GE 255 Valve / 400 Series Water Dispenser User Manual
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1. Defective circuit board Replace timer Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer Repair outlet or use working outlet Replace timer Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer Check all junction points and make appropriate corrections Remove foreign object obstruction from valve discs or camshaft Install pressure regulator Replace timer Contact dealer 8 Continuous regeneration Camshaft does not stop at the end of regeneration Broken switch actuator on gear Defective switch Replace timer Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer Control will not regenerate automatically or when button is pressed Electric cord or transformer unplugged No electric power at outlet Defective motor Broken gear Binding in gear train Defective switch Connect power Repair outlet or use working outlet Replace timer Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer 30 Problem Possible Cause Solution 10 Control will not regenerate automatically but will regenerate when button is pressed 11 Run out of soft water between regenerations If water flow display is not operative refer to Item 5 Defective circuit board Incorrect hardness and capacity settings Improper regeneration Incorrect salt setting Incorrec2. a With water supply off place the bypass valve s into the NOT IN BYPASS position b Open water supply valve very slowly to approximately the 1 4 open position IMPORTANT If opened too rapidly or too far resin may be lost In this position you should hear air escaping slowly from the drain line c When all of the air has been purged from the tank water begins to flow steadily from the drain open the water supply valve all the way d Allow water to run to drain until clear e Turn off water supply and let the unit stand for about five minutes This will allow all trapped air to escape from the tank 4 Add water to brine tank initial fill With a bucket or hose add approximately 4 gallons 15 liters of water to brine tank If the tank has a salt platform above the bottom of the tank add water until the level is approximately 1 inch 25 mm above the platform 12 Control Valve Check Ball Female Elbo Brine Line Figure 10 Control Valve 5 Put into operation a b Open water supply valve slowly to full open position Carefully advance indicator knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to center of FAST RINSE REFILL position and hold there until air check Figure 10 fills with water and water starts to flow through brine line into brine tank Do not run for more than two minutes Advance indicator knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE until arrow points to the center of the BRINE SLOW RINSE position With
3. b Defective controller b Replace brine control Contact dealer 5 Intermittent or a Low water pressure a Set pump to maintain 20 psi irregular brine at softener draw b Defective injector b Replace injector Contact dealer 6 No conditioned water after regeneration No salt in brine tank a Add salt to brine tank Injector plugged Clean injector and screen c Air check valve closes Put control momentarily into prematurely brine slow rinse Replace or repair air check if needed Contact dealer 28 Problem Possible Cause Solution 7 Control backwashes or purges at excessively low or high rate Incorrect drain controller used Foreign matter affecting controller operation Replace with correct size controller Contact dealer Remove drain controller and clean ball and seat 255 460i Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Clock does not display time of day Clock does not display correct Transformer cord unplugged No electric power at outlet Defective transformer Defective circuit board Outlet operated by switch Connect power Repair outlet or use working outlet Replace transformer Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer Use outlet not controlled by switch shows something other than time of day Defective circuit board time of day Incorrect voltage o
