System Startup; Programming - Pentair Autotrol 255 Series Service Manual

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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 8

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Initial Startup
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.
the following steps will require turning the indicator
NotE:
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
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.
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.
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Air Check
Figure 9 - Control Valve
5. Put into operation.
a. Open water supply valve slowly to full open position.
b. 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.
c. Advance indicator knob COUNTERCLOCkWISE until
arrow points to the center of the bRINE/SLOW
RINSE position.
d. With 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.
e. Advance indicator knob COUNTERCLOCkWISE to
CONDITIONED WATER.
f. Run water from a nearby faucet until the water is clear
and soft.

ProGrAMMING

440i Control (obsolete)
Skipper Pins
Day Arrow
Indicator knob
Timer
Locking Pin
Figure 10
brine Line
Skipper Wheel
Time Arrow
Timer knob