Controller Settings Worksheet
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Use one worksheet for one installed controller and one proposed change. Do not use this document to enter an undocumented service menu.
A. System identity
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Complete model number | |
| Serial number, if available | |
| Controller or valve model, if separately identified | |
| Manual title | |
| Manual revision/document number | |
| Manual URL | |
| Performance data sheet URL | |
| Record owner/reviewer | |
| Baseline date and time |
B. Water and use evidence
| Evidence | Value | Unit | Sample/source location | Method/source | Date | Document or URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated hardness | ||||||
| Treated hardness baseline | ||||||
| Other analyzed constituent relevant to the exact manual | ||||||
| Household water use | gallons/day or other | bill/meter/controller |
If the water source, sample point, unit, or test method is unknown, stop rather than filling the gap with an estimate.
C. Current owner-visible settings
| On-screen label | Current value | Unit | Menu/page in exact manual | Evidence source | Owner or professional field? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | ||||||
| Capacity | ||||||
| Salt dosage | ||||||
| Regeneration type | ||||||
| Reserve type/value | ||||||
| Day override | ||||||
| Regeneration time | ||||||
| Salt type | ||||||
| Other documented owner field |
Leave nonexistent or inaccessible fields blank. Do not infer a hidden value.
D. One-change authorization record
| Required field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Exact on-screen field | |
| Current/rollback value and unit | |
| Proposed new value and unit | |
| Reason for change | |
| Supporting evidence | |
| Evidence document, page, and URL | |
| Dependent fields checked | |
| Exact manual procedure used | |
| Person making or approving change | |
| Change date and time | |
| Displayed value after save |
E. Validation record
| Check | Baseline | After normal operation | Unit/method | Date and cycle context | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated hardness | |||||
| Treated hardness | |||||
| Gallons/days between regenerations | |||||
| Water use over observation period | |||||
| Salt level or salt added | |||||
| Error/leak/drain observation |
Validation conclusion: ☐ supported ☐ inconclusive ☐ failed ☐ professional review required
Rollback performed, if any: ____________________ Date: __________ Reviewer: __________
Stop checklist
Stop and escalate if the model/manual, input unit, untreated result, configuration, or performance-sheet pair cannot be verified; if the field is in a master/service menu; or if the unit leaks, drains continuously, stalls, or raises broader water-quality concerns.