Angel Water A3000 Series User manual

A3000 Series Water Softener
A3000 Series Water Softener Manual
www.angelwater.com
21 S. Main St. • Elburn, IL 60119 • 630.365.2600
214 S. Hager Ave. • Barrington, IL 60010 • 847.382.7800

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WELCOME TO THE
ANGEL FAMILY!
Thank you for purchasing our A5000-DMT Water Softener. We hope
you enjoy this product to its full potential, and see as we have the
benefits of clean, clear, purified water! Our staff is always available
to answer questions you may have at 847.382.7800 or 630.365.2600.
www.angelwater.com
21 S. Main St. • Elburn, IL 60119 • 630.365.2600
214 S. Hager Ave. • Barrington, IL 60010 • 847.382.7800

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Maintenance Record
Please keep in mind this system requires annual service.The quality of your
well water will dictate how often you will need service and consumables.
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This owner’s manual is designed to assist owners and installers with the operation, maintenance and installation of your new water
softener. It is our sincere hope that this manual is clear, concise and helpful to both owner and installer. We have included detailed
instructions on general operating conditions, pre-installation and installation instructions, start-up, and timer and meter programming. We
have included a troubleshooting guide, service instructions and parts diagrams to assist you.
In the event that you need professional assistance for servicing your water softener, please contact the dealer who installed
this system.
Table Of Contents
Frequently Asked Questions... .......................................................................................................................................................................2
Job Specification Sheet ... ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Soft Water Basics ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Operating Conditions .....................................................................................................................................................................................4
Pre-Installation Check List .............................................................................................................................................................................5
Installation Instructions ... ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Programming ... ..............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Installer Programming ... ................................................................................................................................................................................8
Softener Set-Up ........................................................................................................................................................................................9-11
Diagnostics ... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Valve History ... ............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Cycle Sequence ... .......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Water Softener Disinfection .........................................................................................................................................................................15
Water Softener Draining Procedure ... .........................................................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................................... ..16-17
Specifications ... ...........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Programing Options and General Specifications... ......................................................................................................................................19
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Frequently asked questions
1. Do I still use the same amount of soap in the dishwasher, clothes washer and showers now that I have a water softener?
No, the Water Quality Association states soft water can save up to 55% on detergent use. Start with using half the amount of
detergent previously used, this can be adjusted up or down based on preference. Soft water helps fabrics last longer, because
hardness minerals combined with soap can make fabric fibers brittle.
2. What is the health impact of drinking soft water? The sodium added to water by softening is a non-issue most of the time,
even for people on a sodium-restricted diet. One could soften water with up to 75 grains per gallon hardness with sodium chloride and
still be well within the US Food and Drug Administration’s labeling of a “Low Sodium” beverage. People on a sodium-restricted diet
should consult their physician.
3. Should I use soft water for my plants? Some plants may be sensitive to even minute amounts of sodium. We suggest using
hard water for watering plants, often a kitchen cold faucet is plumbed for hard water or the outside faucets are usually plumbed for hard
water. If not, you can place your softener on bypass and fill water containers at the closest sink. Water from a reverse osmosis system
can always be used to water plants.
4. Will water spots disappear now that I have soft water? Water spots caused by hardness scale will disappear with a functioning
water softener. However, other natural minerals dissolved in the water in high enough concentrations may cause spotting. These
mineral spots will be much easier to wipe away compared to hardness spotting.
5. Will soft water cause my water or ice cubes to look or taste different? Most people can tell the difference in taste between
hard and soft water, it is a personal preference. Ice cubes will appear the same, they may look cloudy due to air in water or dis-
solved minerals, and this will not change because now they are made with softened water. A reverse osmosis drinking water
system will provide clearer ice cubes.
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Frequently Asked Questions 4
Job Specification Sheet 5
Soft Water Basics 5
Operating Conditions 5
Pre-Installation Check List 7
Installation Instructions 8
Programming 9
Installer Programming 10
Softener Set-Up 11
Diagnostics 14
Valve History 15
Cycle Sequence 15
Water Softener Disinfection 17
Water Softener Draining Procedure 17
Troubleshooting 18-19
Specifications 20
Programming Options and General Specifications 21
Warranty 24

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Job specification sheet
MODEL NO. _________________________ANGEL A3000_________________________________________________________
*WATER TEST AT TIME OF INSTALLATION
_______ Hardness CaCo3(gpg)
_______ Iron (ppm)
_______ pH
OPTIONAL RELAY SETTINGS
_______ Off
_______ On Time
______ Other______________________
______ Other______________________
______ Other______________________
_______Start Time, Minutes into Regeneration
_______Run Time
_______ On Gallons
Pulse per _______ Gallons
_______ Minutes Relay Closed
*SIZING INFORMATION
All Water is Softened Except:
_______ Rear Hose Bib _______ Front Hose Bib _______ Kitchen Cold _______ Toilets _______ All Cold
_______ Other ________________________________________________________________________________________
The average family uses 75 gallons per person daily for all water uses in the home, about 50 gallons per person daily if soft water is not
supplied to the toilets, and about 30 gallons per person daily if only hot water is softened.
_______ Daily Water Usage (Gallons/Person)
x _______ Family Size (Number of people in family)
= _______ Total Gallons Per Day
x _______ Grains Per Gallon of Hardness
(Note: Add 5 grains per gallon of hardness for each ppm iron for total compensated hardness) =
_______ Total Grains Per Day
*INSTALLATION DATE _________________________________________________________________________________
*SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________________________________________________________
NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer Name ______Angel Water, Inc.__________________________ Phone _____________847-382-7800______________
Address ___214 S Hager Ave, Barrington, IL 60010______________________________________________________________
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Soft Water Basics
Hardness
Excess amounts of calcium and magnesium in water produce
hardness. A water softener removes the majority of calcium and
magnesium to produce softened water.
Hardness is measured in terms of grains. (This grain weight
is derived from the average weight of a dry grain of wheat.)
When your water is tested the grain hardness is calculated and
expressed as grains per gallon (gpg). This calculation, as well
as the number of people in your household will help determine
what type and size of water softener will most efficiently soften
your water.
Your water softener contains an ion exchange
media (sometimes called resin) which removes the hardness from
water as it flows through the softener tank. Eventually so much
hardness collects on the exchange media that the softener can no
longer soften water. At this point it is considered "exhausted".
Regeneration is now necessary.
Regeneration
To regenerate the exchange media, it must be rinsed with a
brine (salt) solution. This removes the hardness from the exchange
media and replaces it with sodium. The exchange media is then
ready to remove hardness from water. The hardness minerals
and excess brine solution are rinsed down the drain.
