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bypass valve body toward the softener (See Figure
15). Improper removal may damage clips. Do not
reinstall damaged clips.
If removing
clips...
Step 10. Add Water and Salt to the
Salt Storage Tank
1. Using a container, add about three gallons of clean
water into the salt storage tank.
2. Add Morton
Clean and Protect
®
Protect Plus Rust Defense
™
tank.
NOTE: See Page 19 for additional information on
salt.
Step 11. Plug in the Power Supply
During installation, the water softener wiring may be
moved or jostled from place. Check to be sure all
leadwire connectors are secure on the back of the
electronic board and be sure all wiring is away from
the valve gear and motor area, which rotates during
regenerations.
1. Plug the water softener's power supply into an elec-
trical outlet that is not controlled by a switch and is
approved by local codes.
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-888-64 WATER (1-888-649-2837)
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number,
found on the rating decal, located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
Installation Instructions
...depressurize the
plumbing, then push
Bypass Valve body
toward softener
FIG. 15
or Clean and
™
Pellets to the storage
™
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Step 12. Program the Controller
1. Install the softener's top cover and salt lid.
2. Complete the programming steps on pages 14-16.
Step 13. Sanitizing the Softener
Care is taken at the factory to keep your unit clean and
sanitary. Materials used to make the unit will not infect
or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause
bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping,
storage, installation and operation, bacteria could get
into the unit. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is
suggested* when installing.
1. Open salt lid, remove the brinewell cover and pour
about 3 oz. (6 tablespoons) of household bleach
into the softener brinewell. Replace the brinewell
cover.
2 Make sure the bypass valve(s) is in the "service"
(open) position.
3 Start a recharge: Press the RECHARGE button and
hold for 3 seconds, until "RECHARGE NOW" begins
to flash in the display. This recharge draws the sani-
tizing bleach into and through the water softener.
Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the drain.
4 After the recharge has completed, fully open a cold
water faucet, downstream from the softener, and
allow 50 gallons of water to pass through the sys-
tem. This should take at least 20 minutes. Close
the faucet.
*
Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some
water supplies, the unit may need periodic disinfecting.
Step 14. Restart the Water Heater
Turn on the electricity or fuel supply to the water
heater and relight the pilot, if applicable.
NOTE: The water heater is filled with hard water and,
as hot water is used, it refills with conditioned
water. In a few days, the hot water will be fully
conditioned. To have fully conditioned hot
water immediately, wait until the initial recharge
(Step 13) is over. Then, drain the water heater
(following instructions for water heater) until
water runs cold.
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