Hydrotech 5600 Calendar Clock Valve User manual

5600
Calendar Clock Valve
Combination Organic Color Removal & Softener
Operation Manual
Read all instructions carefully before operation. #51426 Rev. 12/08

Performance and Specifications
It m
Numb r
Mod l
Numb r
Soft ning
Capacity (kilograins)
@10lb/cf(1)
Color R moval
Capacity (ppm-gallons)
@10lb/cf(1)
S rvic
Flow Rat (2)
USGPM (LPM)
Maximum
Flow to Drain
USGPM (LPM)
Min ral
Tank Siz (3)
inch s (mm)
Brin
Tank Siz (3)
inch s (mm)
R sin
Volum
cu.ft. (litr s)
Anion R sin
Volum
cu.ft. (litr s)
Salt
Capacity
Lbs. (kg)
Shipping
W ight
Lbs. (kg)
7377 WTCA45 12 2,000 8 (30.3) 2.4 (9.1) 10 x 54 (254 x 1372) 22 x 38 (559 x 965) 0.50 (14) 1.00 (28) 420 (191) 100 (45)
Caution: These water conditioners are not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
Notes: 1. “*” d signat s that 10 lb/cf is th factory salt s tting for all units.
Operating Temperature Range: 110°F (43°C) 2. Capaciti s of soft n rs may d viat from th chart abov d p nding on flow rat s and raw wat r
Operating Pressure Range: 100 psig (689 kPa) conditions.
Electrical: Standard 110V 3. Th manufactur r r s rv s th right to mak product improv m nts which may d viat from th
Pipe size: 3/4”” sp cifications and d scriptions stat d h r in without obligation to chang pr viously manufactur d
products or to not th chang .
4. 1 Kilograin is qual to 1000 grains.
Application and Installations for the
Combination OCR Removal & Softener Unit
This Combination Softener has been designed to remove tannins and hardness from yo r water s pply. Tannins can ca se
a yellow to brown colo r in the water (i.e. organic colo r) and also may impart taste and odo r as well. Tannins are formed
by the decomposition of vegetable matter. Hardness is responsible for the deposition of calci m carbonate scale in pipes
and eq ipment.
All tannins are not eq al, the nit selected sho ld have been with the assistance of an a thorized representative or
distrib tor. This is typically done based on a water analysis and col mn testing of the so rce water and/or with experience
on other s ccessf l installations in the area on the same so rce water.
Application Notes about Combination OCR Remo al & Softener Unit:
1. Altho gh the Combination nit was selected sing the so rce water, the selected Combination nit was the most
s itable for this application, total removable of all colo r contaminants may occasionally not be attained d e to:
a) M ltiple types of tannins in the so rce water. Unit media may only be s ccessf l at removing some of these
organics, b t not all.
b) Colo r may be ca sed by contaminants other than organics.
c) The remaining contaminants may req ire removal by other methods s ch as activated carbon, reverse
osmosis, etc. Please cons lt yo r a thorized representative or distrib tor for sol tions.
2. Metals in the water s ch as Iron and Manganese can also fo l the Combination resin bed, red cing the ability to remove
tannins and hardness. An iron filter or iron g ard softener sho ld be sed to red ce the problem ca sing contaminants
to an acceptable level.
(Installation Tip: Ensure that the Combination unit is only allowed to regenerate after the regeneration of
the filter unit, if one is present.)
3. T rbidity ca sed by s spended solids and sediment can fo l the Combination resin bed. Removal of the t rbidity can
be achieved thro gh some type of mechanical filtration s ch as a m lti-media filter and/or cartridge filters.
4. Depending on the alkalinity of the so rce water being treated, the pH (alkalinity) of the water after the Combination nit
will likely drop for part or all of the nits service r n after regeneration. This is ca sed by the Combination nit’s resin
ability to also remove alkalinity in the water. Adj stment of the waters pH may be req ired once treated by the
Combination nit.
5. If “nitrates” are present in the so rce water, cons lt yo r a thorized representative or distrib tor for additional sol tions.
(Caution: This unit has not been designed for nitrate remo al and should be dealt with separately.)
