Eco Pure EP 6225 User manual

Part No. 7308695 (Rev. E 2/24/10)
Electronic Demand
AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER
Model EP 6225
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS WHEN INSTALLING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
CONDITIONER, OR WHEN SETTING THE TIMER
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-866-725-9662
or
visit www.ecopurewaterproducts.com
Systems tested and certied by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for water softener performance .
Systems tested and certied by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
Printed on recycled paper

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WATER CONDITIONER WARRANTY
Warrantor: North Star Water Conditioning, 1890 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125--2913
Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that:
One Year Full Warranty:
For a period of one (1) year after installation, all parts will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, and will perform their normal
functions.
Limited Warranties:
Limited ten (10) year warranty, from date of purchase, the salt tank and fiberglass mineral tank will not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in any
other manner, fail to perform their proper functions.
Limited three (3) year warranty, after installation, the electronic control board and valve body will be free of defects in materials and workman-
ship, and will perform their normal functions.
If, during such respective period, a part proves to be defective, Warrantor will ship a replacement part, directly to your home, without charge.
After the first year, labor necessary to maintain this product is not covered by the product warranty.
General Conditions
Damage to any part of this water conditioner because of misuse, misapplication, neglect, alteration, accident, installation or operation contrary
to our printed instructions, or damage caused by any unusual force of nature such as, but not limited to, freezing, flood, hurricane, tornado, or
earthquake is not covered by this warranty. In all such cases, regular parts and service charges will apply.
We assume no warranty liability in connection with this water conditioner other than specified herein. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for
us any other obligations on the sale of this water conditioner.
Should a defect or malfunction occur, contact your contractor. If you are unable to contact your contractor, return the part, freight prepaid, directly
to the factory at the address below. Enclose with the part a full description of the problem, with your name, full address, date purchased, model
and serial numbers, and selling contractor’s name and address. We will repair or replace the part and return it to you at no cost if our repair depart-
ment determines it to be defective under the terms of the warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
This water conditioner is manufactured by North Star Water Conditioning, 1890 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125--2913; customer information
telephone no. 1--800--693--1138.
SAFETY GUIDES
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER PROPERLY VOIDS
THE WARRANTY.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. THEN, OBTAIN ALL THE MATERIALS AND TOOLS
YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THE INSTALLATION.
CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THEM. CODES IN
THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIRE INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER. FOR INSTALLATION, USE
PLUMBING CODE 248--CMR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
USE ONLY LEAD--FREE SOLDER AND FLUX FOR ALL SWEAT--SOLDER CONNECTIONS, AS REQUIRED BY STATE
AND FEDERAL CODES.
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SOFTENER. DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN, DROP, OR SET ON SHARP PROTRU-
SIONS.
DO NOT LOCATE THE SOFTENER WHERE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OCCUR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT WA-
TER OVER 120°F. FREEZING, OR HOT WATER DAMAGE VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
AVOID INSTALLING IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXCESSIVE SUN HEAT MAY CAUSE DISTORTION OR OTHER DAMAGE TO
NON--METALLIC PARTS.
THE SOFTENER REQUIRES A MINIMUM WATER FLOW OF 3 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT THE INLET. MAXIMUM AL-
LOWABLE INLET WATER PRESSURE IS 125 PSI. IF DAYTIME PRESSURE IS OVER 80 PSI, NIGHTTIME PRESSURE
MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM. USE A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IF NECESSARY. ( ADDING A PRESSURE RE-
DUCING VALVE MAY REDUCE THE FLOW.)
THE SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLT--60 Hz ELECTRICAL POWER ONLY. BE SURE TO USE THE INCLUDED TRANS-
FORMER AND PLUG IT INTO A NOMINAL 120V, 60 CYCLE HOUSEHOLD OUTLET THAT IS GROUNDED AND PROPERLY
PROTECTED BY AN OVER CURRENT DEVICE SUCH AS A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE. IF TRANSFORMER IS RE-
PLACED, USE ONLY THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE, CLASS II, 24 VOLT, 10VA TRANSFORMER.
THIS SYSTEM IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TREATING WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OF
OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THEY SYSTEM.
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC REQUIRES ALL ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO BE DIS-
POSED OF ACCORDING TO WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) REQUIREMENTS.
THIS DIRECTIVE OR SIMILAR LAWS ARE IN PLACE NATIONALLY AND CAN VARY FROM REGION TO REGION.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR STATE AND LOCAL LAWS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

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UNPACKING / INSPECTION
The softener is shipped in one carton .
It is completely
except as required at installation.
Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping
damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the ship-
ping cartons. Contact the transportation company
for all damage and loss claims. The manufacturer is
not responsible for damages in transit.
Small parts, needed to install the softener, are in a
parts bag. To avoid loss of the small parts, keep
them in the parts bag until you are ready to use
them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
NO.
WARRANTY, SAFETY GUIDES ............................................................ 2
SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS .......................................................... 4
BEFORESTARTINGINSTALLATION............................................................. 5
TYPICALINSTALLATIONILLUSTRATION ....................................................... 6
INSTALLATIONSTEPS ......................................................................... 7--9
PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -- 11
SANITIZINGPROCEDURES ................................................................ 12
WATERANDWATERCONDITIONING ........................................................... 13 --14
HOWTHEWATERSOFTENERWORKS .......................................................... 14--15
GENERALWATERSOFTENERMAINTENANCE ................................................... 16 --17
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 -- 21
DISPLAYS ................................................................................ 18
OPTIONALRECHARGECONTROLS ......................................................... 18
PROGRAMMEMORY ...................................................................... 18
SALTEFFICIENCY ......................................................................... 18--19
AUTOMATICELECTRONICDIAGNOSTICS .................................................. 19
SERVICECHECKOUTPROCEDURES ................................................ 19
MANUALINITIATEDELECTRONICSDIAGNOSTIC ........................................... 20
MANUALADVANCEREGENERATIONCHECK ............................................... 21
WIRINGSCHEMATIC ...................................................................... 21
REPAIRPARTS................................................................................. 22--27
PARTSRETURNTAGS ......................................................................... 28
North Star Water Conditioning, 1890 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125--2913
assembled at the factory,

