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Autotrol
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Performa Valve with 400 Series Control water Conditioning Control System
Problem
Cause
Correction
Continuous regeneration.
Camshaft does not stop at the end
of regeneration.
Broken switch activator on gear.
Replace timer.
Defective switch.
Replace timer.
Control will not regenerate
automatically or when button is
pressed.
Electric cord unplugged.
Connect power.
No electric power at outlet.
Repair outlet or use working outlet.
Defective motor.
Replace timer.
Broken gear.
Replace timer.
Binding in gear train.
Replace timer.
Defective switch.
Replace timer.
Control will not regenerate
automatically but will regenerate
when button is pressed.
If water flow display is not operative, refer to
Item 5.
Same as Item 5.
Defective circuit board.
Replace timer.
Incorrect hardness and capacity settings.
Set to correct values. See Programming section.
Run out of soft water between
regenerations.
Improper regeneration.
Repeat regeneration, making certain that correct salt
dosage is used.
Fouled softener resin.
Use resin cleaner. Use of resin cleaners in an unvented
enclosure is not recommended.
Incorrect salt setting.
Set salt control to proper level. See Salt Setting chart.
Incorrect harness or capacity settings.
Set to correct values. See Programming section.
Water hardness has increased.
Set hardness to new value. See Programming section.
Restricted meter turbine rotation due to foreign
material in meter housing.
Remove meter housing, free us turbine and flush with
clean water. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE TURBINE FROM
METER HOUSING. Turbine should spin freely, if not,
replace meter !
Excessive water usage below 1/5 gallon per
minute.
Repair leaky plumbing and/or fixtures !
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