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5. Momentarily press
REGEN
again until the display reads “RINSE.” There should be a rapid flow to the
drain. Unplug transformer to keep the valve in the “RINSE” position. Allow to run until steady, clear
and without air. While the unit is rinsing, load the brine tank with water softener salt
(refer to
page 9, Brine Tank Maintenance and Salt)
. Restore power.
6. Place bypass valve in the normal operating mode
(Fig. 1 on page 4)
by opening the outlet bypass
handle. Press
REGEN
and the unit will return to the service position with time of day being displayed.
7.
CONDITIONING OF MEDIA:
To flush any remaining debris and air from the system again:
1. Full open a cold water faucet, preferably at a laundry sink or bathtub without an aerator.
2. Wait two to three minutes or until water runs clear, then turn water off.
3. Turn on hot water and check for air, then turn water off after air is discharged.
8.
SANITIZING OF UNIT UPON INSTALLATION AND AFTER SERVICE:
At this time, it is advised to sanitize the softener:
1. Open brine tank and remove brine well cover.
2. Pour 1 oz. of household bleach into the softener brine well.
3. Replace brine well cover.
NOTE:
Avoid pouring bleach directly onto the safety float components in the brine well.
Unit sanitizing will be complete when the first cycle is run and the bleach is flushed from the softener.
9. Check time of day. Start-up is now complete.
