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Rainfresh 30TFM Installation & Operation Manual

Summary of 30TFM

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    Tfm series water softener installation & operation manual (please save for future reference) thank you for purchasing one of our envirogard / rainfresh water softeners. We are committed to ensuring that you are totally satisfied. If you have any problems, don’t go back to the store – please contact ...

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    2 system specifications & dimensions model system capacity (grains) ○ flow rate pressure drop at rated service flow (psi) media tank size resin type resin volume (cu ft) unit weight lbs (kg) service (us gpm) max flow to drain (us gpm) 30tfm 30,000 11.0 2.0 15.0 9” x 48” fine mesh cation softening re...

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    3 - do not install on water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after the unit. For effective disinfection install a rainfresh drinking water system or rainfresh uv disinfection system. - for use on cold water only. - only use thread seal tape (teflon® tape) for ...

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    4 connections will result in resin beads being thrown into your home's plumbing system causing damage to it as well as the softener. The following pipe can be used for installing your new system - copper, cpvc, and pex are the most popular. Installation location you may choose not to treat the water...

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    5 plumbing in your softener if your hot water tank is electric, turn off the power to it to avoid damage to the element in the tank. If you have a private well, turn the power off to the pump then shut off the main water shut off valve. If you have municipal water, simply shut off the main valve. Go...

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    6 remove locking clip on the brine outlet (fig 8) and insert other end of the 3/8” tube until it goes no further. Replace locking clip. The salt tank is flexible and can be moved around the softener as long as it is connected to it through the 3/8” brine tube. Attaching the overflow tubing : if the ...

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    1. Date & time 2. Capacity ( gal of water that can be used between regenerations ) 3. Volume remaining ( gal of water left before regeneration begins ) 4. Regeneration time ( time of day when regeneration starts ) 5. Last regeneration date ( last date when system regenerated ) 6. Current flow rate (...

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    8 step 2 : set current date 13. Press “ ” again and the month value flashes 15. Press “” again. Month value is accepted and the day starts flashing current time current time current time current time 07 : 07 : 07 : 07 : 45 45 45 45 pm pm pm pm 8. Now press “ ” (up) or “ ” (down) key to change the mi...

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    9 step 3 : set number of people in the house step 4: setting water hardness this value is the hardness value of your water in grains per gallon (gpg). If you have the reading in ppm or mg/l, simply divide that by 17.1 to get the reading in gpg. You must also add (5 x iron level in ppm) to the hardne...

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    10 step 5: setting vacation mode this function may be activated during a prolonged absence, such as a vacation for more than 2 weeks. The system will perform a brief backwash and rinse based on advanced setting. The purpose is to keep the water fresh in the softener tank and plumbing system. By sele...

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    11 to change any setting under level 2 programming - press the “ ” key and the value flashes - press the “ or ” keys to change the value - press the “ ” key again to accept value - press the “ ” key to advance to the next value the following chart indicates choices and default settings. Note: defaul...

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    12 salt setting (lbs/cu ft) model 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 15.0 30tfm 2.9 3.8 4.8 5.7 7.1 45tfm 4.2 5.7 7.1 8.5 10.7 60tfm 5.7 7.6 9.6 11.4 14.2 table 1 : refill time (in minutes) for various salt settings using sodium chloride disinfecting the softener it is possible that during shipping, storage & instal...

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    13 maintenance adding salt fill the salt tank only with nugget or pellet salt that is specifically for water softeners only. Do not use rock salt, road salt or other types of impure salts. Use only high grade water softener salt (sodium chloride). You can use potassium chloride but you will need to ...

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    14 troubleshooting please review the following troubleshooting guide before calling customer service. • if you are unable to resolve the problem using the guide below, please call customer service at 1800 667 8072 (mon to fri 8:30 am to 5 pm est) • please have your receipt & model number ready befor...

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    15 parts list item no. Part no. Description qty a01 05056087 screw - m5x12 (hexagon) 3 a02 05056088 screw - m5x16 (hexagon with washer) 2 a03 05056047 end plug retainer 1 a04 05030002 piston rod 1 a05 05056097 piston pin 1 a06 05056023 end plug 1 a07 05056070 quad ring 2 a08 05056024 end plug washer...

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    16 limited warranty: this “tfm” series softener system is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for a period of one (1) year, from the date of purchase, against defects in materials or workmanship. The electronic controls and mineral tank are warranted for 5 and 10 years respectively against ...