50--3/8”
41--5/8”
INLET
OUT
INLET -- OUTLET
14”
3--7/8”
18--1/4”
Model EP 6130 Models EP 6225, EP 6245 & EP 6260
INLET
OUT
INLET -- OUTLET
14”
3--7/8”
39”
18”
C
A
B
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SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
0316PELEDOM EP 6245 EP 6260
Model Code E6130 E6245 E6260
Rated Capacity (grains @ lbs salt dose) 11,800 @ 2.3
25,300 @ 7.4
30,200 @ 12.5
13,300 @ 2.6
35,700 @ 9.9
45,400 @ 17.2
18,100 @ 3.6
48,200 @ 13.6
61,400 @ 23.7
Rated Eciency (grains / lb @ min. salt dose) H5120 @ 2.3 5120 @ 2.6 5020 @ 3.6
Amount of High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin
(lbs / cu ft)
40.6 / .78 65.5 / 1.26 90.5 / 1.74
Resin Tank Nominal Size (in., dia x height) 8 x 40 10 x 40 12 x 54
Service Flow Rate (gpm) 7.5 10.0 14.0
Pressure Drop at Service Flow (psi) 14 11 12
Intermittent Flow Rate @ 15 psi (gpm) Y7.9 12.3 15.9
Water Supply Maximum Hardness (gpg) 70 80 120
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron (ppm) D8 12 16
Max. Flow Rate (gpm) to Drain During Regen-
eration
2.0 2.0 2.0
Water Pressure Limits (min. / max. psi) z
20 -- 125
Water Temperature Limits ( _F)
40 -- 120
Water Supply Minimum Flow Rate (gpm)
3
These systems conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for specic performance claims as veried and substantiated by test data.
Eciency rating is only valid at the lowest salt dosage. These softeners were eciency rated according to NSF/ANSI Standard
44.
Intermittent ow rate does not represent the maximum service ow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity and
eciency. Continuous operation at ow rates greater than the service ow rate may aect capacity and eciency performance.
DCapacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data.
zCanada working pressure: 1.4 -- 7.0 kg/cm @.
EP 6225 EP 6245 EP 6260
A50--3/8” 50--3/8” 64”
B41--1/4” 41--5/8” 55--1/2”
C8” 11” 13”
EP 6225
E6225
11,200 @ 2.2
24,000 @ 7.1
28,700 @ 12.0
5070 @ 2.2
39.0 / .75
8 x 40
7.5
13
8.1
60
5
2.0
Δ

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BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
"WHERETOINSTALLTHESOFTENER ................................................
Place the softener as close as possible to the
pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city
water).
Place the softener as close as possible to a oor
drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry
tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
Connect the softener to the main water supply
pipe BEFORE or AHEAD OF the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER. Temperature of water passing
through the softener must be less than 120 _F
(49 _C).
Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft
water and salt.
Do not install the softener in a place where it
could freeze. Damage caused by freezing is
not covered by the warranty.
Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufac-
turer will not repair or pay for water damage.
A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the included
transformer into, is needed within 10 feet of the
softener. The transformer has an attached 10
foot power cable. Be sure the electric outlet
and transformer are in an inside location, to
protect from wet weather.
If installing in an outside location, you must take
the steps necessary to assure the softener,
installation plumbing, wiring, etc., are as well
protected from the elements, contamination,
vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight.The
sun’s heat may soften and distort plastic parts.
"TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED (see page 6) . . . . . . . .
In and out ttings included with the softener are 1”
(nominal) copper sweat tubes. To maintain full valve
ow, 1” pipes to and from the softener ttings are
recommended. You should maintain the same, or
larger, pipe size as the water supply pipe, up to the
softener inlet and outlet.
Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and ttings.
Some codes may also allow PVC plastic pipe.
ALWAYS install the included bypass valve, or 3
shut-ovalves. Bypass valves let you turn owater
to the softener for repairs if needed, but still have
water in the house pipes.
Drain hose (3/8” inside diameter) is needed for the
valve drain. See step 5 on page 8. A 15’ length of
hose is included with some models.
If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 8) to connect a 1/2 in. copper tubing drain.
A length of 3/8” or 7/16” inside diameter hose is
needed for the salt tank drain. A 7’ length of hose is
included with some models. If a longer length is
needed, you can buy good quality, thick--wall, ex-
ible hose at most hardware stores or supply houses.
Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to ll
the brine tank (see page 9, 10 and 16).
"PLANHOWYOUWILLINSTALLTHESOFTENER .....................................
You must rst decide how to run in and out pipes to
the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at
the point where you will connect the softener. Is the
pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded
brass/galvanized? What is the pipe size?
Now look at the typical installation illustration on
page 6. Use it as a guide when planning your partic-
ular installation. Be sure to direct raw, hard water
to the softener valve inlet tting. The valve is
marked IN and OUT.

