How to remove top of morton water softener?
To remove the top cover of a Morton water softener, you typically need to unhook a series of clips located on the back and front of the unit that secure the cover to the tank below.
Removing the top cover is often necessary for performing maintenance, troubleshooting issues, or accessing internal components like the control valve or brine tank area. The process is designed to be relatively straightforward, relying on simple plastic clips.
Steps to Remove the Morton Water Softener Top Cover
The primary method for removing the top involves releasing specific clips holding the cover in place. Based on the reference provided, here is the breakdown:
1. Access the Back Clips:
- Locate the back of your Morton water softener unit.
- Find the two clips that hold the cover onto the tank below. These are key attachment points.
2. Release the Back Clips:
- Carefully unhook these two clips. You may need to flex or pull the cover slightly out and away from the main softener body at the location of these clips as you unhook them.
3. Locate and Release the Front Clips:
- Move to the front of the unit.
- There are two similar clips holding the front of the cover in place.
- Unhook these front clips as you did the ones on the back.
Once all the clips (two on the back, two on the front) are released, the top cover should be free and can be lifted off the unit.
Summary of Steps:
| Step # | Location | Action | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back | Locate clips | Find the two main clips holding the cover. |
| 2 | Back | Release clips | Unhook them; flex/pull cover out and away. |
| 3 | Front | Locate/Release similar clips | Find the two clips and unhook them. |
| 4 | Top | Lift Cover Off | Once all clips are free, lift the cover away. |
Always handle the cover carefully during removal and reinstallation to avoid damaging the clips or the cover itself.
