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Table 7
DIR/Time Clock Options
* Day Override and Gallon Capacity can not both be set to “oFF” at the same time.
For DIR Softeners, there are two options for setting the Gallons Capacity. The Gallons Capacity is automatically
calculated if set to “AUTO.” Reserve Capacity is automatically estimated based on water usage if “AUTO” is used.
The other option is to set the Gallons Capacity to a specific number. If a specific number is set, Reserve Capacity is
0 (zero), unless the value is manually set (i.e. the manufacturer intentionally sets the Gallon Capacity number below
the calculated capacity of the system).
The Tech WS1 & WS1.25 Control Valves can also be set to regenerate immediately or at the next regeneration time
by changing the Regeneration Time Option. There are three choices for settings:
1. “NORMAL” means regeneration will occur at the preset regeneration time.
2. “on 0” means regeneration will occur when the Gallons Capacity reaches 0 (zero).
3. “NORMAL” and “on 0” ( on 0) means the regeneration will occur at the preset regeneration time
unless the Gallons Capacity reaches 0 (zero). If the Gallons Capacity reaches 0 (zero), the regeneration will
begin 10 minutes after no water usage.
The user can initiate manual regeneration. The user has the option to request the manual regeneration at the
delayed regeneration time or to have the regeneration occur immediately:
1. Pressing and releasing the REGEN button will flash “Regen Today” on the display and the regeneration will occur
at the delayed regeneration time. The user can cancel the request by pressing and releasing the REGEN button.
This method of manually initiating regeneration is not allowed when the system is set to “on 0” (i.e. to
immediately regenerate when the Gallon Capacity reaches zero).
2. Pressing and holding the REGEN button for approximately 3 seconds will immediately start the regeneration.
The user cannot cancel this request, except by resetting the control by pressing NEXT and REGEN buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
A unique feature of this control valve is the ability to display actual water usage for the last 63 days. The values are
initially stored as “----”. This means the value is unknown. As days pass, values are stored as “0” for no flow or the
actual number of gallons. The counting of the gallons starts at the regeneration time. If no regeneration time can be
set (i.e. when the valve is set for immediate regeneration) the counting of gallons starts at 12 a.m. Day 1 is
yesterday, day 2 the day before yesterday, etc. As new values are added, the oldest history disappears.
Another unique feature is that the valve automatically calculates a Reserve Capacity when set up as a softener with
Gallons Capacity set to “AUTO” and the Regeneration Time Option set to “Normal” or “ on 0.” The actual
Reserve Capacity is compared to the Gallons Capacity remaining immediately prior to the preset regeneration time.
A regeneration will occur if the actual Reserve Capacity is less than the Gallons Capacity remaining. The actual
Reserve Capacity is calculated by using the estimated Reserve Capacity and adjusting it up or down for actual
usage.
The estimated Reserve Capacity for a given day of the week is the maximum value stored for the last three non-
trivial water usages (i.e. more than 20 gallons/day) in seven day intervals.
DIR
Time Clock
Reserve Capacity
Softener
Filter
Settings *
Regenerant
Backwash
Only
Day Override
Gallon Capacity
Yes
—
Automatically calculated
Yes
—
—
Off
Auto
Yes
—
If desired enter a value less than
estimated capacity
Yes
Yes
Yes
Off
Any Number
Yes
Yes
Automatically calculated
Yes
—
—
Any Number
Auto
Yes
Yes
If desired enter a value less than
estimated capacity
Yes
Yes
Yes
Any Number
Any Number
—
Yes
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
Any Number
Off
