Flint & Walling CSM, CVSM User Manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

CVSM30, CSM30, CVSM45, CSM45, CST45,

CSIM34, CSM60, CSIM68

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Supersedes

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CONDITIONERS

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DATE INSTALLED:______________________________________

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SPECIFICATION TABLE

CVSM30

CSM30

CSM60

CVSM45

CSM45

CST45 CSIM34 CSIM68

Exchange Capacity

Kilograins

Salt Per

Regeneration

Lbs. / Regen.

Max. Service Flow

Operating Pressure

Mineral Tank Size

Brine Tank Size

Softener Resin

Shipping Weight Lbs.

Overall Height Inches 52 62 52 52 52 60

Regeneration

(1)

Pressure drop not to exceed 15 PSI

(2)

Product materials and workmanship are protected with a written warranty

(3)

Untreated water provided during all steps of regeneration *Requires 1.0 cu. ft. ﬁne mesh resin plus 30 lbs. garnet underbed **Requires 2.0 cu. ft. ﬁne mesh resin plus 60 lbs. garnet underbed

(1)

Pipe Size

Range

Maximum

Operating

Temperature

(Dia. x Ht.)

Salt Storage Lbs. 225 225 225 225 225 225

Volume

Tannin Resin Cu. Ft. N/A N/A N/A .5 N/A N/A

Electrical

Max. Drain

Flow During

(2)

(3)

Max 30,000 60,000 45,000 30,000 34,000 68,000

Min 18,000 32,000 27,000 18,000 18,000 34,000

Max 15 30 22 15 15 30

Min 6 12 9 9 9 12

GPM 8 12 9 5 10 12

In / Out -

Inches

PSI 30 - 125 30 - 125 30 - 125 30 - 125 30 - 125 30 - 125

Degrees F 110 110 110 110 110 110

Inches 8 x 44 10 x 54 10 x 44 10 x 44 10 x 44 12 x 52

Inches 14 x 14 x 34 14 x 14 x 34 14 x 14 x 34 14 x 14 x 34 14 x 14 x 34 14 x 14 x 34

Cu. Ft. 1.0 2.0 1.5 1.0 1.0* 2.0**

Volt

Freq.

GPM 1.3 2.7 2.2 2.2 2.7 2.7

1 1 1 1 1 1

120 Volts

60 Hz

90 92

120 Volts

60 Hz

147

120 Volts

60 Hz

120 122

120 Volts

60 Hz

116.5 120.5 175.5

120 Volts

60 Hz

120 Volts

60 Hz

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Connection to sanitary sewer line

(optional)

Sanitary sewer line

Air gap device

Maximum drain pipe

elevation above drain

port is 5 ft.

Drain

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Do not make a direct connection

to the drain. An air gap must

Brine Tank Overflow drain 1/2” ID

diameter minimum size

(gravity flow)

Drain line 1/2” diameter ID

minimum size

Sanitary Drain, Floor Drain or

be present.

Laundry Tubs are acceptable.

Drain Trap

Cold hard water inlet

30 p.s.i. minimum pressure

3/4” minimum pipe size

High Pressure Warning:

If feedwater pressure is known to be above

125 PSI, it is strongly recommended that a

pressure reducing valve be installed at this point.

Manual Bypass Valve

(Normally Closed)

(optional)

Manual Inlet Valve

Drain Port

(optional)

Brine Line Tubing

Assembly

Brine Tank

Assembly

Mineral Tank

Typical Water Softener Installation

Hard water to Sprinklers and any

dersired unsoftened fixtures

Ground Strap

Softened Water Outlet

Manual Outlet Valve

(optional)

110-125 Volt

Continuous Power Supply

Transformer

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INSTALLATION FITTING ASSEMBLIES

Installation ﬁttings connect to the control valve or the bypass valve using nuts that only require hand tightening. Hand tight nut connections between control valve and installation ﬁttings, control valve and bypass valve, and bypass valve and installation ﬁttings allow for ease serviceability. Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten nuts on installation ﬁttings. Hand tighten

only.

Split ring retainer design holds the nut on and allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area, reducing the chance for leakage. The split ring design incorporated into the installation ﬁttings allows approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the plumbing system. The installation ﬁttings are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but are not designed to support the weight of a system or the plumbing.

When assembling the installation ﬁtting package, connect the ﬁtting to the plumbing system ﬁrst and then attach the nut, split ring and o-ring. Heat from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring or o-ring. Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should be set before installing the nut, split ring and o-ring. Avoid getting primer and solvent cements on any part of the o-rings or split rings, bypass valve or control valve. Solvent cements and primers should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Slip the nut onto the ﬁtting ﬁrst, then the split ring second and the o-ring last. Hand tighten the nut. If the ﬁtting is leaking, tightening the nut will not stop the leak. Remove the nut, remove the ﬁtting, and check for damage or misalignment of the o-ring.

Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Teﬂon tape must be used on the threads of the 1” NPT connection and on the threads for the drain line connection. Teﬂon tape is not necessary on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.

Do not use Vaseline, oils or other unacceptable lubricants on o-rings. A silicon lubricant may be used on black o-rings.

BYPASS VALVE - CSM MODELS ONLY

The bypass valve easily connects to the control valve body using nuts that only require hand tightening. Hand tighten nut connections between control valve and ﬁttings, control valve and bypass valve, and bypass valve and installation ﬁttings allow for easy serviceability. The split ring retainer design holds the

nut on and allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area, reducing the chance for leakage. The split ring design, incorporated into the bypass, allows approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the plumbing system. The bypass is designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but is not designed to support the weight of a system or the plumbing.

Avoid getting primer and solvent cements on any part of the o-rings or split rings, bypass valve or control valve. Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Teﬂon tape is not necessary on the caps because of o-ring seals.

Do not use Vaseline, oil or other unacceptable lubricants on o-rings. A silicon lubricant may be used on black o-rings.

A. GENERAL

1. Shut off all water at main supply valve.

2. Shut off the fuel supply to water heater.

3. Open faucets (hot and cold) nearest pump or water meter to relieve pressure and drain system.

4. Move softener into the installation position. Loosely attach all ﬁttings to measure for bypass valve assembly (if used), or manual bypass valve.

5. Level the unit. Place shims under cabinet or brine tank as needed. (Do Not use metal shims.)

6. Cut the cold water supply line as required.

7. Install the bypass valve assembly if used.

B. PLANNING INSTALLATION

1. All installation procedures must conform to local plumbing, electrical and sanitation codes and ordinances.

2. It is recommended that outside faucets for lawn service be on the hard water line, ahead of the softener, to conserve softened water, save salt and prevent lawn damage.

3. If this isn’t practical, use the convenient integral bypass valve assembly.

CAUTION: The inlet water temperature MUST NOT exceed 110° F.

4. Do not locate softener where ambient temperature drops below 40° F.

5. Allow space around the softener for ease of servicing.

6. The softener drain lines must never be solidly connected to the sewer line. (Always provide an air gap at the END of the drain line). Valve drain

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line must not be elevated over 5’ from the top of the softener on well systems, and not over 8’ on municipal water systems.

7. The salt storage cabinet or brine tank is a gravity drain, and this drain line must be lower than the drain ﬁtting on the side wall of the cabinet.

8. Move the softener into position and connect to bypass assembly (if used). The integral manual bypass option is a connection which eliminates the need for a 3-valve manifold. This makes installation easier and provides a more convenient method of bypassing.

9. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the water inlet line is connected to the “inlet” side of the bypass valve or to the inlet ﬁtting. (Bypass valve inlet/outlet ﬁttings are marked.) If water lines are reversed, (inlet/outlet) resin may be forced from the water softener into the household plumbing system. If this occurs, household plumbing system must be ﬂushed clean.

C. CONNECT ALL FITTINGS (refer to previous

page)

CAUTION: Care must be used when working with copper tubing. Do not allow the ﬂame from torch to contact any portion of the Valve assembly.

1. Attach 1/2” ID drain line to drain elbow with insert and nut.

2. Do not elevate the drain line over 5’ above the top of the valve (8’ on municipal systems) or exceed 25’ in length at either height.

CAUTION: An air gap must be provided upon sewer entry. (Conform to local plumbing and sanitation codes and ordinances).

3. The salt storage cabinet or brine tank provides an overﬂow. Attach 1/2” ID ﬂexible plastic tubing to the overﬂow ﬁtting and direct it to the drain. DO NOT connect to the main drain line. Use a separate gravity ﬂow line.

D. PRESSURE TEST THE INSTALLATION

The plumbing system can now be checked for any possible leaks.

1. Put the unit into backwash. To do this, push and hold the valve stops cycling, unplug the unit. With water supply off, put the bypass into the service position.

2. Open water supply line valve very slowly. Water should escape slowly from the drain line. If water enters too quickly, resin may be lost to the drain.

REGEN

button for 3-5 seconds. When the

3. When all of the air has been purged from the mineral tank (water ﬂows steadily from the drain), open the main supply valve fully.

