Hydrotech 6700 XTR Downflow Valve Water Softener - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating Instructions
Regeneration Cycle Step Programming
1. Backwash ....................................10 minutes
2. Brine and Slow Rinse ..................60 minutes
3. Rapid Rinse ................................10 minutes
4. Brine Tank Refill .........................10 minutes - 6700DF-20
13 minutes - 6700DF-30
10 minutes - 6700DF-45
13 minutes - 6700DF-60
20 minutes - 6700DF-90
Water Pressure
Your conditioner is designed to operate under normal water pressures from 20 psi (1.4 atm) to 125 psi (8.5 atm).
Regeneration and Automatic Bypass
Water conditioners are factory set to regenerate at 2:00 a.m. during a period of little or no water use. The regeneration
cycle lasts approximately two hours, after which soft water service is restored. While regeneration is taking place, hard
water automatically bypasses the water conditioner if required. Use of water, particularly hot water, should be avoided at
this time to prevent hard water from filling the water heater.
New Sounds
You will notice new sounds as your conditioner operates, such as the hum of the timer or click of the actuator arm. During
regeneration, it will be common to hear the sounds of water running to the drain.
Manual Bypass (Figure 4A)
In case of an emergency such as an overflowing brine tank, you can isolate
your water softener from the water supply using the bypass valve located at
the back of the control.
In normal operation the bypass is open with the ON/OFF knobs in line with
the INLET and OUTLET pipes. To isolate the softener, simply rotate the
knobs clockwise (as indicated by the word BYPASS and arrow) until they
lock.
You can use your water related fixtures and appliances as the water supply
is bypassing the softener. However, the water you use will be hard.
To resume soft water service, open the bypass valve by rotating the knobs
counter-clockwise.
Stainless Steel Bypass (Figure 4B)
In normal operation the bypass lever is aligned with the inlet/outlet with the
pointer on SERVICE. To isolate the filter, rotate lever counter clockwise until
it stops and pointer indicates unit is in bypass.
You can use your water related fixtures and appliances as the water supply
is bypassing the filter. However, the water you use will be unfiltered.
To resume filtered water service, open the bypass valve by reversing the
rotation of the lever.
OUTLET
INLET
Figure 4A
OUTLET
INLET
Figure 4B