SECTION 5 SERVICE mECH. INFORMATION
A. TROUBLESHOOTING
ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST
1. Does the time display show the correct time of
day?
...If display is blank, check power source to the filter.
...If time is flashing, power was off for over two
days. The filter resumes normal operation but re-
charges occur at the wrong time.
2. Plumbing bypass valve(s) must be in SERVICE
position (see Figure 9, page 4-1).
3. The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the fil-
ter inlet and outlet respectively.
4. Is the transformer plugged into a "live" grounded
wall outlet, and the power cable fastened securely?
5. The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and
sharp bends.
If you do not find the problem after making the ini-
tial checks, do the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAG-
NOSTICS.
MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS
DIAGNOSTIC
1. To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SELECT
button until (000- -) shows in the display.
Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance
the valve into each cycle and check correct switch
operation.
While in this diagnostic screen, the following infor-
mation is available and may be beneficial tor various
reasons. This information is retained by the comput-
er from the first time electrical power is applied to
the face plate.
...Press the UP button to display the number of days
this face plate has had electrical power applied.
TIME
...Press the DOWN button to display the number of
regenerations initiated by this face plate since the
model code number was entered.
RECHARGE
2. Press the SELECT button and hold for 3 seconds
until the model code appears in the display.
The letter (P) and dash or dashes indicate position
switch operation. The letter shows if the switch is
closed. A dash shows when the switch is open.
SWITCH
VALVE CYCLE STATUS
DISPLAYS
valve in service, fill, draw, back-
wash or fast rinse position
valve rotating from one position
-p
to another
NOTE: For correct filter operation, the model code
must be SPF.
To reset the code, press the UP or DOWN buttons
until the correct model code shows in the display.
3. Press the SELECT button to return the present
time display. If the code was changed, make ALL the
timer settings, page 1-3 and 1-4.
I OTE: If the face plate is left in a diagnostic display (or a flashing display when setting times or days to I
recharge), preset time automatically returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes.
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