AS0922MP-960
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20/11/2006
Glossary of Terms
Alarms
Alarms are beeps, which alert you to operating condi-
tions requiring attention. The beeps are on for one
second and off for nine seconds. The display shows
the type of error. Refer to the
Alarms
section in this
manual for additional information.
Backwash
An upward flow of water, which expands the resin,
bed to remove foreign particles.
Brine
The salt solution which regenerates the conditioner's
resin bed
Brine Draw
The process of drawing the brine solution from the
salt storage tank into the resin tank.
Calendar Override Regeneration
If a normal demand-based regeneration does not
occur, the Model 960 Control regenerates the system
after a preset number of days. Your dealer can set
this feature at 1 to 30 days.
Fast Rinse (Purge)
A flow of water through the resin bed which propels
any remaining brine solution out of the resin tank to
the drain.
Hardness
A common quality of water containing dissolved
calcium, magnesium and other elements. Water
hardness is usually expressed in grains per gallon or
milligrams per litre as calcium carbonate equivalent
Manual Regeneration (Guest Cycle)
Forces the control to regenerate by pressing the
REGEN button.
Regeneration
Includes the backwash, brine draw, and fresh water
rinse steps necessary to prepare the resin bed for
conditioning after exhaustion. Abbreviated as
"REGEN" in this manual.
Regeneration Indicator
The mechanical component which indicates the
regeneration cycle status.
Resin Bed
The supply of synthetic organic exchange material
used in water conditioners.
9. System using more or
less salt than salt control
Is set for.
a. Inaccurate setting.
a. a. Make correct setting. Refer to the
salt
Setting
section in this manual.
9. Control backwashes at
excessively low or high
rate.
a. Incorrect backwash controller.
b. Foreign matter affecting controller
operation.
!
a. Contact dealer.
b. Remove backwash controller.
Clean and replace.
10. Flowing or dripping water
At drain line after
regeneration.
a. Drain valve (5 or 6) held open by
foreign matter.
b. Weak valve stem return spring.
a. Manually operate valve stem to flush out
foreign matter holding open disc.
Contact dealer.
b. Contact dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
102 to 132 VAC, 60 Hz
Current
50 mA
Operating Temperature
34 to 120ºF (1 to 49ºC)
Humidity
10 to 100% condensing allowed
Water Meter Accuracy
0.5 to 23 gpm
Note: Wall mounted transformer is rated for indoor use only.
