Hydrotech 7000 SXT Valve User manual

7000 SXT Valve
Water Softener
Operation Manual
#54735 Rev. 2/09
Read all instructions carefully before operation.

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Performance and Specifications
Item Model Capacity at regeneration salt levels Service Flow Maximum Mineral Tank Brine Tank Resin Salt Shipping
Num er Num er (kilograins as CaCO3) Rate Flow To Drain Size Size Volume Capacity Weight
@15l /cf @10l /cf* @6l /cf USGPM (LPM) USGPM (LPM) inches (mm) inches (mm) cu.ft. (litres) L s. (kg) L s. (kg)
Twin Tank Models
7610 7000MI-30 30 27 20 10.0 (37.9) 2.0 (7.6) 9 x 48 (229 x 1219) 18 x 35 (457 x 889) 1.00 (28.3) 224 (101.6) 85 (38.6)
7611 7000MI-45 45 41 30 12.0 (45.4) 2.4 (9.1) 10 x 54 (254 x 1372) 21 x 36 (533 x 914) 1.50 (42.5) 308 (139.7) 125 (86.7)
7612 7000MI-60 60 55 40 13.0 (49.2) 3.5 (13.2) 12 x 52 (305 x 1321) 21 x 36 (533 x 914) 2.00 (56.6) 308 (139.7) 150 (68)
7613 7000MI-90 90 82 60 15.0 (56.8) 5.0 (18.9) 14 x 65 (356 x 1651) 21 x 36 (533 x 914) 3.0 (84.5) 308 (139.7) 235 (106.6)
7614 7000MI-120 120 108 80 20.0 (75.7) 7.0 (26.5) 16 x 65 (406 x 1651) 21 x 36 (533 x 914) 4.0 (113.3) 308 (139.7) 330 (149.7)
Caution: These water conditioners are not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
Notes:
Operating Temperature Range: 110°F (43°C)
Operating Pressure Range: 100 psig (689 kPa)
Electrical: 24V/60Hz (all units supplied with a 120VAC/60Hz Wall Transformer)
Pipe size: 1”
1. “*” designates that 10 l /cf is the factory salt setting for all units.
2. Capacities of softeners may deviate from the chart a ove depending on flow rates and raw water
conditions.
3. The manufacturer reserves the right to make product improvements which may deviate from the
specifications and descriptions stated herein without o ligation to change previously manufactured
products or to note the change.
4. 1 Kilograin is equal to 1000 grains.
How Your 7000SXT-DF Water Conditioner Works
Hard water enters your home through the main supp y ine, enters the softener and passes down through a resin minera
bed which softens the water. An ion exchange process takes p ace in which the resin beads capture and ho d ca cium and
magnesium, the hardness minera s, whi e the water takes on sodium ions. The soft water then f ows into your househo d
water ine.
In norma operation, the Time of Day disp ay wi a ternate being viewed with the Vo ume Remaining disp ay. This disp ay
wi be in ga ons, iters or cubic meters. As treated water is used, the Vo ume Remaining disp ay wi count down from a
maximum va ue to zero or (---). Once this occurs, a regeneration cyc e wi be initiated at the Set Regeneration Time. Water
f ow through the va ve is indicated by the F ow Indicator that wi f ash in direct re ationship to f ow rate.
E ample 833 Ga ons of Treated
Water Remaining
0 Ga ons of Treated
Water Remaining
Control Operation During Regeneration
In regeneration, the contro wi disp ay a specia regeneration disp ay. In this disp ay, the contro wi show the current
regeneration step number the va ve is advancing to or has reached and the time remaining in that step. The step
number disp ayed wi f ash unti the va ve has comp eted driving into this regeneration step position. Once a
regeneration steps have been comp eted, the va ve wi return to Service and resume norma operation.
E ample Less than 6 minutes
remaining in Regen
Step Rapid Rinse
Pushing the Extra Cyc e Button during a regeneration cyc e wi immediate y advance the va ve to the next cyc e step
position and resume norma step timing.
