EcoPure MW_MW15_450217 - Manual (Page 17)

GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE, continued
CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the sof-
tener to work right. This small unit makes the suc-
tion to move brine from the salt storage area to the
resin tank during regeneration. If it becomes plugged
with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the softener will not work and
you will get hard water.
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the soften-
er top cover. Be sure the softener is in service cycle
(no water pressure at nozzle and venturi). Then,
while holding the nozzle & venturi housing with one
hand, turn off the cap. Lift out the screen support and
screen, then the nozzle and venturi. Wash and rinse
the parts in warm water until clean. If needed, use a
small brush to remove iron or dirt. Also check and
clean the gasket.
NOTE: Some models have a small flow plug located
in the nozzle and venturi, and/or a small cone
shaped screen in the housing. Be sure to check and
clean these parts, if your model is so equipped.
Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.
Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease and
place in position. Install and tighten the cap, BY
HAND ONLY. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN AND
BREAK THE CAP OR HOUSING.
SERVICE CHECKLIST
$ No salt in storage tank: See page 16 to add, then
start a regeneration, or recharge.
$
Transformer unplugged at wall outlet, or dis-
connected from timer: Reconnect to electrical
power and start a regeneration, or recharge.
$
Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit
mistakenly switched off: Check and resolve as
needed. Then, start a regeneration, or recharge.
$
Plumbing bypass valve(s) in ''bypass'' posi-
tion: Refer to page 6 and position valve(s) as need-
ed to direct soft water to house pipes. Then, start a
regeneration, or recharge.
$
Timer not programmed: See…Electronic
Demand Timer - page 10.
$
Nozzle & venturi dirty, or salt in storage tank
bridged: See page 16 and above to clean. Then,
start a regeneration, or recharge.
$ Possible increase in water hardness:
See…Electronic Demand Timer - page 11.
$
Hot water used when softener is regenerating:
The water heater will refill with hard water... see
Automatic
Hard Water Bypass During
Regenerations, page 14.
$
Leaking faucet or toilet valve: A small leak will
waste hundreds of gallons of water in just a few
days. Fix all water leaks immediately.
NO SOFT WATER WATER INTERMITTENTLY HARD
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