Brine Valve PN 3020511
Installation Manual
Unique mechanical structure developed according to
scientific principles providing the best reliability.
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Highly expandable interface with replacement
fittings, to coordinate different uses of the control
valve.
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Adjustments are designed for ease of use and fast set-
up.
Flow control is regulated by the body. Brine valve is
suitable for most water conditioning systems.
Specifications
Dimensions:
32" high unit:
3.2" L x 2.8" W x 27.38" H
(80 mm x 71 mm x 695 mm)
Rated Pressure:
Temperature Range:
Used Media:
20 - 120 psi (0.14 - 0.83 MPa)
34 - 140°F (1 - 60°C)
Clean municipal water or
brine
Max. Refill Water FLow:
Max. Brine Flow:
Materials:
1.2 GPM (4.5 L/m)
1.0 GPM (3.7 L/m)
Main Valve:
ABS & PE
Thank you for choosing the GE Safety Brine Valve. For a
complete water conditioner system, a brine valve is
indispensable for system protection and regeneration, as
well as ensuring the best water conditions.
Seal:
Chlorine/Chloramines
resistant silicone rubber
Regenerant Tube Connection
The innovative design of the Brine Valve provides safe and
reliable performance, and is suitable for household and
commercial conditioner systems. This manual will help
you better understand the structure and properties of the
valve and will guide you through the installation.
The brine valve is compatible with a 3.5" (90 mm) GE brine
well, see Figure 1. The regenerant tube links the control
valve and the brine valve. Place one end of the right angle
elbow through the hole of the brine well. Slide the nut,
retaining sleeve and plastic gripper over the regenerant
tube. Insert the inner tube support and connect the
regenerant tube to the elbow. Finally, connect the other
end of the regenerant tube to the control valve.
We urge you to read this manual carefully and refer to it
any time a malfunction occurs. The Troubleshooting Table
highlights minor problems that you can correct yourself.
Overview
The brine valve is suitable for household use. For a water
conditioner system, the brine valve has two principal
functions:
Air Check function - During system regeneration or a slow
rinse period, the brine valve prevents air from being pulled
into the resin tank, thereby ensuring the system’s
performance.
Refill Protection - “over-refill” may occur if the control
valve was set incorrectly or a system failure occurs. If this
happens, the brine valve is a protective device against
overfilling the brine tank.
Figure 1
Product Features
• Positive automatic opening and closing of the valve by
using vacuum or pressure.
Brine Valve PN 3020511
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solutions
No water refill into the Brine valve not operating
salt tank
Check that the brine valve is vertical and
moving freely.
Water flow is greater than 1.2 gpm
(4.5 L/m). Replace the refill control
washer with a smaller inside diameter
washer.
Check to see if there is too much air in
the resin tank.
Obstruction in regenerant tube or valve
Inspect pipline, remove any debris.
Replace brine valve.
Damaged brine valve
Seal leak or failure
Excessive refill
Check for debris on seal.
Replace the seal.
The float does not close off incoming water Float is restricted by the bracket. Raise
top bracket to allow more space for float
movement.
Damaged brine valve
Replace brine valve.
System uses less brine Air leak
than the regnerate
setting
Inspect pipeline and repair leaks.
Be sure the length is less than 6.6 ft (2 m).
Regenerant tube is too long
Brine valve is set incorrectly
Check and adjust floater to appropriate
height.
Be sure the refill controller is an
appropriate size.
The check ball was pulled at wrong time
Remove the check ball enclosure.
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Brine Valve PN 3020511
Parts
9
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11
No.
Description
No.
Description
1
2
Threaded connector
O-Ring, 22 x 1.8
Regenerant tube
Air check seal
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
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21
22
23
1/2-inch Lock nut
3/8-inch Elbow
3
Pole base
4
Check ball
5
Float
Plastic pole
6
Rubber stop
Inner air check seal
Inner connector
Inner check ball enclosure
Inner tube support
Fastener ring
7
Valve base
8
Base plug
9
3/8-inch Retainer sleeve
3/8-inch Plastic gripper
3/8-inch Nut
10
11
12
Inner check seal retainer
Support bracket
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