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This owner’s manual is designed to assist owners and installers with the operation, maintenance and installation of your new water
softener. It is our sincere hope that this manual is clear, concise and helpful to both owner and installer. We have included detailed
instructions on general operating conditions, pre-installation and installation instructions, start-up, and timer and meter programming.
We have included a troubleshooting guide, service instructions and parts diagrams to assist you.
Owners will appreciate the simplified, illustrated format for operation, programming and troubleshooting. In the event that you
need professional assistance for servicing your water softener, please contact the dealer who installed this system.
TABLE OF CONTENTSFrequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................................................................................2
Job Specification Sheet............................................................................................................................................................... Page 3
Soft Water Basics ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Operating Conditions..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Pre-Installation Check List .....................................................................................................................................................................5
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Programming .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
Water Softener Disinfection .................................................................................................................................................................12
Water Softener Draining Procedure..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Trouble Shooting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13-14
Parts Diagrams............................................................................................................................................................................... 15-20
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21-23
Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................................................................24
1. Do I still use the same amount of soap in the dishwasher and clothes washer and showers now that I have a water
softener? No, the Water Quality Association states soft water can save up to 55% on detergent use. Start with using half the
amount of detergent previously used, this can be adjusted up or down based on preference. Soft water helps fabrics last longer,
because hardness minerals combined with soap can make fabric fibers brittle.
2. What is the health impact of drinking soft water? The sodium added to water by a softening is a non-issue most of the time,
even for people on a sodium-restricted diet. One could soften up to 75 grains per gallon water with sodium chloride and still be
well with the US Food and Drug Administration’s labeling of a “Low Sodium” beverage. People on a sodium-restricted diet should
consult their physician.
3. Should I use soft water for my plants? Some plants may be sensitive to even minute amounts of sodium. Suggest using hard
water for watering plants, often a kitchen cold faucet is plumbed for hard water or the outside faucets are usually plumbed for hard
water. If not, you can place your softener on bypass and fill water containers at the closest sink. Water from a reverse osmosis
system can always be used to water plants.
4. Will water spots disappear now that I have soft water? Water spots caused by hardness scale will disappear with a function-
ing water softener. However, other natural minerals dissolved in the water in high enough concentrations may cause spotting.
These mineral spots will be much easier to wipe away compared to hardness spotting.
5. Will soft water cause my water or ice cubes to look or taste different? Most people can tell the difference in taste between
hard and soft water, it is a personal preference. Ice cubes will appear the same, they may look cloudy due to air in water or
dissolved minerals, and this will not change because now they are made with softened water. A reverse osmosis drinking water
system will provide clearer ice cubes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS