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system, make sure that they are not set to regenerate at the same time. We recommend
that they backwash / regenerate at least 2 hours apart. Follow the instructions under
“Changing Basic Settings” to change the frequency or backwash time if desired. If you want
to change the duration of the backwash or final rinse cycles, these settings must be edited in
the “Master Settings Mode” – see below for details.
Before proceeding, you will need to confirm or set your feed water hardness level setting and
your day override setting. In most cases, these settings will have been pre-programmed for
you at the factory if we were given information about your water source and quality at your
time of purchase. See “Changing Basic Settings” below for instructions on how to do this.
Step 10 – Initial Start-up and Leak Testing
Make sure the white salt grid is correctly positioned at the bottom of the brine tank.
Once you add salt, the brine tank will be difficult to move, so it is important that it be located
in the desired location now. Do not add salt yet! Position the brine tank in its permanent
location and add water to it until the water level is roughly 4 inches above the top of the salt
grid. This will not be the permanent water level in your brine tank. The control valve will
determine the proper amount of water to put into the brine tank. We are adding water to the
tank at this time for initial testing purposes only.
Add 3 tablespoons of standard 5.25% unscented household bleach (sodium hypochlorite) to
the water in the brine tank. This will be used to disinfect your system during the start-up.
Ensure that the bypass is in the bypass position. Open a nearby cold water faucet. A faucet
without an aerator screen is best. Slowly turn on the main water supply valve to your home
and allow the water to run for a few minutes or until the system is free of foreign material and
air that may have resulted from the installation. Once the water is running clear and free of
air, slowly open the bypass valve on the back of your control valve to let water run through
the treatment tank. Run the water for several minutes until all air is purged from the system
and then close the water faucet.
CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL VALVE FOR
LEAKS AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS FOUND BEFORE PROCEEDING.