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System Fails to Draw Brine—Not using any Salt
Excessive Water in Brine Tank
Cause Solution
Low operating pressure
Verify operating pressure; must exceed 30 psi dy-
namic
Plugged injector Clean injector
Plugged injector lter Clean injector lter
Piston stuck in incorrect position Inspect drivetrain and perform remedial action
Restricted/obstructed drain line Check drain line for kinks, restrictions, or obstructions
Restricted/obstructed brine line Check brine line for kinks, restrictions, or obstructions
Leak in brine line Verify brine line and connections for air leakage
Insufcient water in brine tank Refer to problem “System fails to rell brine tank”
Cause Solution
System failes to draw brine Refer to problem “System failes to draw brine”
Improper brine rell time setting
Verify that brine rell time corresponds to the prop-
er salt level and amount of ion exchange resin and
other media
Missing brine rell ow control Verify that ow control is installed and properly sized
Leak from valve to brine tank Clean or replace brine valve
Brine valve damaged Replace brine valve
System Troubleshooting Guidelines
Crusader Pro, Deluxe, & Enhanced Systems Owner’s Manual 2020