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TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER or CPVC INSTALLATIONS
o--ring seal (2) *
1” copper tube (2) *
clip (4) *
VALVE
INLET
o--ring seal (2) *
1” copper tube (2) *
clip (2) *
120 Volt
outlet
Bypass Valve *
hard water to
outside faucets
hard water
soft water
*included with softener -- Pipe and
fittings, represented by dash lines,
supplied by installer.
INSTALLATION USING 3 -- VALVE BYPASS
SOFT
WATER
HARD
WATER
TO SOFTENER
INLET
FROM
SOFTENER
OUTLET
CROSS -- OVER
Use if water supply flows from the left.
Include single or 3 -- valve bypass.
Note: To install with threaded plumbing, buy 1”
adaptors, either sweat solder or compression, to con-
nect to the 1” copper tubes.
INLET valve
OUTLET
valve
BYPASS
valve
Dfor soft water SERVICE:
-- O p e n the inlet and outlet
valves.
-- C l o s e the bypass valve.
Dfor hard water BYPASS:
-- C l o s e the inlet and outlet
valves.
-- O p e n the bypass valve.
(BRINE TANK NOT SHOWN)

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INSTALLATION STEPS
1. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER
TUBES:
NOTE: Before installing the copper tubes or bypass valve,
be sure the turbine and support are rmly in place, in the
valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and observe the tur-
bine for free rotation.
turbine
turbine support sensor port
"Slide copper tubes, with lubricated o--ring seals
in place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports, Figure
1A.
-- OR --
"Push the bypass valve, with lubricated o--ring
seals in place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports,
Figures 1A and 1C.
"Snap the two large plastic clips in place, from the
top down, Figures 1A and 1B. Be sure they snap
into place. Pull on the c opper tubes, or bypass
valve, to make sure they are held securely in
place.
2. INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW FIT-
TINGS:
"Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4” diameter
hole in the brine tank sidewall, see page 9.
"Push the barbed end of the hose adaptor elbow
into the grommet.
3. MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY (CAB-
INET MODEL), OR RESIN TANK (TWO TANK
MODEL) INTO INSTALLATION POSITION:
"Be sure the installation surface is level and
smooth. If needed, place the tank on a section of
3/4” thick (min.) plywood. Then, place shims under
the plywood as needed to level the softener.
4. PLUMB IN AND OUT PIPES TO AND FROM
SOFTENER:
CAUTIONS: Observe all of the following cautions
while you connect inlet and outlet plumbing.
"Turn othe house water supply valve and
open faucets to relieve pressure in the pipes.
"BE SURE RAW, HARD WATER IS DIRECTED
TO THE VALVE INLET PORT.
"Be sure to use bypass valve(s).
FIGURE 1
A
B
C
bypass valve or
copper tube
o--ring
clip
cross section of
valve inlet or outlet
clip snaps into place
between larger diameter rings
OUTLET
INLET
bypass
valve
clip (2)
copper tubes (install in soft-
ener valve or bypass valve)
clip (2)
IN OUT
Bypass Valve turned
downward for connec-
tion to oor level plumb-
ing.
NOTE: CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM
TO THEM. In the state of Massachusetts, plumbing code 248--CMR of Massachusetts shall be adhered to.
Consult with your licensed plumber.

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INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
"If making a soldered copper installation, do all
sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the
softener ttings. Torch heat will damage plastic
parts.
"When turning threaded pipe ttings onto plastic
ttings, use care not to cross--thread.
"Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe
threads.
"Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some man-
ner (use pipe hangers) to keep the weight oof the
valve ttings.
5. INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMP (IF NEEDED):
"To maintain electrical ground continuity in the
house cold water piping, install the included ground
clamp as shown. Be sure the pipes are clean under
the clamps, to assure good contact.
FIGURE 2
ground clamp
inlet -- outlet pipes
6. CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN
HOSE:
"Take a length of 3/8” inside diameter hose and
attach to the valve drain tting.
"Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable
drain point...oor drai n, sump, laundry tub, etc.
Check and comply with local codes.
IMPORTANT: If a longer length of hose is needed,
buy and use high quality, thick--wall hose that will
not easily kink or collapse. The water softener will
not work if water cannot exit this hose during regen-
erations.
"Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point.
Water pressure will cause it to whip during the back-
wash and fast rinse cycles of regeneration. Also pro-
vide an air gap of at least 1--1/2” between the end of
the hose and the drain point. An air gap prevents
possible siphoning of sewer water, into the softener,
if the sewer should back up.
"If raising the drain hose overhead is required to
get to the drain point, do not raise higher than 8’
above the oor . Elevating the hose may cause a
back--pressure that could reduce brine draw during
regenerations.
continued
CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE
FIGURE 3
STANDPIPE
SUMP
LAUNDRY
TUB
1--1/2”
air gap
1--1/2”
air gap
1--1/2” air gap
To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, buy a compression t-
ting (1/4 NPT x 1/2”O.D. minimum tube) and needed tubing from
your local hardware store.
To standpipe, sump,
laundry tub or other
approved drain.
valve drain
hose
1/4” NPT thread
barbs
1/2” outside diameter
copper tube
Clip
Cut barbs from valve drain elbow (pull clip
and remove drain valve elbow from valve)
Compression tting 1/4 NPT x
1/2” O.D. tube
drain tting
adaptor
PUSH IN
for bypass
PULL OUT
for soft water
‘‘service’’
1--1/2”
air gap
FLOOR DRAIN
overow
drain hose
valve drain
hose

