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System Start-Up 
1. Before running the Genesis 2 Iron Pro Max for the first time, flush out the water line and bypass. Be sure 
the bypass is closed.
2. Turn the water source on at the inlet to the house.
3. Disconnect the bypass from the Genesis 2 Iron Pro Max, if attached to the valve.
4. Remove the meter impeller from the bypass before opening the bypass.
5. Put a container under the bypass; open the bypass to allow water to flow through and remove any foreign 
material out of the water lines. Be sure supply line (right side) pushes water. Outlet (left side) should not 
push water.
6. Close the bypass.
7. Reinstall the meter impeller in the outlet side with the impeller facing in and re-connect the bypass to the 
valve.
8. Open the bypass.
9. Check for any leaks.
10. Insert meter cable in the outlet side of the bypass or connector; the side the impeller is installed in.
11. Plug in the power cord for the valve.
12. Open a water line and let water flow until water runs clear.
13. Press and hold both and  buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock the key pad. 
14. Press to advance through each cycle… backwash, B. S. R. (brine & slow rinse) secondary backwash, and 
fast rinse until you reach secondary backwash; this lets air out of the drain line and will take 8-10 minutes to 
purge the system.
When you press  the screen will display “motor running” as it positions the ceramic disc. Once “motor 
running” disappears and the next phase is displayed, press  to advance to the next phase. 
Genesis 
2 Iron Pro Max Water Softener and Iron Filtration System Manual