GE 400 Series Maintenance Manual

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2Table of ContentsSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Valve Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3System Regeneration Cycles (7-Cycle Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Disinfection of Water Conditioners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Placing Conditioner into Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Valve Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25255/440i Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26260 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Valve Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Safety InformationThis water conditioner’s control valve conforms to NSF/ANSI 44 and 61 for materials andstructural integrity only. Generic systems were tested and certified by WQA as verifiedby the performance data sheet.• Please review this entire Installation and Operation manual before installing unit.• We recommend that this water conditioning unit be installed by a trainedprofessional water treatment dealer. Follow all local codes for plumbing this unit.• Follow local electrical codes. Install a correctly sized electrical bonding jumperbetween the inlet and outlet pipes when these devices are installed in metallicplumbing systems.• Inspect this unit carefully for carrier shortage or shipping damage before beginninginstallation of unit.• This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologicallyunsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after thesystem.• This system is to be used only for potable water.• Use only lead-free solder and flux, as required by federal and state codes, wheninstalling soldered copper plumbing.• Use caution when sweat joining metal pipes near this water conditioning system.Heat can adversely affect the plastic used in this system and bypass valve.• Use only silicone grease for lubrication of this unit.• Use only the power transformers supplied with this conditioning systems controlvalve unit.• Do not allow this water conditioning unit to freeze. Damage from freezing will voidthis water conditioning unit’s warranty.• Do not store flammable or volatile chemicals near this water conditioning unit.• For the purpose of plumbing system sizing, only the rated service (i.e. "Normal") flowand corresponding pressure loss may be used. The rated service flow rates are theflow rates at which the performance capabilities of these devices were evaluated.Contact your local Professional Water Dealer for system service, and to obtainAutotrol brand replacement parts for this control valve unit.