EcoWater Timetronic 314 User manual

ECOWATER
SYSTEMS"

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many years of trouble-freesoftened water.
Unpacking your Water Softener
Installation of your Water Softener
Timetronic Programming
Sensatronic Programming
Understanding How Your Sensatronic Works
The EASE Feature
How Your Water Softener Works
General Information
Trouble Shooting
Unit Specification and Hardness Setting
Guarantee
& Service
Page
1
4
11
18
29
30
31
32
34
36
37
Dueto continued product enhancement, EcoWaterSystems Limitedreservethe right to alter the technical specification of
their productsat any time.

UNITEXPLOSION
1. Remove all packagingand partsfrom
inside the unit.
2. To removevalve cover for ease of
installation follow the instructions carefully.
The valve cover is renioved by sliding it
forwards. First removethe salt lid. Firmly
push the faceplate back with boththumbs
positionedontheuppergrey area. Pushuntil
the faceplate is releasedfrom the holding
support so that the valve cover can slide
freely forwards.
8
1 Control Valve Cover
3 Brine Cabinet
4 Electronic Faceplate
5 Water Softener Valve & Motor
6 Resin Cylinder
7 Brine Float andTube
8 Overflow Connection
9 Drain Cor~nectio~~

IMPORTANTNOTICE
To avoid transportation damage the back
cabinet is transported inside tlie unit.
To fix to unit follow these instructions
carefully as it can be easily manoeuvred to
be assembled.
1. Remove back lid from inside the unit
(manoeuvreout diagonally).
2. Undo the brine nut and release brine line
(Fig.
1).
4 SLIDETHISWAY
3. Holdthe lidtothe right hand side of the
faceplate as shown (Fig.
2).
TLIRN TO FIT FACEPLATETHROl
4. Slide the lidtothe left as far as possible
and turnthe front to the left so that the
faceplate passes through the hole (Fig.
3).
Reconnect the brine nut and brine line.
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FIG. 1.
FIG. 2.
AS FAR LEFT
AS POSSIBLE
FIG. 3.
INSTALLATION KIT PARTS
Please note thatthe following installation The model Sensatronic 3000-R30 is normally
corr~ponentsare not supplied with the connected directly to mains pipework with 1"
Sensatronic 3000-R30. copper connections.
1
Part Ref.
1
7
12
13
A 1" Bypass Set and Check Valve shc~~~ldbe
supplied bythe installer.
Description
Non-Return Va.lve
Inlet/Oul:let Hoses
Bypass Set (3Valves)
FilterDiscs
I INLET AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS
The pl~lmbingpipework and fittings should be
I
;he same size as the rising main. Only reduce
These corr~po~ientsare standard
34"
or increase the size when making the
connections for models 31
4, 51 4 and 51 8.
connection to the softener valve.

INSTALLATION KIT PARTS
DESCRIPTION
1 TIME~RONIC 1 SENSA~ONIC I
1 314 514/51 8 3000-R30
Non-returnValve
Drain/Overflow Tubing
Overflow Elbow
& Grommett
Hose Clips
Water HardnessTest Kit
Transformer
InletlOutlet Hoses
Adaptor Clips
Adaptor "0" Rings
Adaptor Elbows,(lnto
34")
Adaptor Elbow Meter Set
Adaptor Elbow
Meter Housing
MeterTurbine
[MeterTurbine S~~pport
Gaskets
Meter HoseAdaptor
BypassSet
(3 Valves)
FilterDiscs
HoseGaskets
Adaptor Elbow Meter Set
InletIOutletConnections
Gaskets
Copper Elbow
1" Nipple Adaptor
MeterAssembly
Gasket
1" MeterAdaptor

