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Procedure c — regeneration of media – LaMotte ATQ Digital Series Water Softener Demo Kit User Manual

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PROCEDURE

C — Regeneration of Media

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for regeneration of media. Cation exchange resin may be regenerated in the
following manner. NOTE: Due to build up of air pressure, it is not possible to regenerate both chambers of the
DuoSoft unit at the same time. Follow steps 1-8 to regenerate top chamber, then see step 9 to regenerate bottom
chamber.

For the DupSoft unit; turn unit upside down and repeat steps 1-8.

Clamp
outlet tube.

Add salt
solution until
top chamber is
completely full.

Prepare salt
solution by
dissolving about
½ pound of
salt (sodium
Chloride) in 1
quart of water.

Remove black
plug from top
of softener.

Allow to stand for about 30
minutes.

Unclamp outlet
tube and allow salt
solution to run to
waste.

Attach adapter
to faucet.

Wash resin with
approximately
1 gallon of tap
water.

Clean threaded
area completely
and replace
black plug in
top of softener.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

9.

8.

30

MINUTES