Wh en 8z How- To Use The Bypass Valve
The bypass valve is intended to provide isolation of the WaterMax appliance in the event of a system malfunction, leak, or if the use of untreated water for watering plants, shrubs, or lawns is not available otherwise.
Facing your appliance from the front, the bypass is located on the main control valve (See below.) To engage the bypass, locate the
To prevent untreated water from entering the home, do not use water while watering your landscape. When watering is finished, return the appliance to service by turning the knob
Blending Valve Adjustment
In some situations, a blending valve may be desired. The amount of hardness blended back into the water line is determined by the hardness of the incoming water and the setting of the blending valve. Where extremely hard water is present, the blending valve may only need to be "cracked" open. Where the incoming water has relatively low levels of hardness, the blending valve will need to be opened further. The blending valve is located between the input and output connections on the top of the bypass valve. It is adjusted by placing a flat blade screwdriver in the slot provided and turning clockwise to open. Total movement of the blending valve from full closed to full open is 1/4 revolution. Precise setting of the blending valve will require "trial and error" testing. The initial setting should be conservative. Because of the blending valve
the setting according to their preference over a period of time.
BLENDING VALVE
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