Ecodyne Water Systems IDP30S User manual

7371046 (Rev. A 6/5/18)
Designed, Engineered &
Assembled in the U.S.A.
Manufactured by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
OWNER’S MANUA
How to install, operate
and maintain your
Models
IDP30S Water Softener
IDP40S Water Softener
IDP40CC*Chloramine
& Chlorine Water Conditioner
IDP50CC*Chloramine
& Chlorine Water Conditioner
Models IDP30S & IDP40S tested and certified by
NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency and the
reduction of barium and radium 226/228,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
Models IDP30S & IDP40S tested and certified by
the Water Quality Association against CSA 483.1.
ÙModels IDP40CC & IDP50CC have not been
tested or certified by NSF International or the
Water Quality Association.

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SAFETY GUIDES
Follow the installation instructions carefully. Failure to
install the water filtration system properly voids the
warranty.
efore 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.
Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder
connections, as required by state and federal codes.
Use care when handling the water filtration system. Do
not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp protrusions.
Do not locate the water filtration system where freezing
temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water 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 water filtration system requires a minimum water
pressure of 30 psi at the inlet. Maximum allowable
inlet water pressure is 125 psi. If daytime pressure is
over 80 psi, nighttime pressure may exceed the maxi-
mum. Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary
(Adding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow).
The water filtration system works on 24V DC electrical
power, supplied by a direct plug-in power supply
(included). e sure to use the included power supply,
and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 Hz household outlet
that is in a dry location only, grounded and properly
protected by an overcurrent device such as circuit
breaker or fuse.
This system is not intended to be used for treating water
that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the 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 the equipment.
TAB E OF CONTENTS Page
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Performance Claims & Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
efore Starting Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Typical Installation Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Sanitizing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programming the Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-25
Wiring Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adding Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-31
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-37
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Table of Contents, Unpac ing & Safety Guides
UNPACKING
Models IDP30S, IDP40S and IDP40CC are shipped
from the factory in one carton. The carton also includes
a bag of small parts needed to assemble and install the
unit.
Model IDP50CC is shipped from the factory in two car-
tons. One contains the resin tank/controller assembly,
plus a bag of small parts needed to assemble and
install the unit. The other carton contains the assem-
bled brine tank.
Thoroughly check the water softener for possible ship-
ping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any
damage to the shipping carton.
Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials.
To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the
small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use
them.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model IDP30S IDP40S IDP40CC*IDP50CC*
Model Code ID30S ID40S ID40C ID50C
Rated Softening Capacity
(grains @ lb. salt dose)
12,000 @ 2.4
25,600 @ 7.5
30,600 @ 12.6
11,800 @ 2.4
31,600 @ 9.0
40,000 @ 15.5
11,800 @ 2.4
31,600 @ 9.0
40,000 @ 15.5
16,600 @ 3.3
44,300 @ 12.3
56,300 @ 21.3
Rated Efficiency
(grains / lb. @ minimum salt dose) 5,090 @ 2.4 4,950 @ 2.4 4,980 @ 2.4 5,090 @ 3.3
Water Used During Regeneration @
Minimum Salt Dose
2.5 gal. /
1,000 grains
3.1 gal. /
1,000 grains
4.1 gal. /
1,000 grains
4.5 gal. /
1,000 grains
Amount of High Capacity Resin 0.79 cu. ft. 1.13 cu. ft. 1.13 cu. ft. 1.56 cu. ft.
Amount of Catalytic Carbon ––0.40 cu. ft. 0.57 cu. ft.
Amount of Gravel –––12 lbs.
Service Flow Rate 7.2 gpm 8.0 gpm 4.0 gpm 5.0 gpm
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow 15.0 psig 8.5 psig 10.0 psig 10.0 psig
Intermittent Flow @ 15 psi p7.2 gpm 11.7 gpm 15.0 gpm 15.0 gpm
Intermittent Flow @ 30 psi p11.0 gpm 18.1 gpm 21.0 gpm 21.0 gpm
Water Supply Maximum Hardness 50 gpg 65 gpg 65 gpg 85 gpg
Water Supply Maximum
Clear Water Iron ¢6 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm 10 ppm
Min. - Max. Water Supply Pressure u20 - 125 psi
Min. - Max. Water Supply Temperature 40 - 120 °F
Minimum Water Supply Flow Rate 3 gpm
Max Drain Flow Rate 2.0 gpm
pIntermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the unit’s rated capacity
and efficiency. Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency
performance.
¢Capacity to remove clear water iron is substantiated by independent laboratory test data. State of Wisconsin requires
additional treatment if water supply contains greater than 5 ppm clear water iron.
uCanada working pressure limits: 1.4 - 7.0 kg/cm².
ÙModels IDP40CC & IDP50CC have not been tested or certified by NSF International or the Water Quality Association.
These units conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data.
These models are efficiency rated. The efficiency rating is valid only at the minimum salt dose and the service flow
rate. The softeners have a demand initiated regeneration (D.I.R) feature that complies with specific performance
specifications intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and water used in their operation.
These softeners have a rated softener efficiency of not less than 3,350 grains of total hardness exchange per pound
of salt (based on sodium chloride) and shall not deliver more salt than their listed rating or be operated at a sus-
tained maximum service flow rate greater than their listed rating. These softeners have been proven to deliver soft
water for at least ten continuous minutes at the rated service flow rate. The rated salt efficiency is measured by lab-
oratory tests described in NSF/ANSI Standard 44. These tests represent the maximum possible efficiency that the
system can achieve. Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency after the system has been installed. It is typically
less than the rated efficiency, due to individual application factors including water hardness, water usage, and other
contaminants that reduce a softener's capacity.
While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance of the system may vary
based on local water conditions.
Specifications

