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MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK 3.
This check verifies proper' operation of the valve
motor, brine tank fiIl, brine draw, regeneration flow
rates, and other controller functions Always make
the initial checks, and the manua! initiated
diagnostics.
NOTE: The face plate display must show a steady
time (not flashing).
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Press the ON/OFF-HOLD button and bold infor
3 .seconds. RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as
the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration
Remove the bdnewe]l cover and, using a
flashlight, observe fill water entering the tank
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Again press ON/OFF-HOLD to move the soften-
er"into backwash t.ook for a fast flow of water'
from the drain hose.
An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis-
tributor, backwash flow plug, or' drain hose
Press ON/OFF-HOLD to move the softener into
fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow
the softener' to rinse for a few minutes to flush out
any brine that may remain in the resin tank from
the brining cycle test.
To return the softener to service, press ON/OFF-
HOLD.
A. If it does not enter' the tank, look for an ob-
structed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug, brine tub-
ing, or brine valve riser pipe_
CYCLE FLOW RATES {GALLONS
FILL (flow to salt storage tank)
BRINING }
BRINE RINSE
BACKWASH (flow to drain)
FAST RINSE
PER MIN.)
0°3 (1.1 liters)
,,16(,,6 liters)
.11 (.4 liters)
1.8 (6.8 liters)
1.8 (6.8 liters)
2..After observing fill, press the ON/OFF-HOLD
button to move the softener into brining° A slow
flow of water to the drain will begin. Verify brine
draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight
into the brinewell and observing a noticeable
drop in the liquid level
NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water
with salt contact.
A. If the softener' does not draw brine:
- nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective.
- nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gas-
ket.
- restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose).
- defective nozzle and venturi seal.
- other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor &
disc, wave washer, etc.).
NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated
drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine
draw
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FLOAT SETTING
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FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT
Distance from top of resin tank, to top of resin bed.
FREEBOARD
Resin Tank
Resin Bed
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