GE PNSF39Z01 User manual

PNSF39Z01
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Owner’s Manual
Part No. 215C1002P003 Pub. No. 49-5801
Water Softening System
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and maintain your water system
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great deal of time and money
over the life of your system.
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Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .20–21
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of electric shock, property
damage or personal injury.
■Check with your state and local
public works department for
plumbing and electrical codes.
You must follow these
guidelines.
■
Use care when handling the
water softening system. Do not
turn upside down, drop, or set
on sharp protrusions.
■ Water softening systems using
sodium chloride (salt) for
regeneration add sodium to the
water.
Persons on sodium
restricted diets should consider
the added sodium as part of their
overall intake.
■ The water softening system
works on 24 volt-60 Hz
Electrical power only.
Be sure to
use only the included transformer.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!

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This water softening system must be properly installed and
located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive Installation
Instructions, you can receive one by calling us toll-free
at the GE Answer Center®800.626.2000.
PROPER INSTALLATION
■ Install or store where it will not
be exposed to temperatures
below freezing or exposed to
any type of weather. Water
freezing in the system will
break it. Do not attempt to
treat water over 100°F.
■ Do not install in direct sunlight.
Excessive sun heat may cause
distortion or other damage to
non-metallic parts.
■Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
■Use only
lead-free solder and
flux
for all sweat-solder
connections, as required by
state and federal codes.
■
The water softening system
requires a minimum water flow
of three gallons per minute at
the inlet. Maximum allowable
inlet water pressure is 125 psi.
If daytime pressure is over 80
psi, night time pressure may
exceed the maximum. Use a
pressure reducing valve if
necessary. (Adding a pressure
reducing valve may reduce
the flow.)
WARNING: Discard all
unused and packaging
material after installation.
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SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES.
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Rated capacity
See rating label located on the softener.
Amount of high capacity resin (lbs/cu. ft)
52/1
Resin tank nominal size (in., dia. x height)
10 x 35
Service flow rate (gpm)
See rating label located on the softener.
Water supply maximum hardness (gpg)*
110
Water supply maximum clear water iron (ppm)*
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Water pressure limits (min-max psi)
20–125
Water temperature maximum (°F.)
120
Water supply minimum flow rate (gpm)
3
*Determined by water analysis from a qualified water testing laboratory.
44”
36-1/4”
14”
35”
24”
3-3/8”
11-1/2”
INLET - OUTLET
INLET
OUT

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For emergency needs, hard water is available to the
home during the regeneration cycles.
However, you
should avoid using HOT water because the water heater
will fill with the hard water.
Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration
When the water softening system is providing soft
water, it is called “Service.” During service, hard
water flows from the house main water pipe into the
water softening system. Inside the water softening
system resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of
tiny, plastic resin beads. As hard water passes
through the bed, each bead attracts and holds the
hardness minerals. This is called ion-exchanging. It is
much like a magnet attracting and holding metals.
Water without the hardness minerals (soft water)
flows from the water softening system and to the
house pipes.
After a period of time, the resin beads become
coated with hardness minerals and they have to
be cleaned. This cleaning is called regeneration,
or recharge. Regeneration is started at 2:00 AM
(factory setting) by the water softening system timer,
and consists of five stages or cycles. These are
FILL,
BRINING, BRINE RINSE, BACKWASH
and FAST RINSE .
Service
Salt dissolved in water is called brine. Brine is needed
to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads.
To make the brine, water flows into the salt storage
area during the fill stage as shown.
Fill
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Soft water
OUT
Salt storage
tank (salt
not shown)
Brine
valve
Hard water
IN
Soft water
OUT
Hard water
IN
Resin
tank
Resin
bed
Salt storage
tank
Fill water
Brine
valve