6. Occasionally, a fishy odo r will occ r if the so rce water is of a high pH, typically greater than 8.0. If this occ rs, p tting
the nit thro gh a co ple regeneration cycles can sometimes red ce the odo r. Chlorine in combination with a higher
pH can also make the odo r worse or more diffic lt to overcome as chlorine degrades the resin in the Combination nit.
7. Depending on the alkalinity of the so rce water being treated, the chlorides in the treated water from the Combination
nit will increase proportionally. This may res lt in a bitter salty taste which sho ld be treated with a reverse osmosis
drinking water system for ho sehold drinking and cooking water.
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O tside Water Line For O tside & 3rd Tap Comes From Meter
Filtered Water Line in Home
Unfiltered Water Bypass
Loop C t & Capped
Gro nd Strap Req ired
Beca se of Break in Contin ity
Installation Instructions
igure 1
Electrical Panel
Gro nd Strap
Poly Pipe
Gro nd
From
Panel
Poly Pipe
Softener
c/w Plastic Bypass
Copper Pipe
Water Meter
1. Determine the best location for yo r water softener, bearing in mind the location of yo r water s pply lines, drain line
and 110 volt AC electrical o tlet. S bjecting the softener to freezing or temperat res above 110°F (43°C) will void the
warranty.
2. Water to s pply o tside fa cets sed to water lawns and gardens sho ld not be softened. A new water line is often
req ired to be connected to s pply hard water to the inlet of the water softener and to the o tside fa cets. C t the
water line between where it enters the ho se; before any lines that branch off to feed the hot water heater or other
fixt res in the ho se; and as near the desired location of the water softener as possible. Install a tee fitting on the feed
end of the c t pipe and an elbow fitting on the other end. Install piping from the tee to the inlet of the water softener
and from the elbow to the o tlet to the softener. To server the water lines which branch off to feed o tside fa cets, c t
the branch lines approximately two inches from the fitting on the main water line. Install an elbow on the end of the
pipe nearest the o tside fa cet and a cap on the end connected to the existing water line. Install piping from the tee
on the inlet to the water softener to the elbow on the pipe to the o tside fa cet. Following this proced re will res lt in
all lines in the ho se, with the exception of the o tside fa cets b t incl ding the water heater and therefore the hot
water lines, being s pplied with soft water.
3. Familiarize yo rself with the location of the inlet, o tlet and drain on the control valve. Be very caref l not to get the
controls wet.
CAUTION:
If the gro nd from the electrical panel or breaker box to the water
meter or ndergro nd copper pipe is tied to the copper water lines
and these lines are c t d ring installation of the Noryl bypass
valve and/or poly pipe, an approved gro nding strap m st be
sed between the two lines that have been c t in order to maintain
contin ity. The length of the gro nding strap will depend pon the
n mber of nits being installed and/or the amo nt of copper pipe
being replaced with poly. See Fig re 1.
In all cases where metal pipe was originally sed and is later
interr pted by poly pipe or the Noryl bypass valve as in Fig re 1
or by physical separation as in Fig re 2, to maintain proper
metallic pipe bonding, an approved gro nd clamp c/w not less
than #6 copper cond ctor m st be sed for contin ity.
Check yo r local electrical code for the correct clamp and cable
size. igure 2
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4. Attach the bypass valve to the control valve. Connect the
inlet and o tlet of the water softener to the pl mbing in
the ho se. The control valve m st not be s bjected to
temperat res above 71°C (160°F). To avoid damaging
the control valve when sweat fittings are sed, solder the
threaded copper adapters to the copper pipe and then,
sing teflon tape, screw the assembly into the bypass
valve.
CAUTION - do not se pipe thread compo nd as it may
attack the material in the valve body. BRINE
5. Using teflon tape, screw the 1/2” hose barb into the drain LINE
port in the valve. Attach 1/2” drain hose to the hose barb
and tighten sec rely with a hose clamp. R n the drain DRAIN
line to a floor drain or a la ndry drain. Complete any LINE OUTLET
necessary pl mbing.
INLET
6. On the twin tank nits, p ll the 3/8” brine line thro gh the
hole in the side of the brine tank. Connect the brine line
to the fitting on the side of the valve sing the n t and Rear View - Plumbing Hook-Up
ferr le. Tighten sn gly.
