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Water Treatment Systems Electronic Programming
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Programming The Faceplate
Timer upon installation, and after an extended power outage
When the transformer is plugged into the electrical
outlet, 12:00AM (flashing), and PRESENT TIME show in the upper
display area. A ‘‘beeper’’ sounds
while pressing buttons for electronic control programming.
One beep signals a change in the display. Repeated beeps means
the electronic control will not accept a change from the button
you have pressed, and you should use another.
To program the electronic control, you will
use either the SELECT, UP or DOWN buttons.
Set present time of day
If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the
display, press the SELECT button until they do.
- Press either the SELECT, UP or DOWN button
to set. The UP button moves the display ahead; the DOWN
button moves the time backward. Each press of the UP or
DOWN button changes the time by one minute. Holding the
buttons in changes the time 32minutes each second.
- When the present time shows, press SELECT
to apply.
- If the present time is between noon and midnight,
be sure PM shows.
Set water hardness number
If 25 (factory default) and
HARDNESS do not show in the display, press the SELECT button
until they
do.
- Press either the SELECT, UP or DOWN button
to set your water hardness number in the display. The DOWN
button moves the display down to 1. The UP button moves
the display up to 95,110, or 120, depending on the model
code. Each press of the UP or DOWN button changes the display
by 1 between 1 and 25. Above 25, the display changes 5 at
a time; 25, 30, 35, etc. Holding a button in changes the
numbers twice each second.
- When your water hardness number shows, press
SELECT to apply. You can get the grains per gallon (gpg)
hardness of your water supply from a water analysis laboratory,
or call and ask your local water department, if you are
on a municipal supply. If your water supply contains ferrous
(clear water) iron, increase the hardness setting to compensate
for it as follows: Add 5 to the hardness number for each
1 ppm of iron.
Normal operation electronic control
display
- During normal operation, the present time
of day, and AM or PM, show in the time display area.
- When the demand computer determines a regeneration
is needed, RECHARGE TONIGHT begins to flash in the display,
along with the present time. RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes until
the next regeneration start time, then changes to RECHARGE
NOW, which flashes until the regeneration is over. The display
also shows the current cycle in the regeneration process.
When the valve is in transition between cycles, both indicators
flash
Other Data Displays
With repeated presses of the DATA button, you
can scan through four displays of operational information.
This data appears in the bottom portion of the display area.
These are:
CAPACITY (remaining) -- This is the percentage
of water softening capacity remaining. Immediately after a
regeneration, 100% shows. Then, as water is used, the percentage
decreases until the next regeneration. During regenerations,
the percentage increments upward. Zero (0%) shows until after
the first regeneration begins, after connecting to electrical
power.
FLOW RATE, GPM* -- When using soft water, this
display shows the gallon per minute flow rate passing through
the softener. Zero shows if water is not in use.
GALLONS* TODAY -- Each day, beginning at midnight,
the electronic control keeps a running count of the total
gallons of water passing through the softener.
AVERAGE DAILY GALLONS* -- The figure displayed
is the average gallons of water used by the household each
day, over the past seven day period.
If preferred, you can set the display to show
the reading in liters instead of gallons, see page 20. If
gallons today, or average daily gallons exceeds 1999, a (x
10) indicator appears. This means you must multiply the number
shown times 10.
Optional Recharge Controls
Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (recharge)
may be desired, or needed. Two examples are:
- You have used more water than usual (house
guests, extra washing, etc.) and you may run out of soft
water before the next regeneration.
- You did not refill the storage tank with
salt before it was all gone.
Use one of the following features to start a
regeneration immediately, or at the next preset regeneration
start time.
- RECHARGE NOW
Press and hold in the RECHARGE button until RECHARGE NOW
starts to flash in the time display area. The softener begins
an immediate regeneration, and when over in about two hours,
you will have a new supply of soft water. Once started,
you cannot cancel this regeneration.
- RECHARGE TONIGHT
Touch (do not hold) the RECHARGE button, and RECHARGE TONIGHT
flashes in the time display area. A regeneration will occur
at the next preset regeneration start time. If you decide
to cancel this regeneration, before it has started, touch
the same button once more.
Vacation note: The Morton Demand water softener
regenerates only while water is used and softening capacity
must be restored. For this reason, the softener will not regenerate
when you are away from home for extended periods.
Program Memory
If electrical power to the softener is interrupted,
the time display is blank, but the electronic control keeps
correct time for about 24 hours. When power is restored, you
have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing.
All other settings are maintained and never require resetting
unless a change is desired.
If the time is flashing after a long power outage,
the softener continues to work as it should to provide you
with softwater. However, regenerations may occur at the wrong
time of day until you reset the electronic
control to the correct time of day, page 12.
Regeneration (Starting) time
maximum days between regenerations
efficiency mode
heavy duty backwash
97% feature
Each of these settings has a factory set default
value. The defaults are: Regeneration start time -- 2:00AM;
Maximum days between regenerations -- 0 (display shows dY
--); Efficiency Mode -- OFF; 97% Feature
-- OFF; Heavy duty backwash -- OFF. The defaults suit most
installations. However, depending on water
supply quality, household peak water use hours, etc., adjustment
is available to meet specific needs. To make
a change, read and do the following.
