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
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. Check for leaks
Check the system for any leaks, paying attention to the seal between the tank and control
head as well as the connections between the bypass valve and control head. Open a nearby
faucet and check to ensure there is no leaks that show up when water is running.
1. Flush the system
Open a nearby faucet. The water may be discolored at first, this is normal. Let water run out of
the faucet for at least 10 minutes, or until any discoloration clears up. Depending on the
system this may be almost immediate, or it may take a couple of hours. Once the water is
cleared up a manual backwash should be run.
1. Initiate manual backwash
It is a good idea to allow the system to run through a manual cycle. On mechanical valves, turn
the main knob until it clicks into the first position. On digital systems, hold the extra cycle
button for 5-10 second until the backwash starts.
1. Verify proper operation
Watch the system as it steps through each cycle, make sure it moves to each position, that
water is not leaking from any other fittings, and that water is flowing down the drain line.
Be sure to return any other systems to the service position.