Difficulty
Easy
Steps
11
Time Required
5 - 10 minutes
Sections
2
- Preparing the Hydotech 89-series control valve for repair.
- 6 steps
- Injectors
- 5 steps
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BackHydrotech 89-series Control Valve
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Introduction
You may need to do this if your equipment is malfunctioning in the following ways:
- Not drawing brine correctly or efficientlyNot drawing brine at allSending water to the brine tank during the brine draw cycle
What you need
Step 1
Preparing the Hydotech 89-series control valve for repair.
- Locate the RED bypass knobs.
- Using an allan key or a pair of pliers, turn the knobs so the stamped arrows are facing each other.
- CAUTION: The bypass knobs may become detached, if this happens take note of the position of the knob and return the knob to that position and press down to reseat it.
Locate the RED bypass knobs.
Using an allan key or a pair of pliers, turn the knobs so the stamped arrows are facing each other.
CAUTION: The bypass knobs may become detached, if this happens take note of the position of the knob and return the knob to that position and press down to reseat it.
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Step 2
- IMPORTANT: Verify the valve is in bypass before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Verify the valve is in bypass before proceeding.
Step 3
- Unlock the valve.
- Press and hold the {MENU} key until the valve beeps/the padlock icon disappears.
Unlock the valve.
Press and hold the {MENU} key until the valve beeps/the padlock icon disappears.
Step 4
- Activate manual regeneration
- After the valve is unlcoked, press the [MENU] button once more to bring up a menu prompt.
- Repeatedly press the {DOWN] button until “Manual Regen” is selected.
- Press Set
- Use the [UP} arrow to select “Regen Now” and press {SET} to begin the regeneration process.
Activate manual regeneration
After the valve is unlcoked, press the [MENU] button once more to bring up a menu prompt.
Repeatedly press the {DOWN] button until “Manual Regen” is selected.
Press Set
Use the [UP} arrow to select “Regen Now” and press {SET} to begin the regeneration process.
Step 5
- Press and hold any button for approximately 3 seconds to skip ahead, do this until the valve is in either BACKWASH or RINSE.
- Wait until the time begins to count down to ensure it is has relieved pressure
- Note: If you have a Downflow valve or are using this valve on a filter your first regeneration cycle will be BACKWASH, you won’t need to skip ahead.
- Note: The valve may take a couple of minutes to move between cycles, please be patient with it.
Press and hold any button for approximately 3 seconds to skip ahead, do this until the valve is in either BACKWASH or RINSE.
Wait until the time begins to count down to ensure it is has relieved pressure
Note: If you have a Downflow valve or are using this valve on a filter your first regeneration cycle will be BACKWASH, you won’t need to skip ahead.
Note: The valve may take a couple of minutes to move between cycles, please be patient with it.
Step 6
- Finally, disconnect the valve from the power supply by unplugging the 12v A/C adapter from the wall.
Finally, disconnect the valve from the power supply by unplugging the 12v A/C adapter from the wall.
Step 7
Injectors
- Removing the Injector Cover (A36)
- Remove the two #2 Phillips screws (A4) from the injector cover (A36) and remove with your fingers.
Removing the Injector Cover (A36)
Remove the two #2 Phillips screws (A4) from the injector cover (A36) and remove with your fingers.
Step 8
- Remove the Injector Screen (A37) using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.
- Note: In most cases this part may be gently cleaned rather than replaced.
Remove the Injector Screen (A37) using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.
Note: In most cases this part may be gently cleaned rather than replaced.
Step 9
- Remove Injector Nozzle (A33)
- Using a 1/4" flat blade screwdriver, turn the Injector Nozzle counterclockwise to unscrew.
Remove Injector Nozzle (A33)
Using a 1/4" flat blade screwdriver, turn the Injector Nozzle counterclockwise to unscrew.
Step 10
- Remove Injector Throat (A31)
- Using a 3/16 Flat Blade screwdriver (or iFixit #4 flat blade bit) turn the injector throat counterclockwise to unscrew.
- Using a pair of reverse tweezers, remove the injector throat.
Remove Injector Throat (A31)
Using a 3/16 Flat Blade screwdriver (or iFixit #4 flat blade bit) turn the injector throat counterclockwise to unscrew.
Using a pair of reverse tweezers, remove the injector throat.
Step 11
- REASSEMBLY
- To reassemble, insert the injector throat, injector nozzle and injector screen in reverse order of removal.
- Prior to reinstalling the Injector Cover (A36) and reinstalling the screws, apply a layer of silicone grease to the o-ring (A35), this will allow the o-ring to reseal to the valve body properly.
REASSEMBLY
To reassemble, insert the injector throat, injector nozzle and injector screen in reverse order of removal.
Prior to reinstalling the Injector Cover (A36) and reinstalling the screws, apply a layer of silicone grease to the o-ring (A35), this will allow the o-ring to reseal to the valve body properly.
You have successfully replaced (or cleaned) the Injectors in your Hydrotech 89-series Control Valve.
You may now party on!
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