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Service Information
ECOWATER
S Y S T E
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18
TROUBLESHOOTING
ALWAYS MAKE THESE
INITIAL CHECKS
FIRST
1. Does the time display show the correct time of
day?
...If display is blank, check power source to the filter.
...If time is flashing, power was off for over two days.
The filter resumes normal operation but back-
washes occur at the wrong time.
2. Plumbing bypass valve(s) must be in SERVICE
position (see figure 7, page 9).
3. The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the filter
inlet and outlet respectively.
4. Is the transformer plugged into a “live”grounded
wall outlet, and the power cable fastened securely?
5. The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and
sharp bends.
If you do not find the problem after making the initial
checks, do the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOS-
TICS.
MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTIC
Use the following procedures to advance the filter
valve through the regeneration cycles to check op-
eration.
Remove the top cover to observe cam and switch
operation during valve rotation.
DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY
1. Press and hold set for 3
seconds until 18:88 displays.
2. Press RECHARGE DAY to
display the position switch
open or closed indicator.
The letter (P) and dash or
dashes
indicate
position
switch operation. The letter
shows if the switch is closed.
A dash shows when the
switch is open.
NOTE:
The position switch is closed when the plung-
er is depressed, open when extended.
CORRECT SWITCH
DISPLAYS
VALVE CYCLE STATUS
-- --
valve in service, backwash or
fast rinse position
-- P
valve rotating from one posi-
tion to another
NOTES:
While in manual advance, the time display will auto-
matically return to the present time, if a face plate
keypad is not pressed within four minutes.
Pressing VAC/RCHG while the motor is running has
no effect.
3. To enter backwash, press and
hold
VAC/
RCHGfor three seconds to start the motor.
a. If the motor does not run, check the motor and all
wiring connections.
Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose (see
specs).
a. An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distrib-
utor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.*
*
Note:
Be sure household water pressure (well sys-
tem) is maintained at a minimum of 20 psi. Adjust the
pump switch upward, if needed.
4. Press VAC/RCHG to move the filter into fast rinse.
Again, look for a drain flow rate about the same and
in backwash.
5. To return the filter to service, press VAC/RCHG
once.
6. Upon returning to service, press RECHARGE
DAY to display 18:88.
7. Press SET to return to the present time.