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Brining
During brining, brine travels from the salt storage
area into the resin tank. Brine is the cleaning agent
needed to remove the hardness minerals from the
resin beads. The hardness minerals and brine are
discharged to the drain.
The nozzle and venturi create a suction to move the
brine, maintaining a very slow rate to get the best
resin cleaning with the least salt.
Brine Rinse
After a pre-measured amount of brine is used, the
brine valve closes. Water continues to flow in the
same path as during brining, except for the
discontinued brine flow. Hardness minerals and
brine flush from the resin tank to the drain.
Backwash
During backwash, water travels up through the resin
tank at a fast flow rate, flushing accumulated iron,
dirt, and sediments from the resin bed and to the
drain.
Fast Rinse
Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water
down through the resin tank. The fast flow flushes
brine from the bottom of the tank, and packs the
resin bed.
After fast rinse, the water softening system returns to
soft water service.
Hard water
bypass OUT
Nozzle &
venturi
Hard water
IN
Hard water
bypass OUT
Hard water
IN
Soft water
OUT
Hard water
IN
Brine
valve
Brine
Drain
Drain
Drain
Resin bed
lifted and
expanded

Upon installation and after an extended power outage. See the
Program Memory section.
NOTES:
■When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet
12:00 AM is flashing and
PRESENT TIME shows in the display
area. Program the timer as instructed below. If
PL- - is flashing,
see the
Model Code section.
■A “beeper” sounds while pressing buttons for timer
programming. One beep signals a change in the timer display.
Repeated beeps mean the timer will not accept a change from
the button you have pressed and you should use another button.
■To set the timer, you will use the UP, DOWN and SET buttons.
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REMAINING CAPACITY
FLOW RATE (GPM)
TIME
HARDNESS
GALLONS TODAY
SET
DATA
RECHARGE TONIGHT
RECHARGE NOW TOUCH
HOLD
or
AVG. DAILY GALLONS
Performance
Pro le
SmartWater Softening System
Timer Settings Required

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NOTE: If HARDNESS does not show in the display, press SET button
until it does.
Press the UP or DOWN button to set your water hardness
number in the display. The DOWN button moves the display
down to 1. The UP button moves the display up to 110.
NOTE: Each press of an UP or DOWN button changes the display
by 1 between 1 and 25. Above 25, the display changes 5 at a
time…25, 30, 35, etc. Holding a button in changes the numbers
twice each second.
When the water hardness number shows, press
SET to apply.
You can get the grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your water
supply from a water analysis laboratory, or call and ask your
local water department, if you are on a municipal supply.
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1
Set Water Hardness Number
NOTE: If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display, press
the
SET button until they do.
Press the UP or DOWN button to set. The UP button
moves the display ahead; the DOWN button moves the time
backward. If the present time is between noon and midnight,
be sure PM shows . If the present time is between
midnight and noon, be sure AM shows .
NOTES: Each press of an UP or DOWN button changes the time by
one minute. Holding the button in changes the time 32 minutes
each second.
When the present time shows in display, press SET to apply.
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1
Set Present Time of Day

Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (recharge) may be
desired or needed.
Two examples:
■You have used more water than usual (house guests, extra
washing, etc.) and you may run out of soft water before the next
regeneration.
■You did not refill the storage tank with salt.
Use one of the following features to start a regeneration
immediately or at the next preset regeneration start time.
RECHARGE NOW
Press and hold the TOUCH or HOLD button until RECHARGE NOW
starts to flash in the time display area. The water softening system
begins an immediate regeneration and, when over in about two
hours, you will have a new supply of soft water. Once started, you
cannot cancel this regeneration.
RECHARGE TONIGHT
Touch (do not hold) the TOUCH or HOLD button. RECHARGE
TONIGHT
flashes in the time display area. A regeneration will occur
at the next preset regeneration start time. If you decide to cancel
this regeneration, touch the same button once more.
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Normal Operation, Timer Displays
Feature: Optional Recharge Controls
RECHARGE TONIGHT
RECHARGE NOW
TOUCH
HOLD
or
During normal operation, the present time of day and AM or
PM shows in the time display area . When the demand
computer determines a regeneration is needed,
RECHARGE
TONIGHT
begins to flash in the display, along with the present time.
RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes until the next regeneration
start time, then changes to
RECHARGE NOW, which flashes until the
regeneration is over. The display also shows the current cycle in the
regeneration process. When the valve is in transition between
cycles, both indicators flash.
PM
RECHARGE TONIGHT
PM

