Battery Backup Feature

Battery Backup/ Programming the Control Valve

Your Hamilton Beach softening system has a battery backup feature that allows the control to continue monitoring water flow and maintain the proper time of day during short power outages. The control uses a standard 9-volt battery (not supplied).

During a power outage, the display will be turned off and the motor will not run, but the control will continue to monitor water flow. If power is out and a regeneration is needed, the regeneration will be delayed until power is restored. If power is lost during the regeneration, the control will resume the regeneration when power is restored.

While batteries may last for over a year, the factory recommends replacing the battery every year. During an interruption in power supply, a typical new 9-volt alkaline battery provides approximately two days of power for the control. Older batteries and those exposed to temperature over 750 F (23.9O C) provide power for shorter periods of time.

The control can be operated without a battery, but the control will not measure water usage or time while the power is off. The control will save all important operating information and programming data during a power outage. No reprogramming is necessary.

Figure 18

Note: It is recommended that the battery be replaced every year or after any extended power outage.

To install a battery:

1.Remove the control valve cover.

2.The battery pocket is located in the upper left corner of the control as shown in Figure 18.

3.Insert the battery, matching up negative and positive posts.

Programming the Control Valve

You are now ready to continue programming the control. Programming can be done in both Level I and Level II. Accompanying tables are included for selecting the correct settings for each level .

Note: The system has been pre-programmed with default settings based on model number and ultra-high efficiency settings at a water hardness of 15 grains per gallon. While the system may operate with these settings, the following Level I & II settings may need to be changed to meet the actual operating conditions and achieve maximum system capacity and salt efficiency.

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