Regeneration
Regeneration Instructions for Standard Water Softener
Step 1: Turn off the water supply.
Step 2: Disconnect inlet and outlet hose from the softener.
Step 3: You can drain water by tilting unit over or turning it upside down with the head/cap ON. Once draining has been completed, flip the unit back upright and tap the black base against the ground a few times to get the resin to fall back down into the bottom of the tank. This creates a bigger cavity for the salt and is one of a few ways to add salt.
Step 4: Remove top cap.
Step 5: Add the correct amount of table salt into the top for your softener.
- One full 26 oz. box of iodized/non-iodized salt
A few ways to add salt
- Pour salt into the softener.
- Mix salt with warm water and pour the solution into the softener.
- Pour salt into the softener while periodically pouring water slowly over it with a cup. See information at the bottom of the page for OUT Filter Mate Water Softener Cleaner and Salt Booster preventative maintenance.
Step 6: Replace cap and inlet hose to inlet side of softener. Turn the water on and rinse VERY SLOW for the directed amount of time.
Note: Stream of water should just clear the side of the tank/the stream should be the size of a pencil.
- Rinse for 12-15 minutes
Step 7: Increase water flow to a full stream.
- Rinse for 3-4 minutes
Step 8: To verify the regeneration process is complete use the hardness test strips to insure the water at the OUTPUT of the softener is soft. Soft water is 0-3 GPG. At the end of the regeneration process the water should also not have a salty taste.
Step 9: Regeneration cycle is complete.
Regeneration Instructions for Double Standard Water Softeners
Step 1: Turn off the water supply.
Step 2: Disconnect inlet and outlet hose from the softener.
Step 3: You can drain water by tilting unit over or turning it upside down with the head/cap ON. Once draining has been completed, flip the unit back upright and tap the black base against the ground a few times to get the resin to fall back down into the bottom of the tank. This creates a bigger cavity for the salt and is one of a few ways to add salt.
Step 4: Remove top cap.
Step 5: Add the correct amount of table salt into the top for your softener.
- Two full 26 oz. boxes of iodized/non-iodized salt
A few ways to add salt
- Pour salt into the softener.
- Mix salt with warm water and pour the solution into the softener.
- Pour salt into the softener while periodically pouring water slowly over it with a cup. See information at the bottom of the page for OUT Filter Mate Water Softener Cleaner and Salt Booster preventative maintenance.
Step 6: Replace cap and inlet hose to inlet side of softener. Turn the water on and rinse VERY SLOW for the directed amount of time. Note: Stream of water should just clear the side of the tank/the stream should be the size of a pencil.
- Rinse for 24-30 minutes.
Step 7: Increase water flow to a full stream.
- Rinse for 6-8 minutes.
Step 8: To verify the regeneration process is complete use the hardness test strips to insure the water at the OUTPUT of the softener is soft. Soft water is 0-3 GPG. At the end of the regeneration process the water should also not have a salty taste.
Step 9: Regeneration cycle is complete.
Regeneration Instructions for Park Model Water Softeners
Step 1: Turn off the water supply.
Step 2: Disconnect inlet and outlet hose from the softener.
Step 3: You can drain water by tilting unit over or turning it upside down with the head/cap ON. Once draining has been completed, flip the unit back upright and tap the black base against the ground a few times to get the resin to fall back down into the bottom of the tank. This creates a bigger cavity for the salt and is one of a few ways to add salt.
Step 4: Remove top cap.
Step 5: Add the correct amount of table salt into the top for your softener.
- Four full 26 oz. boxes of iodized/non-iodized salt.
A few ways to add salt
- Pour salt into the softener.
- Mix salt with warm water and pour the solution into the softener.
- Pour salt into the softener while periodically pouring water slowly over it with a cup. See information at the bottom of the page for OUT Filter Mate Water Softener Cleaner and Salt Booster preventative maintenance.
Step 6: Replace cap and inlet hose to inlet side of softener. Turn the water on and rinse VERY SLOW for the directed amount of time. Note: Stream of water should just clear the side of the tank/the stream should be the size of a pencil.
- Rinse for 50-60 minutes.
Step 7: Increase water flow to a full stream.
- Rinse for 10-12 minutes.
Step 8: To verify the regeneration process is complete use the hardness test strips to insure the water at the OUTPUT of the softener is soft. Soft water is 0-3 GPG. At the end of the regeneration process the water should also not have a salty taste.
Step 9: Regeneration cycle is complete.
OUT Filter Mate Water Softener Cleaner and Salt Booster preventative maintenance. Over time, a water softener can become fouled and lose its effectiveness due to a buildup of iron, lime, minerals, tannins and other water contaminants. OUT Filter Mate provides continual water softener cleaning and improves salt performance by removing light buildup and other water contaminants. Regular use provides effective water softener maintenance, restoring it to peak efficiency.
Add the OUT Filter Mate when you add the salt.
Standard Softener: 1 teaspoon
Double Softener: 2 teaspoon
Park Model Softener: 4 teaspoon