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INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
7. CONNECT AND RUN THE BRINE TANK
OVERFLOW HOSE:
This drain is for safety only. If the brine tank should
over--ll with water, the excess is carried to the drain.
"Attach a length of hose (included with some mod-
els) to the drain elbow, installed in step 2, page 7.
Use a hose clamp to hold it in place.
"Locate the other end of the hose at the drain
point. Do not elevate this hose higher than the el-
bow on the brine tank. Do not tee this hose to the
valve drain hose.
8. ON TWO TANK MODELS, CONNECT BRINE
TUBING:
"Route the brine tubing out, through the largest
hole in the brine tank sidewall. Connect the tubing
to the nozzle housing, as shown in Figure 4, using
a nut--ferrule. Tighten the nut, by hand only.
FIGURE 4 hose
adaptor
over-
ow
drain
hose
grommet
to oor
drain
nut--ferrule
brine
valve tubing
nozzle/venturi
brinewell
9. FLUSH PIPES, EXPEL AIR FROM SOFTENER,
AND TEST YOUR INSTALLATION FOR WATER
LEAKS:
CAUTION: To avoid water or air pr essure dam-
age to softener inner parts, be sure to do the fol-
lowing steps exactly as listed.
A. Fully open two cold, soft water faucets nearby
the softener.
B. Place bypass valve(s) in ‘‘bypass’’ position. On
a single valve, slide the stem inward to BYPASS,
see page 8. On a 3--valve system, close the inlet
and outlet valves, and open the bypass valve, see
page 6.
C. Fully open the house main water pipe shuto
valve. Observe a steady ow from both opened fau-
cets.
D. Place bypass valve(s) in ‘‘service”, EXACTLY
as follows. KEEP SOFT WATER FAUCETS OPEN.
1. SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY , pull the
valve stem outward to ‘‘service’’, pausing several
times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly.
2. 3--VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass
valve and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open
the inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the
softener to pressurize slowly.
E. After about three minutes, open a HOT water
faucet for one minute, or until all air is expelled, then
close.
F. Close both cold water faucets.
G. Check your plumbing work for leaks and x right
away, if any are found. Be sure to observe previous
caution notes.
H. Turn on the gas or electric supply to the water
heater. Light the pilot, if applicable.
10. ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE
TANK:
"Remove the salt storage area cover. Add about
three gallons of water into the tank. Do not add into
the brinewell.
"Fill the tank with NUGGET, PELLET or coarse
SOLAR water softener salt. Do not use rock, block,
granulated, and ice cream making salts, or salt with
iron removing additives. Also see page 16. Salt
storage capacity is 200 lbs or more (varies by mod-
el). For best results, EcoPure recommends Mor-
tonRSystem Saver RPellets for use in this water
softener.
Note: If the softener is installed in a humid basement
or other damp area, it is better to ll the tank with less
salt, more frequently (see salt bridging in the mainte-
nance section). Eighty to 100 lbs of salt will last for
several months, depending on water hardness,
family size, and model of softener.
11. CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER:
"The softener works on 120 volt, 60 Hz electric
power. The included transformer changes standard
120 volt AC house power to 24 volts. Plug the trans-
former into a 120 volt outlet only. Be sure the out-
let is always ‘‘live’’ so it can not be switched oby
mistake.
12. PROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND
TIMER , page 10.

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PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER
up
button
display
SELECT
button
down
button
RECHARGE
button WATER CONDITIONER
ELECTRONIC
DEMAND
"TIMER SETTINGS REQUIRED...upon installation, and after an extended power outage (see Pro-
gram Memory, page 19).
NOTES:
DWHEN THE TRANSFORMER IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET (STEP 11, PAGE 9), a
flashing 12:00AM and PRESENT TIME show in the display area. Program the timer as instructed below. If
----isflashing,use the UP +button to set the model code (See Table at top of Page 4). If you pass by
the correct model code, use the DOWN -- button. Then, press the SELECT button and program the timer be-
low. If the wrong model code shows for your model, see Manual Initiated Electronic Diagnostics on page 20.
DA ‘‘beeper’’ sounds while pressing buttons for timer programming. One beep signals a change in the timer
display. Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed, and
you should use another button.
DTo set the timer, you will use the UP +,DOWN-- and SELECT buttons.
"SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY
NOTE: If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display, press the SELECT button until they do.
1. Press the UP or DOWN button to set. The UP
button moves the display ahead; the DOWN
moves the time backward.
NOTE: Each press of the buttons changes the
time by one minute. Holding the buttons in
changes the time 32 minutes each second.
If the present time is between noon and midnight,
be sure PM shows.
If the present time is between midnight and noon,
be sure AM shows.
2. When the present time shows, press SELECT
to set.

