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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
No display on Control Valve
Circuit Board
No power at electrical outlet
Repair outlet or use working outlet
Control Valve Power Cord not plugged
onto Control Valve Circuit Board
Make sure Control Valve Power Cord is
connected securely at both ends
Improper power supply
Verify proper voltage is being delivered to
Circuit Board
Defective
Circuit Board
Replace
Circuit Board
Control Valve Circuit Board
does not display correct time
of day
Control Valve Power Cord plugged into
electric outlet controlled by light switch
Use uninterrupted outlet
Tripped Breaker Switch and/or tripped GFI Reset Breaker Switch and/ or GFI switch
Power outage
Reset time of day. If Circuit Board has
battery back up present, the battery may
be depleted. Replace if necessary.
Defective Circuit Board
Replace Circuit Board
Display does not indicate that
water is flowing. The word
“Softening” flashes on the
display when water is being
used
Bypass valve in bypass position
Turn Bypass Handles to place Bypass in
service position
Meter is not connected to meter connection
on Circuit Board or is not connected
securely
Connect Meter to three-pin connection
labeled METER on Circuit Board. Remove
and reconnect to ensure proper
connection
Restricted/ stalled Meter Turbine
Remove Meter and check for rotation or
foreign material
Defective Meter
Replace Meter
Defective Circuit Board
Replace Circuit Board
Time of day flashes on and off
Power outage
Reset time of day. If Circuit Board has
battery back up present, the Battery may
be depleted. Replace if necessary.
Control valve does not
regenerate automatically when
the REGEN button is
depressed and held.
Broken Drive Gear or Drive Cap Assembly
Replace Drive Gear or Drive Cap
Assembly
Broken Piston Rod
Replace Piston Rod
Defective PC Board
Defective PC Board
Control valve does not
regenerate automatically but
does
when the REGEN button
is depressed and held.
Bypass Valve in bypass position
Turn Bypass Handles to place Bypass in
service position
Meter is not connected to meter connection
on Circuit Board or is not connected
securely
Connect Meter to three pin connection
labeled METER on Circuit Board. Remove
and reconnect to ensure proper
connection
Restricted/ stalled Meter Turbine
Remove Meter and check for rotation or
foreign material
Incorrect programming
Check for programming error
Defective Meter
Replace Meter
Defective Circuit Board
Replace Circuit Board
Control Valve Trouble Shooting
Summary of Contents for 972SM Series
Page 1: ...Single Metered Water Softening System 1 25 Operation and Maintenance Manual Series 972SM...
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Page 14: ...14 Control Valve Programming Series 972 Control Valve Programming...
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Page 19: ...19 Parts Breakdown Parts Breakdown...
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Page 29: ...29 Parts Breakdown Bypass Valve Operation...
Page 35: ...35 Service Instructions Service Instructions...
Page 41: ...41 Troubleshooting the Control Valve Troubleshooting the Control Valve...
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