START-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
FLUSHING OF SYSTEM:
To flush the system of any debris and air after installation is complete, please perform the following steps:
1. Rotate bypass handles to the bypass mode (see Fig. 2 of page 4).
2. Turn on inlet water and check for leaks in the newly installed plumbing.
3. Fully open a cold water faucet, preferable at a laundry sink or bathtub without an aerator.
4. Wait two to three minutes or until water runs clear, then turn water off and follow
start-up instructions.
System regeneration sequence is in the following order. (If it is desired to change this sequence, please refer
to the Dealer Manual or contact the manufacturer.)
1) BRINE TANK REFILL
2) 4 HOURS (240 minutes) OF SOFTENING MODE WHILE SALT IS DISSOLVING
3) BACKWASH
4) BRINE DRAW AND SLOW RINSE
5) FAST RINSE
6) END (return to service)
The system is now ready for filling with water and for testing.
1. With the softener in the bypass mode
(Fig. 2 on page 4)
and the control valve in normal operation
where the display shows either the time of day or the gallons remaining, manually add 3" of water to
the regenerant tank.
NOTE:
If too much water is put into the brine tank during softener start up, it could result in a
“salty water” complaint after the first regeneration.
During the first regeneration the unit will draw out the initial volume of brine/regenerant and refill it
with the correct preset amount.
2. With the softener in bypass mode, press and hold the
REGEN
button until the motor starts. Release button.
The display reads “FILL” and the remaining time in this step is counting down. Since the regenerant tank
was already filled in Step 1 press
REGEN
again and the display will read SOFTENING 240 (During a full
regeneration this will be a 4 hour period for salt to dissolve). Press
REGEN
again to put the valve into
“BACKWASH.” Once valve has stopped in position, unplug the transformer so that the valve will not cycle
to the next position. Open the inlet handle of the bypass valve very slightly allowing water to fill the tank
slowly in order to expel air.
CAUTION:
If water flows too rapidly, there will be a loss of
media to the drain.
3. When the water is flowing steadily to the drain without the presence of air, slowly open the inlet valve.
Restore power and momentarily press the
REGEN
button to advance the control to the “BRINE” position.
4. The bypass is now in the diagnostic mode
(Fig. 3 on page 4)
. Check to verify that water is being
drawn from regenerant tank with no air leaks or bubbles in the brine line. There should be a slow flow
to the drain.
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