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
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 O-
ring—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. It is very secure inside the head and
almost impossible for it to come out. It is also a good idea to verify that the riser
tube fits snugly into the pilot hole and that the O-ring seals around it.
image 4 image 5
3. Inspect and install top distributor basket if applicable (We use downflow
systems – Upper basket NOT NEEDED)
Depending on system
configuration your system may
include a top distributor
basket—. If your system
includes one it is
recommended that you use it.
If you do not have one
then it is not needed. If you
do have one the larger end will
fit inside the bottom of your
control valve, with the smaller
end sliding over the riser tube