Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi
A clean nozzle and venturi (see Figure 13) is a must for the conditioner to work properly. This small water softener creates the suction to move brine from the brine tank, into the resin tank. If it should become plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the conditioner will not work, and you will get hard water.
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the top cover. Be sure the water softener is in soft water cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and venturi). Then, holding the nozzle and venturi housing with one hand, turn off the cap. Do not lose the
Replace all parts in the correct order. Lubricate the
| Cap |
| O |
Screen support | |
| Screen |
Nozzle & venturi | |
| Gasket |
*Flow plug (HVDC) | |
Nozzle & venturi housing | |
*Install with lettered side up | Ferrule nut |
| |
concave side down. |
|
*Flow plug
Screen
IMPORTANT: Be sure small hole in the gasket is centered directly over the small hole in the nozzle & venturi housing.
Figure 13
Recharge the softener several times to reduce water level in the tank. This will also assure that the softener is completely recharged and ready to provide softened water again. Once the water level in the tank is about 2” to 3”, you may resume normal use. If the water level does not drop after a couple of recharges, do the following:
Remove the brine valve assembly from the brinewell and push float stem down. Place opening of brine valve just under the water and start a recharge. Move the brine valve down with each recharge, until it rests at the bottom of the tank. Add salt, if needed, and return to normal use.
Brine valve assembly is inside the brinewell, located in the salt storage tank.
Figure 14
Float stem (push down)
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