- REGENERATION (START) TIME
At the 2:00AM regeneration start time, the softener begins
regenerations at that time. This is a good time in most
households because water is not in use. If a different time
would be better for your needs, do steps 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and
10 to change the starting hour.
- MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS
The default setting allows the water softener to control
regeneration frequency based on water usage
readings from the water meter. It provides the most economical
operation. You can set a maximum time (in days) between
regenerations. For example, no more than 3 days will pass
without a regeneration occurring if you set dY 3 in the
display. A 1 to 7 day setting is available. To make a change
from the default setting, do steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and
10.
- EFFICIENCY MODE
When this feature is ON, the unit will operate at salt efficiencies
of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher.
(May recharge more often using smaller salt dosage and less
water). When this is ON, the efficiency icon will show in
the lower right hand corner of the display. To make a change
from the default setting, do steps 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and
10.
- CALIFORNIA EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
Your water softener has a “High Efficiency”
feature with an “ON” or “OFF”
setting. This softener setting is shipped in the “OFF”
position, which utilizes the maximum rated capacity
while most often achieving maximum salt efficiencies.
When installing this unit in the State of California,
you MUST turn this setting to the “ON” position
which may initiate more frequent recharges, however
it will operate at 4000 grains per pound of salt or
higher. If you wish to turn the Salt Efficiency feature
“ON” ( icon will show in display), follow
the instructions on this page.
- HEAVY DUTY BACKWASH
When set to ON, the backwash cycle of regeneration will
be 10 minutes long instead of the normal 7 minute length.
This is beneficial on some water supplies high in iron or
sediment content. To conserve water, on clean supplies,
be sure OFF shows. To change this setting, do steps 1, 2,
4, 6, 7, 8 and 10.
- SET 97% FEATURE
By setting to On, unit will automatically recharge when
97% capacity has been
used, at any time of day. To change this setting, do steps
1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10.
Beginning from the present time display, press
and hold in the SELECT button until 2:00 AM begins to flash,
RECHARGE TIME remains steady.
Press the up or down button to display the desired
start time. The up button moves the time ahead; the down button
moves the time backward. Press the SELECT button to select
time and move to next setting.
dY -- flashes, with RECHARGE remaining steady.
Pressing the up button will increase the number of days, the
down button will decrease the number of days.
Press the SELECT button to select and move to
next setting.
On flashes and the efficiency mode icon shows
in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Use the up or
down buttons to toggle the efficiency mode either ON or OFF.
You're new Morton Water Softener has been
programmed for high capacity when shipped from the factory.
To set the unit for high efficiency follow the directions
above. Some states require setting you're water softener
to high efficiency, check with you're local state code.
Press the SELECT button to select and move
to next setting.
HEAVY BACKWASH and flashing OFF shows in the
display. Use the up or down buttons to toggle the heavy backwash
either ON or OFF.
Press the SELECT button to select and move
to next setting.
Display toggles between 97 Recharge and OFF.
Use the up or down buttons to toggle this setting either ON
or OFF.
Press the SELECT button to select and return
to the present time display.
Model Code
12 or 24 Hour Clock
Gallons or Liters
The model code is factory set at assembly and
testing. The hour clock and water measure have factory set
default values. The defaults are: 12 or 24 hour clock -- 12;
Gallons or liters measure -- gallons. The model code should
never require resetting, but to check, or to set if previously
omitted, read below. The defaults suit most installations.
However, to make a change, read and do the following.
- MODEL CODE
The electronic control must have the right model code set
to operate the softener correctly. The correct model code
for model MSD45E is A 45. If A - - - is flashing in the
display, do steps 2, 3, 5 and 7. To check for the correct
code setting, and to reset if needed, do steps 1, 2, 3,
5 and 7. 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK: With 12 hr set, all time displays
are in standard clock time, 12:00AM to 11:59PM. If 24 hr
is set, time displays are in military time... 0100 (1:00AM)
to 0000 (midnight). To change from the 12 hr setting, do
steps 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7.
- GALLONS OR LITERS MEASURE
All water flow rate and usage displays are in gallons with
the default GALS setting. If reset to litErs, the same displays
are shown in liters. Use steps 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 to change.
Beginning from the present time display, press
and hold in the SELECT button until 2:00 AM (or as otherwise
set), and RECHARGE TIME begins to flash.
Press and hold in the SELECT button again. Either
A -- -- -- or a previously set code will appear. If setting
is needed, use the up or down button to set model code, as
needed.
Press SELECT to select and move to next screen.
12 hr flashes along with TIME. To change the
display to 24 hr, use the up button.Use the down button to
reset to 12 hr.
Press SELECT to select and move to next screen.
GALS flashes, along with GALLONS. Use the up
button to change to the liter setting. Use the down button
to return to the gallon setting.
Press the SELECT button a final time to return
to the present time display.
Automatic electronic diagnostics
The electronic control has a self--diagnostic
function for the electrical system (except input power and
water meter). The computer monitors the electronic components
and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs,
an error code appears in the display. While an error code
is displayed, the RECHARGE and DATA buttons remain operable
so you can perform the Manual Initiated Electronics
Diagnostic. |