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FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW
IN - OUT
TOP VIEW
14"
14"
IN
OUT
A
16-1/4"
16"
36-9/16"
32"
BRINE TANK
B
C
14”
FIG. 1
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
IN
OUT
IN - OUT
A
14”
Model Nominal Resin
Tank Size
Dimension
A
Dimension
B
Dimension
C
IDP30S 8” dia. x 40” 48-3/4” 42“ 3-3/8“
IDP40S 10” dia. x 47” 56-3/4“ 50” 3-3/4“
IDP40CC
IDP50CC 12” dia. x 54” 62-1/2” 55-3/4” 3-3/4“
C
B
16”
16-1/4”
32”
36-9/16”
RINE TANK
PERFORMANCE C AIMS
Contaminant Influent
Challenge evel
Maximum Allowable
Product Water evel
arium 10 ±10% mg/L 2.0 mg/L
Radium 226/228 25 pCi/L 5 pCi/L
Test parameters include: pH = 7.5 ±0.5
flow rate = 7.5 gpm
dynamic pressure = 35 ±5 psig
MODE S IDP40CC & IDP50CC PERFORMANCE C AIM
Substance Influent
Challenge evel Reduction Requirement
Chloramines 3 mg/L >70% @ 10 gpm for 34,000 gal.*
*From manufacturer’s test data.
Models IDP40CC & IDP50CC have not been tested or certified by NSF International or the Water Quality Association.
Performance Claims & Dimensions

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WHERE TO INSTA THE SOFTENER
= To soften all water in the home, install the water
softener close to the water supply inlet, upstream
of all other plumbing connections, except outside
water pipes. Outside faucets should remain on
hard water to conserve salt and softening capacity.
= Place the softener near a floor drain, or other
acceptable drain point (laundry tub, sump, stand-
pipe, etc.) to carry away regeneration discharge
water.
= Connect the softener to the main water supply
pipe UPSTREAM OF the water heater. DO NOT
RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE SOFTENER.
The temperature of water passing through the sof-
tener must be less than 120°F.
= Do not install the softener in a place where it could
freeze. Damage caused by freezing is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
= Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufactur-
er will not repair or pay for water damage.
= A 120V, 60 Hz electrical outlet, to plug the included
power supply into, is needed near the softener.
e sure the electrical outlet and power supply 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, instal-
lation 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.
TOO S, PIPE & FITTINGS,
OTHER MATERIA S YOU WI NEED
= ALWAYS install a single bypass valve, or a 3-valve
bypass system. ypass valves let you turn off water
to the softener for repairs if needed, but still have
water available to the house pipes.
= Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included with the
softener, which allow water flow equivalent to 1 inch
nominal pipe. To maintain maximum valve flow, 1”
pipes to and from the softener fittings are recommend -
ed. Do not reduce the pipes to less than 3/4” size.
= Use copper, brass or PEX plastic pipe and fittings.
= Drain hose, 1/2” inside diameter minimum, is needed
for the valve drain.
= If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed to
connect a 1/2” minimum copper tubing drain.
NOTE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing
code 248-CMR shall be adhered to. A licensed plumber
shall be used for this installation.
THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTA WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
FIG. 3
Pressure
Tank
City Water Supply
Well Water Supply
Well
Pump
OR
Optional
Sediment
Filter
Water
Heater
Water
Softener
Untreated Water to
Outside Faucets
Hot Water
to House
Cold Water
to House
FIG. 2
SING E BYPASS VA VE
Pull out for “Service”
(Soft water)
Push in for
“ ypass”
Before Starting Installation