PLANNING & SITING THE INSTALLATION
'The installation of a water softener is any required hardwater draw off points, i.e.
relatively easy to carry out, but we drinking tap and outside tap. Keep the drain
recommend that this work is undertaken by a run as short as possible and allow for ease
plumber or an experienced DIY handyman. of access for salt refill. If installed next to a
Where possible the water softener should be boiler or hot water cylinder you may have to
sited close to the rising main, allowing for protect against condensation.
FREEZING
The installation of all water fittings should
be in accordance with local water byelaws
and the water softener, and all associated
pipeworkmustbeprotectedagainst freezing.
Take special care where the drain runs
outside. Freezingwill prevent recharge
and cause overflowing.
LEAD PIPEWORK
Where lead pipework exists downstream of
the 'location of the water softener,
we advise you ask the local water authority
for advice on the replacement of lead
pipework. Grants may be available. Homes
built since 1976will not have lead pipework.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Thewater softe,nerrequiresa240volt
50 Hz
electrical supplytakenoff apowersupply not
a lighting circuit. Power is supplied via a
24volt 50 Hz transformer.
HARDWATERTAP
Water Authority byelaws requirethat one tap
inthe house remainsunsoftenedfor drinking
purposes. Itis also recommendedthat the
garden tap is left with a hard water supply.
PRESSURE
All water softeners haveaneffect onflow rate
and pressure. Low or high pressure could
leadtodamage ornonoperation ofthewater
softener. If the daytime pressure exceeds
4.76 BAR (70psi) a pressure reducingvalve
should be fitted. If daytime pressure is less
than 25 psi a pressure pump is required.
Notethat night time pressures will be much
higher than daytime.
FLOW RATES
The water flow must be at least 1 litre per
minutefor the water softener to be working
as per its design specification.
PLUMBING COMPONENTS NEEDED
The.lnstallation Kit provides ,thebasic
plumbingcomponents but additional
pipingand connectors (capillaryand/or
compression copper fittings) should be
usedas required.
WARNING
FAILURETO MEETTHE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
CAI1CAUSE DAMAGETO
THEWATER SOFTEIVER, OR
RESTRICTITS OPERATION.
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
MaxiniuniWaterTerr~perature49°C (120°F)
Maximum Daytime working pressure
4.76 BAR (70psi)
Minimum working pressure 1.7 BAR (25 psi)
Minimum system flow 0.06m3/hr
If a pressure reducingvalve is required this
may be ordered from Ecowater Systems:
Quote Part No. 800220for
W or 15mm
pipework
~uotePart No. 800223 for 72' or 22rr1ni
pipework
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS
Central heating systems should always be
treated with a proprietary corrosion inhibitor
regardless of being filled with softened or
hard water.
Aluminium systems should always befilled
with hard water unless instructedotherwise
by the manufacturer.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
(SOFTENER
VIEWED FROM REAR)
DRAIN HOSE UNVENTED OR DIRECTSYSTEMS
We recommend that the maximurr~length of Connectionto the water softener should be
the drain line is
3 feet before enteringan made with 22mmor 28mm copper pipe and
airgap.Also any riseinheightofthe drain line not with flexible hoses, to ensure 'that a
should not be above
3 feet. satisfactory flow rate is maintained. You will
also require a suitably sized bypass set and
check valve.
TO STORAGE
TAN
K
TRANSFORMER
MAIIUS
WATER
B A TAPS FOR
A CHECKVALVE(NOIU RETURNVALVE)
B PRESSUREREDUCINGVALVE
(IFREQUIRED)*
C BYPASSVALVE
E OUTLETVALVE
'Refer to Maximum Pressure Limits on page
(4).

PLUMBING
Turn off the water supply at the incoming
mainand begin plumbing as per the
installation on the previous page.
FITTHE BY
PASS KIT
Cut the rising main and install the check
valve. Next, plumbthe bypass,inletandoutlet
valvesso thatthe watersupply can beturned
on. Forease andfuture customer confidence,
follow the typical installation illustration
below. Usethe redvalveforthe inlet,the blue
valve for the outlet and the grey valve as the
bypass. Before turningthe water back on,
make sure the bypass is open and the inlet
and outlet valves are closed. This will allow
water topass directly tothe household
system without it diverting tothe water
softener. (The use of the plastic plumbing
fittings with copper pipe may affect the
electrical earthing or bonding of the
copper pipe.We advise that you contact an
electrician about the implications on
yoursystem.)
TYPICALVALVE INSTALLATION
WATERTO UNIT. INLETIS OPEN,OUTLETISOPEN, BYPASS IS CLOSED
TO WATER
SOFTENER INLET FROM WATER
SOFTENER
A
OPElU OPEN
BY- PASS
CLOSED
WATER BY-PASSESSOFTENER TO SYSTEM
MA1 NS INLET
BY- PASS OUTLET ,
SYSTEM
CLOSED OPEN CLOSED

