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Service: Manually Advance Regeneration Check
Thischeck verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration
flow rates and other controller functions. First,make the initial checksand the manuallg initiated
electronic diagnostics.
NOTE:The face plate displag must show a steady time (not flashing).
r_] Pressthe TOUCHor HOLDbutton and hold for three seconds.RECHARGENOW begins
to flash as the water softening sgstem enters the fill cgcle of regeneration. Remove the
brinewell cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering the brine tank.
If water does not enter the tank, look for an obstructed nozzle,venturi, fill flow plug, brine
tubing or brine valve riser pipe.
r_l After observing fill,pressthe TOUCHor HOLD button to movethe water softening sgstem into
brining. A slow flow of water to the drain will begin.Verifg brine draw from the brine tank bg
shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observinga noticeable drop inthe liquidlevel.
NOTE:Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing salt contact with wate_
If the water softening system doesnot draw brine,check:
!i_nozzleand/or venturi dirtg or defective.
ij_:,nozzleand venturi not seated properlg on gasket.
iJi:,restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose).
ij_:,defective nozzleand venturi seal.
_ other inner valve defect (rotor seal,rotor & disc,wave washer, etc.).
NOTE:If water sgstem pressure is low,an elevated drain hose mag cause back pressure,stopping
brine draw.
r_ Again, pressthe TOUCHor HOLD button to move the softener into backwash. Look for a fast
flow of water from the drain hose.
A slow flow indicates a plugged top distributor, backwash flow plug or drain hose.
r_ PressTOUCHor HOLDto move the water softening sgstem into fast rinse.Again look for a fast
drain flow. Allow the water softening sgstem to rinse for a few minutes to flush out ang brine
that mag remain in the resintank from the brining cgcle test.
r_To return the water softening sgstem to service,pressTOUCHor HOLD.
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