What is calendar override on water softener?

Calendar override feature can be programmed to initiate a regeneration at a fixed interval if water usage has not been enough to trigger it – beneficial on iron-bearing water.

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What is an autotrol 255?

255 Logix is a non-corrosive, UV-resistant valve with fiber-reinforced polymer valve body for superior strength and durability. Designed with double backwash for reduced hardness leakage, its capabilities accommodate softener tanks up to 14″ and filter up to 10″ in diameter.

When should I manually regenerate my water softener?

Typically, the regeneration should occur after every 12 to 14 days or it should occur after a predetermined gallons of water that you use. You can set the number of gallons used before it regenerates through the water softener’s valve.

How often should my water softener regenerate?

every 12 to 14 days
Typically, the regeneration should occur after every 12 to 14 days or it should occur after a predetermined gallons of water that you use. You can set the number of gallons used before it regenerates through the water softener’s valve.

How do you adjust the backwash on a water softener?

How to Perform a Manual Backwash on a Water Softener System

Press the “Select 1” or similar button until “Clean” and “Off” appears on the display.
Press the “Up” or “Down” button until the text “On” appears.
Press “Select 1” again until “Clean Time” and “7” appears. Seven minutes is the default extra backwash time.

How do you know if your water softener is working properly?

How to tell if your water softener is working

Check if your “softened” water is still easy to lather.
High-quality laundry work.
Clean pipes, faucets, toilet, tiles, and sinks.
You still experience the unique taste of soft water.
Leaks.
No regeneration cycles.
Low pressure.
Resin beads problems.

What is a good hardness level for water?

120 to 170 mg/L
A water softener can resolve this problem. The membrane manufacturers will often specify what the maximum hardness concentration can be, but industry rule of thumb is that hardness should not exceed 120 to 170 mg/L (7 to 10 grains per gallon).

What is the service manual for the Autotrol 255 valve?

Autotrol®255 Valve / 400 Series Controls Service Manual SE12 † 5 SYSTEM REGENERATION CYCLES 1. Service (Downflow): Untreated water is directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube. The hardness ions attach themselves to the resin and are removed from the water. The water is conditioned as it passes through the resin bed. 2.

How many PSI is a 255 water softener?

2 † Autotrol®255 Valve / 400 Series Controls Service Manual SE12 WATER SOFTENER PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET Model 255-460i-075-844 255-460i-100-948 Rated Service Flow (gpm) 6.0 10.0 Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Rate (psi) 9.0 15.0 Rated Capacity (grains @ lb. of salt)

How do I contact Pentair customer support for Autotrol 255?

How long should the transformer cord be on an Autotrol 255?

Autotrol®255 Valve / 400 Series Controls Service Manual SE12 † 7 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).