both ports. Sensatronic 514 and 518 models
must proceed as follows. The 1" to %"
Adaptor Elbow should be installed in the Inlet
port. 'The Adaptor Elbow Meter Set (see
SECT'oN
page 3), Parts 11 .I to 11.6 (514/51 8) or
15.1 to 15.7 (3000-R30) must be installed
sENsATRoN'C
in the outlet port, vertically downwards,
otherwise the meter will not register water
flow correctly.
Sensatronic 3000-1330 models proceed by
installing the
1" to 1" Adaptor in.the inlet port
FIT THE IIULET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS and the adaptor elbow meter set inthe outlet
Remove the plastic plug from the outlet port port.
on the water softener valve, if present. Before installingthe elbow meter set, blow
Fit the
'0' rings tothe outer groove of each intothe elbow to ensure that the turbine
adaptor. Pushthe adaptors intothevalve inlet moves easily and is free of debris. This
as far as they will go ensuringthat the elbow section seals hand'tight. Do not use
PFTE
is pointingvertically down.Timetronic tape tosecure as this will impair
models ut~lisethe same adaptor elbow for performance.
Snap the two large Iioldingclips into place,
f fromthe top down. Be sure they snap
firmly intoplaceso thattheadaptorswill
notpullout.
Pullo,ntheadaptorstoassurea
tight fit has been achieve'd.

Remove sensor from
TO FACEPLATE
HE METER SEIUSOR
(Sensatronic models only)
The water meter assembles tothe valve
outletfitting. Softened water passingthrough
the meter is measured bythe sensor and
then totalled tothe computer.
One end of .thegrey nieter sensor cable is
attached tothe faceplate.The end of the
cable containing the sensor should be
inserted into the turbine housing as shown.
f Itwill only fit in one way. Ensure that the
I \ connection is secure.
NOTE
The meter sensor may befound attached to
thevalve outlet.This isfortransportation 01-~ly.
Remove it and connecttothe elbow set.
THE INLETAND OUTLET CONNEC-[IONS open drain or via the waste outlet similar to
(Forunventedor direct systems refertonote a washing machine. The drain and overllow
on page 5.) Usethe connecting hoses must be kept straight and not kinked.
provided with the elbow unionsto make the
inlet and outlet connections.
Ensurethat
the hoses are connected such that
access can be obtained to the rear of
a
thewater softener by pullingthe water
softener -awayfrom the installed site.
The elbow connection should befitted to
the adaptor union and the straight end
connected tothe inlet or outlet valve as
appropriate. Fit the filter discs intothe
straight union end of the inlet/outlet hoses.
DRAIN OUTLET/OVERFLOW CONNECTION
Insertthe rubber grommet into the overflow
socket situated
% of the way upthe rear of
the water softener cabinet. Only insertthe
overflow adaptor once the grommet is
secure.
Cut two lengths of hose as required to make
the drain and overflow connections. Fit one
lengthof hoseontothe overflow adaptorand
one length onto the drain line adaptor. Turn
the drain line adaptor so that a straight
connection can be made.
The drain hose and overflow hose must be
secured with the supplied metal clamps.
Pass the overflow hose through a hole inan On some tight fitting installations it may be
'
ol~tsidewall so that its end can be seen.The a benefit to make all connections up before
drain hosemaybeconnected directly intoan insertingthe elbow into the valve ports.