During the regeneration cycle the softener is also back-
washed. This reversing of the normal flow of water serves to
remove sediment which may have accumulated during the soft-
ening process due to the filtering action of the exchange media.
Backwashing also loosens and fluffs up the bed of exchange
media to insure that during regeneration the brine solution will
come into contact with all the media. Figure 1
Maintenance of your softener
Salt: Salt to a softener is what gasoline is to a car. Not only must a softener have salt, but it should be the proper type to insure
efficient recharging of the unit. Ask your dealer what type of salt may best suit your needs. Always have an adequate supply of salt on hand.
Check the salt level of your brine tank every couple of weeks initially to determine how much salt you use -this will depend on how much water
you use. As a rule of thumb, with 20 gpg hard water, about a 1/2 lb. of salt per person per day is used. In other words, a family of four
uses 60 lbs. of salt a month. Fill the tank approximately three-fourths full, with a minimum of 12” of salt. If your household does not use
much water, do not fill your salt keeper over 1/2 full, salt bridging may occur in the brine tank. This may result in hard water due to ineffective
regeneration. DO NOT USE Block Salt when the A3000 control is programmed with a brine tank prefill. Block salt does not dissolve quick
enough to provide a good regeneration.
Cleaning Salt Tank: The salt tank may require periodic cleaning. Inspect the salt tank at least once a year for buildup of insoluble
materials. It is recommended to periodically clean the salt tank no matter what kind of salt you are using. See page 15, Miscellaneous #2
for details on cleaning.
REMEMBER: Salt is the fuel to run your water softener. Buy the best clean salt available.
Operating Condition
Your water conditioner has been designed to adequately
reduce up to 100 grains per gallon of hard -
ness as well as up to 2 ppm of ferrous bicarbonate
iron. This is iron that is dissolved in an oxygen-free water supply.
It is not visible to the eye in a freshly drawn sample because the
water appears clear. But upon standing in contact with air, the
ferrous iron will become oxidized to the ferric state and start to
precipitate as a reddish brown floc. It can then be seen and if
allowed to remain in the supply will cause discolored water. In
order for your conditioner to remove the iron, air (oxygen) must
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be kept from coming in contact with water until after it has been
passed through the water conditioner. In some cases, additional
equipment may be required to treat water supplies having special
characteristics, such as: ferric hydroxide iron, iron bacteria, low
pH, taste and odors, etc. If any question should exist, contact
your dealer.
This water softener is not intended to be used for treating
water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
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Pre-installation Checklist
(All electrical & plumbing should be done in accordance to all local codes)
Water Pressure: A minimum of 25 pounds of water pressure
(psi) is required for regeneration. Maximum 125 psi.
Water Quality: On rural water supplies there is often a problem
with sand or sediment in the water. (This problem occasionally
occurs in public water supplies.) If the water is not filtered before
being softened, the sand and sediment may plug up the water
softener restricting the flow through the resin bed. This problem
often requires rebedding of the mineral tank. Note: Well and/or
pump problems affecting the operation of the softener are repairs
that are not covered under warranty. To prevent these unneces-
sary, and expensive repairs that are not covered under warranty,
we recommend the installation of an in-line filter system ahead
of a water softener.
Electrical: A continuous 110 volt 60 cycle current supply is
required. Make certain the current supply is uninterrupted and
cannot be turned off with another switch. All electrical connec-
tions must be connected per local codes. Surge protection is
recommended with all electric controls.
Existing Plumbing: Condition of existing plumbing must be
free from lime and iron build-up. Piping that is built-up heavily
with lime and/or iron must be replaced. If piping is blocked with
iron, additional equipment must be installed ahead of the water
conditioner to correct the problem.
Drain Line: The conditioner should be located close to a drain.
Avoid overhead drain lines if possible to prevent back pressure
on the brine injector. Overhead drains are not to exceed 8 feet
above the floor and no more than 20 feet in length. The pipe
size for the drain line should be a minimum of 3/4”. Backwash
flow rates in excess of 7 gpm or length in excess of 20’ require
1” drain line.
Bypass Valves: Always provide for the installation of a bypass
valve.
Softening: It is recommended that the conditioner be installed
to soften both the hot and cold water supply. A separate hard
water faucet may be plumbed for drinking purposes if desired.
Outside faucets should be left on hard water.
Caution: Water temperature is not to exceed 110°F; the condi-
tioner cannot be subject to freezing conditions, or to a vacuum
due to loss of pressure (such as a water main break).
Bypass Valve Operation
Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 5
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Installation Instruction
(All electrical & plumbing should be done in accordance to all local codes)
CAUTION:
•Do not use vaseline, oils or other hydrocarbon lubricants or
spray silicone anywhere. A silicon lubricant may be used
on black o-rings but is not necessary. Avoid any type of
lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip seals.
•Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads. Only teflon
tape may be used on threads. Teflon tape is not necessary
on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.
•The pipe size for the drain line should be a minimum of 3/4”.
Backwash flow rates in excess of 7 gpm or length in excess
of 20’ require 1” drain line.
1. Place the conditioner where you want to install it, making
sure it is on a clean, level and firm base.
2. Do all necessary plumbing (inlet to inlet, outlet to outlet and
drain line to drain). The control valve, fittings and/or bypass
are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments
but are not designed to support the weight of a system or
the plumbing.
3. When assembling the installation fitting package (inlet and
outlet), connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and
then attach the nut, split ring and o-ring. Heat from soldering
or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring or o-ring.
Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should
be set before installing the nut, split ring and o-ring. Avoid
getting primer and solvent cement on any part of the o-rings,
split rings, bypass valve or control valve.
4. A jumper ground wire may be installed between the
inlet and outlet pipe whenever the metallic continuity of
a water distribution piping system is interrupted. Install
grounding strap on metal pipes.
Drain
Connection
Brine Line
Connection
Figure 6a
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5. The drain connection may be made using either 5/8” polytube
(See figure 6a, page 6) or a 3/4” female adapter. If soldering,
joints near the drain must be done prior to connecting the
drain line flow control fitting. Leave at least 6” between the
drain line control fitting and solder joints when soldering pipes
that are connected on the drain line control fitting. Failure
to do this could cause interior damage to the drain line flow
control fitting.
6. The brine refill flow control assembly is installed in an easy
to access refill elbow located on top of the control valve. The
refill flow control assembly is attached to the control valve
with a locking clip. The locking clip allows the elbow to rotate
270 degrees so the outlet can be orientated towards the salt
tank.
7. Connect the brine line found in the brine tank to the brine
connection on the control valve. The control valve has a
standard refill elbow to which a 3/8” flexible tube can be
connected, see figure 6a, page 6. (An optional elbow can
be ordered which accommodates a 1/2” flexible tube for a
high regenerant draw rate situation). Both elbows use the
same refill flow control and retainer. Make sure the floor is
clean beneath the salt tank and that it is level and smooth.
