Automatic water softener – EcoPure MW_MW40_450216 User Manual
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..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE, continued
CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI ASSEMBLY.................................................................
A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the
softener to work right. This small unit makes the
suction to move brine from the salt storage area to the
resin tank during regeneration. If the nozzle and
venturi 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 softener
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: Models in this manual have a small flow plug
located in the nozzle and venturi, and a small cone
shaped screen in the housing. Be sure to check and
clean these parts.
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 SOFT WATER
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No salt in storage tank: See page 15 to refill, then
start a regeneration, or recharge.
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Transformer unplugged at wall outlet, or
disconnected from timer: Reconnect to electrical power
and start a regeneration, or recharge.
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Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit
mistakenly switched off: Check and resolve as needed.
Then, start a regeneration, or recharge.
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Plumbing bypass valve(s) in ‘‘bypass’’ position:
Refer to page 6 or 8 and position valve(s) for ‘‘service’’ to
direct soft water to house pipes. Then, start a
regeneration, or recharge.
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Timer not programmed: See pages 10 and 11.
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Nozzle & venturi dirty, or salt in storage tank
bridged: See page 15 and above to clean. Then, start a
regeneration, or recharge.
WATER INTERMITTENTLY HARD
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Possible increase in water hardness: See page 11.
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Hot water used when softener is regenerating: The
water heater will refill with hard water, see Automatic
Hard Water Bypass During Regenerations, page 13.
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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.
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