Sears 625.34855, 625.34854 Manual Advance Regeneration Check, Cycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN

SECTION 5

SERVICE TECH INFORMATION

5A.TROUBLESHOOTING

MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK

This	check	verifies		proper	operation		of	the valve
motor,	brine		tank	fill, brine		draw,	regeneration
flow	rates,	and	other	controller		functions.		Always
make	the	initial		checks,		and	the	manual
initiated		diagnostics.

NOTES: The face plate display must show a steady

time (not flashing). If an Error code shows, first press the #1 SELECT button to enter the diagnostic display.

lo

Press

the

ON/OFF-HOLD

button

and

hold

in

for

3

seconds.

RECHARGE

NOW

and

FILL

begin

to

flash

as

the

softener

enters

the

fill

cycle

of

regeneration.

When

FILL

is on steady,

remove

the

brinewell

cover

and,

using

a

flashlight,

observe

fill

water

entering

the

tank.

a.

If

water

does

not

enter the

tank,

look

for

an

obstructed

nozzle,

venturi,

fill

flow

plug,

brine

tubing,

or brine valve

riser

pipe.

CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.)

NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an

elevated drain hose may cause back pressure,

stopping brine draw.

3. Again press ON/OFF-HOLD to move the

softener into backwash. Look for a fast flow of

water from the drain hose.

ao An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top

distributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.

o Press ON/OFF-HOLDto move the softener

into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow.

Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to

flush out any brine that may remain in the resin

tank from the brining cycle test.

o To return the softener to service, press ON/OFF-HOLD.

BRINE VALVE

FLOAT 5ETTIN(_

_t Float

FILL (flow to salt			storage tank)	0.3	(1.1	liters)
BRINING		"_		.19	(.7	liters)
BACKWASH		I	(flow to drain)	2.0	(7.6	liters)
BRINE	RINSE			.12	(,45	liters)
FAST	RINSE			2.0	(7.6	liters)

__""- Stop

o After observing fill, press the ON/OFF-HOLD

button to move the softener into brining. A

slow flow of water to the drain will begin.

Verify brine draw from the brine tank by

shining a flashlight into the brinewell and

observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.

NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact.

ao	If	the softener		does		not	draw	brine •
	•	nozzle	and/or		venturi		dirty	or defective.
	•	nozzle	and	venturi		not	seated		properly		on
		gasket.
	•	restricted		drain	(check		drain		fitting	and
		hose).
	•	defective		nozzle		and venturi			seal.
	• other		inner	valve		defect	(rotor		seal,	rotor	&
		disc,	wave	washer,		etc.).

1F

FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT

(Distance from top of resin tank to top of resin

T	Resin Tank
FREEBOARD
7"-11"

1

Resin Bed