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Installation Instructions for Backwashing Systems with Fleck

5600 and 5600SXT

Covers all standard backwashing systems, including arsenic systems, carbon tanks,

iron filters, pH tanks, and sediment tanks.

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing a new Backwashing System from Premier Water

Systems. We appreciate the opportunity you have given us to provide you

with better water. We are committed to providing the best customer

experience possible and have provided these installation instructions to

make things as simple as possible. If you have read through these entire

instructions and FAQ section and still have questions feel free to contact

us for further help. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00

PM PST, and you can call us at 661-575-0033.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• BASIC PLUMBING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR

ABILITIES TO INSTALL THE SYSTEM USING THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE HIRE A QUALIFIED

PLUMBER.

• READ THROUGH YOUR PARTS LIST AND VERIFY ALL COMPONENTS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AND

IN GOOD CONDITION BEFORE SCHEDULING A PLUMBER.

• PLEASE READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY. IF HIRING A

PLUMBER ENSURE THEY HAVE A COPY BEFORE THEY START.

• MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS OR FAQ SECTION. IF

YOU HAVE READ BOTH OF THOSE AND STILL HAVE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT US FOR

FURTHER HELP.

• PLUMBING RELATED QUESTIONS NEED TO BE DIRECTED TO A LOCALLY QUALIFIED PLUMBER.

WE ARE NOT PLUMBERS AND ANY PLUMBING QUESTIONS WE RECEIVE WILL NOT BE

ANSWERED.

Summary of content (18 pages)

