Need to replace your bypass assembly? Don't worry, we're here to help! Let's work together to swap these parts and you'll have your softener back up and running in no time.
Tools Needed:
Silicone-based lubricant
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Depressurize the Unit
1. Remove the Top Cover. If you need additional instructions, click here.
2. You'll want to start by bypassing the water softener by pushing the handle IN on the back of your unit. This will stop water flow while you're working on your unit.
If you have a blending valve, ensure it's closed so no hard water is coming through. Refer to What is a Blending Valve if needed.
3. Now, depressurize the unit by running a Recharge cycle. Hold the Recharge button until you hear the motor starts to spin, and then release. You'll see ‘Recharge Now’ or ‘Recharging’ flashing on the screen.
4. To speed up the cycles, you'll need to press the Recharge button once each time the motor stops spinning. Repeat this until the ‘Recharge Now’ or ‘Recharging’ disappears from the screen.
5. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and set to the side.
6. On the Inlet/Outlet pipes, remove the black C-clips. Gently pull one side of the black c-clip away from the softener, and slowly roll it towards the other side of the c-clip to remove.
Note: If the clips still aren't easy to remove, they may be stuck because the system isn’t completely level. Slowly and gently rock the softener back and forth slightly while applying pressure to the c-clip as described above to free them.
7. Once the C-clips are off you can pull the softener away from the bypass assembly.
8. We need to empty the water lines now. Go ahead and turn your main water supply off. Then turn on a faucet at the highest and lowest points in the house and let them run until empty.
Installing the Bypass
For this next part you'll want to grab a towel or bucket to catch any residual water that may leak from this next part.
1. Unscrew your inlet/outlet plumbing connections from the bypass assembly and set the old bypass aside.
2. Make sure to generously lubricate the O-rings on your new bypass valve with a silicone based lube.
3. Connect your new bypass valve to the plumbing by screwing your inlet/outlet plumbing onto the threads.
4. Confirm the handle is in the 'bypass' position, pushed IN towards the center.
5. Push the softener onto the bypass assembly and secure with the black C-clips. Confirm all three teeth on the C-clips are engaged and clipped in.
Testing for Leaks
Let's make sure we've got it put together correctly!
1. Open two or more softened, cold water faucets in your home. Slowly open the main water supply valve. Run water at those faucets until there is a steady flow with no air bubbles.
2. Slowly take the softener off of bypass, allowing the water into the system. After a few minutes, open a few hot water taps and allow them to run smoothly.
3. Now you can close all faucets and check the softener for any leaks at the plumbing connections. If there are any signs of leaking, depressurize the unit (Instructions in top section) before removing any clips.
4. Plug the power cord back into the outlet. You're done!
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