8. A 1/2” (inside diameter) gravity drain line may be connected to
the overflow fitting on the side of the brine tank. This overflow
is in case of a malfunction in the brine shut off. If the unit is
installed where water may flow in the event of an overflow
and cause water damage, connect a length of flexible tubing
and run to a drain below the level of the overflow. (Do not
connect the tubing to the drain line on the control valve.
Do not run tubing above overflow height at any point.)
1"
Figure 6b

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Programming
General information
The A3000 control valve is the “brain” of your water soft-
ener. It consists of the valve body and powerhead with solid
state microprocessor.
The display panel (see Figure 7) consists of the LCD display
and five push buttons which are used in displaying and program-
ming the water softener settings.
Initial Start Up
The initial start up will probably be done by the technician install-
ing the softener system. If not, the following instructions will step
you through the process.
1. Complete all plumbing connections: inlet, outlet, drain
line and brine line. Do not add salt at this time.
2. Place the bypass valve in the bypass position. (See
figure 3 page 5) Turn on the main water supply. Open
a cold soft water faucet to flush the piping of any air
and/or foreign material. Run until the water is clear.
3. Manually add 6 inches of water to the brine tank.
4. Now plug the transformer into a 110-volt receptacle. (Be
certain the outlet is uninterrupted.) Within 5 seconds the
control will automatically align itself into the softening
mode and display will automatically alternate between
time of day, gal/min and gallons remaining. (Figure 8,
page 7).
5. Set the time of day by pushing clock button (figure 9,
page 8) and using and buttons.
6. Push REGEN button and hold it down for 3 seconds.
The system will advance to the “First” position. (Note:
Depending on how the system is programmed it could
read backwash, rinse, brine or fill). Keep pushing
REGEN button until “Rinse” shows in the lower right
hand corner of display. Slowly place the by-pass into
the “diagnostic mode” (see fig 4, page 5). Run water
to the drain until it runs clear. Return the by-pass valve
to the by-pass position (fig 3, page 5). Push REGEN
button until “unit is back to softening mode.
7. Once again, push REGEN button and hold down for
3 seconds. Keep pushing REGEN button until “Back-
Figure 7
wash” appears. Slowly place the by-pass valve into the
“Diagnostic Mode” 1/2 way. Allow water to slowly fill
the mineral tank. When a solid stream of water starts
coming out of the drain line, open the by-pass inlet
valve all the way and allow to run out the drain until
water clears. Then slowly place the by-pass into the
“normal operation” mode by opening the outlet side of
by-pass valve, figure 2, page 5.
8. Press the REGEN button until LED display says “BRINE”.
Loosen the brine line from the top of the safety brine
valve in the brine tank. Place finger over the end of the
tube to check for suction. If no suction, see trouble-
shooting guide. (See #11, Page 17) If proper suction,
reattach brine tube to safety brine valve, and allow it to
draw water down to the bottom of the air check, (figure
6b, page 6).
9. Press REGEN button again until LED once again dis-
plays “BACKWASH”. Keep in backwash until water
once again runs clear at the drain.
10. Press REGEN button again until “RINSE” is displayed.
Allow rinse cycle to run its full course. While the rinse
cycle is finishing, this would be a good time to load your
brine tank with salt.
11. Once the rinse cycle has finished the softener control
will return to the softening cycle. The LED screen will
scroll between “TIME/GPM/GALLONS REMAINING”.
12. Next set your softeners water hardness, days override and
regeneration time settings (see figure 10a, page 8).
Your programming is now complete.
User displays/settings
General Operation
When the system is operating, one of three
displays may be shown. Pressing NEXT will
NORMAL OPERATION SCREENS
SOFTENING or
FILTERING SOFTENING CAPACITY REMAINING
Flashes when the
REGEN GAL
USER 1
REMAINING Typical user
display.
alternate between the displays. One of the
displays is the current time of day. The second
display is one of the following: days remain-
ing or gallons remaining. Days remaining is
the number of days left before the system
goes through a regeneration cycle. Capacity
turbine is rotating. TODAY
REGEN TODAY
will show if REGEN
button pushed once.
650
DAY
6
Shows capac-
ity or days
remaining
before a re-
generation.
remaining is the number of gallons that will "Tonight" or 0 days remaining = within the next 24 TIME
PM USER 2
be treated before the system goes through a
regeneration cycle. The third display is current
flow in gal/min. The user can scroll between
the displays as desired by pushing NEXT or
display will scroll automatically.
When water is being treated (i.e. water is flow-
hours. This determination is made at the sched-
uled regen time for meter initiated regenerations
& at midnight for day initiated regenerations.
User screens will continuously scroll, switching
views every 3 seconds. If the screens are manu-
ally scrolled, this screen will remain constant for
5 minutes then continue to scroll. The conditional
screens will take precedence over the scrolling
and the conditional conditions will apply.
6:35
SOFTENING
GAL
Displays current time.
USER 3
ing through the system) the word "Softening"
or "Filtering" flashes on the display if a water
meter is installed.
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6.8
Figure 8
MIN Displays present flow
rate.

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Set time of day
SET TIME
6:35
PM
Step 1 =Up Arrow =Down Arrow
Step 1 -Press CLOCK.
Step 2 -Current Time (hour): Set the hour of the day using or buttons.
AM/PM toggles after 12. Press NEXT to go to step 3.
Step 2
Step 3 -Current Time (minutes): Set the minutes of day using or buttons.
Press NEXT to exit Set Clock. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
Power Loss -Lithium battery on circuit board provides up to 2 years of time
clock backup during power outages. If the power is out when battery is depleted,
only time of day needs to be reset, all other values are stored in non-volatile
memory. When time of day is flashing, replace lithium coin type 2032 battery.
SET TIME
6:35
PM
Step 3
Figure 9
Step 1
Do not forget to reset for daylight savings time.
Installer displays/settings
=Up Arrow =Down Arrow
Step 1 -Press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Step 2 -Hardness: Set the amount of total compensated hardness in
grains (hardness as calcium carbonate) per gallon using or but-
tons. The factory setting is 20 with value ranges from 1 to 150 in 1 grain
SET HARDNESS
SET
REGEN DAY
SET TIME
20
14
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
increments. Note: The grains per gallon should be increased if soluble
iron needs to be reduced. Add 3 grains of hardness for each ppm of iron
present. If this display shows nA -, then system is set-up in “filter” mode or
"AUTO" is not selected in softener system setup. (See page 27). Press
NEXT to go to Step 3. Press REGEN to exit Installer Displays/Settings.
