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STEP 10: For all models except FE Series, plug the softener into an unswitched electrical outlet and
slowly rotate the Manual Regeneration Knob (see Fig. 5, page 7 or Fig. 6, page 10) clockwise
until two clicks are heard. This is the “BACKWASH” position.
For the FE Series, plug the transformer into an un-switched electrical outlet and attach the
power cord into the control valve. Then press and hold down the center “ADVANCE” button
until “GO TO BW” appears on the screen (see Fig. 8, page 12). Wait until the valve reaches
the backwash position before going to STEP 11 (a countdown timer will appear on the
display).
STEP 11: Unplug the softener from the electrical outlet to keep it in the backwash position.
Refer to Figure 4 (page 5) for appropriate bypass valve operation. Rotate bypass lever of
stainless steel bypass ¼ of the way to “Service” allowing unit to fill slowly. You should hear
water trickling into the mineral tank. Filling the mineral tank in this position will force any
trapped air to the drain. When all air has been purged from the system and only water is
running to the drain, slowly open the bypass valve fully to the service position.
STEP 12: Add enough water to the brine tank to a level approximately 1” above the top level of the
salt grid.
STEP 13: Plug the softener back into the electrical outlet.
For all models except FE Series, slowly rotate the Manual Regeneration Knob
clockwise until two clicks are heard. This is the “BRINE DRAW” position. Verify that the
water level in the brine tank is dropping. Allow water level to drop below the top level of
the salt grid before continuing. If the water level does not drop, refer to page 25 for
Troubleshooting. Otherwise, advance the control valve to the “FAST RINSE” position by
continuing to rotate the knob clockwise until seven more clicks are heard. Allow the
softener to complete the remainder of the regeneration cycles automatically which
includes “BRINE REFILL” to put water into the brine tank.
For the FE Series, press the center “ADVANCE” button briefly and the control valve will go to
the “BRINE DRAW” position (“GO TO DR” will display). Once the cycle countdown begins,
verify that the water level in the brine tank is dropping. Allow water level to drop below the salt
grid before continuing. If the water level does not drop, refer to page 26 of Troubleshooting.
Otherwise, advance the control valve to the “BRINE REFILL” cycle by continuing to press the
“ADVANCE” button briefly each time a cycle countdown begins until the “GO TO BR” is
displayed. Allow the softener to complete the “BRINE REFILL” cycle automatically to put
water into the brine tank.
STEP 14: Check for leaks and correctas necessary.
STEP 15: Turn on power or fuel supply back on to water heater.
STEP 16: Set the current time of day on the timer (note AM and PM) (refer to Fig. 5, Fig. 6 or Fig. 8,
depending on the model number).
STEP 17: Set the regeneration frequency (refer to Fig. 5, Fig. 6, or Fig. 8 depending on the model
number).
STEP 18: Fill the brine tank with salt.