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PM Indicator
PM Indicator
Flow Indicator
(Flashing with water flow)
Flow Indicator
(Flashing with water flow)

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Control Operation During Programming
The contro wi on y enter the Program Mode with the va ve in Service. Whi e in the Program Mode, the contro wi
continue to operate norma y, monitoring water usage and keeping a disp ays up to date. Contro programming is stored
in memory permanent y, e iminating the need for battery back-up power.
Meter Immediate Control
A meter immediate contro measures water usage and regenerates the system as soon as the ca cu ated system
capacity is dep eted. The contro ca cu ates the system capacity by dividing the unit capacity (typica y expressed in
grains/unit vo ume) by the feedwater hardness and subtracting the reserve. Meter Immediate systems genera y do not
use a reserve vo ume. However, in twin tank systems with soft-water regeneration, the reserve capacity shou d be set to
the vo ume of water used during regeneration to prevent hard water break-through. A Meter Immediate contro wi a so
start a regeneration cyc e at the programmed regeneration time if a number of days equa to the regeneration day
override pass before water usage dep etes the ca cu ated system capacity.
Meter Delayed Control
A Meter De ayed Contro measures water usage and regenerates the system at the programmed regeneration time after
the ca cu ated system capacity is dep eted. As with Meter Immediate systems, the contro ca cu ates the system capacity
by dividing the unit capacity by the feedwater hardness and subtracting the reserve. The reserve shou d be set to insure
that the system de ivers treated water between the time the system capacity is dep eted and the actua regeneration
time. A Meter De ayed contro wi a so start a regeneration cyc e at the programmed regeneration time if a number of
days equa to the regeneration day override pass before water usage dep etes the ca cu ated system capacity.
Time Clock Delayed Control
A Time C ock De ayed Contro regenerates the system on a timed interva . The contro wi initiate a regeneration cyc e
at the programmed regeneration time when the number of days since the ast regeneration equa s the regeneration day
override va ue.
Day of the Week Control
This contro regenerates the system on a week y schedu e. The schedu e is defined in Master Programming by setting
each day to either “off” or “on.” The contro wi initiates a regeneration cyc e on days that have been set to “on” at the
specified regeneration time.
Control Operation During a Power Failure
The SXT inc udes integra power backup. In the event of power fai ure, the contro shifts into a power-saving mode. The
contro stops monitoring water usage, and the disp ay and motor shut down, but it continues to keep track of the time
and day for a minimum of 48 hours.
The system configuration settings are stored in a non-vo ati e memory and are stored indefinite y with or without ine
power. The Time of Day f ashes when there has been a power fai ure. Press any button to stop the Time of Day from
f ashing.
If power fai s whi e the unit is in regeneration, the contro wi save the current va ve position before it shuts down. When
power is restored, the contro wi resume the regeneration cyc e from the point where power fai ed. Note that if power
fai s during a regeneration cyc e, the va ve wi remain in it’s current position unti power is restored. The va ve system
shou d inc ude a required safety components to prevent overf ows resu ting from a power fai ure during regeneration.
The contro wi not start a new regeneration cyc e without ine power. If the va ve misses a schedu ed regeneration due
to a power fai ure, it wi queue a regeneration. Once power is restored, the contro wi initiate a regeneration cyc e the
next time that the Time of Day equa s the programmed regeneration time. Typica y, this means that the va ve wi
regenerate one day after it was origina y schedu ed. If the treated water output is important and power interruptions are
expected, the system shou d be setup with a sufficient reserve capacity to compensate for regeneration de ays.

Installation Instructions
All government codes and regulations governing the installation of these devices must be observed.
CAUTION: If the ground from the e ectrica pane or
breaker box to the water meter or underground copper pipe
is tied to the copper water ines and these ines are cut
during insta ation of the Nory bypass va ve and/or po y
pipe, an approved grounding strap must be used between
the two ines that have been cut in order to maintain
continuity. The ength of the grounding strap wi depend
upon the number of units being insta ed and/or the amount
of copper pipe being rep aced with po y. See Figure 1.
In a cases where meta pipe was origina y used and is
ater interrupted by po y pipe or the Nory bypass va ve as
in Figure 1 or by physica separation as in Figure 2, an
approved ground c amp with no ess than #6
copper conductor
must be used for continuity,
to maintain proper meta ic pipe
bonding.
