Fleck 5600 Owner`s Manual
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1. 5600 5600 Econominder Owner s Manual For questions or in case of emergency please call your local service technician preferably the one who installed the system Product Features Benefits amp Job Specification Sheet O M Congratulations on the purchase of your new water treatment system with the 5600 control valve You will have peace of mind knowing your system will bring you years of treated water use and enjoyment Product Features amp Benefits e Rugged simple design e Non corrosive UV resistant valve body e Economical small annual power consumption Eliminate e Stains e Clogged Plumbing Scale Deposits e Dissolved Minerals e Soap Scum Enjoy e Longer Lasting Appliances up to 30 longer e Less Detergent Soap Cleanser Use e Greater Lathering of Soap e Cleaner Dishes Towels Linens Softer Hands Job No Model No Water Test Capacity Per Unit 2 Maximum 2 Per Regeneration Mineral Tank Size __________Diameter 2 Height Brine Tank Size amp Salt Setting per Regeneration Control Valve Specifications Type of Timer Std 7 Day 12 Day Meter Std Meter Ext Day Time of Regeneration Drain Line Flow Control 2 gpm Brine Refill Rate 0 gpm Injector Size opm Meter Gallon Setting_____________________ Gallons IMPORTANT The information specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time2. nually regenerate valve turn the manual regeneration knob clockwise until it reads REGEN NOTE Unit will regenerate tonight when the gallon capacity reaches zero Descriptions of Softener amp Filter Control Valve Positions A RER O Service Hard water enters unit at valve inlet and flows down through the mineral in the mineral tank Conditioned water enters center tube through the bottom distributor then flows up through the center tube around the piston and out the outlet of the valve Preliminary Rinse Slow rinse of the resin bed Water flows down through the resin bed up the bottom distributor and out the drain Backwash Hard water enters unit at valve inlet flows through piston down center tube through bottom distributor and up through the mineral around the piston and out the drain line Water is passed through the resin bed in the opposite direction of normal flow which flushes suspended matter out of the resin tank Backwashing also loosens the resin bed which becomes compacted during the softening in service cycle Brine Slow Rinse Softener Only Hard water enters unit at valve inlet flows up into injector housing and down through nozzle and throat to draw brine from the brine tank brine flows down through mineral and enters the center tube through bottom distributor and out through the drain line The resin beads are washed with the strong solution of salt water which is called the brine solu
3. of printing The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice Setting Time of Day amp Initiating a Manual Regeneration AA O 5600 Model Manual Regeneration Knob 24 Hour Gear Skipper Wheel Red Time Valve will regenerate Set Button tonight when pulled out tab is lined up with red pointer Time of Day Arrow Red Pointer Setting the Time of Day To set the time of day push the red button and spin the 24 hour gear until the present time of day is visible above the time of day arrow Forcing a Manual Regeneration To manually regenerate the valve turn the manual regeneration knob clockwise until it reads REGEN 5600 Econominder Model 24 Hour Gear PRETTY GALLONS Program Wheel Manual Regeneration Knob METER People Dial Grains Per Gallon Water Hardness scale Red Time Set Button K Label TO REGEN White Dot Gallons Label Setting the Time of Day To set the time of day push the red button and spin the 24 hour gear until the present time of day is visible above the time of day arrow Setting the Program Wheel To set the program wheel lift the people dial and rotate it so that the number of people in the household is aligned with the household grains per gallon water hardness Release the dial and check for firm alignment at the setting This provides reserve capacity based on 75 gallons per person Forcing a Manual Regeneration To ma
4. salt level in brine tank amp maintain salt level above water level If problem still exists contact your local water service technician Unit uses too much salt Loss of water pressure lron in conditioned water Contact your local water service technician Excessive water in brine tank Other problems with the water softener Power Outage Reset the Time of Day in the event of a power outage failure See Setting the Time of Day page 5600 Time Clock amp Econominder Models ms O 5600 Time Clock A N it pe E Pig 5600 Econominder 5600 L Style Econominder amp Time Clock Models MT O 5600 L Style Econominder INSERV To Download the Service Manual for this Valve please visit www fleckcontrols com P N 42447 Rev 6 07
5. ties An uninterrupted alternating current A C supply is required Please make sure voltage supply is compatible with unit before installation Existing Plumbing Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup Replace piping that has heavy lime and or iron build up If piping is clogged with iron install a separate iron filter unit ahead of the water softener Location of Softener Drain amp Brine Tank Locate the softener close to a clean working drain and connect according to local plumbing codes The brine tank should be located within 20 feet of the water softener Drain cannot be elevated more than 36 inches or exceed 20 feet in length Bypass Valves Always provide for the installation of a bypass valve if unit is not equipped with one If valve is leak ing turn bypass from In Service to the Bypass Position NOTE If the valve continues to leak after turning the bypass to bypass position shut off the main water line and call your local service technician preferably the one who installed the system IMMEDIATELY CAUTION e Do Not Exceed Water Pressure of 125 psi e Do Not Exceed 110 F e Do Not Subject Unit to Freezing Conditions Problem Solution S Control valve fails to regenerate Check for power outage and verify unit is plugged in If this does not work contact your local water service technician preferably the one who installed the system Water does not feel or appear soft Check
6. tion Since the resin beads prefer calcium and magnesium ions the slow rinse allows an overwhelming concentration of sodium ions to overpower and force the calcium and magnesium ions off of the resin beads and are then discharged down the drain Rapid Rinse The resin bed is rinsed to remove excess brine solution from the tank and the resin beads are then ready to produce soft water again Hard water enters unit at valve inlet flows through piston down center tube through bottom distributor and up through the mineral around the piston and out the drain line Settling Rinse Slow rinse of the resin bed Water flows down through the resin bed up the bottom distributor and out the drain Brine Tank Refill Softener Only Hard water enters unit at valve inlet flows up through the injector housing through the brine valve to refill the brine tank Valve is now delivering soft water to the home Raw water is refilling the brine tank to make a brine solution for the next regeneration Illustration of Water Flowing Through a System Regeneration When the valve is in Regeneration raw water is being passed to service until rapid rinse is complete General Residential Checklist amp Troubleshooting Adding Salt Ensure that the salt level in the brine tank is always above the water line Water Pressure Water pressure range of 20 125 psi is required for regeneration valve to operate effectively Electrical Facili
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