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FIG. 4
Soft Water
OUT
INSTA ATION USING SING E BYPASS VA VE
MAIN WATER PIPE
Hard
Water IN
INSTA ATION USING 3-VA VE BYPASS
MAIN WATER PIPE
YPASS
Valve
OUTLET
Valve INLET
Valve
For soft water SERVICE:
-Open the inlet and outlet
valves
For hard water YPASS:
-Close the inlet and outlet
valves
-Open the bypass valve
CROSS-OVER
Use if water supply flows from the left.
Include single or 3-valve bypass.
HARD
WATER
TO SOFTENER
INLET
SOFT
WATER
FROM SOFTENER
OUTLET
ypass Valve
1-1/2”
Air Gap
1-1/2”
Air Gap
1-1/2” Air Gap
AUNDRY
TUB
SUMP
STAND
PIPE
To standpipe, sump, laundry tub or other suitable drain.
1-1/2”
Air Gap
F OOR
DRAIN
rine Tank
Overflow
Hose**
Secure Valve Drain Hose
in place over Floor Drain
Valve
Drain
Hose
*Included with softener - Pipe and fittings supplied by installer.
**Do not connect the water softener valve drain hose to the brine
tank overflow hose.
120V,
60 Hz
Outlet
IN ET
OUT ET
OUT ET
Typical Installation Illustrations
CONNECTING A RIGID VA VE DRAIN TUBE
Compression Fitting.
1/4 NPT x 1/2” O.D.
Tube (not included)
Clip
arbs
1/4 NPT Threads
1/2” Outside Dia. Copper
Tube (not included)
Cut barbs from drain fitting (pull
clip to remove fitting from valve)
Hard Water to
Outside Faucets
1” NPT Installation
Adaptor (2)*
Clip (2)*
O-Ring Seal (2)*
1” NPT
Female Adaptor (2)
not included
IN ET
O-Ring Seal (2)*
1” NPT
Female Adaptor
(2) not included
1” NPT Installation
Adaptor (2)*
Clip (2)*

Installation
FIG. 7
O-ring Clip
Cross section of
valve inlet or outlet
Snap clips into place between
larger diameter rings
FIG. 8
Turn the bypass
valve downward if
connecting to floor
level plumbing
IN ET
OUT ET
FIG. 5
IN ET
OUT ET
Clips
Single
ypass Valve
Clip
Turbine
Support
Plastic
Installation Adaptors
(install in softener valve
or bypass valve)
Lubricated
O-Rings
Clip
Turbine
Support
Turbine
Valve
Outlet
FIG. 6
ypass valve or
plastic adaptor
1. TURN OFF WATER SUPP Y
a. Close the main water supply valve near the well
pump or water meter.
b. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water
heater.
c. Open high and low faucets to drain all water from
the house pipes.
2. INSTA BYPASS VA VE AND/OR
P ASTIC ADAPTORS:
a. If installing a single bypass valve, push the bypass
valve, with lubricated o-ring seals in place, into the
valve inlet and outlet ports (See Figures 4 & 5).
- OR -
b. If installing a 3-valve bypass system, slide plastic
installation adaptors, with lubricated o-ring seals in
place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports (See
Figure 4 & 5).
c. e sure the turbine support is in place in the valve
outlet, as shown in Figure 6.
d. Snap the two large plastic clips in place on the inlet
and outlet ports, from the top, down (See Figure
7). e sure they snap into place. Pull on the
bypass valve or plastic adaptors, to make sure
they are held securely in place.
3. COMP ETE P UMBING TO AND FROM
THE SOFTENER
Using the “Typical Installation Illustration” on page 6
as a guide, observe all of the following cautions while
you connect inlet and outlet plumbing:
= e sure incoming, hard water is directed to the
valve IN ET port.
= e sure to install bypass valve(s).
= If making a soldered copper installation, do all
sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the
softener fittings. Torch heat will damage plastic
parts.
= Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe
threads.
= When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fit-
tings, use care not to cross-thread.
= Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner
(use pipe hangers) to keep the weight off of the
valve fittings.
7

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FIG. 9
Ground
Clamp
Inlet / Outlet
Pipes
Installation
6. BRINE TANK ASSEMB Y
Complete the following steps for Models IDP30S,
IDP40S and IDP40CC. For Model IDP50CC, shipped
with an assembled brine tank, proceed to Step 7.
a. Place the brinewell into position in the brine tank,
with the slots at the bottom, as shown in Figure 10.
Align the mounting hole in the brinewell with the corre-
sponding hole in the tank wall. Then use the screw and
nut from the parts bag to fasten the brinewell in place.
b. Lower the brine valve into the brinewell. Push the
tubing into the brinewell top slot (Fig. 10) and route it
out of the brine tank through the smaller hole in the rear
wall of the brine tank.
c. Install the brinewell cover.
7. INSTA BRINE TANK OVERF OW HOSE
This drain is for safety only. If the brine tank should
over-fill with water, the excess is carried to the drain.
a. Take the rubber grommet and hose adaptor elbow
from the parts bag. Push grommet into the corre-
sponding hole in the back wall of the brine tank.
Then insert the larger diameter end of the elbow
through the grommet.
b. Attach a length of 1/2” inside diameter hose to the
drain elbow, installed in the previous step. Use a
hose clamp to hold it in place.
c. Locate the other end of the hose at the drain point.
Do not elevate this hose higher than the elbow on
the brine tank. Do not tee this hose to the valve
drain hose.
4. CO D WATER PIPE GROUNDING
The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used
as a ground for the house electrical system. The 3-
valve bypass type of installation, shown in Figure 4,
will maintain ground continuity. If you use the plastic
bypass, continuity is broken. To restore the ground,
do either step 4a or 4b following.
a. Use the ground clamp kit (not included) to make a
jumper across the inlet and outlet pipes (See Figure
9).
b. Install a #4 copper wire across the removed sec-
tion of main water pipe, securely clamping at both
ends – parts not included.
5. INSTA VA VE DRAIN HOSE
a. Take a length of 1/2” inside diameter hose and
attach to the valve drain fitting, securing it with a
hose clamp (See Figure 4 on page 6).
b. Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain
point (floor drain, sump, laundry tub, etc.). Check
and comply with local codes. Refer to Figure 4 if
codes require a rigid pipe drain run.
IMPORTANT: Use high quality, thick wall hose that
will not easily kink or collapse. The
softener will not backwash properly if
water cannot exit this hose during
recharges.
c. Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point.
Water pressure will cause it to whip during the
backwash portion of the recharge cycle. 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 pre-
vents possible siphoning of sewer water, into the
softener, if the sewer should back up.
d. If raising the drain hose overhead is required to get
to the drain point, do not raise higher than 8 feet
above the floor. Elevating the hose may cause a
back pressure that could reduce backwash flow
and proper resin bed cleaning.
FIG. 10
Nut
rine
Tubing
rine
Tank
Screw
Grommet
Elbow
Slots
rinewell
rinewell
Cover
rine
Valve