4. the 460i simply depress the indicator knob Figure 12 It will take a few minutes for regeneration to start A normal regeneration will take approximately two hours 18 Preventive Maintenance Inspect and clean brine tank and screen filter on end of brine pickup tube once a year or when sediment appears in the bottom of the brine tank Clean injector screen and injector once a year 1 2 3 N On 10 11 12 Unplug the wall mount transformer Shut off water supply or put bypass valve s into bypass position Relieve system pressure by opening valve No 5 at rear with a screwdriver Using a screwdriver remove injector screen and injector cap Figure 16 Clean screen using a fine brush Flush until clean Using a needle nose pliers pull injector straight out Flush water into the injector screen recess of the valve body to flush debris out through the injector recess Clean and flush the injector Lubricate the O rings on the injector injector cap and injector screen with silicone lubricant Reinstall the injector injector cap and injector screen See IMPORTANT note Plug the wall mount transformer into outlet reset time of day Slowly open water supply valve or return bypass valve s to the not in bypass position IMPORTANT Do not overtighten the plastic cap Seat the cap lightly into position Overtightening may cause breakage of the plastic cap that may not be immediately
5. 0 Kit Meter Adapter 2 1032351 Meter Install Kit Bypass Valve 1 1040769 Bypass Body Assembly with Install Kit 2 1040524 Bypass Installation Kit 24 Tube Adapter Kits 1001606 1001670 1041210 1040547 1001608 1001613 1001614 1001615 1001769 1001603 1001604 1001605 1001611 1001610 1001612 3 4 inch Copper Tube Adapter Kit 1 inch Copper Tube Adapter Kit 1 1 4 inch Copper Tube Adapter Kit 90 degree Elbow Adapter Kit 22 mm Copper Tube Adapter Kit 3 4 inch CPVC Tube Adapter Kit 1 inch CPVC Tube Adapter Kit 25 mm CPVC Tube Adapter Kit 3 4 inch NPT Plastic Pipe Adapter Kit 1 inch NPT Plastic Pipe Adapter Kit 3 4 inch BSPT Plastic Pipe Adapter Kit 1 inch BSPT Plastic Pipe Adapter Kit 3 4 inch BSPT Brass Pipe Adapter Kit 1 inch NPT Brass Pipe Adapter Kit 1 inch BSPT Brass Pipe Adapter Kit 25 Fa ae i 2 22 3 roe Ce Coes Cs Troubleshooting The technology upon which the Series 255 control is based is well established and proven in service over many years However should a problem or question arise regarding the operation of the system the control can be very easily serviced The control module can be quickly replaced or adjustments can be made at the installation We recommend that you contact your local professional water treatment dealer for most concerns For parts mentioned refer to exploded views in the Replacement Parts section of this manual IMPORTANT Service procedures that require the water pre
6. 100 F 1 C to 38 C For service or parts please contact your local professional water treatment dealer Copyright 2004 GE Water Technologies Printed in the USA P N 1018075 Rev
7. 2 The distance between the unit and a drain should be as short as possible If itis likely that supplementary water treating equipment will be required make certain adequate additional space is available Since salt must be added periodically to the brine tank the location should be easily accessible Do not install any unit closer to a water heater than a total run of 10 feet 3 m of piping between the outlet of the conditioner and the inlet to the heater Water heaters can sometimes overheat to the extent they will transmit heat back down the cold pipe into the unit control valve Hot water can severely damage the conditioner A 10 foot 3 m total pipe run including bends elbows etc is a reasonable distance to help prevent this possibility A positive way to prevent hot water from flowing from heat source to the conditioner in the event of a negative pressure situation is to install a check valve in the soft water piping from the conditioner If a check valve is installed make certain the water heating unit is equipped with a properly 6 rated temperature and pressure safety relief valve Also be certain that local codes are not violated 5 Do not locate unit where it or it s connections including the drain and overflow lines will ever be subjected to room temperatures under 34 F 1 C or over 120 F 49 C 6 Do not install unit near acid or acid fumes 7 The use of resin cleaners in an unvented en
8. Autotrol Brand 255 Valve 400 Series Controls Maintenance Manual Water Conditioning Control System Home Owner Installation Operation and For sales or service questions please contact your local dealer Your Local Dealer Is Table of Contents Safety Information En Poth eet de SA en se EAM Le a 3 Valve Illustration 2 222 002 020 4 Introduction un Pea Sek ee hee Fwd Meera a enge er Se ae 5 Installation 4030 daa taa ole aaa hard 6 Disinfection of Water Conditioners 0 00 0 e eee eee 10 Placing Conditioner into Operation 0 0 0 0 e eee eee 11 Troubleshooting 2 22 ei oar Gets Bit we tee tee Boe 26 COMMON ite te ES Aan aed wh eee ae 26 255 440i Troubleshooting 2222er een 28 255 460i Troubleshooting un Heer aan nn 29 Valve SpecificatiOnS o ooooooooooooooomomomoooos 32 Safety Information This water conditioner s control valve conforms to NSF ANSI 44 for materials and structural integrity only Generic systems were tested and certified by WQA as verified by the performance data sheet Please review this entire Installation and Operation manual before installing unit As with all plumbing projects we recommend that this Water Conditioning Unit be installed by a trained professional water treatment dealer Please follow all local codes for plumbing this unit Follow local electrical codes Install a correctly si
