Start-Up - Hellenbrand WM1-16M Owner's Manual

The initial start-up will probably be done by the technician
installing the softener system. If not, the following instructions
will step you through the process.
1. Complete all plumbing connections: inlet, outlet, drain line
and brine line in accordance with local plumbing codes.
2. With a hose or bucket, manually add water to the salt tank to
approximately 1" above the grid plate. NOTE: Self-contained
(cabinet models) systems do not have a grid plate. Place 6"
of water in cabinet.
3. Place the bypass lever (black plastic covered handle) in
bypass position. Turn on the main water supply. Open a
cold soft water faucet to flush the piping of any air and/or
foreign material. Run until the water is clear.
NOTE: The various regeneration positions may be dialed man-
ually by turning the center knob on the front of the control
until the indicator shows that the softener is in the desired
position.
4. Manually advance the conditioner to the rapid rinse posi-
tion by turning the center knob clockwise until "rapid rinse"
appears in the window (Figure 5). Slowly open the bypass
valve by moving the bypass lever towards the service position
until it is all the way in service. After 1-2 minutes, close the
bypass valve by moving the bypass lever to bypass. Manually
advance the conditioner to the service position by turning
the center knob clockwise until "in service" appears in the
window (Figure 6).
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5. Manually advance the conditioner control to the backwash
position by turning the center knob clockwise until "back-
wash" appears in the window (Figure 7). While in the back-
wash position, move the bypass lever toward the service
position slightly to allow the softener tank to slowly fill with
water. This will remove all air through the drain line. When
all the air is removed and a steady stream of water can be
seen at the drain, move the bypass lever all the way to the
service position. Run until the water at the drain is clear.
6. After the water has cleared, manually advance the condi-
tioner to the brine and rinse position by turning the manual
regeneration knob clockwise until "brine & rinse" appears
in the window (Figure 8). Check that water in the brine tank
is being drawn out.
7. Manually advance the conditioner to the brine refill position
by turning the center knob clockwise until "brine refill" ap-
pears in the window (Figure 9). Check that water is being
added to the brine tank, then advance to service (Fig. 6)
8. Open a cold soft water faucet and run until water is clear
and free of air.
9. Plug the electrical supply cord into a grounded outlet, that
cannot be turned off by a switch. Salt may be placed in the
unit at this time.
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