4. Allow water to run to drain until clear. CHECK FOR LEAKS!

5. Plug the unit back in.

6. Manually step the unit through the remaining steps, stopping at the ﬁll cycle. (To do this, push

REGEN

the screen). Once the piston has stopped moving, push the Continue until FILL appears on the screen. The unit will now ﬁll the brine tank to the appropriate level. (This sequence is for softeners with post ﬁll brine).

7. Allow control to return to the home position.

8. CHECK FOR LEAKS!

9. Make sure the power cord is plugged into a properly grounded wall receptacle.

button. The unit will say Brine on the

REGEN

button again to the next cycle.

E. PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL VALVE

When in operation, normal user displays such as time of day, gallons remaining or days remaining before regeneration are shown. When stepping through a procedure, if no buttons are pressed within ﬁve minutes, the display returns to a normal user display. Any changes made prior to the ﬁve minute time out are incorporated. The one exception is current ﬂow rate display under the diagnostic procedure. The current ﬂow rate display has a 30 minute time out feature.

CONTROL VALVE CYCLES OF OPERATION

REGENERATION CYCLES

1st Cycle Backwash Normal

2nd Cycle Brine / Slow Rinse

3rd Cycle Backwash Normal

4th Cycle Rapid Rinse

5th Cycle Brine Tank Reﬁll

General Operation When the system is operating, one of two displays

will be shown. Pressing the displays. One of the displays is always the current time of day. The second display is gallons remaining. Capacity remaining is the number of gallons that will be treated before the system goes through a regeneration cycle. The user can scroll between the displays as desired.

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If the system has called for a regeneration that will occur at the present time of regeneration, the words “REGEN TODAY” will appear on the display.

When water is being treated (i.e. water is ﬂowing through the system), the word “SOFTENING” ﬂashes on the display.

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REGEN TODAY will be displayed if a regeneration is expected “Tonight.”

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STEP 1U

STEP 2U

STEP 3U

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Set Time of Day

The user must set the time of day. Time of day should only need to be set initially, and after power outages lasting more than 8 hours, if the battery has been depleted and a power outage occurs, or when daylight saving time begins or ends. If a power outage lasting more than 8 hours occurs, the time of day will ﬂash on and off, which indicates the time of day should be reset. If a power outage lasts less than 8 hours and the time of day ﬂashes on and off, the time of day should be reset and the battery replaced.

STEP 1U - Press

STEP 2U - Current Time (hour): Set the hour of the day using  or 

buttons. AM/PM toggles after 12. Press

STEP 3U - Current Time (minutes): Set the minutes of the day using  or  buttons. Press previous step.

Power Loss

If the power goes out, the system will keep time for up to 8 hours or until the battery is depleted. If a power outage of more than 8 hours occurs, the time of day will ﬂash on and off, which indicates the time of day should be reset. The system will remember the rest. If a power outage lasts less than 8 hours and the time of day ﬂashes on and off, the nonrechargeable battery should be replaced.

Error Message

If the word “ERROR” and a number are alternately ﬂashing on the display, contact the installer for help. This indicates that the valve was not able to function properly.

SET CLOCK

to go to step 3U.

to exit Set Clock. Press

REGEN

to return to

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STEP 1I

STEP 2I

STEP 3I

STEP 4I

STEP 5I

RETURN TO

NORMAL MODE

Manual Regeneration

Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system sooner than when the system calls for it, usually referred to as manual regeneration. There may be a period of heavy water usage because of guests or a heavy laundry day.

REGEN TODAY will Flash if a regeneration is expected “Tonight.”

To initiate a manual regeneration at the present delayed regeneration time, press and release The words “REGEN TODAY” will ﬂash on the display to indicate that the system will regenerate at the present delayed regeneration time. If you pressed the button in error, pressing the button again will cancel the request. To initiate a manual regeneration immediately, press and hold the

REGEN

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button for three seconds. The

Setting Hardness, Day Override and Regeneration Time

STEP 1I: Press

STEP 2I - Hardness: Set the amount of hardness in grains of hardness as calcium

carbonate per gallon using the  or  buttons. The default is 20 with value ranges from 1 to 150 in 1 grain increments. Note: The grains per gallon can be increased if soluble iron needs to be reduced. Press

STEP 3I - Day Override: Set Day Override using  or  buttons. Factory set to “off” for all units except CST45. Factory set to “3” for CST45. Press to Step 4I.