7. Make s re the bypass valve is in the service position.
8. Set the time of day and the program wheel according to the instr ctions on page 4.
9. Remove back cover plate. Make s re that the salt dosage is set as recommended on page 5.
NOTE: The vario s regeneration positions may be dialed man ally by t rning the large knob on the front of the control
clockwise, ntil the indicator shows the desired position.
10. T rn the large knob to the backwash position. T rn on the water s pply to the valve and wait ntil water starts r nning
at the drain. Allow the water to r n at the drain for 2 to 3 min tes.
11. T rn the knob advancing the valve to the brine and rinse position. Allow the water to r n at the drain for a f rther 2 to
3 min tes. Using the same proced re, t rn the knob to rapid rinse position and allow to r n for a few min tes.
12. Pl g the conditioner in. Man ally t rn the knob to the start of the brine refill position. The correct amo nt of water will
be a tomatically metered thro gh the air check t be in the brine well into the brine tank, and the control will
a tomatically ret rn to the service position. The service position is indicated by the word SERVICE on the front dial.
13. Replace back cover on the control mod le.
14. P t a minim m of 40 kg of crystal water softener salt in the brine tank. The nit will a tomatically fill to the correct level
when it regenerates.
Optional Sanitization Procedure: We recommend that all new water conditioners be disinfected as part of the start p.
Sanitization is achieved by the application of chlorine in the regeneration cycle of the conditioner. A liq id sol tion of 5.25%
sodi m hypochlorite (commonly referred to as ho sehold bleach) is recommended as a s itable disinfectant. Use only
nscented prod cts. For every c bic foot of resin in the softener, po r approximately two (2) tablespoons of sodi m
hypochlorite into the brine well t be. The brine tank refill in Step 12 sho ld add the correct amo nt of water to the brine
tank. If not, the water can be added man ally now. Press and hold the EXTRA CYCLE b tton to begin a man al
regeneration. Press the EXTRA CYCLE b tton again to advance the valve to the Brine/Rinse position. Allow softener to
complete the Brine/Rinse cycle, then let the man al regeneration contin e ntil the brine tank is refilled again with the
correct amo nt of water.
ALL STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODES GOVERNING INSTALLATION O THESE DEVICES MUST BE OBSERVED.
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Operating Instructions
Setting the Time of Day (Fig re 3)
This is a 24-ho r timer and m st correspond with the correct time on yo r wrist watch
to ens re proper cycling of yo r conditioner. Disengage the drive gear by pressing and
holding in the RED BUTTON on the left side of the control. Now t rn the large 24-ho r
gear ntil the act al time of day is at the time of day arrow at the bottom of the panel.
Release the red b tton to re-engage the drive gear. The correct time of day on the 24-
ho r clock has now been set.
Time of Regeneration
The time of regeneration is factory set at 2:00 a.m. igure 3
Manual Regeneration Cycle (Fig re 4)
Sho ld yo r n o t of soft water d e to inadeq ate freq ency of regeneration or
inadeq ate reserve capacity, power fail re, lack of salt, or excessive sage beca se
of nexpected company, yo can initiate a man al regeneration simply by t rning the
man al regeneration knob on the front of the control to “REGEN” position. The
conditioner will now a tomatically complete a regeneration cycle and ret rn to service.
Be s re there is adeq ate salt and salt brine in the brine tank for a satisfactory
regeneration.
Setting the Regeneration requency (Fig re 5)
The nit’s control feat res a skipper wheel with twelve n mbered tabs and trip fingers. Each represents one day of a twelve day
sched le. By adj sting the skipper wheel tabs the control can be programmed to regenerate every second, third, fo rth, sixth or every
twelfth day, according to yo r req irements.
The control is shipped with all the skipper wheel tabs p shed o twards. Yo m st p sh the tabs in toward the center of the wheel
(retracting the trip fingers) for each day that regeneration is not req ired.
Rotate the skipper wheel ntil n mber “1” is at the pointer, leave this tab o t. Moving clockwise ro nd the skipper wheel, p sh in tabs
for those days regeneration is not req ired. The tabs left o t trigger regeneration, these sho ld be evenly spaced aro nd the wheel.
igure 4
igure 5
Important Note - Due to the nature of the interaction between the colour producing organic molecules and the resin bed in your
Combination unit, we recommend the unit be regenerated a minimum of e ery 3 days. This is to extend the life of the resin bed
in your Combination unit.