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Installation
8. CONNECT BRINE TUBING
a. Route the brine tube out of the brine tank through
the smaller hole in the tank back wall.
b. Connect the brine tube to the nozzle/venturi
assembly using the ferrule nut provided (See
Figure 11).
9. PRESSURE TESTING FOR EAKS,
PROGRAMMING THE CONTRO ER &
RINSING THE MEDIA
To prevent excessive air pressure in the water
softener and plumbing system, do the following
steps EXACT Y in order:
a. Fully open two or more softened cold water
faucets nearby the water softener.
b. Place the bypass valve(s) in bypass position (See
Figures 2 & 4).
c. Fully open the main water supply valve. Watch
until the flow from the opened faucets becomes
steady, with no spurting or air bubbles.
d. After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet
for one minute, or until all air is expelled.
e. Close all faucets and check your plumbing work for
leaks.
f. Make sure the softener’s valve drain hose is
hooked up and the open end directed to a floor
drain, laundry tub or other suitable type of drain.
g. Make sure the softener’s bypass valve is in the
bypass position.
h. Plug in the power supply.
i. Program the electronic controller: Follow the
steps on Page 11 to program the electronic con-
troller with basic operating information, such as time
and water hardness. After completing these steps,
continue with “j. Start a recharge”, below.
j. Start a recharge: From the rolling status screens,
press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Main
menu. Make sure Recharge is highlighted, then
press SELECT (¡). Press DOWN (6) to scroll to
Recharge now, then press SELECT (¡) twice.
You should hear the valve motor run as the softener
begins recharging.
k. Once the unit is in backwash, place bypass
valve(s) into the service position, as follows:
(1) SINGLE YPASS VALVE: Slowly move the
valve stem toward service position, pausing sev-
eral times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.
(2) 3-VALVE YPASS: Fully close the bypass
valve and open the outlet valve. Slowly open
the inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the
unit to pressurize slowly.
l. Let the softener complete the backwash and fast
rinse cycles (takes 10-12 minutes). When the
recharge cycle ends, the softener valve returns to
the service position.
10. ADD WATER AND SA T TO THE
BRINE TANK
a. Using a pail or garden hose, add about 3 gallons of
water into the brine tank. DO NOT pour into the
brinewell.
b. Add salt to the brine tank. It is recommended to fill
the brine tank no more than 1/2 full. Level the salt
when finished adding. You can use most water
softener salts, but it must be clean.
Recommended nugget, pellet or coarse solar salts
have less than 1% impurities.
NOTE: See page 26 for additional information on salt.
FIG. 11
1-1/2”
Air Gap
Ferrule
Nut
rine Tubing
Floor
Drain
rine Tank
Overflow Hose
Valve
Drain Hose

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11. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER
Care is taken at the factory to keep your water soften-
er clean and sanitary. However, during shipping, stor-
age, installing and operating, bacteria could get into
the unit. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is sug-
gested* when installing.
a. Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 1-1/2
oz. (2 to 3 tablespoons) of common household
bleach into the softener’s brinewell. Replace the
brinewell cover.
b. Make sure the bypass valve is in the service posi-
tion.
c. Start a recharge: From the rolling status screens,
press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Main
menu. Make sure Recharge is highlighted, then
press SELECT (¡). Press DOWN (6) to scroll to
Recharge now, then press SELECT (¡) twice.
You should hear the valve motor run as the soften-
er begins recharging. This recharge draws the
sanitizing bleach into and through the softener.
Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the drain.
d. After the recharge has completed, fully open a cold
water faucet, downstream from the softener, and
allow 50 gallons of water to pass through the sys-
tem. This should take at least 20 minutes. Close
the faucet.
12. RESTART THE WATER HEATER
Turn on the electric or fuel supply to the water heater,
and light the pilot, if applies.
NOTE: The water heater is filled with hard water and,
as hot water is used, it refills with softened water. In
a few days, the hot water will be fully conditioned. To
have fully conditioned hot water immediately, wait
until the recharge (Step 11) is complete, then drain
the water heater until water runs cold.
*NOTE: Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality
Association for disinfecting. On some water sup-
plies, they suggest periodic sanitizing.
Installation & Sanitizing