ELECTRICALSUPPLY
The water softener works on a 24volt, To connect the transformer tothe valve
50
Hz electric power supply.You must plug
. pushthe female end plugs on tothe male
the transformer into a 240volt outlet only. connectors as indicated below.The two flat
Be surethat the electricaloutletyouplugthe ends of the female connectors should face
transformer intoisinside,as thetransformer each other to allow for an easy connec-lion.
is not designed for outdoor use.
SENSATRONIC
FACEPLATETIMER
TRANSFORMER
240V ,-
,
POWER
SOURCE
I I
SENSOR
AT
WATER METER
SWITCH I
TIMETRONIC
BACK OF
FACEPLATETIMER
I BOTTOM (POSITION)
I SWITCH , rr
,
.----a I WHITE I
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, 71 1
I
TRANSFORMER
4 240V
POWER
24V
FAULT FINDING
Should the faceplate fail to light up or
indicate an error code please check thatthe
connections are as per the above diagrams,
you will needto remove the valve cover to
do.tt~is.

Your unitisnowfully plurr~bedinandreadyto IftheunitisaSensatronic advancetopage
programme. If the unit is aTimetronic
18.
advance to page 11.
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RETURNHERETOFINISHTHEINSTALLATIONONCE
THE PROGRAMMINGISCOMPLETE.
NOTES TO THE INSTALLER - BEFORE YOU LEAVE
1. Having programmedyour unit you
will wish to ensure that the unit is
functioning properly before you leave
the site.
2.
Our Service Department will offer you
advice. If you have any queries do not
hesitate to call us.
3. Open the inlet and outlet valves and
close the bypass as indicated in the
diagram
(u.6). Check that all the
plumbing connections are secure and
that there are no leaks.
4.
Check that the time of day is correct
and that for the Timetronic models, the
day is correct and that the days of
recharge have been set.
5. CHECK METER IS CONNECTED
CORRECTLY ON SENA'TRONIC
MODELS
a) Press the SELECT button and hold for
about 3 seconds (as per page 25).
b) Press the select button again and
hold until a
display shows
This indicates
the flow.
am
C) Open a nearby softened water tap.
d)The display should give a reading
indicatingthe flow rate.
el If you don't get a reading, check the
meter sensor is not blocked and is
correctly connected tothe faceplate
and meter elbow, and ensure that the
bypass valve is closed. (See pages
6
and 8.)
f) Press select until the present time
shows again.
6. Initiate a Recharge.
For Timetronic Models hold down the
On/Off button for 3 seconds until RCHG
shows in the display.
For Sensatronic models hold down the
recharge button for 3 seconds until
RECHARGE flashes in the display.
After a few minutes a small amount of
water will be drawn into the Brine
Cabinet. This process will take
approximately 15-20 minutes.
At this stage some of the water will be
drawn from the cabinet and run to drain.
Again check for leaks.
7.
Once the water has run to drain fill the
cabinet with salt.
You will require a 25
Kg bag of Pellet or Tablet salt. DO
NOT use granular salt.
For best
results Ecowater Systems recornmend
AQUASOL.
Make sure that the brinewell cover is in
place and secure as salt must not be
allowed to enter the brinewell. Do not fill
salt above the overflow.
8. The whole recharge procedure will take
approximately
1 hour and softened
water will gradually replace the hard
water in the storage tank over a period
of 2-3 weeks.
9.
Advise the customer that those water
outlets fed from the header tank will not
see softened water immediately.
However, following the recharge
appliances drawing directly from the
water softener may be tested for
softened water.
10. Unless otherwise specified, warranty on
the unit will be undertaken by Ecowater's
Service Department.
However, call outs not due to the water
softener but to installation problems or
incorrect usage will be chargeable.
11. Ensure that the customer is left with all
literat~~rerelating to the unit and that the
guarantee card is retl~rnedimmediately
to effect the full warranty.

