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Battery Backup/ Programming the Control Valve
Battery Backup Feature
Your Hamilton Beach softening system has a battery backup
feature that allows the control to continue monitoring water
flow and maintain the proper time of day during short power
outages. The control uses a standard 9-volt battery (not
supplied).
During a power outage, the display will be turned off and the
motor will not run, but the control will continue to monitor
water flow. If power is out and a regeneration is needed, the
regeneration will be delayed until power is restored. If power
is lost during the regeneration, the control will resume the
regeneration when power is restored.
While batteries may last for over a year, the factory recommends
replacing the battery every year. During an interruption in
power supply, a typical new 9-volt alkaline battery provides
approximately two days of power for the control. Older
batteries and those exposed to temperature over 75
0
F (23.9
O
C)
provide power for shorter periods of time.
The control can be operated without a battery, but the control
will not measure water usage or time while the power is off.
The control will save all important operating information and
programming data during a power outage. No reprogramming
is necessary.
Note: It is recommended that the battery be replaced every year or after
any extended power outage.
To install a battery:
1. Remove the control valve cover.
2. The battery pocket is located in the upper left
corner of the control as shown in Figure 18.
3. Insert the battery, matching up negative and
positive posts.
Figure 18
Programming the Control
Valve
You are now ready to continue programming the control.
Programming can be done in both Level I and Level II.
Accompanying tables are included for selecting the correct
settings for each level .
Note: The system has been pre-programmed with default settings based
on model number and ultra-high efficiency settings at a water hardness of
15 grains per gallon. While the system may operate with these settings,
the following Level I & II settings may need to be changed to meet the
actual operating conditions and achieve maximum system capacity and salt
efficiency.