Hydrotech 5600 Meter Initiated_Calendar Clock Valve Iron Softener - Manual (Page 3)

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Application of Iron Water Softeners
The Iron Water softener is designed to soften water through an ion exchange process as described previously. In addition, the ion
exchange resin used in the mineral tank is a fine mesh resin, which is less likely to be prone to iron fouling than standard softener
resin. Again, as mentioned previously, a resin cleaner solution should still be added to the brine tank with the use of an automatic
feeder. Our recommended automatic feeder and resin cleaner solution is available through your distributor or installer.
The unit has been factory preset to regenerate the resin with a higher salt setting than regular water softeners. We recommend that
you DO NOT ADJUST this salt setting of 15lb-salt/cf-resin. The higher dosage is another important factor in the softeners’ ability to
regenerate the resin that removed iron during the last service cycle.
Some additional guidelines about the application of Iron water softeners are as follows:
• The Iron water softeners are not recommended for removal of iron that is organically bound.
• The Iron water softeners are not recommended for removal of iron with iron bacteria combinations.
• The Iron water softeners are not recommended as the primary method of water treatment for iron when found in
combination with significant amounts of manganese. An Iron and Sulfur filter (Greensand) is recommended as
pretreatment. The Iron softeners can still be used as a polisher or backup treatment for iron.
• Regular use of a resin cleaner with an automatic feeder is essential to the proper functioning of the Iron water
softeners when applied on water supplies containing iron.
• When calculating the capacity of the Iron water softener in gallons, remember to add the converted Iron to the Total
Hardness tested in the water. See page 6.
• Only use this product on water that is potable. DO NOT apply this product on water that is unsafe to drink without
proper disinfection.