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PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER, continued
"SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER
NOTE: If a flashing 25 (factory default) and the word HARDNESS do not show in the display, press SELECT
until they do.
1. Press the UP or DOWN button to set your water
hardness number in the display. DOWN moves the
display down to 1. UP moves the display up to the
maximum, which depends on the model.
NOTE: Each press of a button changes the display
by 1 between 1 and 25. Above 25, the display
changes 5 at a time; 25, 30, 35, etc. Holding a but-
ton in changes the numbers twice each second.
See the specified maximum hardness, page 4.
2. When your water hardness number shows,
press SELECT to set.
You can get the grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of
your water supply from a water analysis laboratory,
or call and ask your local water department, if you
are on a municipal supply.
NOTE: If your water supply contains iron, increase
the hardness setting to compensate for it, as fol-
lows: Add 5 to the hardness for each 1 ppm of iron.
"SET REGENERATION (STARTING) TIME
NOTE: RECHARGE TIME and a flashing 2:00 AM (factory default) should show in the display. This is a good
time for regeneration to start (over in about 2 hours) in most households because water is not in use. HARD
WATER is bypassed to house faucets during regeneration. ... See Automatic Bypass on page 14.
If no change is needed, go to step 2. To change this time, if desired, do step 1.
1. Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired
regeneration start time.
Be sure to observe the AM or PM, as you did when
setting the time of day.
NOTE: Each press of the buttons changes the time
by one hour. Holding the buttons in changes the
time twice each second.
2. Press the SELECT button once more.
The display shows the present time of day.
The special features of your timer are explained on page 18.
TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION, DO THE SANITIZING PROCEDURES
ON THE NEXT PAGE.

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SANITIZING PROCEDURES
Care is taken at the factory to keep your water soft-
ener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the
softener will not infect or contaminate your water
supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow.
However, during shipping, storage, insta lling and
operating, bacteria could get into the softener. For
this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested w
when installing.
1. Be sure to complete all installation steps, includ-
ing timer programming.
2. Pour about 3 oz. (6 tablespoons) of common
5.25% household bleach (Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep,
White Sail, Eagle, etc.,) into the brinewell (Figure
4, page 9).
3. Use the REGENERATE, OR RECHARGE, NOW
feature, on the timer, to start an immediate regen-
eration. The bleach is drawn into and through the
water softener to sanitize it. This sanitizing regen-
eration is over in about two hours. Then, soft water
is available for your use.
NOTE: Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality Asso-
ciation for disinfecting. On some water supplies, they suggest
periodic sanitizing.
NOTE: When the above sanitizing regeneration is over, all remaining bleach is ushed from
the conditioner and your house COLD water supply is fully soft immediately. However, your
water heater is lled with hard water and, as hot water is used, it will rell with soft water.
When all the hard water is replaced, in the water heater, hot only, and mixed hot and cold water
will be fully soft. If you want totally soft water immediately, after the above regeneration, drain
the water heater until the water runs cold. If you do drain the water heater, use extreme care
as the hot water could cause severe burns.

13
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING
WATER ...............................................................................
Man’s very existence depends on water. It is one of
the basic commodities o ife. Water is best as nature
provides it, is a common misconception. Practically
all natural water needs renement or treatment to
make it safe to drink or more satisfactory to use.
The earth’s water suppl y cycle start s in the upper
cloud layers. As it falls to the earth as rain or snow,
it picks up impurities and gases from the atmo-
sphere. Landing on earth, it seeps over and through
the ground, dissolving earth minerals. Passing
through limestone, it dissolves calcium and magne-
sium, the hardness minerals. Iron deposits impart
iron to the water. Acidity and sediments are other
water conditions.
Municipal water supplies come from surface reser-
voirs, such as lakes and rivers, or from underground
reservoirs. Usually, municipalities chlorinate the wa-
ter to make it safe to drink. Sediment is removed by
ltration. Tastes and odors are reduced or elimi-
nated. The water is conditioned to comply with cer-
tain specications. However, hardness minerals,
tastes and odors are not always reduced to the most
desirable levels.
Underground reservoirs provide our private water
supplies. Because the water is raw and untreated,
it can have varying amounts of hardness, iron,
tastes, odors, acidity, or combinations of these. Dif-
ferent localities and water levels aect mineral con-
tent.
WATERCONDITIONING................................................................
Water conditioning is the treatment o our general
conditions. These are: Hardness ,Iron,Acidity,
Sediments .
HARDNESS is a term to describe the presence of
calcium and magnesium minerals in water. A chemi-
cal analysis accurately measures the amount of
minerals in grain weight. For example, one gallon of
water with ve grains per gallon (gpg) hardness has
dissolved minerals, that if solidied, about equals
the size of one ordinary aspirin tablet. One gallon of
water, 25 gpg hard, has a mineral content equal in
size to 5 aspirin tablets. Water hardness varies
greatly across the country. It generally contains from
3 to 100 gpg.
Hard water aects living in general. Hardness min-
erals combine with soap to make a soap curd. The
curd greatly reduces the cleaning action of soap.
Precipitated hardness minerals form a crust on
cooking utensils, appliances, and plumbing xtures.
Even the tastes o oods are aected. A water soft-
ener removes the hardness minerals to eliminate
these problems, and others.
Sodium Information: Water softeners using sodium
chloride (salt) for regeneration add sodium to the
water. Persons on sodium restricted diets should
consider the added sodium as part of their overall in-
take.
IRON in water is measured in parts per million
(ppm). The total* ppm o ron, and type or types*, is
determined by chemical analysis. Four dierent
types o ron in water are: Ferrous (clear water),
Ferric (red water), Bacterial and organically
bound iron, Colloidal and inorganically bound
iron (ferrous or ferric).
*Water may contain one or more of the four types o ron
and any combination of these. Total iron is the sum of the
contents.
¡Ferrous (clear water) iron is soluble and dissolves
in water. It is usually detected by taking a sample of
water in a clear bottle or glass. Immediately after tak-
ing, the sample is clear. As the water sample stands,
it gradually clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown
as air oxidizes the iron. This usually occurs in 15 to
30 minutes. A water softener will remove moderate
amounts of this type o ron (see specications).
Ferric (red water), and Bacterial and organical-
ly bound irons are insoluble. This iron is visible im-
mediately when drawn from a faucet because it has
oxidized before reaching the home. It appears as
small cloudy yellow, orange, or reddish suspended
particles. After the water stands for a period of time,
the particles settle to the bottom of the container.
Generally these irons are removed from water by
ltration. Chlorination is also recommended for bac-
terial iron.
continued
1
1
3
3
2
2
4

