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Water Softener Maintenance

CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI

A clean nozzle & venturi (See Figure 36) is necessary

for the water softener to work properly. This small

unit creates the suction to move brine from the brine

tank into the resin tank. If it should become plugged

with dirt, silt, sand, etc., the water softener will not

work and hard water will result.

To get access to the nozzle & venturi, remove the

softener's top cover. Put the bypass valve(s) into the

bypass position. Be sure the softener is in the serv-

ice cycle (no water pressure at the nozzle & venturi).

Then, holding the nozzle & venturi housing with one

hand, turn the cap to remove it. Do not lose the o-

ring seal. Lift out the screen support and screen.

Then, remove the nozzle & venturi. Wash the parts in

warm, soapy water and rinse in fresh water. If need-

ed, use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Be care-

ful not to scratch, misshape, etc., surfaces of the noz-

zle & venturi. Also, check and clean the gasket and

flow plug(s) if dirty.

Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.

Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease and put

in place. Install and tighten the cap, by hand only.

Do not overtighten, which could break the cap or

housing. Put the bypass valve(s) into service (soft

water) position.

RESIN BED CLEANING

If the water supply contains clear water iron, regular

resin bed cleaning is needed to keep the bed from

coating with iron. Use resin bed cleaner, following

directions on the container. Clean the resin every six

months, or more often if iron appears in the condi-

tioned water supply.

120V AC

60Hz

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