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Service: Manually Advance Regeneration Check
Thischeckverifies proper operation of the valve motor,brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration
flow rates and other controllerfunctions. First,make the initial checksand the manuallg initiated
electronic diagnostics.
NOTE:The face plate displag must show a steady time (notflashing).
r_] Pressthe TOUCHor HOLDbutton and hold for three seconds.RECHARGE NOW begins
to flash asthe water softening sgstem enters the fill cgcle of regeneration. Removethe
brinewell cover and,using a flashlight, observefillwater entering the brine tank.
If water does not enter the tank, lookfor an obstructed nozzle,venturi,fill flow plug,brine
tubing or brine valve riserpipe.
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 intothe brinewell and observinga noticeable drop inthe liquidlevel.
NOTE:Be surea salt bridge isnot 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 (checkdrain fitting and hose).
ij_:,defective nozzleand venturi seal.
_ other inner valve defect (rotorseal,rotor & disc,wave washer,etc.).
NOTE:If water sgstem pressureislow,an elevated drain hose mag cause back pressure,stopping
brine draw.
r_ Again,pressthe TOUCHor HOLD button to move the softener into backwash. Lookfor 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 thewater softening sgstem into fast rinse.Again lookfor a fast
drain flow.Allowthe water softeningsgstem to rinsefor a few minutes to flush out ang brine
that mag remain inthe resintank from the brining cgcle test.
r_To return the water softening sgstem to service,pressTOUCHor HOLD.
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