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16
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Filter will not regen-
e
rate
Manual plumbing bypass valve(s) in
b
ypass position.
Refer to figures 3 and 4 on page 6, and posi-
t
ion for filtered water ‘‘service’’.
Power supply unplugged at wall outlet,
fuse blown/circuit breaker popped, circuit
switched off.
Check for loss of power and correct as need-
ed. Reset the timer and use the RECHARGE
NOW feature as described on page 12.
Timer set for vacation (VAC). Press the Touch/Hold button once to return
the filter to service, see page 12.
Timer not programmed for regenerations,
or time too short.
See pages 11 or 13-14 to set.
Error code shows in timer display. See next page.
Backwash flow control, drain hose
restricted or plugged, backwash flow less
than 5 gpm.
Check drain hose. Remove drain elbow on
filter valve to check flow control. See page 22
to check for correct assembly and orientation.
Backwash flow should be 5 gpm or higher.
Nozzle assembly dirty. Follow instructions on page 15 to clean.
Low water pressure
at house faucets
Well pump pressure switch set too low. Adjust to a minimum of 20 psi.
More frequent regeneration needed to
keep filter mineral clean.
See page 11 to set days between recharges.
Filtered water con-
tains iron, sediment,
dirt, etc.
See all conditions above.
Too infrequent regenerations pro-
grammed, or fill time setting too short.
See page 11 to set days between recharges,
see page 13 to adjust fill time.
Feeder tank out of potassium perman-
ganate powder.
Follow instructions on page 15 to refill.
Hot water used while filter regenerating. The water heater will refill with unfiltered
bypass water. See page 11 to set recharge
start time.
Possible increase in supply water iron
content (common with some well water
supplies).
Obtain a new water analysis and adjust the
regeneration schedule and/or fill cycle time.
Leaking faucet or toilet valve. A small leak can waste hundreds of gallons of
water in a few days time. Fix all plumbing
leaks and always fully close faucets.
CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
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