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Setup Procedure
SETUP PROCEDURE
When the water softener is plugged in for the first time,
a beep sounds and the display briefly shows model
information. Next, a series of “wizard” screens prompts
you to enter basic operating information:
FIG. 13
1. ANGUAGE If the desired language already has a
black dot next to it (See Figure 13), go to Step 2.
Otherwise, press the softener’s DOWN (6) or UP
(5) buttons to scroll to the desired language, then
press the SELECT (¡) button to choose it.
2. Press the SELECT (¡) button to advance to the next
“wizard” screen.
English
Metric
System units
FIG. 14
3. SYSTEM UNITS If the desired system already has a
black dot next to it (See Figure 14), go to Step 4.
Otherwise, press the DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons
to scroll to the desired system, then press the
SELECT (¡) button to choose it.
4. Press the SELECT (¡) button.
12:34 PM
Current time
FIG. 15
Salt level
4
FIG. 17
0.0 PPM
Iron level
FIG. 18
Run system
Redo setup
Setup complete!
FIG. 19
8. Press the SELECT (¡) button.
11. IRON EVE Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) but-
tons to set the value for iron in your water (See
Figure 18)
12. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The screen will
show “Setup complete!” (See Figure 19).
13. If, at this point, you want to go back and make
changes, press the DOWN (6) button to scroll to
Redo setup, then press the SELECT (¡) button
twice to repeat the “wizard” screens.
14. If no changes are desired, make sure Run system
has a black dot next to it (See Figure 19) and press
the SELECT (¡) button. The unit begins normal
operation, described on the next page.
5. CURRENT TIME Press the DOWN (6) or UP (5)
buttons to set the current time (See Figure 15). Hold
the button down to rapidly advance. e sure that AM
or PM is correct. If the system units were set to met-
ric in Step 3, the clock will be in 24-hour format.
English
Español
Français
Language
NOTE: Do not increase the hardness setting to
compensate for iron in your water. The
electronic control compensates automatically
after you set the iron level in Step 11, below.
9. SA T EVE Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) but-
tons to set the salt level (See Figure 17). It should
match the lowest number visible on the brinewell
above the salt.
10. Press the SELECT (¡) button.
25 Grains
Hardness
FIG. 16
6. Press the SELECT (¡) button.
7. HARDNESS Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) but-
tons to set the value of your water’s hardness (See
Figure 16).
FIG. 12
Display LEFT
utton
RIGHT
utton
UP
utton
DOWN
utton
SELECT
utton

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Pressing the softener’s RIGHT (4) button manually
advances to the next screen in the sequence. Pressing
the LEFT (3) button manually returns to the previous
status screen. If no buttons are pressed for 30 sec-
onds, the automatic rolling sequence resumes.
FIG. 20
*Water remaining before the next recharge.
NORMA OPERATION
SOFTENER STATUS SCREENS
During normal operation, the water softener’s display
shows up to four status screens. Page 18 explains how
individual screens can be turned on or off. Each is
shown for six seconds, in a rolling sequence (See
Figure 20).
0.0 GPM
Water flow
2:34 PM
Salt status (NaCl)
2:34 PM
Water use (gallons)
2:34 PM
Out of salt in
119 days
Recharge status
2:34 PM
Set for automatic
recharge
Today: 121
Daily average: 175
Remaining: 736
*
Efficiency mode
Max. days between rech...
Auxiliary control
Special features
FIG. 21
Effieciency mode
Auxiliary control
Special features
Max. days between
recharges
FIG. 22
One second after being highlighted, the viewing box
expands (See Figure 22) to show the entire message.
After three seconds the view resets (Figure 21).
The softener status screens described in the previous
section will not be displayed in a rolling sequence when
one of the following items is displayed:
=Recharge status (Displayed during recharges,
showing valve position and time remaining)
=Add salt or Out of salt (See Page 26)
=Current time setting screen instead of status
screens indicates time has been lost, perhaps after
a long power loss. Set the time (See Page 16).
=Service reminder (See Page 24)
=Error detected (Contact your dealer for service)
F ASHING DISP AY
The softener’s display will flash on and off when one or
more of the following conditions occurs:
=Salt needs to be added
=Time needs to be set (Time has been lost)
=Service is overdue (Service reminder)
=Error condition
The flashing will stop after any key is pressed.
However, it will start again at Midnight if the underlying
condition (e.g. low salt level) has not been addressed.
ONG DISP AY SCREEN MESSAGES
Most messages in the softener’s display screens are
short enough to be shown as a single line. Longer
messages will be truncated (See Figure 21 for an
example) until you highlight them.
OTHER MESSAGES, A ERTS & REMINDERS
Programming the Water Softener