14
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING, continued
Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is o erric
or ferrous form that will not lter or exc hange out of
water. In some instances, treatment may improve
colloidal iron water, but always CONSULT A QUALI-
FIED WATER CHEMISTRY LAB before attempting
to treat it. Colloidal iron water usually has a yellow
appearance when drawn. After standing for several
hours, the color persists and the iron does not settle,
but remains suspended in the water.
Iron in water causes stains on clothing and plumbing
xtures. It negatively aects the taste o ood, drink-
ing water, and other beverages.
ACIDITY or acid water is caused by carbon dioxide,
hydrogen sulde, and sometimes industrial wastes.
It is corrosive to plumbing, plumbing xtures, water
heaters, and other water using appliances. It can
also damage and cause premature failure of seals,
diaphragms, etc., in water handling equipment.
A chemical analysis is needed to measure the de-
gree of acidity in water. This is called the pH of water.
Water testing below 6.9 pH is acidic. The lower the
pH reading, the greater the acidity. A neutralizer l-
ter or a chemical feed pump are usually recom-
mended to treat acid water.
SEDIMENT is ne, foreign material particles sus-
pended in water. This material is most often clay or
silt. Extreme amounts of sediment may give the wa-
ter a cloudy appearance. A sediment lter normally
corrects this condition.
HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS
SOFT WATER SERVICE, AND REGENERATION, see illustrations, page 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE
When the softener is providing soft water, it is called
“Service”. During service, hard water ows from the
house main water pipe into the softener. Inside the
softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands
of tiny, plastic resin beads. As hard water passes
through the bed, each bead attracts and holds the
hardness minerals. This is called ion-exchanging. It
is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals.
Water without the hardness minerals (soft water)
ows from the softener and to the house pipes.
After a period of time, the resin beads become
coated with hardness minerals and they have to be
cleaned. This cleaning is called regeneration, or re-
charge. The Ultra demand timer automatically de-
termines when regenerations occur. Regeneration
is started at 2:00 a.m. (factory setting) by the soften-
er timer, and consists of 5 stages or cycles. These
are: FILL, BRINING, BRINE RINSE, BACKWASH,
and FAST RINSE.
REGENERATION
FILL: Salt, dissolved in water, is called brine. Brine
is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the
resin beads. To make the brine, water ows into the
salt storage area during the ll stage as shown on
page 15.
BRINING: During brining, brine travels from the
salt storage area, into the resin tank. Brine is the
cleaning agent needed to remove the hardness min-
erals from the resin beads. The hardness minerals,
and brine are discharged to the drain.
The nozzle and venturi create a suction to move the
brine, maintaining a very slow rate to get the best
resin cleaning with the least salt.
BRINE RINSE: After a pre--measured amount of
brine is used, the brine valve closes. Water contin-
ues to ow in the same path as during brining, ex-
cept for the discontinued brine ow. Hardness min-
erals and brine ush from the resin tank, to the drain.
BACKWASH: During backwash, water travels up
through the resin tank at a fast ow rate, ushing ac-
cumulated iron, dirt, and sediments from the resin
bed and to the drain.
FAST RINSE: Backwash is followed by a fast ow
of water down through the resin tank. The fast ow
ushes brine from the bottom of the tank, and packs
the resin bed.
After fast rinse, the softener returns to soft water
service.
AUTOMATIC HARD WATER BYPASS DURING REGENERATION
For emergency needs, hard water is available to
the home during the regener ation cycles. However,
you should avoid using HOT water because the wa-
ter heater will rell with the hard water.
4

15
WATER FLOW THROUGH SOFTENER
SOFT WATER SERVICE FILL
BRINING / BRINE RINSE BACKWASH FAST RINSE
hard water
IN
soft water
OUT
resin tank
brine valve
salt storage
tank (salt
not shown)
resin bed
hard water
IN
soft water
OUT
brine valve
salt storage
tank
hard water
IN
hard water
bypass OUT
brine valve
drain
nozzle &
venturi
brine
fill water
hard water
IN
hard water
bypass OUT
drain
resin bed lifted
and expanded
soft water
OUT
drain
hard water
IN

