Watts Autotrol 263 / 268 (400 Series) - Manual (Page 20)

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Note: 1: Use of resin cleaners in an unvented enclosure is not recommended.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
9. Control will not regenerate
automatically or when button
is pressed.
a. Electric cord unplugged.
b. No electric power at outlet.
c. Defective motor.
d. Broken gear.
e. Binding in gear train.
f. Defective switch.
a. Connect power.
b. Repair outlet or use working outlet.
c. Replace timer.
d. Replace timer.
e. Replace timer.
f. Replace timer.
10. Control will not regenerate
automatically but will
regenerate when button is
pressed.
a. If water flow display is not operative, refer
to Item 5.
b. Defective circuit board.
c. Incorrect hardness and capacity settings.
a. Same as Item 5.
b. Replace timer.
c. Set to correct values. See Programming
section.
11. Run out of soft water between
regenerations.
a. Improper regeneration.
b. Fouled softener resin.
c. Incorrect salt setting.
d. Incorrect harness or capacity settings.
e. Water hardness has increased.
f. Restricted meter turbine rotation due to
foreign material in meter housing.
g. Excessive water usage below 1/5 gallon
per minute.
a. Repeat regeneration, making certain that
correct salt dosage is used.
b. Use resin cleaner. See Note 1.
c. Set salt control to proper level. See Salt Setting
chart.
d. Set to correct values. See Programming
section.
e. Set hardness to new value. See Programming
section.
f. Remove meter housing, free us turbine and
flush with clean water. DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE TURBINE FROM METER
HOUSING. Turbine should spin freely, if not,
replace meter !
g. Repair leaky plumbing and/or fixtures !