Step 3 -Day Override: This sets the number of days between regenera-
tions. If value set to “OFF” regeneration initiation is based solely on gallons
used. If value is set as a number (allowable range from 1 to 28) a regen-
eration initiation will be called for on that day even if sufficient number of
gallons were not used to call for regeneration. Set Day Override using or
buttons: Factory setting is 14 days.
• number of days between regeneration (1 to 28); or
• “OFF”
See figure 12a & b, page 10-11, for more detail on softener setup. Press
REGEN
SET TIME
REGEN
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2:00
AM
Step 5
2:00
AM
RETURN TO
NORMAL MODE Figure 10a
NEXT to go to step 4. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
Step 4 -Regeneration Time (hour): Set the hour of day for regeneration us-
ing or buttons. AM/PM toggles after 12. The factory setting time is 2:00
a.m. This display will show “REGEN” on 0 GAL if system is set for immediate
regeneration. See page 27. Press NEXT to go to step 5. Press REGEN to
return to previous step.
Step 5 -Regeneration Time (minutes): Set the minutes of day for regen-
eration using or buttons. This display will not be shown if system is set
for immediate regeneration. Press NEXT to exit Installer Displays/Settings.
Press REGEN to return to previous step.

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Manual regeneration
Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system, sooner than when the system calls for it, usu-
ally referred to as manual regeneration. There may be a period of heavy water usage because of CAPACITY REMAINING
guests or a heavy laundry day.
REGEN GAL
To initiate a manual regeneration at the preset delayed regeneration time, press and release
“REGEN”. The words “REGEN TODAY” will flash on the display to indicate that the system
will regenerate at the preset delayed regeneration time. If you pressed the “REGEN” button
in error, pressing the button again will cancel the request.
To initiate a manual regeneration immediately, press and hold the “REGEN” button for five seconds.
The system will begin to regenerate immediately. The request cannot be cancelled. You must cycle
all the way through the cycles to make it stop. PLEASE NOTE: This will reset the meter.
TODAY
320
Regeneration Step
Note: If the salt tank does not contain salt, fill with salt and wait at least two hours before
regenerating.
(shows time remaining in regen step
is 8 minutes, 22 seconds)
REGEN
Regeneration Mode
Typically a system is set to regenerate at a time of low water usage. An example of a time with low
water usage is when the household is asleep. If there is a demand for water when the system is
regenerating, untreated water will be supplied.
When the system begins to regenerate, the display will change to include information about the step
of the regeneration process and the time remaining for that step to be completed. The system runs
through the steps automatically and will reset itself to provide treated water when the regeneration
has been completed.
Cycle Time Adjustment
8:22
BACKWASH
Figure 11
Normally it is not recommended to adjust the lengths of the cycle times. However, certain water conditions may
dictate adjustments. This should only be done from the recommendation of a water conditioning professional. The
following chart shows the upper and lower limits of each cycle.
Cycle Options Units Lower/Upper Limit Factory Setting
Fill Lbs. 0.1 to 1200 See Page 26
Softening (Service) Minutes 1 to 480 120
Backwash Minutes 1 to 120 8
Brine Minutes 1 to 180 60
Backwash Minutes 1 to 120 8
Rinse Minutes 1 to 120 4
Softener Set Up
= Up Arrow = Down Arrow
Step 1S
SET Step 2S
SOFTENING
SET LBS Step 3S
110.0
FILL
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STEP 1S -Press NEXT and simultaneously for 3 seconds. If screen in Step 2S does
not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated.
STEP 2S -Select between softening or filtering. A flashing "SOFTENING" or "FIL-
TERING" will appear. Choose SOFTENING using or button. Factory setting is
Softening. Press NEXT to go to Step 3S. Press REGEN to exit Softener System Setup.
STEP 3S -Select the time for the first cycle (which in this example is FILL, setting is
changed by lbs. of salt entered) using the or button. Factory setting is Medium
Salting, See page 26. Press NEXT to go to Step 4S. Press REGEN to return to previous
step.

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SET
SOFTENING
Step 4S
STEP 4 S -Select the time for the second cycle (which in this example is SOFTENING)
using or button. Press NEXT to go to Step 5S. Press REGEN to return to the previous
2 120MIN
SET
Step 5S
step.
STEP 5 S -Select the time for the third cycle (which in this example is BACKWASH) using
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BACKWASH 8MIN the or button. Press NEXT to go to Step 6S. Press REGEN to return to the previous
step.
SET
SET
Step 6S
4 dnMIN
BRINE
Step 7S
SET
4 60MIN
BRINE
STEP 6 S -Select the time for the fourth cycle (which in this
example is dn BRINE) using the or button. Press NEXT to go to
Step 7S. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.
STEP 7 S -Select the time for the fifth cycle (which in this
example is BACKWASH) using the or button. Press NEXT to
go to Step 8S. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.
5 8
BACKWASH
SET
6 4
MIN
STEP 8 S -Select the time for the sixth cycle (which in this example is RINSE) using the
Step 8S
MIN or button. Press NEXT to go to Step 9S. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.
RINSE
SET
REGEN
SET
CAPACITY
24.0
Step 9S
x1000
Step 10S
STEP 9 S -Set Grain Capacity using the or button. The ion exchange capacity is in
grains of hardness as calcium carbonate for the system based on the pounds of salt that
will be used. The allowable grains capacity range varies from 5,000 to 500,000 grains. The
increment increase is 500 for the range from 5000 to 50,000; 1000 for the range of 50,000 to
200,000; and 2000 for the range of 200,000 to 500,000. Grains capacity is affected by the fill
time. The grains capacity for the selected lbs. salting should be confirmed by testing. The
capacity and hardness levels entered are used to automatically calculate reserve capacity
when gallon capacity is set to AUTO. Factory setting is the capacity of the softener at
medium salting. See Page 26. Press NEXT to go to Step 10S. Press REGEN to return to
previous step.
NORMAL FILL
SET Step 11S
REGEN AUTOGAL
Figure 12a
10
STEP 10 S -Select between proportional or normal brining. Use or buttons to se-
lect. Proportional brining is only available if configured as prefill/upflow softener or screen will
not appear. Proportional brining will divide the actual gallons used by calculated volumetric
capacity then multiply fill volume by this percentage. This option requires a functioning meter.
Factory Setting = Normal brining. Press NEXT to go to Step 11S. Press REGEN to return
to previous step.
STEP 11 S -Set Gallons Capacity using or button. If value is set to:
• “AUTO” gallon capacity will be automatically calculated and reserve capacity will be auto-
matically estimated;
• “OFF” regeneration will be based solely on the day override set (see Installer Display/Set-
tings Step 3 I, page 8 / proportional brining will not function if OFF selected); or
• as a number of gallons (allowable range 20 to 250,000) regeneration will be based on the
value specified.
