Watts Autotrol 263 / 268 (400 Series) - Manual (Page 5)

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Placing Conditioner into Operation
After all previous steps have been completed, the unit
is ready to be placed into operation. Follow these steps
carefully.
1. Remove control valve cover by first releasing the
plastic clip from the back of the cover. Pull back of
cover slightly outward and lift up.
Note : The following steps will require turning the
indicator knob (Figure 5 and Figure 6) to various
positions. Manually rotate the camshaft
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
only until indicator knob
points to desired position. (See manual
regeneration sections for each control’s manual
operation.)
2. Rotate indicator knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE
until it points directly to the word BACKWASH.
3. Fill media 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, media
may be lost. In the 1/4 open 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 main 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.
5. Place the conditioner into operation.
A. With the water supply valve completely open,
carefully advance the indicator knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
to the center of the
BRINE REFILL position. Hold at this position
until water starts to flow through the brine line
into the brine tank. Do not run for more than one
or two minutes.
B. Advance the indicator knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE until it points to the
center of the BRINE/SLOW RINSE position.
C. 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 water level for at least three
minutes. If the water level does not recede, or if
it goes up, reference the Troubleshooting
section.
D. Advance the indicator knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to the SERVICE
position and run water from a nearby faucet
until the water is clear and soft.
Electrical Connection
100 VAC, 115 VAC, and 230 VAC units: Remove twist
tie from the power cord and extend cord to its full
length. Make sure power source matches the rating
printed on the control. Be certain a wall switch does not
control the outlet.
12 VAC: Connect the plug of the transformer (supplied)
secondary cable to the mating socket at the rear or
bottom of the timer housing. Be certain the transformer
is secure and is plugged into a power source of correct
voltage that is not controlled by a wall switch.