11
Programming the Electronic Controller
CONTROLLER SETTINGS REQUIRED
upon installation, and after an extended power outage.
When the transformer is plugged into the electrical
outlet, a model code (tb-30) and a test number
(example: J2.0), are briefly shown in the display.
Then the words “PRESENT TIME” appear and 12:00
PM begins to flash.
A. SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY
If the words “PRESENT TIME" do not show in the dis-
play, press the SELECT button several times until
they do.
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
B. SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER
NOTE:
If “HARDNESS” and a number do not show in
the display, press the SELECT button a few
times until they do.
1
. Press the UP (
) or DOWN (
–
) buttons to set the
value of your water’s hardness in grains per gallon
(gpg).
1
. Press the UP (
) or DOWN (
–
) buttons to set the
present time. Up moves the display ahead; down
sets the time back. Be sure AM or PM is correct.
NOTE:
Press buttons and quickly release to slowly
advance the display. Hold the buttons down
for fast advance.
2
. When the correct time is displayed, press the
SELECT button, and the display will change to
show the “Hardness” screen.
NOTE:
If your water supply contains iron, compen-
sate for it by adding to the water hardness
number. For example, assume your water is
20 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron. Add 5
to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of
iron. In this example, you would use 30 for
your hardness number.
20 gpg hardness
2 ppm iron x 5 = 10 +10
(times)
30 HARDNESS NUMBER
2
. When finished setting your water’s hardness num-
ber, press the SELECT button, and the display will
change to show the “Recharge Time” screen.
C. SET REGENERATION STARTING TIME
NOTE:
If “RECHARGE TIME” and a flashing time
(2:00 AM is the factory default) are not show-
ing in the display, press the SELECT button a
few times until they do.
FIG. 19
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FIG. 16
UP button
DOWN
button
Display
RECHARGE
button
SELECT
button
