Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi
 A
clean nozzle and venturi is a must for the conditioner to
work properly. This small unit creates the suction to move
brine from the brine tank into the resin tank. If it should
become plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the conditioner
will not work and you will get hard water.
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To get to the
nozzle and venturi slide Faceplate Cover forward. Be
sure the unit is in soft water cycle (no water pressure
at nozzle and venturi). Then, holding the nozzle and venturi
housing with one hand, turn off the cap. Do not lose
the O-ring seal. Lift out the screen support and screen.
Then remove the nozzle and venturi.
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Wash the parts
in warm, soapy water and rinse in fresh water. If needed,
use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Be careful not
to scratch, misshape, etc., surfaces of the nozzle and
venturi. Also, check and clean the gasket and flow plug(s).
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Carefully replace
all parts in the correct order. Lubricate the O-ring seal
with silicone grease and locate in position. Install and
tighten the cap, by hand only. Do not overtighten
and break the cap or housing.
Breaking A Salt Bridge
 Sometimes,
a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the brine tank and leaves
a hollow area below the salt in your water softener. It is
usually caused by high humidity or the wrong kind of salt.
When the salt bridges, an empty space forms between the water
and the salt. Then, salt will not dissolve in the water to
make brine. Without brine, the resin bed does not regenerate
and you will have hard water.
If
the storage tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you
have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge is
under it. Take a broom handle, or like tool, and push it straight
down into the salt. If a hard object is felt, it's most likely
a salt bridge. Carefully push into the bridge in several places
to break it. DO NOT use any sharp or pointed objects
as you may puncture the tank.
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