Maintaining Your Water System; Changing The Filter; Adding Regenerant - Kinetico Mach Série Guide D'utilisation

Maintaining Your Water System

Your Kinetico water system is engineered to provide you with quality water
without requiring extensive maintenance. However, some routine maintenance
is necessary to keep your system working properly.

Changing the Filter

Your Kinetico system uses an in-line filter to remove solid material from the
inlet water supply. Periodically, the filter cartridge will require replacement. This
should occur when the water pressure in the home begins to gradually decrease.
The frequency of the filter change is determined by the amount of water used and
the solid material content of your water supply.
Procedure
1. Turn off the feed water to the filter by turning the by-pass valve
BY-PASS position*.
2. Slowly turn the handle on the pressure relief valve
position**. Allow at least one minute for system to depressurize and to
minimize spillage.
Open
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Closed
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Off
On
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10
to the OPEN
2
4
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3. When depressurized, remove the filter sump
(when viewed from above) with two hands.
4. Remove the new cartridge and all contents from the protective bag, and
slide the bag over the used cartridge.
5. Remove the used cartridge by turning it clockwise. Discard used cartridge with
the bag, or clean and store for reuse.
6. Inspect and clean the sump seal and adapter O-ring, if necessary. Using the
included packet of silicone, lubricate entire seal, O-ring and the sealing
surface in the filter head
7. Install the new cartridge into the cartridge adapter by turning it counter-
clockwise until it stops
8. Install the filter sump by turning it counter-clockwise until it stops.
to the
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IMPORTANT! Check alignment of arrows to assure proper assembly
9. Turn the handle on the pressure relief valve to the CLOSED position
10. Turn on the feed water by slowly turning the by-pass to the SERVICE
position*.
* Your by-pass valve may be different than the one illustrated.
** Pressure relief valve may be in a different location than illustrated. If necessary, contact your
Kinetico dealer for assistance.
Note: Filter styles vary, and yours may not be exactly as previously described.

Adding Regenerant

Make sure your salt storage tank never runs out of regenerant. Refill regenerant
anytime before water is visible in the brine drum or softener cabinet (on cabinet
models). Use Kinetico Water Softener Salt, available from most Kinetico dealers,
or another quality brand. Some salts contain foreign particles which can cause
problems with your system, so be sure to use a quality grade of salt, processed
especially for use in water softeners. If you choose to use potassium chloride,
contact your local authorized Kinetico dealer to find out about the recommended
adjustments to your system. Your Kinetico dealer can also recommend or perform
a schedule of periodic maintenance. DO NOT USE ROCK SALT, as it often
contains significant levels of dirt or foreign matter.
by turning it clockwise
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(water softener salt or potassium chloride)
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