Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Installation Instructions for Backwashing Systems with Fleck 5600 and 5600SXT
- Thank You
- 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.
- System Requirements
- Before you start plumbing
- Plumbing the system in
- Frequently Asked Questions
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. The red arrow
inside the day tab ring indicates the current day, if the arrow is pointing toward an active tab
the system will run a backwash cycle that night at midnight or 2 AM (depending on the system,
the time is usually indicated on a label located on the back of the valve). During backwash
there should be no water being used, and the default time is usually fine for most homes. To
have it run at a different time (for example if you work late and are up and using water at the
default time) you will need to adjust the current time of day to trick the system into doing so
at the desired time. For example: if the system is set to run at 2 AM and you want it to run at 8
AM, set the current time of day 6 hours behind, that way the system will think it is 2 AM when
it is actually 8 AM.
Plumbing the system in
1. PLUMBING GUIDELINES
Before you continue Many homeowners install their own water systems with basic
plumbing skills; if you are not comfortable with projects like this, please hire a
professional plumber. Make sure to check local plumbing codes and follow any codes
that apply. These instructions offer basic plumbing tips and cannot cover every
situation. They are intended as a supplement and should not replace local plumbing
codes or actual plumbing experience.
1. Drain Line Connection
Please note: Drain water comes out under line pressure, so it can be run vertically
to connect to an overhead drain pipe.