Manual Regeneration; By-Pass; Cold Weather Protection; Sanitizing The System - Kinetico Mach Série Guide D'utilisation

Manual Regeneration

If your salt storage tank does run out of salt, you can manually regenerate the unit
after adding salt, or you can wait for it to go through regeneration automatically.
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, push down firmly on the softener valve screw
(Fig. 4) and slowly turn clockwise until the actuator has advanced the indicator dot
to the "BRINE" position (Fig. 4). You should hear at least five "clicks" while turning
the screw before the indicator dot reaches the "BRINE" position. At this point
you should hear water begin to run through the system. If you do not hear water
running through the system, the indicator dot has not been advanced far enough.
Repeat the procedure for manual regeneration after the water flow stops (11 to
90 minutes, depending on the model) to be sure both resin tanks are regenerated.
Note: If your hot water tank has refilled with hard water, it may take several
days for it to empty and for your water to feel soft again.

By-pass

There may be times when you need to shut off the water supply to your entire
house. To do this, set the by-pass valve to the "OFF" position. No water
will flow through the house. To restart the water, set the by-pass valve to the
"SERVICE" position. You may put the softener into by-pass at any time, if
necessary, by putting the by-pass valve into the "BY-PASS" position. You will still
get water throughout the house; however, all of the water will be untreated. To
return the softener to service, set the by-pass valve to the "SERVICE" position.
Note: By-pass styles vary and yours may not be as described. Contact your
Kinetico dealer for further assistance.
Indicator Dot
Softener Valve Screw
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Cold Weather Protection

If your Kinetico water system is installed outside or in an area that is not heated,
you may want to take precautionary measures to prevent damage to your unit
from freezing.
Note: Kinetico's warranty doesn't cover damage to your system due to freezing.

Sanitizing the System

Kinetico water systems are intended for use on microbiologically safe water
supplies. If the inlet water supply' s safety is compromised for any reason (for
example a "Boil Alert" from a municipal supply or positive bacteria test on a well),
you should by-pass the system until bacteriological safety has been restored. You
should then contact your Kinetico dealer to sanitize the system before returning
the system to service.

Iron Cleaning

If the inlet water supply contains iron, it is a good idea to use salt that contains
an iron cleaning additive (for example, Kinetico Salt with Iron Fighter* additive).
The iron cleaning additive will prevent iron from fouling the resin and keep your
system in optimal condition. Alternately, you can add iron cleaning agents in
powder form to the brine tank when you replenish the salt supply. Contact your
Kinetico dealer for additional information about iron cleaning.

Salt Bridge

The regenerant in the brine tank can, under certain conditions, solidify and form
a "salt bridge" preventing the system from making brine for regeneration. Condi-
tions known to contribute to salt bridging include high humidity, low water and
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salt consumption, or the use of potassium chloride (KCl). If a salt bridge occurs,
you can attempt to break up the solidified salt by carefully poking the salt with
a stick or broom handle.
To minimize the potential for salt bridging, fill the brine tank to the halfway point
with regenerant. Or, consider using the K-Spray Brine System (optional equip-
ment available from your Kinetico dealer) that virtually eliminates salt bridging.
*Iron Fighter is a licensed trademark of Cargill, Incorporated.
If you have questions about your Kinetico water system, or if you suspect that it
isn't working properly, contact your local, authorized Kinetico dealer.
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