Check your oca e ectrica code for the correct c amp and
cab e size.
1. Determine the best ocation for your water softener,
bearing in mind the ocation of your water supp y ines,
drain ine and 120 vo t AC e ectrica out et. Subjecting the
softener to freezing or temperatures above 110°F (43°C)
wi void the warranty.
Media Installation (When Necessary)
• Remove the va ve from the minera tank.
• Temporari y p ug the open end of the riser tube to ensure that no resin or grave fa s down into the distribution.
• Fi minera tank one quarter fu of water to protect distribution during grave insta ation.
• S ow y and carefu y add the grave support bed and the softener or fi tration media eve ing each ayer as it is p aced
into the tank.
• Unp ug the riser tube, carefu y position the va ve over it and turn the va ve into the threads in the fiberg ass tank,
tightening secure y into tank. Note: Ensure that the interna O-ring in the va ve fits secure y over the riser tube.
Si icone grease (#13691) or other food grade ubricant may be app ied to the O-ring to ease insta ation of the riser
tube. DO NOT use petro eum based ubricants as they wi cause swe ing of O-ring sea s.
• The softener or fi ter is now charged with softening resin.
• It is recommended that the softener or fi ter tank now be comp ete y fi ed with water (SLOWLY) to soak the resin or
fi tration media before startup. This wi a ow the media to absorb water as we as he p disp ace any trapped air.
This wi reduce the chance of backwashing resin or fi ter media out of the tank during the initia backwash on
startup.
2. Outside faucets used to water awns and gardens shou d not supp y softened water. A new water ine is often
required to be connected to supp y hard water to the in et of the water softener and to the outside faucets. Cut the
water ine between where it enters the house and before any ines that branch off to feed the hot water heater or
other fixtures in the house and as near the desired ocation of the water softener as possib e. Insta a tee fitting on
the feed end of the cut pipe, and an e bow fitting on the other end. Insta piping from the tee to the in et of the water
softener and from the e bow to the out et of the softener. To sever the water ines which branch off to feed any
outside faucets, cut the branch ines approximate y two inches from the fitting on the main water ine. Insta an
e bow on the end of the pipe nearest the outside faucet and a cap on the end connected to the existing water ine.
Insta piping from the tee insta ed on the in et ine to the water softener to the e bow insta ed on the pipe to the
outside faucet. Fo owing this procedure wi resu t in a ines in the house, with the exception of the outside faucets,
but inc uding the water heater and therefore the hot water ines, being supp ied with soft water.
3. Fami iarize yourse f with the ocation of the in et, out et and drain on the contro va ve. Be very carefu not to get the
contro s wet.
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Figure 2
Figure 1
E ectrica Pane
Ground Strap
Po y Pipe
Ground
From
Pane
Po y Pipe
Softener
c/w P astic Bypass
Copper Pipe
Water Meter
Outside Water Line For Outside & 3rd Tap Comes From Meter
Fi tered Water Line in Home
Unfi tered Water Bypass
Loop Cut & Capped
Ground Strap Required
Because of Break in Continuity

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4. Attach the bypass va ve to the contro va ve. Connect the in et and out et of the water softener to the p umbing in the
house. The contro va ve must not be submitted to temperatures above 71°C (110°F). When sweat fittings are used,
to avoid damaging the contro va ve, so der the threaded copper adapters to the copper pipe and then, using Tef on
tape, screw the assemb y into the bypass va ve.
CAUTION - do not use pipe thread compound as it may attack the materia in the va ve body.
5. Run the drain ine to a f oor drain or a aundry drain. Comp ete any necessary p umbing.
NOTE: The 1/2” nylon swivel hose barb fitting used on the 7000 DFLC elbow cannot be used on units larger
than 90,000 grain. Contact Customer Service for additional information.
6. On twin tank units, pu the brine ine through the ho e in the back of the brine tank. Connect the brine ine to the
fitting on the side of the va ve using the nut and ferru e. Tighten snug y.
