WaterGroup Econoflo EFCMINI-17SXT Operating And Maintenance Manual

Manual is about: MINI SXT series Automatic Meter Initiated Water Softener

Summary of Econoflo EFCMINI-17SXT

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    Page 5 of this manual contains important maintenance procedures for the continued proper operation of your unit. These must be performed regularly for your guarantee to remain valid. Econoflo mini sxt automatic meter initiated water softener operating and maintenance manual #54789 5/10

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    How your econoflo mini sxt water conditioner works hard water enters your home through the main supply line, enters the softener and passes down through a resin mineral bed which softens the water. An ion exchange process takes place in which the resin beads capture and hold calcium and magnesium, t...

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    Control operation during programming the control will only enter the program mode with the valve in service. While in the program mode, the control will continue to operate normally, monitoring water usage and keeping all displays up to date. Control programming is stored in memory permanently, elim...

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    3 installation instructions all government codes and regulations governing the installation of these devices must be observed. Caution: if the ground from the electrical panel or breaker box to the water meter or underground copper pipe is tied to the copper water lines and these lines are cut durin...

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    4 3. Familiarize yourself with the location of the inlet, outlet and drain on the control valve. Be very careful not to get the controls wet. 4. Attach the bypass valve to the control valve. Connect the inlet and outlet of the water softener to the plumbing in the house. The control valve must not b...

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    5 operating instructions the valve has been pre-programmed with factory settings as follows: regeneration cycle step programming 6 lbs of salt/ cf of resin 3 lbs of salt/ 12 lbs of salt/ (factory set) cf of resin cf of resin 1. Backwash ....................... 5 minutes ................................

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    6 notes: some items may not be shown depending on timer configuration. The timer will discard any changes and exit user mode if any button is not pressed for sixty seconds. User programming mode steps 1. Press the up and down buttons for five seconds while in service, and the time of day is not set ...

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    7 error codes note: error codes appear on the in service display error display example note: unit will flash when an error exists. Error code probable cause recover and resetting [err 0] [err 1] [err 2] [err 3] drive motor is stalled drive motor is running continuously there have been more than 99 d...

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    8 manual regeneration cycle if you run out of softened water because of inadequate regeneration frequency, inadequate reserve capacity, power failure or unusually high water usage, you can initiate a manual regeneration simply by pressing the extra cycle button. The softener will now automatically c...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Instructions

    9 maintenance instructions checking the salt level check the salt level monthly. Remove the lid from the cabinet or brine tank, make sure salt level is always above the brine level (you should not be able to see water). Adding salt use only clean salt labeled for water conditioner use, such as cryst...

  • Page 11: Trouble Shooting Guide

    10 trouble shooting guide problem possible solutions 1. Conditioner delivers hard water a. Bypass valve is open b. No salt in brine tank c. Injector or screen plugged d. Insufficient water flowing into brine tank e. Hot water tank hardness f. Leak at distributor tube g. Internal valve leak h. Flow m...

  • Page 12: Econoflo Guarantee

    Econoflo guarantee watergroup inc. Guarantees that your new water conditioner is built of quality material and workmanship. When properly installed and maintained, it will give years of trouble free service. Five year complete parts guarantee: watergroup inc. Will replace any part which fails within...