9. ay Note The Timer Locking Pin should always be horizontal Figure 12 during operation 15 Hardness Setting Move the jumper to the set of pins next to the word HARDNESS Figure 14 Press the black TIME SET button until the hardness of the incoming water supply is displayed The hardness range is from 1 to 99 grains per gallon To change water hardness stated in parts per million PPM to grains per gallon GPG use this formula Parts per Million Grains per Gallon TIME TE TIME o o HARDNESS a ni HARDNESS HARDNESS o oj CAPACITY o a CAPACITY o o CAPACITY ol a al Ajo Do Alo o Bia B a o SPARE o a SPARE Ta a Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Capacity Setting Move the jumper to the set of pins next to the word CAPACITY Figure 15 Press the black TIME SET button until the correct capacity value is displayed The capacity range is 1 to 99 kilograins Refer to the Suggested Salt Dial Settings table Return the jumper to the top set of pins next to the word TIME and replace the access door The jumper must NOT be left on any pins other than the top pair next to the word TIME Otherwise the unit may show a blank display Note A spare jumper is located on the bottom set of pins In the event that the hardness or capacity setting must be changed simply follow the appropriate steps described above Calendar Override Setting 1 Disconnect power 2 Place jumper on Pin A and reconnect power 3 Move jump
10. closure is not recommended Water Line Connection The installation of a bypass valve system is recommended to provide for occasions when the water conditioner must be bypassed for hard water or for servicing The most common bypass systems are the Autotrol Series 256 bypass valve Figure 4 and plumbed in globe valves Figure 5 Though both are similar in function the 256 Autotrol bypass offers simplicity and ease of operation Not in Bypass In Bypass Figure 4 Autotrol Series 256 Bypass Valve Not in Bypass Conditioner Figure 5 Typical Globe Valve Bypass System 7 Drain Line Connection 1 Ideally located the unit will be above and not more than 20 feet 6 1 m from the drain For such installations use an appropriate adapter fitting not supplied to connect 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plastic tubing to the drain line connection of the control valve 2 Ifthe unit is located more than 20 feet 6 1 m from drain use 3 4 inch 1 9 cm tubing for runs up to 40 feet 12 2 m Also purchase appropriate fitting to connect the 3 4 inch tubing to the 1 2 inch NPT drain connection 3 If the unit is located where the drain line must be elevated you may elevate the line up to 6 feet 1 8 m providing the run does not exceed 15 feet 4 6 m and water pressure at conditioner is not less than 40 psi 2 76 bar You may elevate an additional 2 feet 61 cm for each additional 10 psi 0 69 bar 4 Where the drai
11. d always be horizontal Figure 11 during operation 14 460i Control Water Flow Indicator PM Indicator Hour Time Display Access Door FAOW le BRINE N HARONESS a g SLOW AINSE BACKWASH sense EE od al PETRASH IN Jr CONDITIONED WATER MANUAL REGENERATION Press PRESS BUTTON amp RELEASE To Set Ti o E eE Jumper Indicator Knob Transformer Plug Timer Receptacle Spare Locking Pin Jumper Time Set Button Figure 12 Programming Plug the wall mount transformer into a functioning electrical outlet that is not controlled by a switch Plug the transformer into the transformer plug receptacle on the control Open the access door by pushing the raised tab on the door toward the left while pulling the tab out Figure 12 Time of Day Setting With the jumper on the set of pins next to the word TIME Figure 13 set the time of day to the closest hour by pressing the black TIME SET button PM hours are indicated by a light next to the letters PM on the display window Note The use of a small needle nose pliers will aid in moving the jumper Note The unit is factory set to regenerate at 2 00 a m If you prefer to have the unit regenerate at an earlier or later time simply set the current time of day accordingly e g to have the unit regenerate at 4 00 a m two hours later set the clock two hours earlier than the actual time of d