ERROR CODE DISPLAYED ERR 01 ERR 02 ERR 03 ERR 04 ERR 05
POSSIBLE DEFECT
• motor • position • motor • position • timer
inoperative switch inoperative switch or (PWA)
or wiring wiring
harness harness
• wiring harness • timer • timer • timer
or connection (PWA) (PWA) (PWA)
to switch
• position switch
• timer (PWA)
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The timer computer has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical
system (except input power and water meter). The computer
monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct
operation. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the
timer display.
The chart on
Error Codes, shows the error codes that could appear
and possible defects for each code. While an error code is
displayed, the
TOUCH or HOLD and DATA buttons remain operable
so you can perform the
Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostics .
If electrical power to the water softening system is interrupted, the
time display is blank, but the timer keeps correct time for about 72
hours. When power is restored, you have to reset the present time
only if the display is flashing. All other settings are maintained and
never require resetting unless a change is desired.
If the time is flashing after a long power outage, the water softening
system continues to work as it should to provide you with soft water.
However, regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until
you reset the timer to the correct time of day.
Feature: Program Memory
Feature/Service: Automatic Electronic Diagnostics
To remove an error code: (1) Unplug transformer.
(2) Correct defect.
(3) Plug transformer in.
(4) Wait for at least 6 minutes. The error code will return if the reason
for the error code was not corrected.

By continuing to press the DATA button, you can scan
through four displays of operational information. This
data appears in the bottom portion of the display area.
REMAINING CAPACITY— This is the percentage
of water softening capacity remaining. Immediately after
a regeneration, 100% shows. As water is used, the
percentage decreases until the next regeneration.
During regenerations, the percentage increments upward.
NOTE: Zero(%) shows until after the first regeneration
begins, after connecting to electrical power.
FLOW RATE, GPM— When using soft water, this
display shows the flow rate passing through the softener
(in gallons per minute). Zero shows if water is not passing
through the water softening system.
GALLONS TODAY— Each day, beginning at
midnight, the timer keeps a running count of the total
gallons of water that have passed through the water
softening system.
AVG. DAILY GALLONS— The figure displayed is
the average gallons of water used by the household each
day over the past seven day period.
NOTE: If preferred, you can set the timer to show the
reading in liters instead of gallons. If
GALLONS TODAY
or AVG. DAILY GALLONS exceeds 1999, a (x10) indicator
appears. This means you must multiply the number shown
by ten.
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Feature: Other Data Displays
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
AVG. DAILY GALLONS
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
GALLONS TODAY
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
GPM
FLOW RATE
CAPACITY
%
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
REMAINING CAPACITY
FLOW RATE (GPM)
GALLONS TODAY
DATA
AVG. DAILY GALLONS

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Service: Timer/Water Softening System, Service Checkout Procedure
If you are not getting soft water, and an error code is not displayed,
use the procedures below to find the problem. First make the
following visual checks.
VISUAL CHECKS: Is there electrical power to the outlet the water
softening system transformer is plugged into?
Is there sufficient salt in the storage tank?
Is the plumbing bypass valve directing water
for soft water service?
Is the valve drain hose open to the drain, not
elevated too high, and unobstructed?
If you do not find a problem with the visual checks,
continue below.
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3
2
1
NO SOFT
WATER
TIMER SHOWS WRONG
TIME AND DAY, AND/OR
FLASHING.
TIMER DISPLAY
BLANK.
TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT
TIME AND DAY AND IS STEADY.
Check electrical power to
timer (outlet, transformer,
power cable, all connections).
Do manual
diagnostics.
NO POWER
POWER OK
REPAIR AS
NEEDED
TIMER
DEFECTIVE
Do manual
diagnostics to
verify proper
function.
Electrical power was off.
Reset the correct time of
day.
Investigate reason for power loss.