Your water softener has an advanced
electror~icmechanism which provides
for superior features not available on
conventional timeclock units.
a) Aseven day timer progranime option.
You can automatically recharge the water
softener onthe days of the week when you
needto.
b) Simple toeffect automatic recharge.
This allows an extra provisionof softened
water at any time, even when your
consumption is unexpectedly higher.
c) Touch buttontime, recharge time and
hardnesssetting. There are no complicated
dials toworry about.The rechargetime can
be easily altered to suit your requirements.
d) Vacation onloff switch.When you go on
holiday no water is being used and your unit
doesnotneedto
recharge.Theonloff button
switches off the rechargemodes without the
needto switch off the whole unit. On your
returnone touch of the b~~ttonrestores all
settings.
e) A Microprocessor back up during power
cuts. If electrical power tothe time goes off,
the memory built intothe timer circuitry
keeps all settings for a minimum of
6 hours.
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0
Switch on the transformer, the
0.
unit will flash 12.00 a.m. Sunday
(wholedisplay flashes).
0
PresstheTIME & DAY button
once.
The
hour display will flash.

To advance the hour display
pressthe SETICLEAR button.
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Eachtime you pressthe
SETICLEAR buttonthe time
advances by one hour.
Advancethetimetotherequired
@
hour.
0
To advance the minute display
press the SETICLEAR button.
0
Eachtime you pressthe
SETICLEAR buttonthe time
advances by one minute.
Advancethetimetothe required
@
minute setting.
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0
To setthe requiredhour pressthe
TIME & DAY button once.
0
The hour display will cease
toflash.
The minute display will beginto
0
flash.
Pressthe TIME & DAY buttonto
set.'The day display will flash.
SETTHE DAY OFTHEWEEK
(In normal operatioh press TIME & DAY three times to reach this point)
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The day display is flashing.
Eachtime you press the
0
SETICLEAR buttonthe day
advances.
Advance untilthe required day
is reached.
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0
PresstheTIIW E & DAY buttonto
set.The display will be steady.
0
0

SETTHETIME OF RECHARGE
NOTE
The displayshould now be steady and read
the correct time and day of the week. Only
the hour minute/separator willflashas it is
pulsing once a second. If an houj minute, or
day displayis flashingpress the TIME
& DAY
buttononce.RepeatpressingtheTIME& DAY
buffon until the displaysteadies.
The unit is factory set to recharge at 2.00
a.m. If you wish to change this time then
proceedas follows:
(if not proceedtothe
next section).
NOTE
2.00 a.m. is chosen because hard
water will enter the system during recharge.
Consequently a time is requiredwhen very
little, if any, water will be used.
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To advance the rechargetime
press the SETICLEAR button.
Each time you press the
a
SETICLEAR buttonyou will
advance the time by one hour.
Advance the recharge time to
@
the required hour.
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@
Press the RECHARGETIME
button once.
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The display will show the time at
which the recharge is set totake
place andthe days on which this
will occur.
0
PresstheTIME & DAY button
toset.
SET'THE REQUIRED DAYS OF \
RECHARGE
The unitisfactorysettorechargeonMonday,
Wednesday and Friday.You maywish to set
the days around your own household
requirements or toset the days of recharge
according to our user guide on page
36.
0
Pressthe RECHARGEday button
once andSU (Sunday)begins to
flash and
'OFF' will be displayed.
This meansthe unit will not
recharge on Sunday.
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To change the instruction for
Sundays to
ON, pressthe
SET/CLEAR button once.
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The display will advance to show
ON. Sunday continues toflash.
0
Pressingthe SET/CLEAR button
once morewill change the
instr~~ctionto off again.
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0.
0
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To set each day as required,
advance through the days of the
week by pressingRECHARGE
DAY
Each time you depress
RECHARGEDAY youwill advance
0
one day. The new day will flash.
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To set the instructio~ifor
Sunday press RECHARGE DAY
once again.
MO (Monday)and ON toindicate
that the unit will re-charge on
Mondays.
To change the instruction for
Monday repeatthe SET/CLEAR
procedure described in
for Sunday.
Oncealldays aresetas required,
to
ON or OFF; pressTIME& DAY
once toset.The display will
returntothe time display.
CHECKYOUR RE-CHARGE SETTINGS
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To check the settings you have
made press RECHARGE1-IME
0
once.
The display will show the time
that recharge is set for and the
days onwhich the recharge will
0
take place.
Ifyou needtomakeany changes
tothese settings, repeat the
sections above.
PressTIME & DAY toclear and
returntothe time display.

