Maintaining Your Mach Series Backwashing Filter - Kinetico Mach Serie Manual Del Usuario

Kinetico Mach Series Backwashing Filters
Maintaining Your Kinetico Mach Series
Backwashing Filter.
The media used in your Kinetico Mach Series Backwashing Filter will pro-
vide you with years of service, but certain media may eventually require
replenishment or replacement. How long the filtering media lasts depends
on your specific water conditions. If the problem your system was installed
to correct returns, it could mean your water conditions have changed and
your system may only require a slight adjustment by your local, authorized
Kinetico dealer.Your Kinetico water professional will determine if the sys-
tem needs adjustments or if the media bed needs to be replenished.
Manual Backwash
If your water problem reappears, manually backwash your system to see if the
change in your water conditions is temporary.
To manually backwash your filter, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver, push down
firmly on the filter valve screw located on top of the control valve and slow-
ly turn clockwise (fig. 1) until the actuator has advanced the indicator dot
to the "BACKWASH" position.You should hear at least five "clicks" while
turning the screw before the indicator dot reaches the "BACKWASH" posi-
tion. At this point you should hear water begin to run through the system.
If you do not hear water running through the system, the indicator dot has
not been advanced far enough and you must repeat the previous procedure.
After one tank backwashes, repeat the procedure for manual regeneration
after the water flow stops to be sure both media tanks are backwashed.
By–pass
There may be times when you need to shut off the water supply to your
entire house. To do this, set the by–pass valve to the "OFF" position. No
water will flow through the house.To restart the water, set the by–pass valve
to the "SER VICE" position.You may put the filter into by–pass at any time,
if necessary, by putting the by–pass valve into the "BY–PASS" position.
You will still get water throughout the house; however, all of the water
will be untreated.To return the filter to service, set the by–pass valve to the
"SER VICE" position.
NOTE: By–pass styles vary and yours may not be as described. Contact your Kinetico
dealer for further assistance.
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