Initial Start-up Step-By-Step Instructions
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Rev D
PLACING CONDITIONER INTO OPERATION (turning on the water)
Conditioner and FA Filter Start-Up
After you have performed the previous initial power-up steps, you will
need to place the conditioner into operation. Follow these steps carefully,
as they differ from previous Autotrol valve instructions.
1. Remove the cover from the valve. Removing the cover will allow you
to see that the camshaft is turning, and in which cycle the camshaft is
currently positioned.
2. With the supply water for the system still turned off, position the
bypass valve to the “not in bypass” (normal operation) position.
3. Hold the REGEN button on the controller down for 5 seconds. This will
initiate a manual regeneration.
The controller will indicate that the motor is turning the camshaft to
the cycle C1 (Backwash) position by flashing an hourglass. The
controller will display the total regen time remaining.
If you press and hold the SET button, the controller will indicate the
time remaining in the current cycle.
4. Fill the media tank with water.
A. While the controller is in cycle C1 (Backwash), open the water supply
valve very slowly to approximately the 1/4 open position.
B. When all of the air has been purged from the media tank (water
begins to flow steadily from the drain line), open the main supply
valve all of the way. This will purge the final air from the tank.
NOTE:
The draw and refill cycle times cannot be changed in cycle time
programming for conditioner valves. Draw and refill times are
calculated using the draw and refill rates and salt amounts. The draw
and refill cycle times may be programmed for 3-cycle filters.
WARNING:
Do not rotate the camshaft by hand or damage to the unit
may occur. Use the controller to step the camshaft electronically
through the cycles.
Time & Day
Regen Time & Day
Salt
SU MO TU
WE TH
FR
SA DAYS
C
Capacity
Hardness
Flashing
WARNING:
If opened too rapidly or too far, media may be lost out of the tank
into the valve or the plumbing. In the ¼ open position, you should hear air
slowly escaping from the valve drain line.
