Procedure c — regeneration of media – LaMotte AT Visual Series Water Softener Demo Kit User Manual

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9

PROCEDURE

C — Regeneration of Media

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for regeneration of media. Cation exchange resin may be regenerated in the

following manner. NOTE: Due to build up of air pressure, it is not possible to regenerate both chambers of the

DuoSoft unit at the same time. Follow steps 1-8 to regenerate top chamber, then see step 9 to regenerate bottom

chamber.

For the DupSoft unit; turn unit upside down and repeat steps 1-8.

Clamp
outlet tube.

Add salt solution
until top chamber
is completely
full.

Prepare salt
solution by
dissolving about
½ pound of salt
(sodium chloride)
in 1 quart of
water.

Remove black
plug from top
of softener.

Allow to stand for
about 30 minutes.

Unclamp outlet tube
and allow salt solution
to run to waste.

Attach adapter
to faucet.

Wash resin with
approximately
1 gallon of tap water.

Clean threaded
area completely
and replace black
plug in top of
softener.

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5.

6.

7.

9.

8.

30

MINUTES

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