pressure in the system.
3
. Move the stem in the single bypass valve to bypass.
Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypass
system, and open the bypass valve. If you want
water in the house pipes again, reopen the shut-off
valve on the main water pipe.
4
. Unplug the power supply at the wall outlet. Slide
open the salt lid and remove the water treatment
system’s top cover. Take off both drain hoses if they
will interfere with moving the system into position
over the drain.
5
. Carefully remove the large holding clips at the water
treatment system inlet and outlet. Separate the sys-
tem from the plastic installation adaptors, or from
the bypass valve.
6
. Lay a piece of 5 cm thick board near the floor drain
(See Figure 36).
7
. Move the water treatment system close to the drain.
Slowly and gently, tip it over until the rim rests on
the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the
drain. Do not allow the system’s weight to rest on
the inlet and outlet fittings or they may break.
8
. Tip the bottom of the water treatment system up a
few centimeters and hold until all water has drained.
Leave the system laying like this until you are ready
to use it. Plug the inlet and outlet with clean rags to
keep dirt, bugs, etc. out.