12. ed down the riser tube and up through the resin bed During the backwash cycle the bed is expanded and debris is flushed to the drain 3 Brine Slow Rinse Downflow The control directs water through the brine injector and brine is drawn from the salt tank The brine is then directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube to the drain The hardness ions are displaced by sodium ions and are sent to the drain The resin is regenerated during the brine cycle Brine draw is completed when the air check closes 4 Fast Rinse Downflow The control directs water down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube to the drain Any remaining brine residual is rinsed from the resin bed 5 Brine Refill Downflow Brine refill occurs during a portion of the fast rinse cycle Water is directed to the salt tank at a controlled rate to create brine for the next regeneration From Brine To Brine Tank Tank 1 BE k L L SERVICE BACKWASH BRINE SLOW RINSE FAST RINSE BRINE REFILL Figure 3 Installation All plumbing must conform to local codes Inspect unit carefully for carrier shortage or shipping damage Location Selection 1
13. er to Pin B A zero will appear indicating zero days of calendar override All 460i controllers are preprogrammed in this manner at the manufacturer 16 4 Depress the black TIME SET button The numbers will roll from 0 to 15 Release the switch at the desired number of days for the calendar override For example releasing the switch at 10 would program a 10 day calendar override 5 Disconnect power 6 Place jumper back on TIME and reconnect power 7 The calendar override program is maintained during power outages by the NOVRAM circuitry 8 To remove the calendar override follow the same steps above and program back to 0 Common Features When using the 255 valve with the 440i or 460i controls there are several features and procedures that are unique to the 400 series controls They are as follows Salt Dial Adjustment These models may be adjusted to produce maximum to minimum conditioning capacities by setting the salt dial which controls the amount of salt used per regeneration When desired the minimum setting may be used on installations if the frequency of regeneration is increased to compensate for lower regenerated conditioning capacity The installing dealer will set the unit for proper salt usage Further adjustments are needed only if the hardness of the water supply changes or if water use changes dramatically Capacity will need to be adjusted accordingly To adjust salt dosage
14. evident N Screen N w i gt WGA Injector Cap 6 Figure 16 19 Replacement Parts for Autotrol Brand 255 Control Valve Body Tank Adapter Module 255 Valve amp Tank Adapter Module Part No Description Qty 1 1000232 Valve Assembly w o Flow Controls 1 2 Camshaft 1 1031950 Standard One Piece 1033024 Standard Segmented 1033025 Extra Salt Segmented 1033026 Long Rinse Segmented 1032969 Water Saver Segmented 3 1030501 Camshaft Bearing 1 4 1031391 Timer Locking Pin 1 5 1000226 Screen Cap Assembly w O Ring 1 6 Drain Control Assembly w O Rings 1 1000209 No 7 1 2 gpm 4 5 Lpm 1000210 No 8 1 6 gpm 6 1 Lpm 1000211 No 9 2 0 gpm 7 6 Lpm 1000212 No 10 2 5 gpm 9 5 Lpm 1000213 No 12 3 5 gpm 13 2 Lpm 1000214 No 13 4 1 gpm 15 5 Lpm 1000215 No 14 4 8 gpm 18 2 Lpm 7 1030502 Ball Flow control 2 8 Brine Refill Control 1 1034261 1 to 10 Ibs Salt 1034263 3 to 19 lbs Salt 9 Injector Assembly with O Rings 1 1032970 A Injector White 1032971 B Injector Blue 1032972 C Injector Red 10 1000269 Injector Cap with O Ring 1 12 1032416 Air Check Kit 1 13 1010429 O Ring BN 1 14 1010428 O Ring EP 1 15 Locking Bar 1 1031402 English Language 1031403 French Language 1031404 German Language 1031405 Italian Language 1031406 Japanese Language 1031407 Spanish Language 16 1006093 Screw No 8 x 9 16 inch 1 17 1001580 Spring Val
15. insert a small screwdriver into the white indicator knob and move pointer to proper salt setting Figure 13 Note To convert the salt settings from English to metric divide by 2 2 e g 12 pounds 2 2 5 5 kg of salt Figure 13 17 Table 1 Suggested Salt Dial Settings Pounds of Salt For Various Size Softeners Capacity Setting Kilograins This setting requires the use of XS extra salt cam and doubles the amount of the setting The amount of salt placed in the brine tank has nothing to do with the amount of salt used during the regeneration cycle Water will dissolve and absorb salt only until it becomes saturated A given amount of brine salt saturated water contains a specific amount of salt The salt dial controls the amount of brine used during the regeneration cycle e g when set at 15 pounds 6 8 kg the amount of brine the conditioner will use for each regeneration will contain 15 pounds 6 8 kg of salt etc Never let the amount of salt in the brine tank be lower than the normal liquid level Do not overload the brine tank with salt Guest Cycle Manual Regeneration When abnormally high water usage exhausts your water conditioner s capacity ahead of schedule an extra regeneration can be achieved Depress the indicator knob on the 440i Figure 11 with a wide blade screwdriver and turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE to START to initiate a regeneration For
