WaterCare CareSoft Elite Series Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual - Start-Up Instructions For
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FLUSHING OF SYSTEM:
To flush the system of any debris and air after installation is complete, please perform the following steps:
1. Rotate bypass handles to the bypass mode (see Fig. 2 of page 4).
2. Turn on inlet water and check for leaks in the newly installed plumbing.
3. Fully open a cold water faucet, preferable at a laundry sink or bathtub without an aerator.
4.
Wait two to three minutes or until water runs clear, then turn water off and follow start-up instructions.
System regeneration sequence is in the following order. (If it is desired to change this sequence, please refer to the Dealer
Master Programming Guide or contact the manufacturer.)
1) BRINE TANK REFILL
4) BRINE DRAW AND SLOW RINSE
2)
4 HOURS (240 minutes) OF SOFTENING
5) FAST RINSE
MODE WHILE SALT IS DISSOLVING
6) END (return to service)
3)
BACKWASH
The system is now ready for filling with water and for testing.
1. With the softener in the bypass mode (Fig. 2 on page 4) and the control valve in normal operation where the display
shows either the time of day or the gallons remaining, manually add 3” of water to the regenerant tank.
NOTE: If too much water is put into the brine tank during softener start up, it could result in a “salty water” complaint after
the first regeneration.
During the first regeneration the unit will draw out the initial volume of brine/regenerant and refill it with the correct preset amount.
2. With the softener in bypass mode, press and hold the
REGEN
button until the motor starts. The display will indicate the unit is in
the regeneration mode. Release button. The display reads “FILL” and the remaining time in this step is counting down. Since
the regenerant tank was already filled in Step 1 press
REGEN
again and the display will read SOFTENING 240 (During a full
regeneration this will be a 4 hour period for salt to dissolve). Press
REGEN
again to put the valve into “BACKWASH.” Once valve
has stopped in position, unplug the transformer so that the valve will not cycle to the next position. Open the inlet handle of the
bypass valve very slightly allowing water to fill the tank slowly in order to expel air.
CAUTION: If water flows too rapidly, there will be a loss of media to the drain.
3. When the water is flowing steadily to the drain without the presence of air, slowly open the inlet valve. Restore power and
momentarily press the
REGEN
button to advance the control to the “BRINE” position.
4. The bypass is now in the diagnostic mode (Fig. 3 on page 4). Check to verify that water is being drawn from regenerant
tank with no air leaks or bubbles in the brine line. There should be a slow flow to the drain.
5. Momentarily press
REGEN
again until the display reads “RINSE.” There should be a rapid flow to the drain. Unplug
transformer to keep the valve in the “RINSE” position. Allow to run until steady and clear. While the unit is rinsing, load the
brine tank with water softener salt. Restore power.
6. Place bypass valve in the normal operating mode (Fig. 1 on page 4) by opening the outlet bypass handle. Press
REGEN
and the
unit will return to the service position. The display will return to SOFTENING, indicating it is now in normal operating position.
7. CONDITIONING OF MEDIA:
To flush any remaining debris and air from the system again:
1. Full open a cold water faucet, preferably at a laundry sink or bathtub without an aerator.
2. Wait two to three minutes or until water runs clear, then turn water off.
3. Turn on hot water and check for air, then turn water off after air is discharged.
8. SANITIZING OF UNIT UPON INSTALLATION AND AFTER SERVICE:
At this time, it is advised to sanitize the softener:
1. Open brine tank and remove brine well cover.
2. Pour 1 oz. of household bleach into the softener brine well.
3. Replace brine well cover.
NOTE: Avoid pouring bleach directly onto the safety float components in the brine well.
Unit sanitizing will be complete when the first cycle is run and the bleach is flushed from the softener.
9. Check time of day. Start-up is now complete.