7. Make sure the bypass va ve is in the service position.
8. P ug the 24-vo t transformer into a 120 VAC 60 Hz out et. This va ve has five positions: 1) Backwash
2) Brine/Rinse 3) Second Backwash (not used) 4) Rapid Rinse and 5) Brine Refi . When the va ve is in the Service
position, the extra cycle button (far eft button as shown on Figure 4) must be pressed and he d for 5 seconds before
it activates. Press and ho d the extra cycle button for 5 seconds to advance the va ve into the “1” Backwash position.
S ow y turn on the water supp y and a ow the unit to backwash unti the air purges out of the tank and c ears the
system.
9. Press the extra cycle button to advance the va ve to the “2” position. Press once more to advance to positions “3”
then “4”. Press once more to advance to the “5” Brine refi position. Wait unti the water eve reaches 6" in the brine
tank. Water can be added to the tank to speed up the fi ing but the va ve shou d be in the Brine Refi position for a
minimum of two minutes to purge the air out of the injector set.
10. Press the extra cycle button to advance the va ve from the Brine Fi position through service to the “2” position
Brine/Rinse position. Verify that water is being drawn from the tank. If not, repeat step 9.
11. Press the extra cycle button to advance the va ve to the “4” Rapid Rinse position and a ow water to run to drain for
2 minutes.
12. Press the extra cycle button to advance the va ve to the “5” Brine Fi position unti there is 6” of water in the brine
tank. Press the extra cycle button to advance the va ve back into the service position indicated by the red dot in
upper eft corner of the disp ay.
13. Put 40 kgs of crysta water softener sa t in the brine tank. The unit wi automatica y fi to the correct eve when it
regenerates.
Optional Sanitization Procedure: We recommend that a new water conditioners be disinfected as part of the startup.
Sanitization is achieved by the app ication of ch orine in the regeneration cyc e of the conditioner. A iquid so ution of
5.25% sodium hypoch orite (common y referred to as househo d b each) is recommended as a suitab e disinfectant. Use
on y unscented products. For every cubic foot of resin in the softener, pour approximate y two (2) tab espoons of sodium
hypoch orite into the brine we tube. The brine tank refi in Step 12 shou d add the correct amount of water to the brine
tank. If not, the water can be added manua y now. Press and ho d the EXTRA CYCLE button to begin a manua
regeneration. Press the EXTRA CYCLE button again to advance the va ve to the Brine/Rinse position. A ow softener to
comp ete the Brine/Rinse cyc e, then et the manua regeneration continue unti the brine tank is refi ed again with the
correct amount of water.
ALL STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODES GOVERNING INSTALLATIONS OF THESE DEVICES MUST BE OBSERVED.
Installation Instructions
Figure 3

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Operating Instructions
The va ve has been pre-programmed with factory settings as fo ows:
Regeneration Cycle Step Programming
1. Backwash ......................................10 minutes
2. Brine Rinse ....................................60 minutes
3. Second Backwash..........................0 minutes (not used)
4. Rapid Rinse ..................................10 minutes
5. Brine Refi ....................................26 minutes - 7000MI-30
20 minutes - 7000MI-45
26 minutes - 7000MI-60
20 minutes - 7000MI-90
26 minutes - 7000MI-120
Whenever the va ve is in Service the current time of day can be set, the contro programmed, or an extra regeneration
initiated at any time.
Set Time of Day
1. Press and ho d either the Up or Down buttons unti the programming icon rep aces the service icon and the
parameter disp ay reads TD.
2. Adjust the disp ayed time with the Up and Down buttons.
3. When the desired time is set, press the Extra Cyc e button to resume norma operation. The unit wi a so return to
norma operation after 5 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
Queueing a Regeneration
1. Press the Extra Cyc e button. The service icon wi f ash to indicate that a regeneration is queued.
2. To cance a queued regeneration, press the Extra Cyc e button.
Regenerating Immediately
Press and ho d the Extra Cyc e button for five seconds.
Figure 4

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User Programming Mode Options
Abbreviation Parameter Description
DO Day Override The timer’s day override setting
THIS IS AN OPTION ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT ADJUST
BEFORE CONSULTING AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.