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Service: Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostics
To enter diagnostics, press and hold the DATA
button until the display appears as shown.
NOTE: If the water softening system is in the middle of a
regeneration, top part of the display shows the cycle of
regeneration and minutes of the cycle remaining. If two
cycle names are flashing, the valve is in transition
between the cycles.
A The three digits under WATER MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
indicate water meter operation as follows:
■000 (steady) = soft water not in use…no flow
through the meter.
—OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET—
■000 to 199 (continual) = repeats display for
each gallon of water passing through the
meter.
If you don’t get a reading in the display, with
faucet open, pull the sensor from the valve outlet
port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front
of the sensor. You should get a reading in the
display. If you get a reading, unhook the in and
out plumbing and check the turbine for binding.
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Motor
Turbine
Turbine
support &
shaft
Position
switch
Valve
outlet
Sensor
housing
LAST RECHARGE
On
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Turbine
TIME
Fill
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Turbine
Switch Turbine
count
Valve Minutes of cycle
position remaining
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B This display segment ( ), in the following
chart, indicates an open POSITION switch. The
other indicates a closed switch. Use the
TOUCH or
HOLD button to manually advance the valve into each
cycle and check correct switch operation.
Press the
DATA button again. This diagnostic display
shows the total number of recharges (top) since the
timer was connected to electrical power.
The number of days since the timer was connected to
electrical power is shown in the bottom part of the
display. If over 1999 days, a (x10) indicator shows,
meaning you must multiply the number shown by 10.
Press
DATA once again to return the present time to
the display.
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2
CORRECT SWITCH
DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS
Valve in service, fill, brining,
backwash or rinse position.
Valve rotating from one
position to another.
Service: Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostic
RECHARGE
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
DAY
x 10