16
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE SALT STORAGE LEVEL, AND REFILLING (also see page 9) ..............
Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each
and every regeneration. The water for making brine
is metered into the salt storage area by the softener
valve and timer. However, you must keep the tank
full of salt. In humid areas, it is best to fill with less
salt, more often.
WHEN TO ADD SALT: Check the salt level a few
weeks after you install the softener and every week
after that. Add when the brine tank is from 1/3 to 1/2
full. Never allow the softener to use all the salt before
you refill it. Without salt, you will soon have hard wa-
ter.
Use clean water softener salt only, at least 99.5%
pure. NUGGET, PELLET or coarse SOLAR salts are
recommended. Do not use rock, block, granulated,
and ice cream making salts. They contain dirt and
sediments, or mush and cake, and will create main-
tenance problems. For best results, EcoPure rec-
ommends MortonRSystem SaverRPellets for use
in this water softener.
BREAKINGASALTBRIDGE ...........................................................
Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the
salt storage area. It is usually caused by high humid-
ity or the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges,
an empty space forms between the water and salt.
Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine.
If the brine tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you
have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge
is under it. The following is the best way to check for
a salt bridge.
Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the
tank. Take a broom handle, or like tool, and careful-
ly push it down into the salt, working it up and down.
If the tool strikes a hard object (be sure it’s not the
bottom or sides of the tank), it’s most likely a salt
bridge. Carefully break the bridge with the tool. DO
NOT pound on the walls of the tank.
If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it out.
Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only. For
best results, EcoPure recommends MortonRSys-
tem SaverRPellets for use in this water softener.
Broom Handle
push tool into salt
bridge to break
Salt
Salt Bridge
Water Level
Pencil
Mark
1” -- 2”
CLEANINGIRONOUTOFTHEWATERSOFTENER ......................................
Your water softener takes hardness minerals (cal-
cium and magnesium) out of the water. Also, it can
control some (see specifications, page 4) “clear
water” iron. With clear water iron, water from a fau-
cet is clear when first put into a glass. After 15 to 30
minutes, the water begins to cloud or turn rust col-
ored. A water softener WILL NOT remove any iron
that makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes
from the faucet (called red water iron). To take red
water iron out of water, or over the maximum of clear
water iron, an iron filter or other equipment is need-
ed. Your local dealer has trained people to help you
with iron water problems.
If your water supply has clear water iron, periodic
resin bed cleaning is needed. Clean the bed at least
every six months, or more often if iron appears in the
soft water between treatments. Follow directions on
the resin bed cleaner container.

17
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE, continued
CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the soft-
ener to work right. This small unit makes the suc-
tion to move brine from the salt storage area to the
resin tank during regeneration. If the nozzle and
venturi becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc.,
the softener will not work and you will get hard water.
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the softener
top cover. Be sure the soft ener is in serv ice cycle (no
water pressure at nozzle and venturi). Then, while
holding the nozzle & venturi housing with one hand,
turn othe cap. Lift out the screen support and
screen, then the nozzle and venturi. Wash and rinse
the parts in warm water until clean. If needed, use
a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Also check and
clean the gasket.
NOTE: Models in this manual have a small ow plug
located in the nozzle and venturi, and a small cone
shaped screen in the housing. Be sure to check and
clean these parts.
Carefully replace all parts in the correct order. Lubri-
cate the o-ring seal with silicone grease and place
in position. Install and tighten the cap, by hand only.
Do not over-tighten and break the cap or hous-
ing.
*Install with numbered side
up, concave side down.
Cap
O--ring Seal
Screen Support
Screen
Nozzle & Venturi
Gasket
*Flow Plug
(HVDC)
Nozzle & Venturi
Housing
Screen
IMPORTANT: Be sure small
holes in the gasket are cen-
tered directly over the small
holes in the nozzle & venturi
housing.
*Flow Plug
(EP1 for Model EP 6225)
SERVICE CHECKLIST
NO SOFT WATER
No salt in storage tank: See page 16 to ref ill, then
start a regeneration, or recharge.
Transformer unplugged at wall outlet, or discon-
nected from timer: Reconnect to electrical power
and start a regeneration, or recharge.
Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit
mistakenly switched o: Check and resolve as
needed. Then, start a regeneration, or recharge.
Plumbing bypass valve(s) in ‘‘bypass’’ position:
Refer to page 6 or 8 and position valve(s) for ‘‘ser-
vice’’ to direct soft water to house pipes. Then, start
a regeneration, or recharge.
Timer not programmed: See pages 10 and 11.
Nozzle & venturi dirty, or salt in storage tank
bridged: See page 16 and above to clean. Then,
start a regeneration, or recharge.
WATER INTERMITTENTLY HARD
Possible increase in water hardness:
See page 11.
Hot water used when softener is regenerating:
The water heater will rell with hard water, see Auto-
matic Hard Water Bypass During Regenerations,
page 14.
Leaking faucet or toilet valve: A small leak will
waste hundreds of gallons of water in just a few
days. Fix all water leaks immediately.

