Hamilton Beach SA-HB-40-DB-CERT Homeowner Maintenance Calendar Day Override Feature, Regeneration

Homeowner Maintenance (Continued)

Calendar Day Override Feature

Hamilton Beach systems have an optional calendar day override feature. The systems come pre-programmed with this feature turned off. To activate this feature, see Level II Programming instructions. This feature overrides the regis- tered water volume and initiates a regeneration based on the days selected even if there has been 0 water usage registered. This feature is sometimes used if long absences from the home occur. This ensures a freshly regenerated bed of resin and minimizes the chance of resin fouling.

Regeneration:

Salt is used to regenerate the system. Salt pellets are generally cleaner than extra-course rock salt. DO NOT use salt blocks as they may contain vitamins or other undesirable additives. Add salt to the brine tank when it drops to within 12 inches of the bottom.

Dry Brine Tank:

Hamilton Beach Systems use a dry brine tank. Since the system determines the amount of solution necessary to regenerate

the exhausted resin, water is sent to the brine tank as part of the regeneration sequence in an amount proportionate to the exhausted resin that needs to be regenerated.

Note: While it is a dry brine tank, you will see approximately 1” of water in the bottom of the tank during normal service. This amount of water is necessary for the proper function of the brine air-check assembly. If water amount exceeds this level while in normal service position, refer to the troubleshooting guide; or contact your local authorized Hamilton Beach dealer or qualified plumbing professional

Brine Tank Cleaning:

Insoluble materials gradually build up in the salt tank depending on the levels found in the salt. As a general rule, inspect the brine tank once a year when the salt level is low. To clean the tank, disconnect the brine-line connection, rinse out any insoluble build-up, reconnect the brine-line, and add one inch of fresh water. Then totally refill the tank with salt.

Setting Time Clock:

Your clock should indicate the current time of day, provided the clock is set correctly. The system will clean at the specified time of regeneration.

Disinfection of Water Conditioners:

The construction materials of the water conditioning system do not contaminate the water supply. However, we recommend that the conditioner be disinfected after installation. Periodic disinfection is recommended for all conditioners. Use the following method of disinfection to clean your system:

•Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25%: Sodium Hypochlorite solutions can be used with polystyrene resin, synthetic gel zeolite, greensand, and bentonites and are available under trade names such as Clorox*. Adjust the dosage if stronger commercial solutions are used.

The recommended dosage for a 5.25% depends on your system size. Use the following amount depending on your system model:

Model: SA-HB-40-DB-CERT . . . . . 1.5 Fluid ounces SA-HB-48-DB-CERT . . . . . 1.8 Fluid ounces

Add the sodium hypochlorite solution to the brine well of the brine tank. Make sure that the brine tank has water in it so the solution is carried into the conditioner. Proceed with manual regeneration. Refer to the Manual Regeneration section on page 6.

* Clorox is a trademark of the Clorox Co.

Battery Backup Feature:

Your Hamilton Beach system has a battery backup feature. (See Figure 3.) During a power outage the display will be blank but the microprocessor will continue registering water flow. The system will not initiate regeneration during a power outage; instead it will wait until full power returns.

It is recommended the battery be replaced once a year or after any extended power outage. The battery is a standard 9-volt. Detailed instructions can be found in the programming section on page 12 of this manual.

Figure 3: Battery installation for battery backup feature.

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