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Homeowner Maintenance (Continued)
Calendar Day Override Feature
Hamilton Beach systems have an optional calendar day
override feature. The systems come pre-programmed with
this feature turned off. To activate this feature, see Level II
Programming instructions. This feature overrides the regis-
tered water volume and initiates a regeneration based on the
days selected even if there has been 0 water usage registered.
This feature is sometimes used if long absences from the home
occur. This ensures a freshly regenerated bed of resin and
minimizes the chance of resin fouling.
Regeneration:
Salt is used to regenerate the system. Salt pellets are generally cleaner
than extra-course rock salt. DO NOT use salt blocks as they may contain
vitamins or other undesirable additives. Add salt to the brine tank when it
drops to within 12 inches of the bottom.
Dry Brine Tank:
Hamilton Beach Systems use a dry brine tank. Since the system
determines the amount of solution necessary to regenerate
the exhausted resin, water is sent to the brine tank as part of
the regeneration sequence in an amount proportionate to the
exhausted resin that needs to be regenerated.
Note: While it is a dry brine tank, you will see approximately 1” of water
in the bottom of the tank during normal service. This amount of water is
necessary for the proper function of the brine air-check assembly. If water
amount exceeds this level while in normal service position, refer to the
troubleshooting guide; or contact your local authorized Hamilton Beach
dealer or qualified plumbing professional
Brine Tank Cleaning:
Insoluble materials gradually build up in the salt tank
depending on the levels found in the salt. As a general rule,
inspect the brine tank once a year when the salt level is low.
To clean the tank, disconnect the brine-line connection, rinse
out any insoluble build-up, reconnect the brine-line, and add
one inch of fresh water. Then totally refill the tank with salt.
Setting Time Clock:
Your clock should indicate the current time of day, provided
the clock is set correctly. The system will clean at the specified
time of regeneration.
Disinfection of Water Conditioners:
The construction materials of the water conditioning system
do not contaminate the water supply. However, we
recommend that the conditioner be disinfected after
installation. Periodic disinfection is recommended for all
conditioners. Use the following method of disinfection to
clean your system:
• Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25%: Sodium Hypochlorite
solutions can be used with polystyrene resin, synthetic
gel zeolite, greensand, and bentonites and are available
under trade names such as Clorox*. Adjust the dosage
if stronger commercial solutions are used.
The recommended dosage for a 5.25% depends on
your system size. Use the following amount depending
on your system model:
Model: SA-HB-40-DB-CERT . . . . . 1.5 Fluid ounces
SA-HB-48-DB-CERT . . . . . 1.8 Fluid ounces
Add the sodium hypochlorite solution to the brine well of the
brine tank. Make sure that the brine tank has water in it so the
solution is carried into the conditioner. Proceed with manual
regeneration. Refer to the Manual Regeneration section on
page 6.
* Clorox is a trademark of the Clorox Co.
Battery Backup Feature:
Your Hamilton Beach system has a battery backup feature. (See
Figure 3.) During a power outage the display will be blank but
the microprocessor will continue registering water flow. The
system will not initiate regeneration during a power outage;
instead it will wait until full power returns.
It is recommended the battery be replaced once a year or after
any extended power outage. The battery is a standard 9-volt.
Detailed instructions can be found in the programming section
on page 12 of this manual.
Figure 3: Battery installation for
battery backup feature.