First: The manual warns against using rust remover in the brine tank. Apparently, it eats the plastic seals. Your warranty? Gone.
Second: There’s a tiny clip called the retainer ring. Lose it, and your whole system leaks. The manual says to “store it in a safe place.” That’s code for “tape it to your forehead.”
MACCLEAN NS/NLS SERIES RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER USER’S MANUAL - Text
Third: The water pressure gauge on the unit is not a toy. Do not tap it with a wrench. The manual actually says “do not tap with force.” Someone learned this the hard way. Glass shards are not a good filter.