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Programming the Electronic Controller
continued from previous page
C. SET RECHARGE START TIME
1
. If you completed the previous step, the words
“RECHARGE TIME" should show in the display
(See Figure 17). Otherwise, press the SELECT
button several times until they do.
FIG. 17
2
. The filter’s default recharge start time is 12:00 AM.
This is normally a time of day when water is not
being used in the household. If you have a water
softener or another filter installed, the recharge
start times should be offset to assure adequate
water flow and pressure. For example, if the water
softener is set to begin recharge at 2:00 AM, set
the filter to start recharge at 12:00 AM, or 4:00 AM.
Use the
r
UP or
s
DOWN buttons to adjust the
recharge start time.
3
. When the desired recharge time is displayed, press
the SELECT button, and the display will change to
show the normal run (time of day) display.
FIG. 18
Controller Features / Options
RECHARGE NOW
For times when you expect to use more water than
usual, it may be desirable to perform a manually initi-
ated recharge. To manually start a recharge cycle,
press and hold the TOUCH/HOLD button for a few
seconds, until “RECHARGE NOW” flashes in the dis-
play. The filter begins an immediate backwash.
Once started, you cannot cancel this recharge. Avoid
using hot water during this time, as the water heater
will refill with unfiltered water.
FIG. 19
VACATION CONTROL
1
.
Before going on vacation
, or other long absence,
press (but do not hold) the TOUCH/HOLD button, so
that “VAC” begins to flash in the display. The timer
continues to keep time, but recharges will not occur,
saving water.
2
.
When you return
, press the TOUCH/HOLD button
again. This cancels the flashing “VAC” and returns
the filter to normal service. You must remember to do
this, or the filter will not recharge.
FIG. 20
NORMAL OPERATION
During normal operation, the present time of day
shows in the display.
POWER OUTAGE MEMORY
If electrical power to the filter’s control is lost, internal
memory will maintain most settings such as the days
between recharge and recharge time. However,
unless the power outage was very brief, the clock’s
present time will need to be reset. During a power
outage, the display will be blank and the filter will not
recharge. When electrical power is restored:
1
. Check the display.
2a
. If the present time is displayed steadily (not flash-
ing), the controller did not lose time and you do
not need to reset the clock.
2b
. If a time is flashing in the display, then the clock
needs to be reset to the correct present time.
See “Set Time of Day” on page 11. The flashing
display is to remind you to reset the clock. If you
do not reset the clock, then recharges will most
likely occur at the wrong time of day.
NOTE:
If the filter was recharging when power was
lost, it will finish the cycle when power returns.