16. n line is elevated but empties into a drain below the level of the control valve form a 7 inch 18 cm loop at the far end of the line so that the bottom of the loop is level with the drain line connection This will provide an adequate siphon trap 5 Where the drain empties into an overhead sewer line a sink type trap must be used IMPORTANT Never insert drain line into a drain sewer line or trap Always allow an air gap between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewage being back siphoned into conditioner Correct Way Drain Line Tube Figure 6 Note Standard commercial practices have been expressed here Local codes may require changes to these suggestions Brine Line Connection It will be necessary to install the brine tube and line to a fitting installed on the air check Teflon tape all threaded connections Be sure all fittings and connections are tight so that premature checking does not take place Premature checking is when the ball in the air check falls to the bottom before all brine is drawn out of the brine tank See Placing Conditioner into Operation section Teflon is a registered trademark of E I DuPont de Nemours and Company Inc 8 Overflow Line Connection In the absence of a safety overflow and in the event of a malfunction the BRINE TANK OVERFLOW will direct overflow to the drain instead of spilling on the floor where it could cause considerable damage This fi
17. ner may become fouled with organic matter or in some cases with bacteria from the water supply This may result in an off taste or odor in the water Thus your conditioner may need to be disinfected after installation Some conditioners will require periodic disinfection during their normal life Consult your installing dealer for more information on disinfecting your conditioner Depending upon the conditions of use the style of conditioner the type of ion exchanger and the disinfectant available a choice can be made among the following methods 10 Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite Application These materials are satisfactory for use with polystyrene resins synthetic gel zeolite greensand and bentonites 5 25 Sodium Hypochlorite These solutions are available under trade names such as Clorox If stronger solutions are used such as those sold for commercial laundries adjust the dosage accordingly 1 Dosage a Polystyrene resin 1 2 fluid ounce per cubic foot b Non resinous exchangers 0 8 fluid ounce per cubic foot 2 Brine tank conditioners a Backwash the conditioner and add the required amount of hypochlorite solution to the brine well of the brine tank The brine tank should have water in it to permit the solution to be carried into the conditioner b Proceed with the normal regeneration Calcium Hypochlorite Calcium hypochlorite 70 available chlorine is available in several forms including tablets and gra
18. nules These solid materials may be used directly without dissolving before use 1 Dosage a Two grains approximately 0 1 ounce per cubic foot 2 Brine tank conditioners a Backwash the conditioner and add the required amount of hypochlorite to the brine well of the brine tank The brine tank should have water in it to permit the chlorine solution to be carried into the conditioner b Proceed with the normal regeneration Placing Conditioner into Operation Initial Start Up After the water conditioning system is installed the conditioner should be disinfected before it is used to treat potable water Refer to the Disinfection of Water Conditioners section in this manual Complete the following steps to place the conditioner into operation 1 Remove control valve cover Note The following steps will require turning the indicator knob Figure 11 to various positions Insert a wide blade screwdriver into arrow slot in indicator knob and press in firmly With knob held in rotate Clorox is a trademark of the Clorox Company 11 COUNTERCLOCKWISE only until arrow or knob points to desired position Rotation is made much easier if you grasp the camshaft with your free hand and turn it at the same time Then permit knob to spring back out 2 Insert screwdriver into slot in indicator knob Figure 11 Press in and rotate knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE until arrow points directly to the word BACKWASH 3 Fill resin tank with water
