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POWER LOSS AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
If an extended power outage
occurs, the control valve will retain the time of day settings until the board’s battery
is depleted. Once the battery is depleted, the display will appear dark and absent of
any information. If this occurs, following these steps will determine if the problem is a
low battery or a board failure.
To determine if the battery is depleted:
1. Remove valve cover. Disconnect power from PC Board at the four pin connector at
the bottom of the board.
2. Remove battery. Reference the Parts Breakdown section of this manual for location.
3. Wait five minutes for board to de-energize.
4. With the battery out, re-connect the power supply to the board. The board’s
display should begin to show information.
This indicates that the board is operating correctly. If the display does not work,
call installing dealer for service.
5. To replace with new battery, unplug transformer from outlet. Install a 3 volt Lithium
Coin Cell type 2032 battery, available at most stores. Plug unit back into outlet.
It is important to replace the battery with the valve unplugged to avoid causing
a short and potentially ruining the board.
6. Reset the time of day (see programming procedures) and initiate regeneration (see
operating displays and maintenance),
If these procedures do not remedy the problem, please consult the installing
dealer for service.
5.
ERROR MESSAGE:
If the word “ERROR” appears and flashes alternately with
the dealer name and phone number, record the ERROR number and your contact
servicing dealer promptly. This indicates that the control valve was not able to
function properly.
6.
BRINE TANK MAINTENANCE AND SALT:
Refill the brine tank as necessary,
making sure at least 1/3 of the brine tank is full at all times. Without proper salt
levels, the water softener may not operate properly.
Because “typical” settings of this water softener include a dry salt storage feature (no water in brine tank between
regeneration), the manufacturer recommends the use of solar salt for best results. The brine tank is manufactured for the use
of solar, pellets or rock salt.
Do not use block salt.
If pellet or rock salt is used, a cleaning of the brine tank every six
months is recommended. If the dry salt storage feature is not being utilized, block salt may be used.
CAUTION:
With some models the manufacturer does NOT recommend the use of any resin
cleaners, nor placing any resin cleaners into the brine tank. Furthermore, do not
use any salt that indicates it is an iron cleaning salt or that contains any cleaning
additives. This may be harmful to the water softener and for human consumption.
Consult dealer for proper cleaning instructions and agents.
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