Sears Water Softeners How to change the resin

Replacing resin In a water softener

The basic components of a water softener tank

To replace resin in most water softeners

1. Turn off water
   
2. Disconnect plumbing
   
3. Unscrew control head
   
4. Lay softener tank on side, or over trash can
   
5. Insert garden hose
   
6. Allow water to rinse the old  resin out.
   
7. Discard old resin
   
8. Save old gravel
   
9. Stand tank upright
   
10. Place tape over the opening in the product tube
    
11. Refill gravel so it covers screen completely
    
12. Pour in new resin until tank is 3/4 full.
    
13. Remove tape on product tube
    
14. Re-attach control head
    
15. Re-connect plumbing
    
16. Turn on water
    
17. Put system in manual regeneration
    
18. Test product waster for softness