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Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi
A clean nozzle and venturi (see Figure 13) is a must for the conditioner to work properly. This small
water softener creates the suction to move brine from the brine tank, into the resin ta nk. If it should
become plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the conditioner will not work, and you will get hard water.
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the topcover. Be sure the water softener is insoft water cycle
(no water pressure atnozzle andventuri). Then,holding the nozzle and venturi housing with onehand,
turn off the cap. Do not lose the o--ring seal. Lift out the screen support and screen. T hen, remove the
nozzle andventuri.Wash the parts inwarm,soapy water andrinse infresh water.If needed,use a small
brush to remove iron or dirt. Do not scratch, misshape, etc., surfaces of the nozzle and venturi. Also,
check and clean the gasket and flow plug(s).
Replace all parts in the correct order. Lubricate the o--ring seal with silicone grease and locate in
position. Install a nd tighten the cap, by hand only. Do not overtighten and break the cap or housing.
*Install with lettered side up
concavesidedown.
Cap
O---ringseal
Screen support
Screen
Nozzle & venturi
Gasket
*Flow plug (HVDC)
Nozzle & venturi housing
Screen
IMPORTANT: Be sure
small hole in the gasket is
centered directly over the
small hole in the nozzle &
venturi housing.
*Flow plug (1---EP)
Ferrule nut
Figure 13
Recharge the softener several times to reduce water level in the tank. This will also assure that th e
softener is completely recharged and ready to provide softened water again. Once the water level in
the tank is about 2” to 3”, you may resume normal use. If the water level does not drop afte r a couple
of recharges, do the following:
Remove thebrinevalveassemblyfromthe brinewelland pushfloat stemdown. Place opening ofbrine
valve just under the water and start a recharge. Move the brine valve down with each recharge, until
it rests at the bottom of the tank. A dd salt, if needed, and return to normal use.
Brine valve assembly is
inside th e brinewell, located
in the salt storage tank.
Float stem
(push down)
Figure 14
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