Use and Care Manual

• System Start-up
Before operating for the first time, flush out the water line and bypass. Be sure the bypass is closed.
• Turn the water source on at the inlet to the house.
• Disconnect the bypass from the valve if attached to the valve.
• Be sure to remove the meter impeller from the bypass before opening the bypass.
• Put a container under the bypass and open the bypass to allow water to flow through and remove any foreign material out of
the water lines.
• Close the bypass.
• Reinstall the meter impeller in the outlet side with the impeller facing in and re-connect the bypass to the valve.
• Open the bypass.
• Check for any leaks.
• Insert meter cable in the outlet side of the bypass or connector, the side the impeller is installed in.
• Plug in the power cord for the valve.
• Open a water line and let water flow until water runs clear. Fill brine tank about 1/3 full with water.
• Press and hold both and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock the key pad.
• Press to advance to 2 - Backwash; this lets air out of the drain line. Process will take 8-10 minutes to purge the system.
Note: when you press the screen will display “-00-” as it positions the ceramic discs. Once “-00-” disappears and the
next phase is displayed, you can press to advance to the next phase.
• Press to manually advance through the next phase, 3 - Brine & Slow Rinse. Verify the air check valve is closed by*
listening to be sure no air is being drawn into the system.
Press to manually advance to the next phase, 4 - Brine Refill. This phase will fill the brine tank with the correct amount of
water. Allow the brine refill phase to run, do not advance past this phase. Should take about 10 minutes for a 1 cu/ft. system.
After this phase has completed, press to manually advance to 5 - Fast Rinse and again to advance to the Service position.
• Next add salt
to the brine tank. (40lb minimum, 120lb maximum)
Note: We recommend using pellet salt, NOT solar salt.
• Install brine tank cover.
• Turn a faucet on, away from the installation location, until the water from the plumbing lines has been purged.
• Softening system is now fully operational.
• Take a water sample to verify and test for hardness reduction. We recommend the Water Total Hardness Test (3-Pack) by Tier1.
Purchase at: www.tier1filters.com/hardness-test
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If you hear air coming from the drain line:
1. Ensure the brine line nut is secure
2. Ensure the drain line ribbed connector is secure
3. Ensure the brine tank float valve closes when the water is
Brine tank float valve
depleted
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