Disinfection Of Water Softeners; Adding Salt - Pentair SOFTFLO 5600 Service Manual

DISINFECTION OF WATER SOFTENERS

NOTE: Every water softener should be disinfected after
installation; some will require periodic disinfection
during their normal life. In a few cases, disinfection
with every regeneration is recommended.
NOTE: Depending upon the conditions of use, the style
of softener, the type of ion exchanger, and the
disinfectant available, a choice can be made among the
following methods:
Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite or
5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite
NOTE: These solutions are available under trade names such
as Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White Sail and Eagle Brand
Bleach. If stronger solutions are used, such as those
sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage
accordingly.
A. Dosage: 0.75 fluid ounces
B. Backwash the conditioner, and add the hypochlorite
solution to the brine tank. (The brine tank should have
water in it to permit the solution to be carried into the
softener.)
C. Proceed with the normal regeneration.

ADDING SALT

NOTE: Your softener comes pre-charged and will supply you
with a day or two of soft water. Salt must be added to
the salt tank for the system to regenerate properly.
This must be done within the first 24–48 hours.
Types of Salt
Any pellet type salt is recommended due to its cleanliness and
availability. Other salts such as block, solar and rock salt should
not be used.
Potassium chloride salt can be used as a substitute for pellet
salt. Your salt setting will need adjusting if you use potassium
chloride.
To reset your salt setting, multiply your current salt setting by
1.27. (Example: 15 lbs. x 1.27 = 19 lbs.) Reset your salt setting
to the new amount. Contact Technical Support for assistance in
setting the salt (800.279.9404).
NOTE: See WARNINGS, regarding sodium information and
sodium restricted diets.
Amount of Salt
One tank units have a salt capacity of 225 pounds (102.1 kg).
You are not required to fill your salt tank to capacity. It is
recommended that the salt level in the salt tank always be
above the water level in the tank. This will assure that the unit
always has the correct salt dosage when it regenerates.
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