STEP 4I - Next Regeneration Time (hour): Set the hour of day for regeneration using  or  buttons. AM/PM toggles after 12. The default time is 2:00 a.m. Press

STEP 5I - Next Regeneration Time (minutes): Set the minutes of day for regeneration using  or  buttons. Press Settings. Press

Regeneration Mode

Typically, a system is set to regenerate at a time of lower water usage. An example of a time with lower water usage is when a household is asleep. If there is a demand for water when the system is regenerating, untreated water will be used. When the system begins to regenerate, the display will change to include information about the step of the regeneration process and the time remaining for that step to be completed. The system runs through the steps automatically and will reset itself to provide treated water when the regeneration has been completed.

to go to step 5I. Press

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REGEN

and  simultaneously for 3 seconds.

to return to previous step.

SET CLOCK

REGEN

to return to previous step.

system will begin to regenerate immediately. The request cannot be cancelled. You can manually step through the cycles by pressing the

REGEN

NOTE: Program Timer “Lockout” Feature

The Program Timer is initially set to allow access to all Programming, Diagnostic and History screens.

The Installer can limit access to (lockout) most screens by activating the Lockout Feature.

Activating “Lockout” allows the user to view and change only Water Hardness, Days Override, Time of Regeneration and Time of Day.

Activate “Lockout” Feature: Press  then then then appear in the display.

De-activate “Lockout” Feature: Press  then then  then in the display.

button.

to exit Installer Display

in sequence. LOC will brieﬂy

. UNLOC will brieﬂy appear

to go to step 3I.

to go

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Bypass Valve - CSM Series Only

The bypass valve is typically used to isolate the control valve from the plumbing system’s water pressure in order to perform control valve repairs or maintenance. The bypass valve is particularly unique in the water treatment industry due to its versatility and state of the art design features. The full ﬂow bypass valve incorporates four positions, including a diagnostic position that allows service personal to work on a pressurized system while still providing untreated bypass water to the facility or residence. The completely non-metallic, all plastic design allows

Figure 1

NORMAL OPERATION

“Treated”

Water Exits

Supply

Water Enters

for easy access and serviceability without the need for tools.

The bypass body and rotors are glass ﬁlled Noryl

and the nuts and caps are glass ﬁlled polypropylene. All seals are self-lubricating EPDM to help prevent valve seizing after long periods of non-use. Internal o-rings can easily be replaced if service is required.

The bypass consists of two interchangeable plug valves that are operated independently by red arrow shaped handles. The handles identify the ﬂow direction of the water. The plug valves enable the bypass valve to operate in four positions.

Figure 2

BYPASS OPERATION

“Untreated”

Water Exits

Supply

Water Enters

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Normal Operation:

The inlet and outlet handles point in the direction of ﬂow indicated by the engraved arrows on the control valve. Water ﬂows through the control valve during normal operation and this position also allows the control valve to isolate the media bed during the regeneration cycle.

Figure 3

DIAGNOSTIC MODE

Supply

Water Exits

Diagnostic:

The inlet handle points in the direction of ﬂow and the outlet handle points to the center of bypass valve, system water pressure is allowed to the control valve and the plumbing system while not allowing water to exit from the control valve to the plumbing.

Noryl1 is a trademark of General Electric

Supply

Water Enters

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Bypass:

The inlet and outlet handles point to the center of the bypass, the control valve is isolated from the water pressure contained in the plumbing system. Untreated water is supplied to the plumbing system.

Figure 4

SHUT OFF MODE

Water Exits

Shut Off:

The inlet handle points to the center of the bypass valve and the outlet handle points in the direction of ﬂow, the water is shut off to the plumbing system. If water is available on the outlet side of the softener it is an indication of water bypass around the system (i.e. a plumbing connection somewhere in the building bypasses the system).

Supply Water is shut off from the house and the

valve

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Description Qty

No.

Part

1 023406 Motor 1

2 023407 PC Board 1

3 023408 Piston Assy. 1

4 023409 Seal Assy. 1

5 023410 O-Ring Kit 1

6 127001 Mineral Fill Funnel 1

7 023362 Service Tool 1

No.

Item

8 023411 Transformer 110V - 12V 1

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directs water ﬂ ow towards the

washer face with rounded edge.

Flow washer indentiﬁ cation

numbers must be visible after

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Injector Cap, Injector Screen, Injector, Plug, O-Ring, Reﬁll and Reﬁll Port Plug, & Drain Line - 3/4”

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25a, 25b

�

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Item Description CSM30 CSM60 CSM45 CVSM30 CVSM45 CST45 CSIM34 CSIM68

2 Mineral 023356 (2) 023356 (2) 023355 023356 (2) 023355

3 Distributor 023361 023487 023361 023360 023360 023360 023360 023488

5 Salt Grid 023322 023322 023322 N/A N/A 023322 023322 023322

6 Brine Valve 023324 023324 023324 023324 023324 023324 023324 023324

Mineral

Tank

Brine Tank

Assy.

