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CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI ASSEMBLY
A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the
water softening system to work properly.
This small unit makes the suction to move brine
from the salt storage area to the resin tank
during recharge. If it becomes plugged with
sand, dirt, etc., the water softening system will
not work and you will get hard water.
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the
water softening system top cover. Be sure the
water softening system is in service cycle (no
water pressure at nozzle and venturi). Then,
while holding the nozzle and venturi housing
with one hand, remove the cap. Lift out the
screen support and screen, then the nozzle
and venturi. Wash and rinse the parts in warm
water until clean. If needed, use a small brush
to remove iron or dirt. Also check and clean the
gasket.
NOTE:
Some models have a small flow plug
located in the nozzle and venturi, and/or a small
cone shaped screen in the housing. Be sure to
check and clean these parts, if your model is so
equipped.
Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.
Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal with clean
silicone grease or petroleum jelly and place in
position.
Install and tighten the cap, by hand
only. Do not overtighten the cap.
Nozzle and
Venturi
Cap
O-ring seal
Screen
support
Screen
Gasket
Screen
*Flow
plug
*Flow plug
Ferrule Nut
IMPORTANT:
Be sure small holes in the
gasket are centered directly over the small
holes in the nozzle and venturi housing.
* Install with numbered side up, concave side
down.
Routine Maintenance