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igure 6
Salt Settings are factory set and should not need adjustment
WTCA45...................................8 lbs
Automatic Bypass
The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 2-1/2 ho rs, after which soft water service will be restored. D ring regeneration, hard water
is a tomatically bypassed for se in the ho sehold. Hot water sho ld be sed as little as possible d ring this time to prevent hard water
from filling the water heater. This is why a tomatic regeneration is set for sometime d ring the night and man al regenerations sho ld
be performed when little or no water will be sed in the ho sehold.
Safety loat
The brine tank is eq ipped with a safety float which prevents yo r brine tank from overfilling as a res lt of a malf nction s ch as a power
fail re.
Water Pressure
Yo r softener is designed to operate nder normal water press res from 20 psi (1.4 atm) to 120 psi (8.2 atm).
New Sounds
Yo may notice new so nds as yo r water softener operates. The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 2-1/2 ho rs. D ring this time,
yo may hear water r nning intermittently to the drain.
Manual Bypass (Fig re 6)
In the case of emergency, s ch as an overflowing brine tank, yo can isolate yo r
water softener from the water s pply sing the bypass valve located at the back of the
control.
In normal operation the bypass is open with the on/off knobs in line with the inlet and
o tlet pipes. To isolate the softener, simply rotate the knobs clockwise (as indicated
by the word BYPASS and arrow) ntil they lock.
Yo can se yo r water related fixt res and appliances as the water s pply is
bypassing the softener. However, the water yo se will be hard.
To res me soft water service, open bypass valve by rotating the knobs co nter-
clockwise.
OUTLET
INLET
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Maintenance
Checking the Salt Level
Check the salt level monthly. Remove the lid from the cabinet or brine tank, make s re salt level is always above the
brine level (yo sho ld not be able to see water).
Adding Salt
Use only clean salt labeled for water conditioner se, s ch as crystal, pellet, n gget, b tton or solar.
The se of rock salt is disco raged beca se it contains insol ble silt and sand which b ild p in the brine tank and can
ca se problems with the system’s operation. Add the salt directly to the tank, filling no higher than the top of the brine
well.
Caution
Liq id brine will irritate eyes, skin and open wo nds - gently wash exposed area with fresh water. Keep children away
from yo r water conditioner.
Bridging (Fig re 7)
H midity or wrong type of salt may create a cavity between the water and the salt. This
action, known as “bridging”, prevents the brine sol tion from being made, leading to yo r
water s pply being hard.
If yo s spect salt bridging, caref lly po nd on the o tside of the brine tank or po r some
warm water over the salt to break p the bridge. This sho ld always be followed p by
allowing the nit to se p any remaining salt and then thoro ghly cleaning o t the brine
tank.
Allow fo r ho rs to prod ce a brine sol tion, then man ally regenerate the softener.
Care of Your Softener
To retain the attractive appearance of yo r new water softener, clean occasionally with mild soap sol tion. Do not se
abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never s bject yo r softener to freezing or to temperat res above 110°F (43°C).
Cleaning the Injector Assembly (Fig re 8)
Sediment, salt and silt will restrict or clog the injector. A clean water
s pply and p re salt will prevent this from happening.
The injector assembly is located on the right side of the control valve.
This assembly is easy to clean.
Sh t off the water s pply to yo r softener and red ce the press re by
opening a cold soft water fa cet. Using a screwdriver, remove the two
screws holding the injector cover to the control valve body. Caref lly
remove the assembly and disassemble as shown in Fig re 8. The
injector orifice is removed from the valve body by caref lly t rning it
o t with a large screwdriver. Remove the injector throat the same way.
Caref lly fl sh all parts incl ding the screen. Use a mild acid s ch as
vinegar or Pro-R st O t to clean the small holes in the orifice and
throat.
Reassemble sing the reverse proced re.