Increment increase is 20 for the range 20 to 2000, 100 for the range of 2000 to 10,000 and
500 for the range of 10,000 to 50,000 and 2000 for range of 50,000 to 250,000.
If “OFF” or a number is used, hardness cannot be set in Installer Displays/Settings Step 2 I,
page 8. See page 27 for more detail. Factory Setting is AUTO. Press NEXT to go to Step
12 S. Press REGEN to return to previous step.

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SET
REGEN
NORMAL
SET
Step 12S
on 0
Step 13S
off
STEP 12 S -Set Regeneration Time Options using the or button. If value is set to:
• “NORMAL” means regeneration will occur at the preset time;
• “on O” means regeneration will occur immediately when the gallons capacity reaches 0 (zero); or •
“NORMAL + on 0” means regeneration will occur at one of the following:
-the preset time when the gallons capacity falls below the reserve or the specified number of days
between regenerations is reached, whichever comes first; or
-immediately after 10 minutes of no water usage when the gallon capacity reaches 0 (zero). See
page 27 for more options. Factory Setting is Normal and on 0. Press NEXT to go to Step 13S.
Press REGEN to return to previous step.
STEP 13 S -Set Relay to energize by time or gallons or OFF by using or buttons. This
screen will only appear if unit is ordered with relay driver. A relay can be used to operate a chemi-
cal feed pump or solenoid. The choices are:
• Relay Set on Time -Relay activates after set number of minutes after start of regeneration.
Start of regeneration is defined by first backwash cycle, dn brine or up brine, whichever is
first. Relay deactivates after set time.
• Relay Set on Gallons -Relay activates every set number of gallons while in service and deac-
tivates after set time
•Off -If off is selected, Steps 14S or 15S will not be shown. Factory setting = OFF. Press
NEXT to go to step 14S or 15S for relay settings, or 16S if OFF selected.
SET TIME Step 14S
5:00MIN
SET TIME
3:00MIN
SET
Step 15S
STEP 14 S -If off was selected in previous step, this screen does not appear.
If Time chosen to Energize Relay, use up and down arrows to set # of minutes AFTER START
OF REGEN (excluding prefill & time to dissolve salt) to close relay. Press NEXT.
Use Up and Down arrows to set time duration of relay closure.
Time Range = 1 second -200 minutes. Press NEXT to go to Step 16S. Press REGEN to return to
previous step.
STEP 15 S -If Time or off was selected in previous steps, this screen does not appear.
1
SET TIME
GAL
If Gallons Chosen to Energize Relay, use up and down arrows to set # of gallons per relay clo-
sure. Range = 1-50 gallons. Press NEXT.
Use up and down arrows to set time duration of relay closure in minutes. Range = 1 second -20
minutes. Press NEXT to go to Step 16S. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
Meter does not read during regeneration.
MIN
0:01
SET TIME
CALL
Figure 12b
11
Step 16S SET TIME
Yr 0.25
Automatically
Toggles
STEP 16 S -Set duration between scheduled service
reminders.
Use UP & DOWN arrows to select in 1/4 year increments from
1/4 to 9.75 years or on gallons or both or OFF.
Factory Setting = OFF.
To reset call alert, press up & down arrows together for 3
seconds.

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12.7
MIL
Diagnostics
=Up Arrow =Down Arrow
REGEN
DAY
REGEN
Step 1D
Step 2D
2
Step 3D
GAL
Reset Diagnostic Values: Hold NEXT/DOWN buttons for 3 seconds, then hold
UP/DOWN buttons for 3 seconds.
STEP 1D -Press or simultaneously for three seconds. If screen in step 2D
does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the valve is activated.
STEP 2D -Days, since last regeneration: This display shows the days since
the last regeneration occurred. Press the NEXT button to go to Step 3D. Press
REGEN to exit Diagnostics.
STEP 3D -Volume, since last regeneration: This display shows gallons of water
342
DAY
Step 4D
that has been treated since the last regeneration. This display will equal zero if a
water meter is not installed. Press the NEXT button to go to Step 4D. Press RE-
GEN to return to previous step.
STEP 4D -Volume of reserve capacity used for last 7
A- 6 33
GAL days: If the unit is set up as a softener, a meter is installed
and Set Volume Capacity is set to "Auto", this display shows
0 day (for today) and flashes the reserve capacity. Pressing
the button will show day 1 (which would be yesterday) and flashes the reserve
capacity used. Pressing the button again will show day 2 (the day before yes-
terday) and the reserve capacity used. Keep pressing the button to show the
capacity for days 3, 4, 5 and 6. The button can be pressed to move backwards
in the day series. Press NEXT button at any time to go to Step 5D. Press REGEN
to return to previous step.
REGEN
DAY
- 1
N
Step 5D STEP 5D -Volume of water used, 63-day usage history:
75GAL This display shows day 1 (for yesterday) and flashes the vol-
ume of water treated yesterday. Pressing the button will
show day 2 (which would be the day before yesterday) and
flashes the volume of water treated on that day. Continue to press the button
to show the volume of water treated for the last 63 days. If a regeneration occurred
on the day the word "REGEN" will also be displayed. This display will show dashes
if a water meter is not installed. Press the NEXT button at any time to go to Step 6
D. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.
Step 6D STEP 6D -Flow rate, maximum last seven days: The maximum flow rate in gal-
lons per minute that occurred in the last seven days will be displayed. This display
will equal zero if a water meter is not installed. Press the NEXT button to exit Diag-
nostics. Press REGEN to return to the previous step.
To reset diagnostic data push "Next" and button for 3 seconds, release when
RETURN TO NORMAL MODE softening appears in window, then press "&"button simultaneously for 3
seconds.
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15
175
xAL
Valve History
(Can not be reset)
DAY
REGEN
970
235
1000
Step 1VH STEP 1VH -Press and simultaneously for three seconds and release, then press and 
simultaneously and release. If screen in step 2VH does not appear in 5 seconds the lock on the
valve is activated.
Step 2VH STEP 2VH -Days, total since start-up: This display shows the total days since startup. Press
the NEXT button to go to Step 3VH. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
Step 3VH STEP 3VH -Regenerations, total number since start-up: This display shows the total number
of regenerations that have occurred since startup. Press the NEXT button to go to Step 4VH.
Press REGEN to return to previous step.
Step 4VH STEP 4 VH -Volume, total used since start-up: This display shows the total gallons treated
since startup. This display will equal zero if a water meter is not installed. Press NEXT button to
exit Valve History. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
RETURN TO NORMAL MODE
Cycle Sequence
Cycle Sequence instructions allows the operator to set the order of the
cycle. The Softener System Setup allows the operator to set how long
the cycles will last. The operator may choose up to 9 cycles in any order.
