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MAINTENANCE

Chapter 3 General Repairs

Water Softener

Solving the Problem

Equipment Noise- Applies to the Softener ONLY
Problem Reason Solution
1. The unit makes a squealing  The control disc is not flat on the  Replace the control disc, balance
noise ceramic, causing the drain valve to piston spring and the balance
flutter piston O-ring. You may also want
to change the drain valves and
seals
2. The unit makes a gurgling,  On new installations, there may be  Run through an entire cycle to al-
hissing or bubbling sound some air trapped in the unit initially low the air to escape
 Air is being drawn into the  Identify air leaks in the plumbing
plumbing and fix them
 The brine line and/or the brine  Identify and replace the faulty
valve are not air checking part(s)

Unit Sticks in Cycles – Applies to the Softener ONLY
Problem Reason Solution

1. The unit sticks in regeneration  The control disc is not flat on the  Clean the regeneration flow path
or backwash cycle ceramic, causing the drain valve to
flutter
 The regeneration drive pawl and/or  Replace the regeneration drive
spring is weak or broken pawl
 There is a damaged tooth on the  Replace the control disc
control disc
 The eccentric pinion is worn  Replace the eccentric pinion (snap
fit)
 On backwashing filters, low  Increase inlet pressure or the
pressure or poor backwashing may frequency of the backwash, or the
cause a plugged bed unit may need re-bedding
2. The unit sticks in service cycle  The regeneration start pawl is  Replace or install regeneration
broken or missing start pawl
 The control disc has a worn or  Replace control disc
missing tooth

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