RT Regeneration Time The time of day that the system wi regenerate (meter de ayed,
timec ock, and day-of-week systems)
H Feed Water Hardness The hardness of the in et water - used to ca cu ate system
capacity for metered systems
RC Reserve Capacity The fixed reserve capacity
CD Current Day The current day of week
NOTES:
Some items may not be shown depending on timer configuration.
The timer will discard any changes and e it User Mode if any button is not pressed for si ty seconds.
User Programming Mode Steps
1. Press the Up and Down buttons for five seconds whi e in
service, and the time of day is NOT set to 12:01 PM.
2. Use this disp ay to adjust the Day Override. This option
setting is identified by “DO” in the upper eft hand corner
of the screen.
THIS IS AN OPTION ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT ADJUST
BEFORE CONSULTING AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.
3. Press the Extra Cyc e button. Use this disp ay to adjust
the Regeneration Time. This option setting is identified
by “RT” in the upper eft hand corner of the screen.
4. Press the Extra Cyc e button. Use this disp ay to adjust the Feed Water Hardness. This option setting is identified by
“FH” in the upper eft hand corner of the screen.
5. Press the Extra Cyc e button. Use this disp ay to adjust the Fixed Reserve Capacity. This option setting is identified
by “RC” in the upper eft-hand corner of the screen.
75 gallons X # of people in the house = RC
6. Press the Extra Cyc e button to end User Programming Mode.
# of People RC
175
2 150
3 225

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Error Codes
Note: Error codes appear on the In Service disp ay
Error Display E ample
NOTE: Unit wi f ash when an error exists.
Error Code Probable Cause Recover and Resetting
[Err 0]
[Err 1]
[Err 2]
[Err 3]
Drive motor is sta ed
Drive motor is running continuous y
There have been more than 99 days since
the ast Regeneration. If the Day of the
Week mode of regeneration is se ected
and days since ast regeneration exceeds
7 days.
[ 7 - - 5 ]: There have been more than 7
days since the ast regeneration. A
individua settings (d1, d2, d3, d4, d5, d6,
d7) are set to 0.
Contro board memory fai ure.
Unp ug the unit from the power source
When power is restored to the unit, the Err _ disp ay
code c ears. If the condition causing the error has
not been reso ved the Err _ code reappears in the
four digit disp ay. Do not attempt to troub eshoot this
prob em any further.
Regeneration must occur for the unit to recover, the
disp ay to c ear and the va ve to
function norma y.
[ 7 - - 5 ]: To recover from [Err2], the user must
initiate a regeneration or set at east one individua
day to 1.
Perform a Master Reset. If the error returns,
do not attempt to troub eshoot this prob em any
further.

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Manual Regeneration Cycle
If you run out of softened water because of inadequate regeneration frequency, inadequate reserve capacity, power
fai ure or unusua y high water usage, you can initiate a manua regeneration simp y by pressing the extra cyc e button
for 5 seconds. The softener wi now automatica y comp ete a regeneration cyc e and return to service. If possib e, avoid
water use during the regeneration cyc e.
If, once you have set your softener, you experience frequent oss of water pressure, you may have to increase the
frequency of regeneration by resetting the ga ons between regeneration.
Automatic Bypass
The regeneration cyc e asts approximate y 2-1/2 hours, after which soft water service wi be restored. During
regeneration, hard water is automatica y bypassed for use in the househo d. Hot water shou d be used as itt e as
possib e during this time to prevent hard water from fi ing the water heater. This is why the automatic regeneration is set
for sometime during the night and manua regenerations shou d be performed when itt e or no water wi be used in the
househo d.
Safety Float
The brine tank is equipped with a safety f oat which prevents your brine tank from over fi ing as a resu t of a ma function
such as a power fai ure.
Water Pressure
Your softener is designed to operated under norma water pressures from 20 psi to 100 psi.
New Sounds
You may notice new sounds as your water softener operates. The regeneration cyc e asts approximate y 90 minutes.
During this time, you may hear water running intermittent y to the drain.
Manual Bypass (Figure 5)
In case of an emergency such as an overf owing brine tank, you
can iso ate your water softener from the water supp y using the
bypass va ve ocated at the back of the contro .
