Sanitizing Procedures - North Star PA101 Manual

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PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER AT STARTUP

14.

SET MINIMUM TANKS IN SERVICE (Triplex and Quadplex units only): Using

the up () or down () button, display the minimum number of tanks that are needed

to be in service at a time. Press the Menu/Exit ( ) button to select and advance to

next setting.

15.

SET PEAK FLOW TRIP POINT: If Peak Flow is selected as method of recharge

(step 4), this option is activated. Using the up () or down () button, select the GPM

(1.0 minimum to 750 maximum) at which you temporarily require another unit to come

into service. The unit will return to standby when the GPM falls below the set point after

a period of 30 minutes. Press the Menu/Exit ( ) button to select and advance to next

setting.

After these intial settings are completed, the monitor will display a screen stating the

controller is being reset. The monitor will then show a screen with the current settings

before moving to the next screen and required setting.

16.

SET CLOCK: Using the up () or down () button, set the present time, being sure

AM or PM shows, as applicable. By pressing and holding either the up () or down ()

button, the display will scroll at faster increments. Press the Menu/Exit ( ) button to

select and advance to next setting. Note: Clock will need to be reset only if power was

out longer than 72 hours.

17.

SET HARDNESS: Using the up () or down () button, set the water hardness

level, from 1 to 160 grains or 10 to 2740 PPM (parts per million). By pressing and hold-

ing either the up () or down () button, the display will scroll at faster increments.

Press the Menu/Exit ( ) button to select and advance to next setting.

18.

SET RECHARGE TIME: This screen is active only if a single valve system or Paral-

lel Delayed recharge setting. Using the up () or down () button, set the time when

regenerations should start. Press the Menu/Exit ( ) button to select and advance to

next setting.

The monitor returns to the normal operating screen when programming has been

completed.

To complete the installation, do the sanitizing below.

Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. However, during shipping, storage,

installing and operating, bacteria could get into the softener. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is sug-

gested* when installing.

1. Be sure to complete all installation steps, including electronic controller programming.

2. Pour about 3/4 oz. of common 5.25% household bleach (Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White Sail, Eagle, etc.)

into the brinewell (Figure 6, Page 10).

3. use the REGENERATE, or RECHARGE, NOW feature, on the electronic controller, to start an immediate re-

generation. The bleach is drawn into and through the water softener to sanitize it. This sanitizing regeneration

is over in about two hours. Then, soft water is available for your use.

Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality Association for disinfecting. On some water supplies, they suggest periodic sanitizing.

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