GE GXSG30V Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

26Problem Possible Cause What to doExcessive/highlevel of water inbrine tankValve drain hose pinched,plugged, elevated too highor otherwise restricted• A restriction in this drain hose may prevent properoperation of the nozzle and venturi and reduce orprevent brine draw during recharge.Drain lines connectedtogether• Separate drain lines.Nozzle and venturi dirty,incorrectly assembled ordamaged.• Refer to Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assemblyinstructions. With water pressure to the watersoftening system off, take the nozzle assembly apart.Inspect, clean and replace as needed. Any foreignparticle(s), scratches, nicks, etc. in the passages canprevent operation. Be sure holes in the gasket arecentred over holes in the housingSalty tasting orbrown/yellowcolored water afterinstallationUnit not sanitized • Complete Sanitization Procedures.• At completion of recharge cycle (approx. 2 hours),run water from faucets to purge the salty water.Low water pressure Check pressure:• Drain height 8’ or less, pressure should be minimum20 psi.• Drain height above 8’, pressure should be minimum50 psi.Restricted drain hose • Clean and reconnect hose.• Check for kinks in drain lineBrown/yellowcolored waterUnit was idle for a periodof time• Complete the Sanitization Procedures.Resin beadsshowing up indrinking waterCracked distributor or unitplumbed backwards• Call for service.Sounds you mighthearRunning water from theunit into a drain duringrecharge• This is normal.Water has airbubbles and iscloudyAir in system afterinstallation• Will go away after it runs for a while.Blue light FlashingWhen powerapplied to thesystemControl needs to beprogrammed (a poweroutage may have occurred)• See the Programming the Control section.If “DAYS TOEMPTY” is flashingLow salt level, less than15 days• Fill with salt.• Reset salt level.Before you call for service