19. r Replace timer with one of frequency Hz correct voltage and frequency Hz Contact dealer Power outages Reset clock Time display Defective time set switch Replace timer Contact continues to dealer advance Time display Electrical interference Disconnect power to unit Restore power and reset time of day display Replace timer Contact dealer No water flow display when water is flowing Bypass valve in bypass Meter probe disconnected or not fully connected to meter housing Restricted meter turbine rotation due to foreign material in meter Defective meter probe Defective circuit board Shift bypass valve to not in bypass position Fully insert probe into meter housing Remove meter housing free up turbine and flush with clean water Turbine should spin freely If not replace meter Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer Replace timer Contact dealer 29 Problem Possible Cause Solution 6 Control regenerates at wrong time of day Power outages Clock set incorrectly Reset clock to correct time of day Reset clock to correct time of day Timer stalled in regeneration cycle Motor dead Motor runs backward No electric power at outlet Broken gear Defective switch Air leak in brine connections Binding of camshaft Water pressure greater than 125 psi 8 6 bar during regeneration
20. ssure to be removed from the system are marked with a after the possible cause Refer to Preventative Maintenance section for instructions Common Problem Possible Cause Solution 1 Brine tank a Uncontrolled brine refill a Remove brine control to clean ball overflow flow rate and seat b Airleak in brine line to air b Check all connections in brine line check for leaks Refer to instructions c Drain control clogged c Clean drain control with resin or other debris 2 Flowing or a Valve stem return spring a Replace spring Contact dealer dripping weak water at drain or brine line after regeneration 3 Hard water a Improper regeneration a Repeat regeneration after making leakage after certain correct salt dosage was regeneration set b Leaking of external b Replace bypass valve Contact bypass valve dealer c O ring around riser pipe c Replace O ring Contact dealer damaged 26 4 Control will not draw brine Low water pressure Restricted drain line Injector plugged Injector defective Valve disc 2 and or 3 not closed Air check valve prematurely closed Make correct setting according to instructions Remove restriction Clean injector and screen Replace injector and cap Contact dealer Remove foreign matter from disc and check disc for closing by pushing in on stem Replace if needed Contact dealer Put control momentaril
21. t hardness or capacity settings Water hardness has increased Restricted meter turbine rotation due to foreign material in meter Same as Item 5 Replace timer Contact dealer Set to correct values See Programming section Repeat regeneration making certain that correct salt dosage is used Set salt control to proper level See salt setting chart Set to correct values See Programming section Set hardness to new value See Programming section Remove meter housing free up turbine and flush with clean water Turbine should spin freely if not replace meter Contact dealer 12 Brine tank overflow Brine valve disc 1 being held open by foreign matter Uncontrolled brine refill flow rate Valve disc 2 not closed during brine draw causing brine refill Air leak in brine line to air check Improper drain control for injector Drain control clogged with resin or other debris Manually operate valve stem to flush away obstruction Remove variable salt controller to clean it and the ball Flush out foreign matter holding disc open by manually operating valve stem Check all connections in brine line for leaks Refer to instructions Too small of a drain control with a B or C injector will reduce draw rates Reference Pressure Graphs Clean drain control 31 Problem Possible Cause Solution 13 System using more or less salt