END must be used as the last cycle option. The SOFTENING cycle
should only be used in brine prefill applications to allow salt to dissolve.
The following is an example of how to set a valve so that when regenera-
Cycle Options
BACKWASH DN BRINE FILL
RINSE SOFTENING END
tion is initiated, BACKWASH occurs first, dn BRINE occurs second, RINSE occurs third, and FILL occurs fourth.
SET
13
Step 1CS
Step 2CS
1.0
STEP 1 CS -Press NEXT and simultaneously for three seconds and release. Then press
NEXT and simultaneously and release. If screen in step 2CS does not appear in 5 seconds
the lock on the valve is activated.
STEP 2 CS -Meter Size. Use the orto select 1 for 1" A3000-valve. Press NEXT to go to
Step 3CS. Press REGEN to exit cycle sequence.

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SET
ALT
Step 3CS
SET
Off
STEP 3 CS -Select Auxiliary Valve function -Use or buttons to
select one of the following:
• Twin Alternating
• No Hard Water Bypass
factory setting is Off
STEP 3 CS -Twin Alternating System -Allows automatic alternation between two units to provide
softened water 24 hours a day. Use or buttons to select ALT A on control valve that has 2-pin
connector labeled DRIVE connected to the motorized alternator valve (MAV). Select ALT b for
control valve connected only by interconnect cable. MAV drive cable or interconnect cable must be
connected or Error Code 1006 will result.
Program Regeneration Time Option as "on 0" and select number of days between regeneration (or
calendar day override) as "OFF". For additional programming information, refer to MAV manual.
STEP 3 CS -Use or buttons to select nHbP to enable no hard water bypass valve. Selection
requires that a connection be made to a motorized alternator valve (MAV) is made to the two-pin con-
nector laveled "Alternator Drive" located on circuit board. The MAV will be driven closed before the
first regeneration cycle that is NOT fill or softening & be driven open after last regeneration cycle that
is not fill.
SET
SET
dPon0
Step 4CS
Step 5CS
STEP 4 CS -Select differential pressure switch to trigger REGEN. Selection only matters if
a connection is made to the two pin connector labeled DP SWITCH located on the printed circuit
board. Use orarrows to select. Following is an example of the options:
factory setting is dPoff.
dPon0 -If the dP switch is closed for an accumulative time of 2 minutes, a regeneration will occur
immediately. Factory Setting is dPon0.
dPdEL -If the dP switch is closed for an accumulative time of 2 minutes, a regeneration will occur
at the scheduled regeneration time.
HoLd -If the dP switch is closed, a regeneration will be prevented from occurring. Press NEXT to
go to Step 4CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
STEP 5CS -First Regeneration Cycle. Press or buttons to select, in this example it is
BACKWASH
1
backwash. Press NEXT to go to Step 5CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
SET
BRINE
SET
RINSE
SET
FILL
SET
2 dn
3
4
5 End
Step 6CS
Step 7CS
Step 8CS
Step 9CS
STEP 6CS -Second Regeneration Cycle. Press or buttons to select, in this example it is
dn Brine. Press NEXT to go to Step 6CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
STEP 7CS -Third Regeneration Cycle. Press or buttons to select, in this example it is
Rinse. Press NEXT to go to Step 7CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
STEP 8CS -Fourth Regeneration Cycle. Press or buttons to select, in this example it is
Fill. Press NEXT to go to Step 8CS. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
STEP 9CS -Programmer can select up to 9 regeneration cycles. After all cycles have been pro-
grammed, an END cycle must be added. Press or buttons until END appears. Press NEXT
to exit Cycle Sequence. Press REGEN to return to previous step.
RETURN TO NORMAL MODE
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17
Water softener disinfection
The construction materials of your water softener will not support
bacterial growth nor will these materials contaminate a water supply.
However, the normal conditions existing during shipping, storage,
and installation indicate the advisability of disinfecting a softener after
installation, before the softener is used to treat potable water. In ad-
dition, during normal use a softener may become fouled with organic
matter or in some cases, with bacteria from the water supply.
Therefore, every water softener should be disinfected after
installation, some will require periodic disinfection during their normal
life. Disinfect as follows:
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (household bleach)
5.25% SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE solutions are available under
such trade names such as Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White Sail
and Eagle Brand Bleach. If stronger solutions are used, such
as those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage
accordingly.
1. Dosage:
a. Softening resin; 1.2 fluid ounce per cubic foot of
resin (see page 26 for the cu ft of resin in your softener).
2. Add the required amount of hypochlorite solution to the
brine well of the brine tank.
a. Proceed with the normal regeneration. Press REGEN
and allow the water softener to go through a normal
regeneration.
Water softener draining procedure
In cold weather climates it is common for plumbing systems that are
not in use to be “winterized“ or drained of all water to prevent any
damage that may be caused by the excessive expansion of water
when it freezes. To prevent damage to a water softener it must be
properly drained also. A simple way to properly drain or winterize
a water softener is to use compressed air to force all of the water
out of the softener mineral tank. The following procedure will explain
the process:
1) Initiate the softener into a manual regeneration cycle. After the
refill cycle, advance control to backwash and allow it to complete
the backwash cycle (this will clean the media) and start into the
brine-draw cycle. Allow the regeneration to continue in the brine
draw cycle until the brine is drawn out of the salt tank and the air
check at the bottom of the brine pick-up tube shuts off. NOTE:
Be sure you have salt in the brine tank and allow 1 hour
minimum to make a saturated brine. It is important that any
liquid left in the softener tank when you finished blowing out
system be saturated brine solution to prevent any damage
to the softener. At this time no more brine is introduced into
the softener and the slow rinse process begins.
2) Turn the water supply inlet and outlet valves off to the water
softener as soon as the air check shuts off and no more brine
is being drawn into the softener (at the beginning of the slow
rinse process).
3) Unplug the electric power leaving the softener control valve in
the brine draw cycle.
4) Remove the brine refill elbow assembly from the control valve.
Remove the refill flow control retainer assembly from the elbow.
Reinstall the elbow assembly and secure with the locking clip.
Disconnect the brine tube at the top of the salt keeper and force
air into the brine tube toward the softener mineral tank and control
valve. The air will force the brine/water solution that was drawn
into the mineral tank out to drain through the control valve drain
line. (An air compressor blow gun attachment with a portable
air compressor works well.) Reinstall the brine line flow control
retainer in side of the refill elbow assembly. Reinstall the brine
refill elbow assembly and secure with locking clip.