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Recharge
Salt settings
Basic settings
Main menu
FIG. 23
MAIN MENU
During normal operation (status screens rolling), press
the softener’s SELECT (¡) button to display the Main
menu (See Figure 23). This menu and its subsidiary
screens are used to control these operations:
=Recharge (See Page 16)
=Salt settings
=Salt level (See Page 15)
=ow salt alarm (See Page 15)
=Salt type (See Page 15)
=Basic settings
=Current time (See Page 16)
=Hardness (See Page 17)
=Iron level (See Page 17)
=Recharge time (See Page 17)
=Rolling screens (See Page 18)
=User preferences
=anguage (See Page 18)
=Time format (See Page 19)
=Volume units (See Page 19)
=Hardness units (See Page 19)
=Weight units (See Page 19)
=System information
=Model information (See Page 20)
=Water available (See Page 20)
=Daily avg. water used (See Page 20)
=Water used today (See Page 20)
=Total water used (See Page 20)
=Current water flow (See Page 20)
=Days powered up (See Page 20)
=ast recharge (See Page 20)
=Total recharges (See Page 20)
=Advanced settings
=Cycle times
=Backwash time (See Page 21)
=2nd backwash (On/Off) (See Page 21)
=2nd backwash time (See Page 21)
=Fast rinse time (See Page 21)
=Special features
=Efficiency mode (See Page 22)
=Max. days between recharges (See Page 22)
=Auxiliary control (See Page 23)
=Chemical feed volume* (See Page 23)
=Chemical feed timer* (See Page 23)
=97% feature (See Page 22)
=Service reminder (See Page 24)
=Troubleshooting
=Diagnostics (See Page 25)
=Setup changes (See Page 25)
* Only displayed if Auxiliary control is set to Chemical
feed.

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FIG. 28
FIG. 27
Model information
Model: ID30S
Version: T2.3
Hardness
25 grains
FIG. 25
FIG. 26
Hardness
25 grains
Redo setup
Restore defaults
Cancel
Setup changes
FIG. 24
Redo setup
Restore defaults
Cancel
Setup changes
Another indicator that the lockout feature is on is the
Model Information screen. This screen appears on
power-up, and can also be displayed from the System
Information menu (See Page 20). If the lockout feature
is on, there will be a non-flashing padlock icon in the
upper right corner (See Figure 28).
To turn off the lockout feature:
1-7. Go to the Setup changes screen (Figure 25) by
following Steps 1-7 at left.
8. Press the RIGHT (4) button. The flashing padlock
icon will disappear, as shown in Figure 24.
9. Press the SELECT (¡) button.
10. Press the LEFT (3) button three times to return to
the rolling status screens.
OCKOUT FEATURE
A “lockout” feature is available to prevent user modifica-
tion of parameters that affect softener performance.
The unit is shipped from the factory with the lockout
feature off. After programming is complete, the lockout
feature can be turned on to prevent changes to the fol-
lowing:
=Hardness
=Iron level
=Backwash time
=Second backwash (On/Off)
=Second backwash time
=Fast rinse time
=Efficiency mode
=Max days between recharges
=Auxiliary control
=Chemical feed volume
=Chemical feed timer
=97% feature
=Service reminder
=Setup changes
To turn on the lockout feature:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted.
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Troubleshooting is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the
Troubleshooting menu.
6. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Setup changes is highlighted.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Setup
changes menu (See Figure 24).
9. Press the SELECT (¡) button.
10. Press the LEFT (3) button three times to return to
the rolling status screens.
When the lockout feature is on, the flashing padlock
icon will appear in any screen that would normally be
used to change a parameter in the list to the left. For
example, the Hardness screen will look like Figure 27,
instead of Figure 26.
8. Press the RIGHT (4) button. A flashing padlock icon
will appear, as shown in Figure 25.

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OW SA T A ARM
Use this feature to program when the electronic control
will display a low salt alarm. The number of days can
be customized, or the feature can be turned off. The
default is 20 days.
1-3. Go to the Salt settings menu by following Steps 1-
3 in “Setting Salt Level” at left.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until ow salt alarm is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Low salt
alarm screen (See Figure 32).
Salt level
4
FIG. 31
20 days before
empty
Low salt alarm
FIG. 32
SETTING SA T EVE
Use this feature when adding salt to the softener.
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Salt settings is highlighted (See
Figure 29).
6. After adding and leveling salt, observe the numbered
scale on the brinewell (See Figure 31). Press UP (5)
or DOWN (6) to change the salt level to match the
lowest number visible above the salt.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the Salt settings menu (Figure 30).
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens. It will also exit automatically if
no buttons are pressed for four minutes.
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Salt set-
tings menu (See Figure 30).
Recharge
Salt settings
Basic settings
Main menu
FIG. 29
Salt level
Low salt alarm
Salt settings
Salt type
FIG. 30
4. Make sure Salt level is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Salt
level screen (See Figure 31). This screen will not
automatically exit for 15 minutes.
6. Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) buttons to change
the number of days. Set the number of days to pro-
vide enough time to purchase salt and avoid running
into hard water. Setting the number of days below 1
turns the alarm feature off.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the Salt settings menu.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING SA T TYPE
Use this feature to program the electronic control with
which type of salt is used. The default is NaCl.
Selecting KCl increases fill time 25% and brine/slow
rinse times 12%.
1-3. Go to the Salt settings menu by following Steps 1-
3 in “Setting Salt Level” at left.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Salt type is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Salt type
menu (See Figure 33).
LEVEL
SALT
rinewell
Numbers
Salt
Level
Sodium (NaCl)
Potassium (KCl)
Salt type
FIG. 33
6. If the desired salt type already has a black dot next
to it (See Figure 33), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press
the softener’s DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll
to the other salt type, then press SELECT (¡) to
choose it.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the Salt settings menu.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.

