4 - START-UP INSTRUCTIONS LXT
The water softener should be installed with the inlet, outlet, and
drain connections made in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations, and to meet applicable plumbing codes.
1. Program the valve control according to instructions shown
in this manual.
2. Start an immediate regeneration by holding the Extra Cycle
button for 5 seconds. Position the valve to backwash.
Ensure the drain line ow remains steady for 10 minutes or
until the water runs clear.
3. Position the valve to the brine / slow rinse position. Ensure
the unit is drawing water from the brine tank (this step may
need to be repeated).
4. Position the valve to the rapid rinse position. Check the
drain line ow, and run for 5 minutes or until the water runs
clear.
5. Position the valve to the start of the brine tank ll cycle.
Ensure water goes into the brine tank at the desired rate.
The brine valve drive cam will hold the valve in this position
to ll the brine tank for the rst regeneration.
6. Replace control cover.
7. Put salt in the brine tank.
NOTE: Do not use granulated or rock salt.
5 - TIMER FEATURES LXT
Figure 2
Features of the LXT:
• Power backup that continues to keep time and the
passage of days for a minimum of 12 hours in the event
of power failure. During a power outage, the control goes
into a power-saving mode. It does not monitor water
usage during a power failure, but it does store the volume
remaining at the time of power failure.
• Day of the week reserve calculates a reserve for each
day based on the past 4 weeks.
• The Flow Indicator ashes when outlet ow is detected.
• The Service Icon ashes if a regeneration cycle has been
queued.
• A Regeneration can be triggered immediately by pressing
the Extra Cycle button for ve seconds.
• During a regeneration, the display will show the cycle
number followed by the time remaining in that cycle
• During regeneration, the user can force the control to
advance to the next cycle step immediately by pressing
the extra cycle button.
Figure 3
Setting the Time of Day
1. Press and hold either the Up or Down buttons until the Time
of Day icon appears.
2. Adjust the displayed time with the Up and Down buttons.
3. When the desired time is set, press the Extra Cycle button
to resume normal operation. The unit will also return to
normal operation after 5 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
PM
Figure 4
Queueing a Regeneration
1. Press the Extra Cycle button. The service icon will ash to
indicate that a regeneration is queued.
2. To cancel a queued regeneration, press the Extra Cycle
button.
Regenerating Immediately
Press and hold the Extra Cycle button for ve seconds.
Cycle
Time
Remaining
12:00
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MODE
Flow
Indicator
Mode
Button
Display
Position
Program
Icon
Clock
Extra Cycle
Button
Display
Position
Program Icon
Clock
Extra Cycle
Button
Mode
Button
Flow
Indicator
4 • MR12 Fleck 5800 LXT & SXT Downow/Upow