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- Page 1 5600 Calendar Clock Valve Combination Organic Color Removal & Softener Operation Manual Read all instructions carefully before operation. #51426 Rev. 12/08...
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Page 3: Performance And Specifications
Performance and Specifications Item Model Softening Color Removal Service Maximum Mineral Brine Resin Anion Resin Salt Shipping Number Number Capacity (kilograins) Capacity (ppm-gallons) Flow Rate Flow to Drain Tank Size Tank Size Volume Volume Capacity Weight @10lb/cf @10lb/cf USGPM (LPM) USGPM (LPM) inches (mm) inches (mm) -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions CAUTION: If the ground from the electrical panel or breaker box to the water Figure 1 meter or underground copper pipe is tied to the copper water lines and these lines are cut during installation of the Noryl bypass Electrical Panel valve and/or poly pipe, an approved grounding strap must be used between the two lines that have been cut in order to maintain... - Page 5 4. Attach the bypass valve to the control valve. Connect the inlet and outlet of the water softener to the plumbing in the house. The control valve must not be subjected to temperatures above 71°C (160°F). To avoid damaging the control valve when sweat fittings are used, solder the threaded copper adapters to the copper pipe and then, using teflon tape, screw the assembly into the bypass valve.
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Page 6: Setting The Time Of Day
Operating Instructions Setting the Time of Day (Figure 3) This is a 24-hour timer and must correspond with the correct time on your wrist watch to ensure proper cycling of your conditioner. Disengage the drive gear by pressing and holding in the RED BUTTON on the left side of the control. Now turn the large 24-hour gear until the actual time of day is at the time of day arrow at the bottom of the panel. - Page 7 Salt Settings are factory set and should not need adjustment WTCA45........8 lbs Automatic Bypass The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 2-1/2 hours, after which soft water service will be restored. During regeneration, hard water is automatically bypassed for use in the household. Hot water should be used as little as possible during this time to prevent hard water from filling the water heater.
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Page 8: Maintenance
Maintenance Checking the Salt Level Check the salt level monthly. Remove the lid from the cabinet or brine tank, make sure salt level is always above the brine level (you should not be able to see water). Adding Salt Use only clean salt labeled for water conditioner use, such as crystal, pellet, nugget, button or solar. The use of rock salt is discouraged because it contains insoluble silt and sand which build up in the brine tank and can cause problems with the system’s operation. - Page 9 Trouble Shooting your Combination Softener Unit Problem: Fishy or unpleasant odour is apparent in the treated water that is not present in the untreated water. • 1. pH of the incoming water may be high. This odour may be apparent on startup and will typically be reduced or eliminated after a couple service runs and regenerations cycles of the Combination Softener unit.
- Page 10 • 4. Cont’d... As a last resort, try adding approximately four (4) ounces of household bleach (5.25%) into the brine well. Begin a manual regeneration. Monitor the drain line for a strong chlorine odour which should occur in the brine draw cycle . When odour is present, halt regeneration by unplugging unit and shutting down water flow to the unit via the bypass valve.
- Page 11 Problem: Combination Softener unit appear to be causing a high pressure drop in home water system. • 1. Pressure drop may be due other factors. Confirm pressure loss is due to the unit, and not the result of distribution or well pump problem. •...
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Page 12: General Provisions
FIVE YEAR COMPLETE PARTS GUARANTEE HYDROTECH will replace any part which fails within 60 months from date of manufacture, provided the failure is due to a defect in material or workmanship. The only exception shall be when proof of purchase or installation is provided and then the warranty period shall be from the date thereof.
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