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SETTING THE CURRENT TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to set the current
time (See Page 11). To change the time at a later date,
such as after a long power loss:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 37).
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the asic
settings menu (See Figure 38).
Recharge
Salt settings
Basic settings
Main menu
FIG. 37
Current time
Hardness
Iron level
Basic settings
FIG. 38
4. Make sure Current time is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Current
time screen (See Figure 39).
6. Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) buttons to change
the time. Hold the button down to rapidly advance.
e sure that AM or PM is correct (unless softener is
set for a 24-hour clock).
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the asic settings menu (Figure 38).
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
Current time
12:34 PM
FIG. 39
Automatic
Recharge now
Schedule
Recharge
FIG. 35
2. Make sure Recharge is highlighted (See Figure 34).
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the
Recharge menu (See Figure 35).
Recharge
Salt settings
Basic settings
Main menu
FIG. 34
4. If the desired option already has a black dot next to it
(See Figure 35), go to Step 5. Otherwise, press the
DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll to the desired
option, then press SELECT (¡) to choose it.
=Automatic cancels a manually scheduled recharge
(if it has not already begun) and lets the electronic
control determine when to recharge next.
=Recharge now begins a recharge immediately
after the SELECT (¡) button is pushed again in Step
5.
=Schedule sets a recharge to begin at the preset
recharge time (set according to the instructions on
Page 17).
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button. If Recharge now is
selected, the display immediately goes to the
Recharge status screen (See Figure 36). If
Automatic or Schedule are selected, the display
goes back to the Main menu (Figure 34).
Recharge status
Time left: 118:32
Cycle: Fill
(Right key press advances
cycle)
FIG. 36
6. Press the LEFT (3) button (twice from the Recharge
status screen) to return to the rolling status screens.
RECHARGING THE SOFTENER
This feature may be used to assure an adequate supply
of softened water at times of unusually high water use.
For example, if you have guests and the “Water avail-
able” screen (See Page 20) is at or below 50%, you
could deplete softened water capacity before the next
automatic recharge. Initiating a manual recharge will
restore 100% softened water capacity after complete.
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.

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SETTING RECHARGE TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, the default time for starting an automatic recharge is
2:00 a.m. This is a good time in most households
because water is not being used. To change this time:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 40).
Hardness
Iron level
Recharge time
Basic settings
FIG. 41
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the asic
settings menu (See Figure 41).
Recharge time
2:00 AM
FIG. 42
Recharge
Salt settings
Basic settings
Main menu
FIG. 40
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Recharge time is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the
Recharge time screen (See Figure 42).
6. Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) buttons to change
the recharge time in 1 hour increments. Hold the
button down to rapidly advance. e sure that AM or
PM is correct (unless softener is set for a 24-hour
clock).
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the asic settings menu (Figure 41).
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the asic settings menu.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING IRON EVE
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to enter your water’s
iron level (See Page 11). To change:
1-3. Go to the Basic settings menu by following Steps
1-3 in “Setting Recharge Time” at left.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Iron level is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Iron
level screen (See Figure 44).
Iron level
0.0 PPM
FIG. 44
6. Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) buttons to set the
value for iron in your water. Hold the button down to
rapidly advance.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the asic settings menu.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING HARDNESS
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to enter your water’s
hardness (See Page 11). To change it:
1-3. Go to the Basic settings menu by following Steps
1-3 in “Setting Recharge Time” at left.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Hardness is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the
Hardness screen (See Figure 43).
Hardness
25 grains
FIG. 43
NOTE: Do not increase the hardness setting to
compensate for iron in your water. The
electronic control compensates automatically
after you set the iron level, below.
6. Press the UP (5) or DOWN (6) buttons to set the
value for your water’s hardness. Hold the button
down to rapidly advance.