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Installation Instructions for Backwashing Systems with Fleck 5600 and 5600SXT Covers all standard backwashing systems, including arsenic systems, carbon tanks, iron filters, pH tanks, and sediment tanks. THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing a new Backwashing System from Premier Water Systems. We appreciate the opportunity you have given us to provide you with better water.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your chosen installation location and water supply must meet ALL of the following requirements: • 20-90 PSI (1.38-6.20BAR) • 34-110°F (1.1-43.3°C) • System must be protected from freezing • Firm level surface AFTER the pressure tank • 3-prong, 120V outlet within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of the control head with constant power. GFCI outlet is recommended. Use of an extension cord is NOT recommended. A 1.5-inch standpipe, sump pit, or outside drain.
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Polyglass Tank A tall slender tank 44–65 inches in height with an opening on the top. Larger tanks may have a gray threaded adapter to reduce tank opening to match control head. Please Note: If you have the Vortech tank upgrade, the Vortech tank replaces the standard tank, so a system with the Vortech tank upgrade will still have only one polyglass tank. tanks are closed and the media will return to the bottom once place in the correct position.
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____________________________________ Bypass Valve Depending on your order your system will have either a single piece stainless steel bypass or a two part plastic bypass with yoke connection. This is what connects to your control head and provides standard fitting connections to hook up to your plumbing. ___________________________________________________________________ Drain Fitting Fitting(s) that connect the control head to the drain line. Please Note: Drain line is not included.
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1. Verify riser tube position **Most of our systems are sent out Pre-Loaded so this step can be skipped NOTE REGARDING LOADED TANKS: Systems that arrive loaded will have the riser tube in place and attempting to remove it will require the tank to be emptied and refilled. DO NOT try to remove the riser tube from a loaded tank. The riser tube sits in an indentation centered in the bottom of the tank.
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ATTACH THE CONTROL HEAD Lubricate the O-rings DO NOT use Vaseline The tank O-ring—Image 4—seals the control valve to the tank, and the pilot Oring—Image 5—seals around the riser tube. Verify they are present and free from nicks or kinks. Use a silicone lubricant or vegetable oil to both O-rings. DO NOT use petroleum based lubricants! Please note that the pilot O-ring is up inside the control head and you will usually have to reach up inside to feel it.
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pointing down into the tank—. Please note that locking tabs hold it in place so a fair amount of force is needed to install or remove it. 4. Screw on control head hand tight only DO NOT apply anything (pipe dope, plumbers paste, Teflon tape, etc.) to the threads on the control head or the resin tank! Ensure the riser tube slips inside the pilot opening in the bottom of the head.
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For initial programming enter master programming by setting the clock to 12:01 pm. To set the time of day press and hold the up OR down arrow until the service icon is replaced with the programming icon. Use the up and down arrows to set the time of day (PM is indicated in the upper right corner of the screen). Hold the arrow button to advance quickly through the time. Once the time is set, press the extra cycle button to save the setting.
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SXT Master Programming Chart Ensure the time is set to 12:01pm, hold BOTH up and down arrows until programming icon appears PLEASE NOTE: Code DF VT CT NT UT Required This setting is required and should be changed if it does not match Variable This setting will vary depending on the system and application. Use these instructions to set appropriately. Any setting on your system that is not specifically highlighted below will be left at default.
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DO Day Override 3 This setting will start the backwash cycle after the set number of days. Typically set to 3 or less to ensure the media gets lifted and cleaned off regularly. This ensures effective filtration and long media life. If you have very dirty water or use large volumes of water you will want to set this to 1 or 2. RT Regen Time 12:00 This sets the time that the backwash cycle will start.
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After initial setup the master programming should not need to be used again unless a system reset is performed. Even in the event of a power outage all settings are retained. If your water use or water quality changes you can use the user programming to make common changes to the programming as lined out below.
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numbered 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12 to the outward active position, to backwash every day push all tabs to their outward active position MECHANICAL CONTROLLER - Time To set the time, locate the 24-hour time gear (the large gear located behind the manual cycle knob) and note the current time arrow. Push the red time set button in and rotate the 24-hour time gear until the current time arrow lines up with the current time of day.
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Never make a direct connection into a waste water drain. A physical air gap of at least 3 inches (76 mm) between the end of the drain line and the wastewater level in the drain pipe should be used to avoid contamination of the line. An additional gap of 3/4 inch (19 mm) between the drain pipe and drain line is recommended to prevent any problems in the case of a pipe overflow. Using a simple P-trap as shown——is ideal as well, but a stand pipe with a diameter of at least 1.5 inches (38 mm) is adequate.
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Verify flow direction. Untreated water will enter the system on the side marked with an arrow pointing toward the front of the control head (on both the bypass valve and the control head itself). Treated water will exit the system on the side marked with an arrow pointing away from the front of the control head (on both the bypass valve and the control head itself). Correct inlet/outlet connections are vital. Improper flow direction will prevent proper operation and can damage your system and your plumbing.
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system. Slowly open up the bypass valve just to the point of allowing water to enter the system at a trickle, and leave it like that until the tank is full of water. If you prefilled the system it should only take a minute or two. Once the tank is full, slowly open the bypass valve the rest of the way. Allow water to run out of the faucet for 15-20 minutes to ensure all the air is worked out of the tank and off of the valve, then close the faucet. 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions INVENTORY AND SETUP What is the proper order to arrange multiple systems? If you are installing more than one tank system the typical order for installation is: sediment filter > pH filter > iron filter > carbon filter > water softener > arsenic filter Whole house cartridge systems are typically installed after any tank systems, the Scale Sentry system after the cartridge system(s), and any UV systems will be last. Do I need a prefilter? In most cases a prefilter is not necessary.
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DRAIN LINE Can I run my drain line to a sewer/septic? Yes. These systems can be ran to your sewer or septic line and is typically the recommended place to run the drain. Most concerns are related to the amount of water going down the drain, and a properly designed septic/sewer system will not have a problem handling it. Can my drain line be ran vertically? Yes. Water from the drain comes out under pressure and can be ran vertically if needed.
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SXT Error Codes Error Error Type Code 0 1 Cause Solution Piston took more than 6 minutes to advance Unplug the system, disconnect the piston from the motor/gear, and verify that the piston moves freely inside the valve; if it does not replacement of the seal and spacers and possibly the piston is required. After reconnecting the piston, inspect the control head for any broken, worn, or disconnected parts, and replace or reconnect any that are found. Perform a hard reset.