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1. With the softener in the bypass mode
(Fig. 2 on page 2)
and the control valve in normal operation
where the display shows either the time of day or the gallons remaining:
Manually add 3 GALLONS of water to the regenerant tank.
NOTE:
If too much water is put into the brine tank during softener start up it could result in a salty water
complaint after the first regeneration.
During the first regeneration the unit will draw out the initial volume of brine/regenerant and refill it with
the correct preset amount.
2. Press and hold the
regeN
button until the motor starts (3 seconds). Release button. The display will either
read
backwash
or
fill
and the remaining time in this step is counting down. If
backwash
is shown in
window, proceed to step 2b.
2a.
If the unit display is
fill
, check to verify that the regenerant tank is filling at a rate of 1/2 gallon
per minute. Check Brine line connections for leaks. Press
regeN
button and unit will proceed to the
softeNiNg
position. During a normal regeneration this will be a 4 hour period for salt to dissolve.
Press
regeN
again to put valve in BACKWASH. Proceed to 2b.
2b.
Unplug the transformer so that the valve will not cycle to the next position. Open the inlet handle
of the bypass valve
very slightly
allowing water to fill the tank
slowly
in order to expel air. Once
air is expelled and water is running at drain, open inlet to control and place into the diagnostic
mode
(Fig. 3 on page 2)
.
CAUTION: If water flows too rapidly, it could result in loss of media to
the drain. When the water is flowing steadily to the drain without the
presence of air, slowly open the inlet valve. Check drain that it can
receive the flow of water. Restore power.
3. Press
regeN
button again to put the valve into BRINE position. Check the brine line for suction (after unit is
full). Verify that water is being drawn from regenerant tank with no air leaks or bubbles in the brine line.
There should be a slow flow to the drain.
4. Press
regeN
button again and place unit into a second BACKWASH position. Water will flow steadily at the
drain. Check for the presence of air. Again, check drain that it can receive the flow of water.
5. Press
regeN
button and place unit into rinse position. Check drain line to be secure and that drain can
receive the flow of water. There should be a rapid flow to the drain. Unplug transformer to keep the
valve in the RINSE position. Allow to run until steady, clear and without air. While the unit is rinsing,
load the brine tank with water softener salt.
6. Press the
regeN
button.
6a.
For units that “Pre Fill” the brine tank, the valve will cycle back to the normal operating position.
Advance to Step 8.
6b
.
For units that “Post Fill,” the unit is now in the FILL position. Check to verify that the
regenerant tank is filling at a rate of 1/2 gallon per minute. Check Brine line connections for leaks.
Proceed to Step 7.
7. Press
regeN
button again. Valve will cycle back to the normal operating position with the time of day or
gallons remaining displayed.
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