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 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. Please note: The drain line
is pressurized and can be ran vertically if necessary.
1. VERIFY SYSTEM INVENTORY
Use the following table to help verify the parts that are included with your system
and verify that they are all accounted for. Inspect all parts for damage and report
any damage immediately. Damage claims must be made within 7 days of
delivery to be eligible for replacement.
Depending on system size you can see what tank size and media amounts you will
receive:
System Size
0.5 ft³
0.75 ft³
1 ft³
1.5 ft³
2 ft³
2.5 ft³
3 ft³
3.5 ft³
Tank (in
inches)
8 x 44
8 x 44
9 x 48
10 x 54
12 x 52
13 x 54
14 x 65
14 x 65
Gravel/Garnet
10 lb.
10 lb.
12 lb.
16 lb.
20 lb.
35 lb.
50 lb.
50 lb.
Media
0.5 ft³
0.75 ft³
1 ft³
1.5 ft³
2 ft³
2.5 ft³
3 ft³
3.5 ft³
Tank Size and Media Qty