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
SXT Master Programming Chart
Ensure the time is set to 12:01pm, hold BOTH up and down arrows until programming icon appears
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.
PLEASE NOTE:
Any setting on your system that is not specifically highlighted below will be left at default. This is a list of all
possible options, and many will NOT be shown on your system and are included for informational purposes
only.
Code
Parameter
Options
Description
DF
Display Format
GAL
Volume is displayed in gallons and time in a 12-hour AM/PM format - These instructions are
based on the GAL setting
Ltr
Volume is displayed in liters and time in 24-hour format
VT
Valve Type
dF1b
Downflow single backwash - used on softeners that require the brine draw.
Fltr
Filter - used for basic backwashing systems that do not need the brine draw
dF2b
Downflow double backwash - similar to the dF1b but with 2 backwashes. Not commonly
used.
UFbd
Upflow brine first - not commonly used.
UFtr
Uplow filter - not commonly used.
Othr
Other - not commonly used
CT
Control Type
FI
Metered (Flow) Immediate - counts down from the programmed gallon capacity and begins
a backwash immediately after reaching 0. Only used on dual tank water softeners.
Fd
Metered (Flow) Delayed - counts down from the programmed gallon capacity and when 0 is
reached queues a backwash cycle for the set regeneration time. Only used on water
softeners.
Tc
Time Clock - will begin a backwash cycle at the set regeneration time after the set number
of days has passed. Common setting on all backwashing systems except water softeners to
ensure consistent cleaning of the media.
dAY
Day of the Week - will begin a backwash cycle on the set day(s) at the set regeneration
time. More consistent Time Clock setting is recommended in most situations.
NT
Number of
Tanks
1
For systems with only 1 media tank (all systems except dual tank softeners).
2
For systems with 2 media tanks (dual tank softeners only).
UT
Indicates
current tank in
service
U1
Tank 1 is in service
U2
Tank 2 is in service (dual tank softeners only).
C
Capacity
1-999.9
(x1000)
System capacity, in grains. Metered softeners only.
H
Hardness
1-199
Hardness of the water, in grains. Metered softeners only.
RS
Reserve
Selection
SF
Percentage saftey factor - this uses a percentage of the capacity for a reserve. Softener
systems only.
rc
Fixed reserve capacity - uses a set volume for a reserve. Softener systems only.
SF
Saftey Factor
0-50%
Only applies to softeners with RS set to SF
RC
Reserve
Capacity
1-(half of
calculated
capacity)
Fixed reserve capacity, softeners only. It is commonly set to the average number of gallons
used in a day. If you are unsure of your actual usage, a good rule of thumb is to set it to the
number of people in the house times 75. Example, if there are 4 people in the house, you
would set it to 300 gallons (4x75).