LaMotte DirectFlo 1026 User manual

DirectFlo
water softeners
DirectFlo
Code 1026
DirectFlo
DuoSoft
Code 1028

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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 resin refill packages are available, or the original resin can be
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 filled
with the media of choice for specific problem water.
NOTE: These softeners DO NOT yield water suitable for drinking .
READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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PROCEDURE A — Use of the Softeners
CLOSED
OPEN
Turn the large black
plug on the top of the
softener
counterclockwise
until it becomes
loosened.
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.
Turn on the sink faucet.
Adjust the water flow
until the stream is about
¼” in diameter.
Place the softener in the sink so
that the stream of water hits the top
of the softener on the side opposite the
valve and flows
into the top well.
NOTE: Some
water will run
down the outside
of the softener.
Allow the softener
to fill with water.
When the
softener is full,
open the valve.
Allow the water to
flow for 3 minutes to
rinse the media.
Place a beaker under
the valve and collect
a water sample for
testing.
NOTE: Before first
use, fill bottom
section of DuoSoft
with water to prevent
vapor lock.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
Close the
softener valve.

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PROCEDURE B— Replacing the Media in the DirectFlo
Softener and the Top Chamber of the DuoSoft Softener.
DUOSOFT: Follow steps 1-6 to fill the top chamber, then follow PROCEDURE Cto
fill the bottom chamber. Carbon based products are generally used in the top section.
CLOSED
Turn the large black
plug on the top of the
softener
counterclockwise
until it becomes
loosened.
Lift the plug up
about 1”.
Continue turning
the plug
counterclockwise
until it can be
removed.
Fill the softener to 1” from
the top with selected media.
NOTE: To facilitate
the filling process,
a funnel can be used
or water can be
added to the media.
Replace the plug
in the top of the
softener. Turn the
plug clockwise
one complete
turn to lock it
into the upright
position.
Turn on the sink
faucet. Adjust the
water flow until
the stream is about
¼” in diameter.
Close the
softener valve.
Allow the softener
to fill with water.
When the softener
is full, open the
valve to rinse the
media.
Place the softener in the sink so
that the stream of water hits the top
of the softener on the side opposite the
valve and flows
into the top well.
NOTE: Some
water will run
down the outside
of the softener.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.

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PROCEDURE C— Replacing the Media in the Bottom
Chamber of the DirectFlo DuoSoft
Follow steps 1-6 of PROCEDURE Bto replace the media in the top chamber of the
DirectFlo DuoSoft Softener. Follow the procedure below to replace the media in the
bottom chamber. Ion exchange resin is generally used in the bottom section.
Turn the softener upright.
Turn the large black plug
on the top of the
softener
counterclockwise
until it becomes
loosened. Lift
the plug up
about 1”.
Use a 12-point 9/16”
nut driver to remove
the small black
plug on the
bottom of the
sampler.
Fill the softener to 1” from
the top with selected media.
NOTE: To facilitate the filling
process, a funnel can be used or
water can be
added to the
media.
If dry media was
added, fill the
chamber with water
and replace the small
black plug.
NOTE: Do not
overtighten plug.
Lift the plug up about 1”.
Continue turning the plug
counterclockwise
until it can be
removed.
Fill the softener to 1” from
the top with selected media.
NOTE: To facilitate the filling
process, a funnel can be used or
water can be
added to the
media.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.

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PROCEDURE C— continued
CLOSED
Place the softener in the sink
so that the stream of water
hits the top of the softener on the
side opposite the valve and flows
into the top well.
NOTE: Some
water will run
down the
outside of the
softener.
Turn on the sink
faucet. Adjust the
water flow until
the stream is about
¼” in diameter.
Replace the plug
in the top of the
softener. Turn the
plug clockwise
one complete
turn to lock it
into the upright
position.
Allow the softener
to fill with water.
When the
softener is full,
open the valve to
rinse the media.
Close the
softener valve.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5.

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PROCEDURE D— Regeneration of Media in the
DirectFlo Softener and the
Top Chamber of the
DirectFlo DuoSoft Softener
Follow manufacturers’instructions for regeneration of media. Cation exchange resin
may be regenerated in the following manner. NOTE: Due to build up of air pressure in
the DirectFlo DuoSoft, it is not possible to regenerate both chambers at the same time.
Follow steps 1-8 to regenerate top chamber, then follow PROCEDURE Eto regenerate
bottom chamber.
Prepare salt
solution by
dissolving
about ½ pound
of salt (sodium
chloride) in 1
quart of water.
1. Turn the large black plug
on the top of the
softener
counterclockwise
until it becomes
loosened. Lift
the plug up
about 1”.
2.
Lift the plug up about 1”.
Continue turning the plug
counterclockwise
until it can be
removed.
3.
Add salt solution
until top chamber is
completely full.
4.
Allow to stand for
about 30 minutes.
5. Replace the plug in the top
of the softener.
Turn the plug
clockwise one
complete turn
to lock it into
the upright
position.
6.

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PROCEDURE D— continued
CLOSED
Place the softener in the sink
so that the stream of water
hits the top of the softener on the
side opposite the valve and flows
into the top well.
NOTE: Some
water will run
down the outside
of the softener.
Turn on the sink
faucet. Adjust the
water flow until
the stream is about
¼” in diameter.
Allow the softener
to fill with water.
When the
softener is full,
open the valve to
rinse the media.
Close the
softener
valve.
The top section is now
regenerated. Close top
plug by turning
counterclockwise
until snug.
7.
9.
8.
11.
10.

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PROCEDURE E— Regeneration of Media in Bottom
Chamber of the DirectFlo Softener
Follow manufacturers’instructions for regeneration of media. Cation exchange
resin may be regenerated in the following manner. Follow steps 1-8 of
PROCEDURE Dto regenerate the media in the top chamber of the DirectFlo
DuoSoft Softener. Follow the procedure below to regenerate the media in the
bottom chamber.
Use a 12-point 9/16”
nut driver to remove
the small black
plug on the
bottom of the
sampler.
Turn large black plug on top
of the softener clockwise to
tighten.
Invert softener.
NOTE: Softener
can be placed
on top of a
cup to hold
upright.
1. 2.
Prepare salt
solution by
dissolving
about ½ pound
of salt (sodium
chloride) in 1
quart of water.
3.
Add salt solution
until softener is
completely full.
4.
Turn the softener upright.
Turn the large black plug
on the top of the
softener
counterclockwise
until it becomes
loosened. Lift
the plug up
about 1”.
Prop up the softener.
NOTE: Beaker works well
to prop the softener.
Allow to
stand for
about 30
minutes.
5. 6.

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PROCEDURE E— continued
CLOSED
Turn on the sink
faucet. Adjust the
water flow until
the stream is about
¼” in diameter.
Turn the plug
clockwise
one complete
turn to lock it
into the
upright
position.
7. 8.
Close the
softener
valve.
9.
Place the softener in the sink
so that the stream of water
hits the top of the softener on the
side opposite the valve and flows
into the top well.
NOTE: Some
water will run
down the
outside of the
softener.
10.
Regeneration of media is now
complete. Close valve and cap.
NOTE: Before first use, fill
bottom section of DuoSoft with
water to prevent vapor lock.
Allow the softener
to fill with water.
When the softener
is full, open the
valve to rinse the
media with about
2 gallons of tap
water.
11. 12.

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