SECTION 5

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

A. TROUBLESHOOTING

AUTOMATIC

ELECTRONIC

DIAGNOSTICS

The

faceplate

timer

(PWA)

com-

 

 

puter

has

a

self-diagnostic

func-

 

 

tion

for

the

electrical

system,

ex-

EFr

0

cept for input power and water

 

 

meter.

The

computer

monitors

electronic compo-

nents

and

circuits for

correct

operation. Ifa

malfunc-

tion occurs, an error code appears in the faceplate display.

The chart below shows the error codes that could appear, and the possible defects for each code.

While an error code appears in the display, all face

plate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT but-

ton. SELECT remains operational so the service per-

son can make the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC-

TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS (below) to further isolate the defect, and check the water meter.

POSSIBLE DEFECT

CODE

Err1, Err3,

Err4

Err5

MOST LIKELY _..--"

]D,. LESS LIKELY

motor inoperative / wiring harness or connection to switch / position switch / valve defect causing hiqh torque

faceplate timer (PWA)

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE: 1. Unplug transformer from outlet 2. Correct

defect 3. Plug in transformer 4. Wait for 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS

DIAGNOSTICS

To enter diagnostics, press the SELECT button until 000 - - shows in the display.

I-I £'1 I_

]

!,.JU U -

-

A. The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows:

000 (steady) = Soft water not in use, and no

flow through the meter.

--OPENA NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET--

000 to 199 (continual) = Repeats display for each

gallon of water passing through the meter.

If you don't get a reading in the display with faucet open, pull the sensor from the valve outlet port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the

sensor. You should get a reading in the display. If

you get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding.

POSITION

SWITCH

SENSOR

RBINE

lINE

SUPPORT AND

SHAFT

VALVE

OU

B° The letter (P) and dashes indicate POSITION

switch operation. If the letter appears, the switch is closed. If the dashes show, the switch is open.

Use the RECHARGE button to manually ad- vance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation.

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625.38817, 625.38818 specifications

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