Resin Cleaner
An approved resin cleaner must be sed on a reg lar basis if yo r water s pply contains iron. The amo nt of resin cleaner
and freq ency of se is determined by the q antity of iron in yo r water (cons lt yo r local representative or follow the
directions on the resin package).
igure 7
INJECTOR BODY
INJECTOR THROAT
INJECTOR NOZZLE
“O” RING
INJECTOR COVER
INJECTOR SCREEN
SCREW
igure 8
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Trouble Shooting your Combination Softener Unit
Problem: ishy or unpleasant odour is apparent in the treated water that is not present in the untreated water.
1. pH of the incoming water may be high. • This odo r may be apparent on start p and will
typically be red ced or eliminated after a co ple
service r ns and regenerations cycles of the
Combination Softener nit.
2. pH of the incoming water maybe high in
combination with chlorine present for
disinfection.
• The addition of chlorine along with high pH
typically increases the chances that an odo r will
be present in the treated water With the presence
of chlorine, it is nlikely odo r will be eliminated.
Chlorine can be removed thro gh the se of an
activated carbon filter, however it is highly
recommended that additional disinfection methods
be re-employed downstream of the Combination
Softener nit with Ultraviolet Sterilizers or
Chlorination P mps.
Problem: Combination Softener unit was removing colour from water, but then starts to show colour again
until regeneration. Then colour is removed again.
1. Capacity of Combination Softener nit is being over r n
and res lting in tannins not being removed near the end
of service r n.
• Decrease the gallons between service r ns to a
point where no colo red water is appearing
between one regeneration to the next.
Problem: Combination Softener unit was removing colour from water, but then starts to show colour earlier
and earlier into service run.
OR
Problem: Combination Softener unit was removing colour from water, but no longer seems to be effective.
1. Regeneration is not being performed adeq ately. • Check to see if salt is in brine tank. If no salt is
present, last regeneration(s) may have been done
witho t salt brine. Add salt to brine tank and
man ally regenerate Combination Softener nit ntil
after allowing brine to dil te in water for at least 4
ho rs.
• Check to see if brine tank is being refilled with
water properly at the end of the regeneration
cycle and/or if water is being drawn into the valve
d ring the brine draw cycle. Injector & Screen or
Brine Valve may be pl gged and req ire cleaning.
• Check to see that valve settings are correct.
2. Regeneration is not being performed at all. • Check gallonage setting between regenerations.
Capacity set may be too large.
• Check to see that meter is t rning and properly
connected via the meter cable to the timer.
• Check to ens re that Bypass Valve is not open
and bypassing the Combination Softener nit with
ntreated water.
3. Resin Media may be backwashing to drain. • Confirm backwash flow control is installed on drain
line and check that backwash flow control has not
been swapped for service line flow control.
• Monitor drain line d ring regeneration cycle and
check that no resin beads are exiting the
Combination Softener nit.
4. Combination Softener nit resin media may be fo led
with organics. Check resin vis ally to confirm.
• Try man ally regenerating Combination Softener
nit two or three times in a row. Allowing
approximately fo r (4) ho rs between regenerations
to allow salt brine to be sat rated.
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4. Cont’d... • As a last resort, try adding approximately fo r (4)
o nces of ho sehold bleach (5.25%) into the brine
well. Begin a man al regeneration. Monitor the
drain line for a strong chlorine odo r which sho ld
occ r in the brine draw cycle . When odo r is
present, halt regeneration by npl gging nit and
sh tting down water flow to the nit via the bypass
valve. Sh tdown the nit for approximately
two (2) ho rs, then contin e regeneration by
pl gging nit back in and replacing bypass valve to
service position. Only try this step as a last resort
as chlorine will degrade the resin bed. If
ns ccessf l, see next step.
• Resin bed may have become permanently fo led
d e to infreq ency of regenerations or nat re of
tannins ca sing colo r in water. Replace resin
media bed and check to see that regeneration
freq ency is adeq ate or cons lt yo r dealer.
5. Combination Softener filter resin media may be fo led
with Iron. Check vis ally to confirm.
• Iron sho ld typically be removed prior to the
nit. Install an iron filter pstream of the nit.
• Clean iron from resin media bed with a red cing
agent s ch as sodi m bis lfite or sodi m
hydros lfite by adding it to the brine tank down the
brine well and allowing time to mix. Man ally
regenerate softener.
Recommended Product: PRO RUST OUT –
see instr ctions on bottle on cleaning of water
softeners.
