How Your Water Conditioner Works - US Water Systems FNLT-100-HY Owner's Manual

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How Your Water Conditioner Works

The principle behind water softening is simple chemistry. A water softener contains resin
beads which hold electrically charged ions. When hard water passes through the softener,
calcium and magnesium ions are attracted to the charged resin beads. The result is remov-
al of calcium and magnesium ions which produces soft water.
This system is controlled with simple, user-friendly electronics displayed on a LCD screen.
The main page displays the current time and the remaining gallons in meter mode or the re-
maining days in calendar clock mode. The system will also scroll through other pertinent
information.
Where To Install The Softener
Place the softener as close as possible to

the pressure tank (well system) or water
meter (city water).
Place the softener as close as possible to

a floor drain, or other acceptable drain
point (laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
Connect the softener to the main water

supply pipe BEFORE the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH
THE SOFTENER. Temperature of water
passing through the softener must be less
than 100 deg. F.
Outside faucets and irrigation systems

should be supplied with hard water prior to
the water softener.
Do not install the softener in a place where

it could freeze. Damage caused by freez-
ing is not covered by the warranty.
Put the softener in a place water damage

is least likely to occur if a leak develops.
The manufacturer will not repair or pay for
water damage.
A 120 volt electric outlet is needed within 6

feet of the softener. The transformer has
an attached 6 foot power cable. Be sure
the electric outlet and transformer are
in an inside location, to protect from
wet weather.
If installing in an outside location, you must

take the steps necessary to assure the sof-
tener, installation plumbing, wiring, etc. are
protected from the elements and contami-
nation sources.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight.

The sun's heat may soften and distort
plastic parts.
FUSION NLT
HYBRID WATER SOFTENER