22. than salt control is set for 14 Intermittent or irregular brine draw Inaccurate setting Foreign matter in controller causing incorrect flow rates Defective controller Low water pressure Defective injector Make correct setting Remove variable salt controller and flush out foreign matter Manually position control to brine draw to clean controller after so doing position control to purge to remove brine from tank Replace defective part Contact dealer Set pump to maintain at least 20 psi 1 38 bar at softener Replace both injector and injector cap Contact dealer 15 No conditioned water after regeneration Unit did not regenerate No salt in brine tank Plugged injector Air check valve closed prematurely Check for power Add salt to brine tank Remove injector and flush it and injector screen Put control momentarily into refill to free air check Replace or repair air check if needed Contact dealer Valve Specifications Working Pressure 0000 sense 20 120 psi 1 38 8 27 bar Standard 12 Volt Transformer Input Electrical Rating 115V 60 Hz Optional 12 Volt Transformer Input Electrical Rating 115V 50 Hz 230V 50 Hz 230V 60 Hz 100V 60 Hz 100V 50 Hz Operating Ambient Temperature 34 F to 120 F 1 C to 49 C Operating Water Temperature 0004 34 F to
23. the conditioner in this position check to see if water is being drawn from the brine tank The water level in the brine tank will recede very slowly Observe for at least three minutes If the water level does not recede or goes up or if air enters the transparent air check chamber and the ball falls and seats reference Troubleshooting section Advance indicator knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to CONDITIONED WATER Run water from a nearby faucet until the water is clear and soft 13 400 Series Control Settings 440i Control Day Arrow Skipper Pins Skipper Wheel Indicator Knob Time Arrow Timer Locking Pin Timer Knob Figure 11 Programming 1 Set days of regeneration on skipper wheel Figure 11 e Pull all skipper pins outward away from control e Rotate skipper wheel until day arrow points to current day or number 1 Depress skipper pin s at day s for which regeneration is desired 2 Set the time of day e Grasp timer knob and pull outward e Rotate in either direction until the timer arrow points to the actual time of day e Release timer knob Note With the time of day properly set the conditioner will regenerate at about 2 30 a m If you prefer to have the unit regenerate at an earlier or later time simply set current time of day accordingly e g to have the unit regenerate at 4 30 a m two hours later set the clock two hours earlier than the actual time of day Note The Timer Locking Pin shoul
24. tting should be on the side of the cabinet or brine tank To connect overflow locate hole on side of brine tank Insert overflow fitting not supplied into tank and tighten with plastic thumb nut and gasket as shown Figure 7 Attach length of 1 2 inch 1 3 cm I D tubing not supplied to fitting and run to drain Do not elevate overflow line higher than 3 inches 7 6 cm below bottom of overflow fitting Do not tie into drain line of control unit Overflow line must be a direct separate line from overflow fitting to drain sewer or tub Allow an air gap as per drain line instructions Figure 6 Overflow Fitting Brine Tank Installed Connect 1 2 inch 1 3 cm Tubing or Hose and Run to Drain Figure 7 Low Voltage Transformer Use only the included transformer for powering the 400 series timers Connect the plug of the transformer secondary cable to the mating socket on the control see Figure 8 Be certain that the transformer is plugged into a correct voltage source that is not controlled by a wall switch Increasing the Length of the Transformer Cord If it is necessary to extend the length of the transformer cord an optional 15 foot 4 6 m extension is available see Figure 9 Figure 9 Disinfection of Water Conditioners The materials of construction of the modern water conditioner will not support bacterial growth nor will these materials contaminate a water supply In addition during normal use a conditio
25. valve unit Valve Illustration Autotrol 255 Valve Control Module 400 Series Control Injector Access Plug Figure 1 Tank Adapter Module Brine Line Fitting Connection 1 4 inch NPT Air Check Inlet Connection 3 4 inch or 1 inch NPT or BSPT Drain Connection 3 8 inch or 1 2 inch NPT or BSPT Outlet connection 3 4 inch or 1 inch NPT or BSPT Tank Thread 2 1 2 inch 8 male Figure 2 4 Introduction The 255 series control incorporates five cycles during operation Figure 3 and is responsible for directing the flow of water during all phases of regeneration The water conditioner consists of a control valve mineral tank resin and a salt storage tank During the service cycle hardness contaminants are removed from the water by the resin bed The regeneration process consists of backwash brine and slow rinse fast rinse and brine refill cycles During the regeneration process the hardness contaminants are removed from the resin bed and flushed to the drain while the resin bed is regenerated with brine A description of each cycle and its function is listed below 1 Service Downflow Untreated water is directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube The hardness ions attach themselves to the resin and are removed from the water The water is conditioned as it passes through the resin bed 2 Backwash Upflow The flow of water is reversed by the control valve and direct
