Kinetico gold 15759 Owner's Manual page 8

Manual Regeneration
If the unit runs out of salt, refill with salt, and then manually regenerate the
system. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, push down firmly on the softener valve
screw (see page 5) and slowly turn clockwise, listening for four (4) clicks to start
the regeneration. At this point you should hear water begin to run through the
system. If you do not hear water running through the system, the disc has not
been advanced far enough, or you are not pressing down hard enough while
turning.
NOTE: If your hot water tank has refilled with hard water, it may take several
days for it to empty and for your water to feel soft again.
CAUTION
 Do not exceed water pressure of 125 psi.
 Do not exceed water temperature of 120°F.
 Do not subject unit to freezing conditions.
Cold Weather Protection
If your Kinetico Essential Series water softener is installed outside or in an area
that is not heated, you should to take precautionary measures to prevent damage
to your unit from freezing.
NOTE: Kinetico's Limited Warranty doesn't cover damage to your system due
to freezing. If you have questions about your Kinetico Essential Series
water softener, or if you suspect that it isn't working properly, contact
your authorized Kinetico dealer.
Sanitization
After installation, or if water is not used for >30 days, sanitization of the system is
recommended.
 Regenerate system. After regeneration, go through sanitization procedures:
 Mix 1 oz. of household, unscented bleach with 1 U.S. gallon of water in a
bucket.
 Disconnect brine line from brine valve.
 If the brine line is too short, a length of ⅜" tubing may be connected
temporarily to the brine port for this use.
 Place brine line in bucket with diluted bleach solution.
 Place system into brine draw.
 Draw the solution, then put unit into by-pass. Not all the solution will be
consumed.
 Let bleach soak tank for 60 minutes.
 Reconnect brine line to brine tank.
 Open by-pass valve, continue with system regeneration cycle.
 After cycle is complete, repeat the backwash cycle.
 Return unit to service.
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