MANUAL
ADVANCE
REGENERATION
CHECK
This check verifies
proper
operation
of the valve motor,
brine tank fill, brine draw,
regeneration
flow rates, and
other controller
functions.
Always
make the initial
checks first, and perform
the manually
initiated
elec-
tronic diagnostics.
NOTE: The display
must show a steady
time (not flash-
ing).
If an error code shows, first press the
SELECT button to enter the diagnostic
display.
1. Press the REGENERATION
button
and hold in for 3
seconds.
"RECHARGE
NOW"
begins to flash in the
display
as the softener
enters the fill cycle of regen-
eration.
2. When
valve
reaches
"Fill"
position,
remove
the
brinewell
cover
and,
using
a flashlight,
observe
fill
water
entering
the tank.
3. If water
does
not enter
the tank,
look
for
an
obstructed
nozzle,
venturi,
fill
flow
plug,
brine
tubing,
or brine
valve
riser
pipe.
4. After
observing
fill,
press
the REGENERATION
button
to move
the softener
into
brining.
A slow
flow
of
water
to the drain
will
begin.
Verify
brine
draw
from
the brine
tank
by shining
a flashlight
into
the
brinewell
and
observing
a noticeable
drop
in the liq-
uid level.
5. If the softener does not draw
brine:
•
nozzle and/or
venturi
dirty
•
nozzle and venturi
not seated
properly
on gasket
•
restricted
drain (check drain fitting
and hose)
• ineffective
nozzle and venturi seal
• other inner valve problem
(rotor seal, rotor & disc,
wave washer, etc.)
Position Markers
(valve in service)
Cam
®
©
®
o
Motor
O
O
Figure 36
NOTE: If water
system pressure is low, an elevated
drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping
brine draw.
6. Again
press REGENERATION
to move the softener
into backwash.
Look for a fast flow of water
from
the drain hose.
7. An obstructed
flow indicates
a plugged
top distribu-
tor, backwash
flow plug or drain hose.
8. Press REGENERATION
to move the softener
into fast
rinse.
Again
look for a fast drain flow.
Allow
the
softener
to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any
brine that may remain
in the resin tank from the
brining
cycle test.
9. To return the softener
to service, press REGENERA-
TION
once more.
WIRING
SCHEMATIC
Back of Controller (PWA)
AC INPUT
POS. / TURBINE
MOTOR
_
__ _±L_____B__L_
Valve
Transformer
grn
Turbine
&
NO
Position
Sensor
brn
_O
NC
Switch
Figure
37
Questions?
Call
the
I<enmore
Water
Line 1-800-426-9345
or visit
www.kenmorewater.com
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