18
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, AND SERVICE
NOTE: SEE PAGE 10 TO SET THE TIMER TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY, WATER HARDNESS NUM-
BER, AND RECHARGE START TIME.
NORMALOPERATION,TIMERDISPLAYS ........................................
During normal operation, the pres-
ent time of day, and AM or PM,
show in the time display area.
feature: OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS .....................................
Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (recharge) may be desired, or needed. Two examples are:
... You have used more water than usual (house guests, extra washing, etc.) and you may run out of soft water
before the next regeneration.
... You did not refill the storage tank with salt before it was all gone.
Use one of the following features to start a regeneration immediately, or at the next preset regeneration start
time.
RECHARGE NOW
Press and hold in the RE-
CHARGE button until RE-
CHARGE NOW starts to flash in
the time display area. The soften-
er begins an immediate regeneration, and when
over in about two hours, you will have a new supply
of soft water. Once started, you cannot cancel this
regeneration.
RECHARGE TONIGHT
Press and release the RECHAR-
GE button, and RECHARGE TO-
NIGHT flashes in the time display
area. A regeneration will occur at
the next preset regeneration start time. If you de-
cide to cancel this regeneration, touch the same but-
ton once more.
VACATIONNOTE .............................................................................
EcoPure Demand water softeners regenerate only while water is used and softening capacity must be re-
stored. For this reason, the softener will not regenerate when you are away from home for extended periods.
feature: PROGRAMMEMORY ...................................................
If electrical power to the softener is interrupted, the
time display is blank, but the timer keeps correct
time for about 6 hours. When power is restored, you
have to reset the present time only if the display is
flashing. All other settings are maintained and nev-
er require resetting unless a change is desired.
If the time is flashing after a long power outage, the
softener continues to work as it should to provide
you with soft water. However, regenerations may oc-
cur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer
to the correct time of day, page 10.
feature: SALTEFFICIENCY......................................................
When this feature is ON, the unit will operate at salt
efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of
salt or higher. (May recharge more often using
smaller salt dosage and less water). Press and hold
the SELECT button for 3 seconds until the following
screen is diplayed.
Press and release the SELECT button once and the
SALT EFFICIENCY display shows. Use the UP /
Down buttons to change the ON /OFF displays.
Press SELECT once more to return to normal oper-
ating screens. When this is ON the efficiency icon
will show in the upper right hand corner of the dis-
play.

19
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, AND SERVICE, continued
California Efficiency Requirement
Your water softener has a “High Efficiency” feature with an “ON” or “OFF” setting. This softener setting
is shipped in the “OFF” position, which utilizes the maximum rated capacity while most often achieving
maximum salt efficiencies. When installing this unit in the State of California, you MUST turn this setting
to the “ON” position which may initiate more frequent recharges, however it will operate at 4000 grains
per pound of salt or higher.
If you wish to turn the Salt Efficiency feature “ON” ( icon will show in display), follow the instructions
on page 18.
feature / service: AUTOMATICELECTRONICDIAGNOSTICS .......................
The timer computer has a self--diagnostic function
for the electrical system (except input power and
water meter). The computer monitors the electronic
components and circuits for correct operation. If a
malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the
timer display.
The following chart (below) shows the error codes
that could appear, and possible defects for each
code. While an error code is displayed, all timer but-
tons are inoperable except for the SELECT button.
SELECT remains operational so the service person
can make the Manual Initiated
Electronic Diagnostics to further
isolate the defect, and check the
water meter.
ERROR CODE DISPLAYED
Err 01 Err 03 Err 04 Err 05
POSSIBLE
DEFECT
'wiring harness, or connection to switch 'position switch 'motor inop-
erative 'valve defect causing high torque
'timer (PWA)
D
E
F
E
C
T
TO REMO
V
E
A
NERRORCODE:
(
1
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p
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trans
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(
2
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correct de
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(
3
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trans
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(
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Wait for at least 12 minutes. The error code will return if the reason for the error code was not corrected.
service: TIMER / SOFTENER, SERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE .................
If you are not getting soft water, and an error code
is not displayed, use the procedures below to find
the problem. First, make the following visual checks.
VISUAL CHECKS: (1) Is there electrical power to
the outlet the softener transformer is plugged into?
(2) Is there salt in the storage tank? (3) Is the plumb-
ing bypass valve(s) directing water for soft water
service? --see page 6-- (4) Is the valve drain hose
open to the drain, not elevated too high, and unob-
structed? If you do not find a problem with the visual
checks, continue below.
NO SOFT WATER TIMER SHOWS WRONG TIME
AND DAY, AND/OR IS FLASHING
Electrical power was off. Re-
set the correct time of day.
Investigate reason for power
loss. Be sure outlet for softener
cannot be switched off.
TIMER DISPLAY BLANK Check electrical power to timer
(outlet, transformer, power
cable, all connections).
NO POWER
POWER OKAY
REPAIR AS
NEEDED
TIMER
DEFECTIVE
TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT
TIME AND DAY, AND IS STEADY Do manual
diagnostics
Do manual diag-
nostics to verify
proper function.

20
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURES, AND SERVICE, continued
service: MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SELECT
button until (000 -- --) shows in the display.
(A) The rst 3 digits indicate water meter operation
as follows:
000 (steady) = soft water not in use …no ow
through the meter.
— OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET —
000 to 199 (continual) for Model EP 6225
= 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.
(B) The letter (P) and dash(es) indicate POSITION
switch operation. The letter appearing means the
switch is closed; the dash means the switch is open.
Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance
the valve into each cycle and check correct switch
operation.
CORRECT
SWITCH
DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS
-- -- Valve in service, ll, brining,
backwash or fast rinse position.
-- PValve rotating from one position
to another.
C. While in this diagnostic screen, the following in-
formation is available and may be benecial for vari-
ous reasons. This information is retained by the
computer from the rst time electrical power is ap-
plied to the face plate.
…Press the UP button to display
the number of days this face plate
has had electrical power applied.
…Press the DOWN button to dis-
play the number of regenerations
initiated by this face plate since the
model code was entered.
2. Press the SELECT button and
hold in 3 seconds until a model
code appears in the display.
For proper softener operation, the code must be
set correctly for your model (See Table at top of
Page 4).
To reset the model code, press the UP or DOWN
button until the correct number shows.
3. Press SELECT to return the present time display.
If the model code was changed, make ALL the
timer settings, pages 10 and 11.
NOTE: If the face plate is left in a diagnostic display (or a ashing
display when setting times or hardness), present time automatically
returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes.