ECOWATER
S Y S T E
M S
Service Information
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continued from page 31
Use the recharge button to manually advance the
valve into each cycle and check correct switch op-
eration, and observe the valve position indicator.
NOTE:
The position switch is closed when the plung-
er is depressed, open when extended.
While in this diagnostic screen, the following in-
formation is available and may be beneficial. This in-
formation is retained by the computer from the first
time electrical power is applied to the faceplate.
...Remote: either Intalled or Not Installed.
...Days: displays the number of days this faceplate
has had electrical power applied.
...Rchg: to show the number of regenerations initi-
ated by this faceplate since power was first applied.
NOTE: This number resets to 0 if the model code is
changed.
...Last Rchg: displays the number of days since last
recharge.
...Cap: displays numerically the efficiency that the
softener is operating in with 1 lowest and 5 highest.
Press the SELECT/EXIT (
¿
) to exit to the Advanced/
Service menu, move cursor up to EXITand press SE-
LECT/EXIT (
¿
) to go to Normal Screen Views.
TROUBLESHOOTING,
MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK
This check verifies proper operation of the gearmo-
tor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow
rates, and other controller functions.
Always make
the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnos-
tics first.
1.
Press the RECHARGE button. Move cursor down
to Start Rchg Now and press SELECT/EXIT (
¿
) to
start a recharge. As the EcoWater conditioner enters
the fill cycle of regeneration, remove the brinewell
cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water enter-
ing the tank.
a.
If water does not enter the tank, look for an ob-
structed nozzle and venturi, fill flow plug or brine tub-
ing FIG. 19, page 28.
2.
After verifying fill, press Recharge to move the
valve into brining*. A slow flow of water to the drain
will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by
shinning the flashlight into the brinewell and observ-
ing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.
*If the 2ND BACKWASH option is set, the valve will
enter backwash and fast rinse before brining...see
page 21.
NOTE: Be sure water is in contact with the salt, and
not separated by a salt bridge...see page 28.
a.
If the unit does not draw brine, check for...
...
dirty or defective nozzle and venturi, page 28
...
nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket, or
gasket defective
...
restriction in valve drain, causing a back-pressure
(bends, kinks, elevated too high, etc.), installation
step 8
...
obstruction in brine valve or brine tubing, page 6
and FIG. 9, page 10
...
inner valve failure (obstructed outlet disc, wave
washer defective, etc.)
3.
Again press Recharge to move the valve into
backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the
drain hose.
a.
If flow is slow, check for a plugged top distributor,
backwash flow plug or drain hose.
4.
Press Recharge to move the valve to fast rinse
position. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the
unit to rinse for several minutes to flush out any brine
that may remain from the brining cycle test.
5.
To return the valve to service position, press Re-
CHARGE ONCE AGAIN.
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