Placing Conditioner into Operation

After all previous steps have been completed, the unit is ready to be placed into operation. Follow these steps carefully.

1.Remove control valve cover by first depressing the plastic clips on the side of the cover. Pull front of cover up.

Note: The following steps will require turning the cycle indicator (Figure 6) to various positions. Manually rotate the camshaft COUNTERCLOCKWISE only until cycle indicator points to desired position. (See manual regeneration sections for each control’s manual operation.)

2.Rotate cycle indicator COUNTERCLOCKWISE until it points directly to the word BACKWASH.

3.Fill media tank with water.

A.With water supply off, place the bypass valve(s) into the “service” position.

B.Open water supply valve very slowly to approximately the 1/4 open position.

IMPORTANT: If opened too rapidly or too far, media may be lost. In the 1/4 open position, you should hear air escaping slowly from the drain line.

C.When all of the air has been purged from the tank (water begins to flow steadily from the drain), open the main supply valve all the way.

D.Allow water to run to drain until clear.

E.Turn off water supply and let the unit stand for about five minutes. This will allow all trapped air to escape from the tank.

4.Add water to regenerant tank (initial fill).

With a bucket or hose, add approximately 4 gallons (15 liters) of water to regenerant tank. If the tank has a salt platform above the bottom of the tank, add water until the level is approximately 1 inch (25 mm) above the platform.

5.Place the conditioner into operation.

A.With the water supply valve completely open, carefully advance the cycle indicator COUNTERCLOCKWISE to the center of the REFILL position. Hold at this position until water starts to flow through the regenerant line into the regenerant tank. Do not run for more than one or two minutes.

B.Advance the cycle indicator COUNTERCLOCKWISE until it points to the center of the REGENERANT/SLOW RINSE position.

C.With the conditioner in this position, check to see if water is being drawn from the regenerant tank. The water level in the regenerant tank will recede very slowly. Observe water level for at least three minutes. If the water level does not recede, or if it goes up, reference the Troubleshooting section.

D.Advance the cycle indicator COUNTERCLOCKWISE to the SERVICE position and run water from a nearby faucet until the water is clear and soft.

Electrical Connection

100 VAC, 115 VAC, and 230 VAC units: Remove twist tie from the power cord and extend cord to its full length. Make sure power source matches the rating printed on the control. Be certain a wall switch does not control the outlet .

12 VAC: Connect the plug of the transformer (supplied) secondary cable to the mating socket at the rear or bottom of the timer housing. Be certain the transformer is secure and is plugged into a power source of correct voltage that is not controlled by a wall switch.