26. ve Discs 9 18 1032565 Valve Cover Standard Black 1 19 1000062 i Lid Cover 1 20 1000297 Extended Connector For use with i Lid Cover 1 21 Kits 21 1001404 O Ring Group Tank Adapter 1010117 1 1010407 1 1010410 4 22 1040459 O Ring Group Piping Boss 1010431 1 1010411 2 23 1041010 13 16 Rubber Insert Optional Valve Discs i 1000250 Standard Not Shown Flow control does not use Flow Control Ball 1030502 22 Replacement Parts 256 Bypass Valve Note Do not use pipe joint compound when threading pipe into the Noryl piping boss Use only Teflon pipe tape Do not overtighten pipe into Noryl piping boss 23 255 Series Accessories Part Code No Description Qty 1 440i Assembly 2 460i Assembly 3 Transformer 1000810 Japanese 1000811 North American 1000812 Australian 1000813 British 1000814 European i 1030234 Transformer Extension Cord 15 foot 4 5 m Piping Boss 1 Piping Boss Kit includes Hardware 1040277 3 4 inch NPT Brass 3 8 inch NPT Drain 1040278 1 inch NPT Brass 1 2 inch NPT Drain 1040281 3 4 inch BSPT Brass 3 8 inch BSPT Drain 1040282 1 inch BSPT Brass 1 2 inch BSPT Drain 1040279 3 4 inch NPT Noryl 1 2 inch NPT Drain 1040280 1 inch NPT Noryl 1 2 inch NPT Drain 1040283 3 4 inch BSPT Noryl 1 2 inch BSPT Drain 1040284 1 inch BSPT Noryl 1 2 inch BSPT Drain 2 1040339 Piping Boss installation Kit Meter Adapter 1 103235
27. y into brine refill Replace or repair air check if needed Contact dealer 27 255 440i Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1 Control will not a Transformer or motor not a Connect power regenerate connected automatically b Defective timer motor b Replace motor Contact dealer c Skipper pins not down on c Depress pins for days timer skipper wheel regeneration required d Binding in gear train of d Replace timer Contact timer dealer 2 Control a Timer set incorrectly a Correct time setting regenerates at wrong time of day according to instructions 3 Control will not a Low water pressure a Set pump to maintain 20 psi draw brine at softener b Restricted drain line b Change drain to remove restriction c Injector plugged c Clean injector and screen d Injector defective d Replace injector Contact dealer e Air check valve closes e Putcontrol momentarily into prematurely brine slow rinse Replace or repair air check if needed Contact dealer f Timer locking pin not f Turn to horizontal position horizontal Contact dealer System using more or less salt Foreign matter in controller causing Remove brine control and flush out foreign matter than salt dial incorrect flow rates Manually position control to setting brine slow rinse to clean controller after so doing position control to purge to remove brine from tank
28. zed electrical bonding jumper between the inlet and outlet pipes when these devices are installed in metallic plumbing systems Inspect this unit carefully for carrier shortage or shipping damage before beginning installation of unit This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system This system is to be used only for potable water Use only lead free solder and flux as required by federal and state codes when installing soldered copper plumbing Use caution when sweat joining metal pipes near this water conditioning system Heat can adversely affect the plastic used in this system and bypass valve Use only silicone grease for lubrication of this unit Use only the power transformers supplied with this conditioning systems control valve unit Do not allow this water conditioning unit to freeze Damage from freezing will void this water conditioning unit s warranty Do not store flammable or volatile chemicals near this water conditioning unit For the purpose of plumbing system sizing only the rated service i e Normal flow and corresponding pressure loss may be used The rated service flow rates are the flow rates at which the performance capabilities of these devices were evaluated Contact your local Professional Water Dealer for system service and to obtain Autotrol brand replacement parts for this control
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