134800 134803 023319 134800 023319 023319 023319 023483

023413 023413 023413 023413 023413 023413 023413 023413

023356 136203

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023356 023359

(2) 023356 (2) 023359

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Connectors

023329 Set of 2

Bypass Valve Less Fittings

023328

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Table 15 - Troubleshooting Procedures

Problem Possible Cause Solution

1. Timer does not display time of day

2. Timer does not display correct time of day

3. No softening/ﬁltering display when water is ﬂowing

4. Control valve regenerates at wrong time of day

5. ERROR followed by code number

1001 Error Code - Unable to recognize start of regeneration

1002 Error Code -

Unexpected stall 1003 Error Code -

Motor ran too long, timed out trying to reach next cycle position

1004 Error Code - Motor ran too long, timed out trying to reach home position

If other Error Codes display, contact the factory

ERROR Reset Procedure:

1. Correct error condition

2. Press simultaneously for three seconds

and

REGEN

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a. Transformer unplugged a. Connect power b. No electric power at outlet b. Repair outlet or use working outlet c. Defective transformer c. Replace transformer d. Defective PC board d. Replace PC board a. Switched outlet a. Use uninterrupted outlet b. Power outage b. Reset time of day c. Defective PC board c. Replace PC board a. Bypass valve in bypass position a. Put bypass valve in service position b. Meter connection disconnected b. Connect meter to PC board c. Restricted/stalled meter turbine c. Remove meter and check for rotation or

foreign material d. Defective meter d. Replace meter e. Defective PC board e. Replace PC board a. Power outages a. Reset control valve to correct time of day b. Time of day not set correctly b. Reset to correct time of day (A.M./P.M.) c. Time of regeneration incorrect c. Reset regeneration time (A.M./P.M.) d. Control valve set at “on 0”

(immediate regeneration)

e. Control Valve set at NORMAL +

“on 0”

a. Control valve has just been

serviced

b. Foreign matter is lodged in control

valve

c. High drive forces on piston c. Replace piston(s) and spacer stack

d. Control valve piston not in home

position

e. Motor not inserted fully to engage

pinion, motor wires broken or disconnected, motor failure

f. Drive gear label dirty or damaged,

missing or broken gear

g. Drive bracket incorrectly aligned to

back plate h. PC board is damaged or defective h. Replace PC board i. PC board incorrectly aligned to

drive bracket

d. Check control valve set-up procedure

regeneration time option

e. Check control valve set-up procedure

regeneration time option

Press or unplug power source jack (black wire) and plug back in to reset control valve

b. Check piston and spacer stack assembly

for foreign matter

assembly

Press seconds or unplug power source jack (black wire) and plug back in to reset control valve

e. Check motor and wiring. Replace motor if

necessary

f. Clean drive gear(s)

g. Re-seat drive bracket properly

i. Ensure PC board is correctly snapped on to

drive bracket

and

REGEN

for 3 seconds,

for three

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

6. Control valve stalled in regeneration

7. Control valve does not regenerate automatically when

REGEN

held

8. Control valve does not regenerate automatically but does when depressed

9. Time of day ﬂashes on and off a. Power has been out more than

button is depressed and

REGEN

button is

a. Motor not operating a. Replace motor b. No electric power at outlet b. Repair outlet or use working outlet c. Defective transformer c. Replace transformer d. Defective PC board d. Replace PC board e. Broken drive gear or drive cap

assembly f. Broken piston retainer e. Replace piston kit assembly g. Broken main or regenerant piston g. Replace piston kit assembly a. Transformer unplugged a. Connect transformer b. No electric power at outlet b. Repair outlet or use working outlet c. Broken drive gear or drive cap

assembly d. Defective PC board d. Replace PC board a. Bypass valve in bypass position a. Put control valve in service position b. Meter connection disconnected b. Connect meter to PC board c. Restricted/stalled meter turbine c. Remove meter and check for rotation or

d. Defective motor d. Replace meter e. Defective PC board e. Replace PC board f. Set-up error f. Check control valve set-up procedure

two hours b. The transformer was unplugged

and then plugged back into the

wall outlet c. The transformer plug was

unplugged and then plugged back

into the board d.

The

were pressed to reset the valve

and

REGEN

buttons

e. Replace piston kit assembly

c. Replace piston kit assembly

foreign material

a. Reset the time of day

b. Reset the time of day

c. Reset the time of day

d. Reset the time of day

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