• If resin bed cannot be cleaned, it may be
permanently fo led with iron. Replace resin media
bed and install treatment pstream of nit to
remove iron.
6. Combination Softener filter resin media may be fo led
with Calci m Carbonate.
• Calci m Carbonate fo ling is the res lt of
hardness precipitating onto the resin media.
• Clean calci m carbonate from resin media with a
mild acid sol tion s ch as phosphoric acid. Do this
by adding cleaning prod ct to the brine tank via the
brine well and then man ally regenerate. Once
complete, man ally regenerate again with salt
brine.
Recommended Product: PRO Res-Care –
see instr ctions on bottle on cleaning of water
softeners.
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Problem: Combination Softener unit appear to be causing a high pressure drop in home water system.
1. Press re drop may be d e other factors. • Confirm press re loss is d e to the nit, and
not the res lt of distrib tion or well p mp problem.
• Confirm press re loss is d e to nit by
checking flow while in BYPASS mode.
• Check that flow demand is not exceeding rated
flow rate of Combination Softener nit. These nits
are s pplied with a SERVICE LINE FLOW
CONTROL to ens re maxim m effectiveness is
maintained. Attempting to exceed this flow control
rating will res lt in a press re drop. Combination
Softener nit sho ld be increased in size to
compensate for larger demand.
NOTE: Do not remove this LOW CONTROL
from valve outlet. It will likely result in a
decrease in Combination Softener unit
performance.
2. Press re loss may be d e to fo ling from
Organics, Iron or Calci m Carbonate.
• See tro bleshooting notes above on dealing with
fo ling problems.
3. Press re loss may be d e to Resin Media being
pl gged with Silt and T rbidity.
• Try man ally regenerating the nit and extending
the backwash by npl gging nit d ring the first
cycle that begins to send water to the drain.
Monitor water to the drain and watch for dirt and
silt. If present, contin e this backwash cycle ntil
water r ns clear then pl g nit and allow valve
to finish regeneration normally.
• Install m lti-media filter or 5 micron cartridge filter
ahead of the nit to remove Silt and T rbidity.
Problem: Combination softener unit appears to be removing most of the colour in the water, but some still
passes through.
1. Raw water may be partially slipping past Combination
Softener nit or the Organics (Tannins) not being
removed may be impervio s to the resin media in the
Combination Softener nit.
• Check to see that SERVICE LINE FLOW
CONTROL is in place on the valve o tlet.
Flowrates higher than recommended thro gh the
nit may be ca sing some leakage of colo r.
• Check to see that BYPASS valve is not partially
open and bleeding some raw water to distrib tion
lines.
• Check that pipelines after the nit are not lined
with organics that are slowly being stripped away.
Lines may req ire fl shing.
• If all eq ipment and distrib tion so rces of problem
have been eliminated, cons lt yo r water treatment
dealer, who may try to “polish” the remaining colo r
after the the nit with an ACTIVATED CARBON
filter or cartridges or other treatment method.
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GGUUAARRAANNTTEEEE
HYDROTECH g arantees that yo r new water conditioner is b ilt of q ality material and workmanship. When properly
installed and maintained, it will give years of tro ble-free service.
IVE YEAR COMPLETE PARTS GUARANTEE
HYDROTECH will replace any part which fails within 60 months from date of man fact re, provided the fail re is d e to a
defect in material or workmanship. The only exception shall be when proof of p rchase or installation is provided and then
the warranty period shall be from the date thereof.
TEN YEAR GUARANTEE ON MINERAL AND BRINE TANKS
HYDROTECH will provide a replacement mineral or brine tank to any original eq ipment p rchaser in possession of a tank
that fails within 120 months, provided that the water conditioner is at all times operated in accordance with specifications and
not s bject to freezing or expos re to direct s nlight.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
HYDROTECH ass mes no responsibility for conseq ential damage as a res lt of escaped water from the water filter; labor
or expense inc rred as a res lt of a defect or for fail re to meet the terms of these g arantees beca se of circ mstances
beyond its control.
WaterGroup Inc. Regina, Saskatchewan
Fridley, Minnesota Cambridge, Ontario
D rham, North Carolina Calgary, Alberta
1-800-354-7867 1-877-299-5999
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