LaMotte DirectFlo DuoSoft User Manual
DirectFlo
water softeners
DirectFlo
Code 1026
DirectFlo
DuoSoft
Code 1028
a
INTRODUCTION
The DirectFlo and the DirectFLO DuoSoft Water Softeners are designed to produce
high quality softened water. The innovative design eliminates cumbersome hoses that
must be connected to a faucet. As water passes through the DirectFLO chamber, the
resin column causes scale-forming calcium and magnesium ions to be exchanged for
non-scale-forming sodium ions. When the resin is exhausted it must be replaced or
regenerated. Inexpensive
regenerated by chemical treatment.
In the DirectFLO DuoSoft, water passes through both chambers and will be treated by
both types of media. The two chambers of the DirectFLO DuoSoft may be easily fi lled
with the media of choice for specifi c problem water.
NOTE: These softeners DO NOT yield water suitable for drinking .
READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
resin refi ll packages are available, or the original resin can be
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PROCEDURE A — Use of the Softeners
1. 2.
Turn the large black
plug on the top of the
softener
counterclockwise
until it becomes
loosened.
3.
Turn on the sink faucet.
Adjust the water fl ow
until the stream is about
¼” in diameter.
5.
Place the softener in the sink so
that the stream of water hits the
of the softener on the side opposite the
valve and fl ows
into the top well.
NOTE: Some
water
will run
down the outside
of the softener.
Lift the plug up about 1”.
Turn the plug
counterclockwise
for 1 full turn to lock
it into the upright
position. Do not
remove the plug.
4.
Close the
softener valve.
6.
top
Allow the softener
to fi ll with water.
When the
softener is full,
open the valve.
CLOSED
OPEN
7. 8.
Allow the water to
fl ow for 3 minutes to
rinse the media.
Place a beaker under
the valve and collect
a water sample for
testing.
NOTE: Before fi rst
use, fi ll bottom
section
with water to prevent
vapor lock.
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of DuoSoft
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