Kinetico Essential Series Installation Manual page 7

3 Finish System Set-up
With the system in service (not by-passed) open a nearby downstream tap,
then slowly open the feed line to the softener until all air has been purged
from the unit through the tap down the drain. Allow the water to continue
flushing the unit for three (3) minutes. Then close the tap.
Silver or Silver HE
Add three (3) inches of water to
cabinet.
Platinum
Add ½ inch of water above grid plate to
brine drum.
Add a quality grade of pellet salt.
DO NOT USE ROCK SALT.
Set Regeneration Frequency.
• Align arrow next to correct hardness value on meter disc with visible
arrow in view window by depressing and rotating hardness adjustment
knob.
See Top View of Softener Valve (Figure 8) on Page 10.
Brine Valve Set-up
Essential Silver and Silver HE
These units come with a pre-adjusted brine valve. No
additional set-up is required. The float is preset to a
0.55 lb. setting. This can be confirmed by measuring
the distance of the float cup from the base of the
brine valve. This distance is 4.25 inches.
Essential Platinum
1. PREPARE ADJUSTER TUBE (Platinum)
Using a pocket or utility knife, cut across the tab horizontally
following the channel. Then pop the 1.0 tab off until the 1.25
setting is reached. Remove the tab individually.
Fill to here
with water.
3"
Silver/Silver HE
7
½ "
Grid Plate
Platinum
4.25"