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US Water Aquatrol Water Softener | 076-AQT
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Safety Guide
For safety purposes, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of electric shock, property damage or personal injury.
Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note dam-
age to the shipping cartons. Contact US Water Systems at
1-800-608-8792
to report any
shipping damage within 24 hours of delivery. Claims made after 24 hours may not be hon-
ored.
Unpacking / Inspection
Unpacking / Inspection
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Safety Guide
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Proper Installation
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System Dimensions
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Specifications/Before Starting Installation
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Total Gallons Calculation
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How The Water Softener Works
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Where to Install the Softener
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Softener Preparation
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Installation Instructions
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System Start-up
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Master Programming
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Product Features
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Regeneration Modes
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Valve Dimensions
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Assembly Drawings and Parts Lists
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Valve Wiring
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Troubleshooting Chart
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Warranty
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Table of Contents
Check and comply with provincial / state
and local codes. It may be mandatory that
these codes/laws be followed.
Use care when handling the water soften-
ing system. Do not turn upside down, drop,
drag or set on sharp protrusions.
The water softening system works on 24
volt-60 Hz electrical power only. Be sure to
use only the included transformer.
Transformer must be plugged into an in-
door 120 volt, grounded outlet only.
Use clean water softening salts only, at
least 99.5% pure. Extra Course Grade or
Crystal salts are recommended. Do not
use rock, block, granulated or ice cream
making salts. They contain contaminants
that could cause maintenance problems.
Keep the salt lid in place on the softener
unless servicing the unit or refilling with
salt.
WARNING
: This system is not intend-
ed for treating water that is microbiologi-
cally unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the
system. Contact US Water Systems for
disinfection treatment equipment.