In norma operation the bypass is open with the ON/OFF knobs in
ine with the INLET and OUTLET pipes. To iso ate the softener,
simp y rotate the knobs c ockwise (as indicated by the word
BYPASS and arrow) unti they ock.
You can use your water re ated fixtures and app iances as the water
supp y is bypassing the softener. However, the water you use wi
be hard.
To resume soft water service, open the bypass va ve by rotating the
knobs counter-c ockwise.
Figure 5

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Maintenance Instructions
Checking the Salt Level
Check the sa t eve month y. Remove the id from the cabinet or brine tank, make sure sa t eve is a ways above the
brine eve (you shou d not be ab e to see water).
Adding Salt
Use on y c ean sa t abe ed for water conditioner use, such as crysta , pe et, nugget, button or so ar.
The use of rock sa t is discouraged because it contains inso ub e si t and sand which bui d up in the brine tank and can
cause prob ems with the system’s operation.
Add the sa t direct y to the tank, fi ing no higher than the top of the brine we .
Caution
Liquid brine wi irritate eyes, skin and open wounds - gent y wash exposed area with
fresh water. Keep chi dren away from your water conditioner.
Bridging (Figure 6)
Humidity or the wrong type of sa t may create a cavity between the water and the sa t.
This action, known as “bridging”, prevents the brine so ution from being made, eading to
your water supp y being hard.
If you suspect sa t bridging, carefu y pound on the outside of the p astic brine tank or
pour some warm water over the sa t to break up the bridge. This shou d a ways be
fo owed up by a owing the unit to use up any remaining sa t and then thorough y
c eaning out the brine tank. A ow four hours to produce a brine so ution, then manua y
regenerate the softener.
Care of Your Softener
To retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener, c ean occasiona y with a mi d soap so ution. Do not use
abrasive c eaners, ammonia or so vents. Never subject your softener to freezing or to temperatures above 110°F (43°C).
Cleaning the Injector Assembly (Figure 7)
Sediment, sa t and si t wi restrict or c og the injector. A c ean water supp y and
pure sa t wi prevent this from happening.
The injector assemb y is ocated on the top of the contro va ve. This assemb y
is easy to c ean.
Shut off the water supp y to your softener and reduce the pressure by opening a
co d soft water faucet. Remove the injector cap c ip. Next remove the injector
cap. Carefu y remove the assemb y and disassemb e as shown in Figure 7. The
injector assemb y is removed from the va ve body by carefu y using the injector
cap c ip. Note: Do not rotate the injector when removing. Carefu y f ush a parts.
Use a mi d acid such as vinegar or Pro-Rust Out to c ean the sma ho es in the
orifice and throat.
Reassemb e using the reverse procedure.
Resin Cleaner
An approved resin c eaner MUST be used on a regu ar basis if your water supp y contains iron. The amount of resin
c eaner and frequency of use is determined by the quantity of iron in your water (consu t your oca representative or
fo ow the directions on the resin c eaner package).
Figure 7
Figure 6
Injector Cap
Injector
Assemb y
Injector
Cap C ip

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Trouble Shooting Guide
1. CONDITIONER DELIVERS HARD WATER
Bypass va ve is open C ose bypass va ve
No sa t in brine tank Add sa t to brine tank and maintain sa t eve above water eve
Injector or screen p ugged Rep ace injectors and screen
Insufficient water f owing into brine tank Check brine tank fi time and c ean brine ine f ow tank contro if p ugged
Hot water tank hardness Repeated f ushing of the hot water tank is required
Leak at distributor tube Make sure distributor tube is not cracked. Check O ring and tube pi ot
Interna va ve eak Rep ace sea s and spacers and/or piston
F ow meter jammed Remove obstruction from f ow meter
F ow meter cab e disconnected or not p ugged Check meter cab e connection to timer and meter cap
into meter cap
Improper programming Reprogram the contro to the proper regeneration type, in et water hardness,
capacity or f ow meter size.