CAUTION: You do not want to apply any more pressure than
necessary to force the brine/water out of the mineral tank.
The small amount of brine/water that may be left in the mineral
tank will not expand enough to cause any damage to the softener
when it freezes.
If your softener is equipped with an optional bottom drain on the
mineral tank, you will have to follow all of the same procedures
with the exception of the need for compressed air. With the brine
tube disconnected from the salt keeper, raise it to a level above
the softener control valve and temporarily secure it in this posi-
tion. Now open the drain valve at the bottom of the mineral tank
and allow all brine/water to drain from the mineral tank.
CAUTION: If a hose is connected to the drain valve to direct the
brine/water to a floor drain be sure it runs downward and is unob-
structed. When brine/water quits running at the drain, be sure
to
leave the drain valve open until you start the system up again.
5) At this time the salt keeper has very little water left in it. What
liquid is left in the salt keeper is saturated brine, provided that
there is still salt left in the tank. Saturated brine will not freeze
solid and cause any damage and does not have to be drained
any further from the brine tank.
If there is no salt left in the salt keeper when the system is drained
we recommend dumping all of the water out of the brine tank
at this time. See brine tank cleaning instructions. (#2 in Miscel-
laneous section, below)
6) CAUTION: It is important at this time to be assured that the
inlet/outlet water supply piping is properly drained. Depending
on how the water supply piping was routed to the water softener
control valve, a water loop or trap may have been created.
Sometimes drain valve(s) are installed at the bottom of the loop
to assure all water can be drained out. If not it may be neces-
sary to disconnect the control valve from the piping system and
open the inlet/outlet valve(s) to allow all the water to drain from
the piping. This should be done after the rest of the plumbing
system is drained.
7) Draining or winterizing of your softener is complete. Refer to the
start-up procedures on page 7 when you are ready to start your
softener.
Miscellaneous
1. Salt Usage: See your water conditioning professional for a
recommendation on the best type of salt for your application.
2. Brine Tank Cleaning:
a. Remove brine tank cover.
b. Scoop out as much old salt as possible.
c. Disconnect brine tubing from safety brine valve at brine well.
d. Remove safety brine valve from brine well.
e. Place one hand in brine well to hold overflow nut and
remove 2-piece overflow.
f. Remove brine well and optional grid plate, if used, from
brine tank.
g. Remove any remaining salt and/or impurities from brine tank.
15 h. Using clean water and a brush or rag, wipe and rinse inside
of brine tank. Wipe and rinse the grid plate and brine well.
i. Reassemble brine tank reversing steps c -f. Note: If grid
plate is used and it is damaged or cracked, replace with
new one.
j. Put brine tank in place making sure there is no debris or
foreign material beneath it.
k. Reconnect brine tubing to safety brine valve.
l. Manually add 6 inches of water to the salt keeper (or to
approximately 1” above the grid plate, if used).
m. Add new salt. Important: Do not add the old salt which was
removed earlier unless it is clean and not mushy. We
recommend using new salt.
n. Follow the disinfection instructions found at top of page.
o. Put on brine tank cover.

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Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
1. ERROR followed by code number
Error Code 1001 -Unable to recognize A1. Control valve has just been serviced
start of regeneration
A2. Incorrect Assembly
A1. Press NEXT and REGEN for 3 seconds or
unplug power source jack from PC Board (black
wire) and plug back in to reset control valve
A2. Disassemble drive bracket, verify wires are in guides
& reassemble.
Error Code 1002 -Unexpected stall B. Mechanical binding B. Check piston and spacer stack assembly
for foreign matter
Error Code 1003 -Motor ran to long, C. High drive forces on piston C1. Loosen drive cap gear 1/4 turn or replace
timed out trying to reach next cycle C2. Address high drive forces
position
Error Code 1004 -Motor ran to long, D. Control valve piston not in home position D. Press NEXT and REGEN for 3 seconds or unplug
timed out trying to reach home position power source jack from PC board (black wire) and
plug back into reset control valve
E. Motor not inserted fully to engage pinion, E. Check motor and wiring. Replace motor if
motor wires broken or disconnected, necessary
motor failure
F. Drive gear label dirty or damaged, F. Replace or clean drive gear
missing or broken gear
G. Drive bracket incorrectly aligned to G. Reseat drive bracket
back plate
H. PC board is damaged or defective H. Replace PC board
I. PC board incorrectly aligned to I. Ensure PC board is correctly snapped on to
drive bracket drive bracket
Error Code 1006 A. MAV not connected to PC board when A. Connect MAV cable(s) to PC board
unit is programmed to use MAV
If other Error Codes display
contact the factory
2. Control valve stalled in regeneration A. Motor not operating A. Replace Motor
B. No electric power at outlet B. Repair outlet or use working outlet
C. Defective transformer C. Replace transformer
D. Defective PC board D. Replace PC board
E. Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly E. Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly
F. Broken piston retainer F. Replace drive cap assembly
G. Broken main or regenerant piston G. Replace main or regenerant piston
3. Control valve does not regenerate A. Transformer unplugged A. Connect transformer
automatically when REGEN button B. No electric power at outlet B. Repair outlet or use working outlet
is depressed and held C. Broken drive gear or drive cap assembly C. Replace drive gear or drive cap assembly
D. Defective PC board D. Replace PC board
4. Control valve does not regenerate A. Bypass valve in bypass position A. Put control valve in service position
automatically but does when B. Meter connection disconnected B. Connect meter to PC board
REGEN button is depressed C. Restricted/stalled meter turbine C. Remove meter and check for rotation
or foreign matter
D. Defective meter D. Replace meter
E. Defective PC board E. Replace PC board
F. Set-up error F. Check control valve set-up procedure
5. Time of day flashes on and off A. Battery back-up maintains time-of-day up A. Reset time of day and replace battery on PC Board
to 2 years in event of power outage and (Lithium coin type battery 2032)
battery is not depleted. Time of day flashes
when battery is depleted.
B. Prior to 2/2007, PC board did not have B. Reset time of day.
battery back-up -capacitor held time of day
up to 2 hours. Power outage > 2 hours.
6. Softener delivers hard water. A. Bypass valve is open or faulty. A. Close bypass valve or replace.
B. No salt or low salt level in brine tank. B. Add salt to brine tank and maintain salt level
above water level.
C. Softener fails to draw brine. C. See problem #11.
D. Excessive water usage. D. Check gallon capacity settings.
E. Insufficient brine level in brine tank. E. Check brine refill setting and refill flow restrictor for
blockage.
F. Resin level inadequate. F. See problem #9, page 17.
G. Meter faulty. G. Test meter and clean or replace meter.
H. Raw water hardness fluctuation. H. Test raw water hardness and adjust settings to
highest known hardness.
