Puratech 5100 - Controller Functions and Buttons; LCD Display Functions; Controller Button Usage

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Five-Button Controller, Cont.
Controller Part
Function
LCD Display
Shows the status of the controller; it is very important to know which mode the controller is in for
proper operations
Normal Operating
Mode
Shows
• The amount of soft water remaining until the next automatic regeneration (Each person in
the household uses about 75 gallons [290 liters] per day)
• The number of days until the next regeneration (Mode 1, Filter = No)
• The flow rate in gallons (or liters) per minute (Filter = No)
• Whether the appliance will regenerate tonight (If the Regenerate button has been pressed
and released)
• If the appliance will regenerate based on usage, the display will show “Regen. Scheduled”
Service Settings
Mode
Includes settings such as the language, mode, water hardness, and time of each regeneration
step. Service Settings must be set before Customer Settings. Otherwise, some values may not be
available. Service Settings Mode is intended for use by qualified service personnel
Customer Setting
Mode
Includes setting the time of day, the regeneration time, and the number of people in the
household; depending on the Service Settings, this option may not be available
Water Flowing
Indicator
Indicates that water is flowing through the appliance; useful for checking for proper plumbing and
leaks
Recharge/
Regeneration Status
Shows regeneration cycle positions during regeneration
Buttons
The Change, Select, Display, and Scroll Back buttons are used when changing Customer
Settings and Service Settings.
Change
The Change button is used with the Select button to set the value of certain parameters.
• When you press the Change button, the value under the cursor changes to the next
available value, typically increasing by one until all values have been displayed and the
process begins again.
Select
The Select button is used to move the cursor when setting parameters.
1. Press and release the Select button to move the cursor one digit to the right of the
parameter to be changed.
2. When the cursor is at the extreme right position, press the Select button again to reset
the cursor to the extreme left position.
Display
The Display button is used to enter programming modes and also to save a value and display the
next value to be changed.
1. To program Service Settings, press and hold both the Display button and the Select
button for about five seconds while “Service Setting” is displayed.
2. To program Customer Settings, press and hold the Display button for about five seconds
while “Customer Setting” is displayed.
Scroll Back
The Scroll Back function is used to step back to a previous parameter setting. It is typically used
to go back to correct a setting without the need to scroll forward through all settings.
Regenerate
The Regenerate button at the bottom of the controller is used when starting the water
conditioning appliance, to start an immediate regeneration, or to restore capacity if you run out of
salt.