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This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank
fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates and other controller
functions. First, make the initial checks and the
Manually Initiated
Electronic Diagnostics.
NOTE:
The face plate display must show a steady time (not flashing).
Press the
TOUCH or HOLD button and hold for three seconds.
RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the water softening system
enters the fill cycle of regeneration. Remove the brinewell cover
and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering the brine tank.
If water does not enter the tank, look for an obstructed nozzle,
venturi, fill flow plug, brine tubing, or brine valve riser pipe.
After observing fill, press the
TOUCH or HOLD button to move
the water softening system into brining. A slow flow of water to
the drain will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by
shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a
noticeable drop in the liquid level.
NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact.
If the water softening system does not draw brine, check:
■nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective.
■nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket.
■restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose).
■defective nozzle and venturi seal.
■other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor & disc, wave
washer, etc.)
NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated drain hose may
cause back pressure, stopping brine draw.
Again, press the
TOUCH or HOLD button to move the softener
into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose.
A slow flow indicates a plugged top distributor, backwash flow
plug, or drain hose.
Press
TOUCH or HOLD to move the water softening system into
fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the water
softening system to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any
brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle
test.
To return the water softening system to service, press
TOUCH
or HOLD.
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4
3
2
1
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Service: Regeneration and Heavy Duty Backwash
NOTE: Each of the following functions has a factory set default value.
The defaults are: Regeneration start time
–2:00AM ; Maximum days
between regenerations
–0 (display shows dY– ); Heavy duty backwash
–OFF . The defaults are suitable for most installations. However,
depending on water supply quality, household peak water use
hours, etc., adjustment is available to meet specific needs. To make
a change, read and do the following.
Regeneration (Start) Time: At the 2:00 AM regeneration start time, the
water
softening system begins regeneration at that time, ending at
about 4:00 AM. This is a good time in most households because water
is not in use (see
Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration
section). If a different time would be better for your needs, do steps 1,
2, 3, 5 and 7 below to change the starting hour.
Maximum Days Between Regeneration: The default setting allows the
timer to control regeneration frequency based on water usage
readings from the water meter. It provides the most economical
operation. You can set a maximum time (in days) between
regenerations. For example, no more than three days will pass
without a regeneration occurring if you set
dY 3 in the display. A
1 to 7 day setting is available. To make a change from the default
setting, do steps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 below.
Heavy Duty Backwash: When set to ON , the backwash cycle of
regeneration will be 10 minutes long instead of the normal seven
minute length. This is beneficial on some water supplies high
in iron or sediment content. To conserve water, on clean supplies,
be sure
OFF shows. To change this setting, do steps 1, 3, 5, 6 and
7 below.
Beginning from the present time display, press and hold in the
SET button until begins to flash.
Press the UP or DOWN button to display the desired start time.
The UP button moves the time ahead; the DOWN button
moves the time backward.
Press the
SET button again, and flashes.
To set a maximum time (in days) between regenerations, press
the UP or DOWN button.
Press the SET button to display .
Use the UP button to change the display to
ON to increase the
backwash time, if desired.
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5
4
3
2
1
RECHARGE
AM
TIME
RECHARGE
Heavy
Bkwash
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Model Code: The timer must have the right model code set to operate
the water softening system correctly. The correct code setting is
PL31 .
If
is flashing in the display, do steps 3, 4, 6 and 8 below.
To check for the correct code setting for your model, and to reset it
if needed, do steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 below.
NOTE: The hour clock and water measure have factory set default
values. The defaults are: 12 or 24 hour clock
–12 ; Gallons or liters
measure
— gallons .
12 or 24 Hour Clock: With 12 hr set, all time displays are in standard
clock time …12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. If 24 hr is set, time displays are
in military time …0100 (1:00 AM) to 0000 (midnight). To change
from the 12 hr setting, do steps 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8.
Gallons or Liters Measure: All water flow rate and usage displays are
in gallons with the default setting. If reset to ,
the same displays are shown in liters. Use steps 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8
to change.
Beginning from the present time display, press and hold in the
SET button until (or as otherwise set) begins to flash.
Press and hold in the
SET button again. Either or a
previously set code will appear.
If setting is other than
PL31 , use the UP or DOWN button to set
the correct PL number. The correct setting is
PL31.
Press the SET button again, and flashes.
To change the display to use the UP button. Use the
DOWN button to reset to 12 hr.
Press the SET button and flashes.
Use the UP button to change to the setting. Use the
DOWN button to return to the gallon setting.
Press the
SET button a final time to return to the present time
display.
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Setting: Model Code, 12 or 24 Hour Clock and Gallons or Liters Measured
TIME
TIME
RECHARGE
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TIME

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Checking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling
Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every
regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt
storage area by the water softening system valve and timer.
However,
you must keep the tank full of salt.
When to refill with salt: Check the salt level a few weeks after you
install the water softening system and every week after that. Refill
when the brine tank is from 1/3 to 1/2 full. Never allow the water
softening system to use all the salt before you refill it. Without salt,
you will soon have hard water.
Use clean water softening salts only, at least 99.5% pure. NUGGET,
PELLET or coarse SOLAR salts are recommended.
Do not use rock,
block, granulated or ice cream making salts.
They contain dirt and
sediments, or mush and cake, and will create maintenance
problems.
CAUTION: Water softening salt with iron removing additives: Some salts
have an additive to help the water softening system handle iron in
the water supply. Although this additive may help to keep the water
softening system resin clean, it may also release corrosive fumes that
weaken and shorten the life of some water softening system parts.
Do not use salt with iron removing additives.
Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System
Your water softening system takes hardness minerals (calcium and
magnesium) out of the water. Also, it can control some (see
Specification Guidelines section) “clear water” iron. With clear water
iron, water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass. After 15
to 30 minutes, the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored. A
water softening system
will not remove any iron that makes the
water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet (called red water
iron). To take red water iron out of water, or over the maximum of
clear water iron, an iron filter or other equipment is needed.
If your water supply has cle
ar water iron, periodic resin bed cleaning
is needed. Clean the bed at least every six months, or more often if
iron appears in the soft water between treatments, using a resin bed
cleaner. Follow directions on the resin bed cleaner container. Resin
bed cleaner is available from most hardware stores.