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MODIFYING RO ING SCREENS
During normal softener operation, up to five status
screens are shown in sequence (See “Softener Status
Screens” on Page 12). When the softener’s electronic
control is first powered up, the default is to show all
four. You can turn on/off individual screens*:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 45).
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the asic
settings menu (See Figure 46).
Recharge
Salt settings
Basic settings
Main menu
FIG. 45
Iron level
Recharge time
Rolling screens
Basic settings
FIG. 46
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Rolling screens is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Rolling
screens menu (See Figure 47).
Salt status
Water use
Flow rate
Rolling screens
FIG. 47
6. Press the DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll
through the list. Items with a black square next to
them will be displayed during normal operation.
7. To un-select a screen, make sure its name is high-
lighted in a box. Then press the SELECT (¡) button.
The black square will disappear. Pressing SELECT
(¡) again makes the black square reappear and re-
selects the highlighted item. At least one screen
must be selected/highlighted.
8. When selections are complete, exit this menu by
pressing the LEFT (3) button. The display will go
back to the asic settings menu (Figure 46).
9. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
*This does not include service reminders, errors, alerts or
Recharge status screens.
SETTING THE ANGUAGE
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to set the language
(See Page 11). To change the language:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until User preferences is highlighted
(See Figure 48).
4. Make sure anguage is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the
Language menu (See Figure 50).
Salt settings
Basic settings
User preferences
Main menu
FIG. 48
Language
Time format
Volume units
User preferences
FIG. 49
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the User
preferences menu (See Figure 49).
English
Español
Français
Language
FIG. 50
6. If the desired language already has a black dot next
to it (See Figure 50), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press
the DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll to the
desired language, then press SELECT (¡) to choose
it. The choices are: English, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Hungarian, Turkish,
Lithuanian, Greek, Romanian, Czech, Slovak,
ulgarian, Serbian or Croatian.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu (Figure 49).
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
TO SET THE SOFTENER TO ENG ISH
IF ANOTHER ANGUAGE IS DISP AYED:
From the rolling status screens, press SELECT (¡).
Press DOWN (6) three times, then press SELECT
(¡) twice. Press UP (5) to scroll to English at the
top of the list, then press SELECT (¡) twice. Press
LEFT (3) twice to exit all menus.

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SETTING TIME FORMAT
Use this feature to select a 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour
clock.
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until User preferences is highlighted.
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the User
preferences menu.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Time format is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Time
format menu (See Figure 51).
12-hour AM/PM
24-hour
Time format
FIG. 51
6. If the desired time format already has a black dot
next to it (See Figure 51), go to Step 7. Otherwise,
press the DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll to
the other time format, then press SELECT (¡) to
choose it.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING VO UME UNITS
Use this feature to select gallons or liters as volume
units.
1-3. Go to the User preferences menu by following
Steps 1-3 in “Setting Time Format” above.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Volume units is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Volume
units menu (See Figure 52).
gallons
liters
Volume units
FIG. 52
6. If the desired volume unit already has a black dot
next to it (See Figure 52), go to Step 7. Otherwise,
press the DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll to
the other volume unit, then press SELECT (¡) to
choose it.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING HARDNESS UNITS
Use this feature to select grains or parts per million
(ppm) as hardness units.
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT (¡) button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until User preferences is highlighted.
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the User
preferences menu.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Hardness units is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the
Hardness units menu (See Figure 53).
grains
PPM
Hardness units
FIG. 53
6. If the desired hardness unit already has a black dot
next to it (See Figure 53), go to Step 7. Otherwise,
press the DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll to
the other hardness unit, then press SELECT (¡) to
choose it.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING WEIGHT UNITS
Use this feature to select pounds or kilograms as
weight units.
1-3. Go to the User preferences menu by following
Steps 1-3 in “Setting Hardness Units” above.
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the
menu options until Weight units is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the Weight
units menu (See Figure 54).
pounds
kilograms
Weight units
FIG. 54
6. If the desired weight unit already has a black dot next
to it (See Figure 54), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press
the DOWN (6) or UP (5) buttons to scroll to the
other weight unit, then press SELECT (¡) to choose
it.
7. Press the SELECT (¡) button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.

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SYSTEM INFORMATION
Use these features to look up the following information about the soften-
er and its operations:
=Model information (model number and software version)
=Water available (softened water ready for use)
=Daily average water used
=Water used today
=Total water used (explained in Step 6, below)
=Current water flow
=Days powered up
=ast recharge
=Total recharges
To display one of these screens:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the SELECT (¡) button
to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the menu options until
System information is highlighted (See Figure 55).
Basic settings
User preferences
System information
Main menu
FIG. 55
Model information
Water available
Daily avg. water used
System information
FIG. 56
3. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the System information
menu (See Figure 56).
4. Press the DOWN (6) button to scroll through the menu options until
the desired option is highlighted (See list at the top of this column).
5. Press the SELECT (¡) button to display the desired information
screen (See Figures 57-65).
6. The Total water used screen (See Figure 61) shows the volume of
water used since it was last reset (it works like the trip odometer in a
car). To reset the value to 0, press the RIGHT (4) button while this
screen is displayed.
7. When finished viewing an information screen, press the SELECT (¡)
button. The display will go back to the System information menu
(Figure 56). It will also exit automatically if no buttons are pressed
for four minutes.
8. Press the LEFT (3) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
Model information
Model: ID30S
Version: T2.3
FIG. 57
Water available
1158 gallons (100%)
FIG. 58
Daily avg. water used
175 gallons
FIG. 59
Water used today
121 gallons
FIG. 60
Total water used
86 gallons
(Right key press resets)
FIG. 61
Current water flow
2.0 GPM
FIG. 62
Days powered up
12 days
FIG. 63
Last recharge
2 days ago
FIG. 64
Total recharges
5
FIG. 65