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Autotrol 268/760 User Manual

Autotrol 268/760
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AUTOTROL 268/760
METERED WATER SOFTENER
InstallatIon GuIde
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Autotrol 268/760 Specifications

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BrandAutotrol
Model268/760
CategoryWater Dispenser
LanguageEnglish

Summary

AUTOTROL 268/760 Metered Water Softener Installation Guide

General Reference and Quick Start

Meter Control Valve Ports Overview

Identifies and explains the four main ports on the Autotrol 268/760 control valve.

Quick Start Programming Guide

Outlines initial programming steps, editing, and reprogramming procedures for the softener.

Water Hardness, Capacity, and Brine Fill Calculations

Water Test and Hardness Conversion

How to test water hardness and convert units (PPM, mg/L) to Grains per Gallon (gpg).

Compensated Hardness Calculation

Method to calculate compensated hardness by factoring in iron levels for softener programming.

Tank Size and Salt Setting Guide

Tank Size Determination

Guidance on selecting the correct tank size based on capacity or dimensions.

Salt Setting Selection

How to choose the optimal salt setting based on your water's hardness level.

Pre-Installation and Tank Placement

Installation Site Requirements

Specifies essential site conditions and locations for installing the water softener system.

Tank Placement and Filling

Instructions for positioning the softener tank and preparing it for valve installation.

Installing the Autotrol 268/760 Control Valve

Valve Preparation and O-ring Lubrication

Steps for preparing the valve, lubricating o-rings, and installing the top screen.

Attaching Valve to Tank

Procedure for securely mounting the control valve onto the softener tank.

Plumbing and Drain Connections

Drain Line Assembly

How to attach the drain barb fitting and connect the drain line tubing.

Bypass Assembly Installation

Steps for connecting the bypass assembly to the back of the Autotrol 268/760 valve.

Plumbing the System and Brine Tank Connection

Connecting Water Supply Lines

Instructions for plumbing the system's IN and OUT ports to the home's water supply.

Making the Brine Tank Connection

How to connect the brine tubing to the control valve and the brine tank.

Brine Tank and Float Assembly Setup

Preparing Brine Well and Float Assembly

Steps for removing the brine well cap and inserting the float assembly.

Connecting Brine Line Tubing

How to connect the brine line tubing to the float assembly and brine tank.

Programming the Autotrol 268/760 Valve

Power Connection and Initial Setup

Connecting the power pack and verifying the timer display.

Setting Tank Size and Time

Inputting the tank size and setting the current time of day.

Setting Day of the Week

Adjusting the timer to reflect the current day of the week.

Softener Programming Settings

Regeneration Time and Override

Setting the regeneration time and the calendar override days.

Salt Setting and Hardness Level

Selecting the salt setting and inputting the calculated hardness level.

Final Display Verification

Confirming the display shows time of day and remaining gallons.

Initial System Start-Up and Testing

Filling and Initial Bypass Operation

Process of filling the softener with water and using the bypass valve.

Regeneration Test for Leaks

Performing a short regeneration cycle to check for leaks and system integrity.

Adding Salt and System Completion

Instructions for adding salt and confirmation of successful installation.

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