7. Unit uses too much salt. A. Improper brine refill setting. A. Check brine refill setting for proper salt dosage
B. Improper settings. B. Check water hardness and reevaluate capacity setting
specification
C. Excessive water in brine tank. C. See problem #11, page 17.
D. Leaking faucets, toilets, etc... D. Repair or replace those items.
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Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
8. Loss of resin. A. Backwash controller missing. A. Install backwash controller.
B. Faulty distributor tube assembly. B. Check distributor tube assembly for cracks or holes.
C. Air being drawn in through brine system C. Check for leaks in brine lines, fittings, or air check.
Repair or replace.
D. Air in water supply system D. 1. Install upper distributor if missing.
2. Ensure that water supply system has an air
eliminator.
9. Softener delivers salt water. A. Low water pressure. A. Check incoming water pressure -Must remain at
minimum of 25 psi.
B. Excessive water in brine tank. B. See problem #11.
C. Wrong size injector. C. Install correct injector.
10. Excessive water in brine tank. A. Plugged injector. A. Remove injector and clean ports.
B. Faulty piston/seal assembly. B. Replace piston/seal assembly.
C. Plugged or kinked drain line. C. Correct any kinking or plugging of drain line.
D. Backwash flow controller closed off. D. Check backwash flow controller.
E. Defective brine line flow control. E. Replace brine refill flow control.
11. Softener fails to draw brine. A. Injector is plugged. A. Remove injector and clean ports.
B. Faulty piston assembly. B. Check piston assembly.
C. Brine line connection leak. C. Inspect brine line during refill cycle for leaks.
D. Drain line plugged creating excess back pressure. D. Inspect drain line for blockage.
E. Drain line too long or too high E. Refer to drain line specifications.
F. Low inlet pressure. F. Increase inlet pressure to a minimum of 25 psi.
12. Continuous flow to drain. A. Piston assembly failure. A. Replace piston assembly.
B. Motor failure. B. Replace motor.
C. Circuit board failure. C. Replace circuit board.
13. Loss of water pressure. A. Iron build-up in resin. A. See problem #15.
B. Resin bed fouled with sand or sediment. B. Rebed softener and install sediment filter ahead
of softener.
C. Resin bed mushing due to high amount C. Rebed softener. Install dechlorinaton system
of oxidizers in water supply (chlorine).
14. Iron in softened water. A. Iron has fouled resin bed. A. Use iron reducing resin cleaner to clean resin bed,
and increase salt dosage or regenerate more
frequently. Install an Iron Curtain System ahead
of the softener.
B. Iron is not in a soluble state. B. Test water to determine type of iron, install iron
reduction system.
C. Prefilter failure. C. Check prefilter.
D. Iron level excessive. D. Install iron reduction system.
E. Control fails to regenerate. E. See problem #4, page 16.
15. Absent or incomplete LED display A. Transformer unplugged A. Plug transformer into uninterrupted outlet
B. No electric power at outlet B. Repair outlet or use working outlet
C. Defective transformer C. Replace transformer
D. Short in meter D. Unplug meter from PC board, if LED display lights
appropriately, replace meter
E. Defective PC board E. Replace PC board
16. Control does not display correct A. Power outage > 2 years A. Reset time of day
time of day B. Power outage < 2 years, time of day flashing, B. Replace lithium coin type battery on circuit board
battery depleted Model 2032 battery
17. No “softening” or “filtering” display A. Bypass valve in bypass position A. Put bypass valve in service position
when water is flowing B. Meter connection disconnected B. Connect meter to PC board
C. Restricted/stalled meter turbine C. Remove meter and check for rotation, clean
foreign material
D. Defective meter D. Replace meter
E. Defective PC board E. Replace PC board
18. Control valve regenerates at A. Power outages > 2 years A. Reset control valve to correct time of day
wrong time of day B. Time of day not set correctly B. Reset to correct time of day
C. Time of regeneration incorrect C. Reset regeneration time
D. Control valve set at “on 0” D. Check control valve set-up procedure
(immediate regeneration) regeneration time option (see page 27)
E. Control valve set at NORMAL + on 0 E. Check control valve set-up procedure
regeneration time option (see page 27)
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A3000 system specifications
MODEL A3000-024 A3000-032 A3000-032-10 A3000-048 A3000-064 A3000-096 A3000-128 A3000-160 A3000-192
FACTORY PRESET MINUTES
Backwash-1; Min 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Brine; Min. 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Backwash-2; Min 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Fast Rinse; Min 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Refill-Minutes
-High Efficiency 3.0 4.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0
-Low Salting 4.0 5.3 5.3 8.0 10.7 16.0 21.3 26.7 32.0
-Medium Salting* 5.0 6.7 6.7 10.0 13.5 20.0 27.0 33.5 40.0
-High Salting 7.5 10.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0
Refill-Lbs of Salt
-High Efficiency 4.5 6.0 6.0 9.0 12.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 36.0
-Low Salting 6.0 8.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 24.0 32.0 40.0 48.0
-Medium Salting* 7.5 10.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0
-High Salting 11.5 15.0 15.0 22.5 30.0 45.0 60.0 75.0 90.0
Capacity Grains
-High Efficiency 17,200 22,930 22,930 34,400 45,870 68,810 91,750 114,690 137,620
-Low Salting 19,980 26,650 26,650 39,970 53,300 79,950 106,600 133,250 159,900
-Medium Salting* 21,040 28,060 28,060 42,090 56,120 84,180 112,240 140,300 168,360
-High Salting 24,230 32,310 32,310 48,460 64,620 96,930 129,240 161,550 193,860
Water Usage (U.S. Gallons)
At Factory Settings
and 40 psi Inlet Pressure 44 54 68 69 127 134 179 245 272
Service Flow Rate;
Flow Rate @ 10 psi 9.8 10.1 11.3 10.5 14.2 14.4 15.1 17.3 17.8
Flow Rate @ 15 psi 13.1 13.0 14.5 14.1 18.2 19.2 20.1 22.7 23.1
Resin; Cu Ft. 0.75 1 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6
Underbedding;lbs 811 14 14 40 40 45 50 75
Mineral Tank Dimen. 8x44 9x48 10x44 10x54 13x54 14x65 16x65 18x65 20x62
Brine Tank Dimen. 18x40 18x40 18x40 18x40 18x40 24x41 24x41 24x50 24x50
Drain Line Flow Control 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.2 4.2 4.2 5.3 7.5 7.5
Brine Line Flow Control 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Injector; color C-Violet D-Red D-Red E-White G-Yellow H-Green I-Orange J-L. Blue K-L. Green
*Factory Settings are in bold
System conforms to ANSI/NSF 44 for specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data.
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