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[i!i !! _;_ !! _;_ !! _;_!! _;SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
A. TROUBLESHOOTING
MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK
This check verifies proper operation of the valve
motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow
rates, and other controller functions. Always make
the initial checks, and the manual initiated diag-
nostics.
Note: The faceplate display must show normal op-
erating screen. If an error code shows, first press the
SELECT button to enter the diagnostic display.
_ Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for 3
seconds. The Recharge display shows as the
softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration.
When FILL time begins to count down, remove
the brinewell cover and, using a flashlight, ob-
serve fill water entering the tank.
*Note: if the CLEAN feature is set to ON, the clean
icon flashes while the backwash or fast rinse cycles
are in progress, along with the minutes remaining
in each cycle. This proceeds the normal regenera-
tion cycle.
a. If water does not enter the tank, look for an ob-
structed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug, brine tubing,
or brine valve riser pipe.
CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.)
FILL (flow to salt storage tank) 0.3 (1.1 liters)
BRINING '_ .22 (.83 liters)
BRINE RINSE l .15 (.57 liters)
BACKWASH (flow to drain) 2.0 (7.6 liters)
FAST RINSE 2.0 (7.6 liters)
_ After observing fill, press the RECHARGE but-
ton 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 gasket.
...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.
_I_ Again press RECHARGE to move the softener
into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from
the drain hose.
a. An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis-
tributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.
ImPress RECHARGE 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 RE-
CHARGE.
[1 BRINE VALVE
, ' FLOAT SETTING
__ float stop
float
FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT
Distance from top of resin tank, to top of resin bed.)
FREEBOARD
7"-11"
resin tank
5-4
Problems, Questions? Call 1- 800- 426- 9345 Kenmore Water Line