2. CONDITIONER FAILS TO REGENERATE
E ectrica service to unit has been interrupted Assure permanent e ectrica service (check fuse, p ug, chain or switch)
Timer is not operating proper y Rep ace timer
Defective va ve drive motor Rep ace drive motor
Improper programming Check programming and reset as needed
3. UNIT USES TOO MUCH SALT
Improper sa t setting Check sa t usage and sa t setting
Excessive water in brine tank See #7
Improper programming Check programming and reset as needed
4. LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE
Iron bui d-up in ine to water conditioner C ean ine to water conditioner
Iron bui d-up in water conditioner C ean contro and add resin c eaner to resin bed. Increase frequency
of regeneration
In et of contro p ugged due to foreign materia Remove piston and c ean contro
broken oose from pipes by recent work done on
p umbing system
5. LOSS OF RESIN THROUGH DRAIN LINE
Air in water system Assure that we system has proper air e iminator contro . Check for dry we
condition.
Drain ine f ow contro is too arge Ensure drain ine f ow contro is sized
6. IRON IN CONDITIONED WATER
Fou ed resin bed Check backwash, brine draw and brine tank fi . Increase frequency of
regeneration. Increase backwash time.
Iron content exceeds recommended parameters Add iron remova fi ter system
7. EXCESSIVE WATER IN BRINE TANK
P ugged drain ine f ow contro C ean f ow contro
Brine va ve fai ure Rep ace brine va ve
Improper programming Check programming and reset as needed
8. SALT WATER IN SERVICE LINE
P ugged injector system C ean injector and rep ace screen
Timer not operating proper y Rep ace timer
Foreign materia in brine va ve C ean or rep ace brine va ve
Foreign materia in brine ine f ow contro C ean brine ine f ow contro
Low water pressure Raise water pressure
Improper programming Check programming and reset as needed
9. CONDITIONER FAILS TO DRAW BRINE
Drain ine f ow contro is p ugged C ean drain ine f ow contro
Injector is p ugged C ean or rep ace injectors
Injector screen is p ugged Rep ace screen
Line pressure is too ow Increase ine pressure ( ine pressure must be at east 20 psi at a times)
Interna contro eak Change sea s and spacers and/or piston assemb y
Improper programming Check programming and reset as needed
Timer not operating proper y Rep ace timer
10. CONTROL CYCLES CONTINUOUSLY
Timer not operating proper y Rep ace timer
Fau ty microswitches and/or harness Rep ace fau ty microswitch or harness
Fau ty cyc e cam operation Rep ace cyc e cam or reinsta
11. DRAIN FLOWS CONTINUOUSLY
Foreign materia in contro Remove piston assemb y and inspect bore. Remove foreign materia and check
contro in various regeneration positions
Interna contro eak Rep ace sea s and/or piston assemb y
Contro va ve jammed in brine or backwash position Rep ace piston and sea s and spacers
Timer motor stopped or jammed teeth Rep ace timer motor and check a gears for missing teeth
Timer not operating proper y Rep ace timer

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HYDROTECH guarantees that your new water conditioner is bui t of qua ity materia and workmanship. When proper y
insta ed and maintained, it wi give years of troub e-free service.
FIVE YEAR COMPLETE PARTS GUARANTEE
HYDROTECH wi rep ace any part which fai s within 60 months from date of manufacture, provided the fai ure is due to a
defect in materia or workmanship. The on y exception sha be when proof of purchase or insta ation is provided and then
the warranty period sha be from the date thereof.
TEN YEAR GUARANTEE ON MINERAL AND BRINE TANKS
HYDROTECH wi provide a rep acement minera or brine tank to any origina equipment purchaser in possession of a tank
that fai s within 120 months, provided that the water conditioner is at a times operated in accordance with specifications and
not subject to freezing or exposure to direct sun ight.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
HYDROTECH assumes no responsibi ity for consequentia damage as a resu t of escaped water from the water fi ter; abor
or expense incurred as a resu t of a defect or for fai ure to meet the terms of these guarantees because of circumstances
beyond its contro .
WaterGroup Inc. Regina, Saskatchewan
Frid ey, Minnesota Cambridge, Ontario
Durham, North Caro ina Ca gary, A berta
1-800-354-7867 1-877-299-5999
www.hydrotechwater.com