EcoPure MW_MW25_450215A - Manual (Page 17)

...................................... 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 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 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: 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 SOFT WATER WATER INTERMITTENTLY HAD
ƒ No salt in storage tank: See page 16 to add,
then start a regeneration, or recharge.
ƒ Transformer unplugged at wall outlet, or
disconnected from timer: Reconnect to electrical
power and start a regeneration, or recharge.
ƒ Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or
circuit mistakenly switched off: Check and
resolve as needed. Then, start a regeneration, or
recharge.
ƒ Plumbing bypass valve(s) in ‘‘bypass’’
position: Refer to page 6 and position valve(s) as
needed to direct soft water to house pipes. Then,
start a regeneration, or recharge.
ƒ Timer not programmed: See…
Electronic Demand Timer - page 10.
ƒ Nozzle & venturi dirty, or salt in storage tank
bridged: See page 16 and above to clean. Then,
start a regeneration, or recharge. ƒ Possible increase in water hardness:
See…
Electronic Demand Timer - page 11.
ƒ Hot water used when softener is
regenerating: The water heater will refill with
hard water... see Automatic Hard Water Bypass
During Regenerations, page 14.
ƒ 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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