WaterTech softmax Owner's Manual - page 8
Displays & Programming Instructions
General OPeraTIOn:
When the system is in
operation, one of two displays will be shown. The user
can alternate between the two displays as desired
by pressing the ‘NEXT’ button. System operation is
not affected by pressing the ‘NEXT’ button. One of the displays is always the current time of day. The
second display is one of the following: either a) days remaining or b) gallons remaining.
Days remaining is the number of days left before the system goes through a regeneration cycle. Capacity
remaining is the number of gallons that will be treated
before the system goes through a regeneration cycle.
Also, when the system is in service and if water is flowing through the system,
the word “Softening” flashes on the display. If the unit says “Filtering” instead of
“Softening”, it must be reprogrammed. Contact an authorized WaterTech dealer.
reGeneraTIOn MODe:
If the system meter control has called for an automatic regeneration,
the words “REGEN TODAY” will flash on the display to indicate that the system will regenerate at the
upcoming preset delayed regeneration time. Typically a system is set to regenerate at a time of low
water usage. The default preset time is 2:00 am. If
there is a demand for water while the system is
regenerating, untreated water is available through the
automatic internal bypass feature.
Manual reGeneraTIOn:
Sometimes there is a need to regenerate the system sooner than the
system calls for. This is usually referred to as ‘manual regeneration’ because it is only started manually.
If there is a period of heavy water usage (because of guests or a heavy laundry day, for example), a
manual regeneration may be initiated to bring the system to full capacity.
To initiate a manual regeneration at the upcoming preset delayed regeneration time, (when the
regeneration time option is set to “NORMAL” or “NORMAL + on 0”) press and release “REGEN”. The
words “REGEN TODAY” will flash on the display to indicate that the system will regenerate at the
preset delayed regeneration time. If you pressed the “REGEN” button in error, pressing the button again
will cancel the request.
nOTe: If the regeneration time option is set to “on 0”, there is no set delayed
regeneration time so “REGEN TODAY” will not activate if “REGEN” button is
pressed.
To initiate a manual regeneration immediately, press and hold the “REGEN” button
for three seconds. The system will begin to regenerate immediately. The request cannot be cancelled.
Once the control valve begins a regeneration cycle, it can be rapid-advanced through the remainder of
the cycles by pressing the “REGEN” button after the drive motor completes each cycle shift.
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.
REGEN TODAY will Flash if a
regeneration is expected “Tonight.”
or
REGEN TODAY will Flash if a
regeneration is expected “Tonight.”
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