Hydrotech 2510 Econominder Service Manual - Manual (Page 30)

MODEL 2510 & 2510 ECONOMINDER
service instructions
Page 30
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Softener Fails to Regenerate A. Electrical Service To Unit Has Been
Interrupted. A. Assure Permanent electrical Service
(Check Fuse, Plug, Pull chain or
Switch).
B. Timer is Defective B. Replace Timer.
C. Power Failure. C. Reset Time of Day.
2. Hard Water A. By-Pass Valve is Open. A. Close By-Pass Valve.
B. No Salt in Brine Tank. B. Add Salt To Brine Tank and Maintain
Salt Level Above Water Level.
C. Injector Screen Plugged. C. Clean Injector Screen.
D. Insufficient Water Flowing Into Brine
Tank. D. Check Brine Tank Fill Time and Clean
Brine Line Flow Control if Plugged.
E. Hot Water Tank Hardness. E. Repeat Flushings of the Hot Water
Tank is Required.
F. Leak At Distributor Tube. F. Make Sure Distributor Tube is Not
Cracked. Check “O” Ring and Tube
Pilot.
G. Internal Valve Leak. G. Replace Seals and Spacers and/or
Piston.
3. Unit Used Too Much Salt. A. Improper Salt Setting. A. Check Salt Usage and Salt Setting.
B. Excessive Water in Brine Tank. B. See Problem No. 7.
4. Loss of Water Pressure A. Iron Buildup in Line to Water
Conditioner. A. Clean Line to Water Conditioner.
B. Iron Buildup in Water Conditioner. B. Clean Control and Add Mineral
Cleaner to Mineral Bed.
Increase Frequency of Regeneration.
C. Inlet of Control Plugged Due to
Foreign Material Broken Loose From
Pipes by Recent Work Done on
Plumbing System. C. Remove Piston and Clean Control.
5. Loss of Mineral Through Drain Line. A. Air in Water System. A. Assure that Well System has Proper
Air Eliminator Control. Check for Dry
Well Condition.
6. Iron in Conditioned Water. A. Fouled Mineral Bed. A. Check Backwash, Brine Draw and
Brine Tank Fill.
Increase Frequency of Regeneration.
Increase Backwash Time.
7. Excessive Water in Brine Tank. A. Plugged Drain Line Flow Control. A. Clean Flow Control.
B. Plugged Injector System. B. Clean Injector and Screen.