SETTHE FILL CYCLE MINUTES
The unitisfactory set tofillthe unit with
water for
16 minutestosoakthe saltand
produce brinefor re-charge.Ifthe time
settingfor the cycle istoo lowyou may
gethardwater betweenre-charges.Ifthe
timesettingistoohighyouwillwaste salt.
Refertothe userguideonpage
36 forthe
required settingfor your particular unit.
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Press and holdthe RECHARGE
0
TIME button until Fill shows in
the display.
0
After afewseconds,thefill cycle
settingwill display and flash.
0
Once the required setting is
reached press theTIME
& DAY
button once to set.
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To advance the fill cycle press
the SET/CLEAR button.
0
Eachtimeyou pressSET/CLEAR
the fill cycle will advance by one
minute.
0
Advance the fill cycle until
requiredsettingisdisplayed.The
display will advance to 59 then
@
begin again at 0. 0,
*NOTETO INSTALLER -
YOU MAYRETURNTO PAGE 10

TO RECHARGE NOW
An automatic recharge can be initiated at
anytime.Ifyou haveguestsvisitingor expect
to use more water than usual, you may run
out of softened water. If the unit is not due
to rechargefor another day or two and you
think you may run into hard water then an
automatic recharge will prevent this from
happening.
At the end of the rechargethe
timedisplaywill returntonormal.
HOLIDAYS OR LONGWEEKENDS
As your unit is programmed to recharge on
set daysitwill waste water andsalt evenifyou
are not there. To overcome this you need to
switch the unit off butstill keep the time
and cycle setting which have been
pre-programmed.
Do not switchthe unit off at the mains.
On returnfrom your holiday.
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Press the ON/OFF button once
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to return the unittoservice. If
this is not done the unitwill not
recharge and hardwater will
enter the system.
The correct time
and day will
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show inthe display.
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Press and hold the ON/OFF
button until RCHG shows in
RCHG will flash inthe display
duringthe recharge which lasts
for approximately
1 hour.
Use as little water as possible
duringthis time period as hard
water will bypass the water
softener.
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0
Press the ONIOFF button once
(DO NOT HOLD DOWN).
0
VAC (Vacation) will flash in 'the
display.The timer will keep time
but not rechargetowaste salt or
0
water. @,
If the correctTime & Day do not re-appear a
power cut mayhave occurredwhilst you
were away.
The followingsection describesthe
procedurefor power cuts.

POWER CUTS
If electricalpowertothetimer isinterrupted,
the "memory" built into the timer circuitry
keeps all settings for a minirnl-~mof
6 hours.
The display is blank and the softener will not
recharge, although it will provide softened
water.
When electrical power is returned,
1 of 3
things will happen.
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a
The presenttime of day is
0
displayed. The settings have
been kept.
0
0,
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A time will be flashing.This
indicates that the settings will need
to be re-programmedas the unit
0
has returned tofactory settings.
To reset, proceedtothe beginning
of this section and repeat each
0
operation.
Ifthe water softener was in a
recharge cycle this will nowflash,
andthe process
will continue.

Your water softener has an advanced
Sensatronic meteringsystem which gives
manyproductfeaturesand importantsavings
onsalt and water usage during recharge.
a) Back lit
LCD display and user friendly
buttons.This makesthe uniteasytoreadinall
conditions andallowsfor easytounderstand
programming.
b) A capacity charge bar indicator.You can
see at a glance the remainingcapacity of
your unit before the next recharge cycle
will take place.
c) An Extended power back up (up to
72 hours).The memoryretainsallsettingsfor
extended periods during any power loss and
beyondthat time only requires the time
settingto be reprogrammed.
d) Recharge is based on volumetric water
usage patterns,givingyou continuous
softened water with the maximum
conservation of water and salt usage.
e) Your unit displays the average daily water
usage.You canmonitoryour homewater use.
NOTE
To alter settings duringnormaloperation
press
SELECT until desired function is
reached (see page
22).
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MODEL
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When theTransformer is first plugged in
the displaywill show a modelreference,
and version number.
For example
R18 then 4.0.