INSTALLATION & START-UP INSTRUCTIONS FLECK 5600SXT METER WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS - 1-
Preface: Thank you for your purchase of a new Water Softener with Fleck 5600SXT Meter from Purenex.com! We have put together these instructions as reference, and to be used as general installation guidelines. It is always recommended that a licensed plumber perform all installation work according to all local codes. We at Purenex.com cannot assume responsibility for improper installation, application, or injury or damage as a result of improper installation.
• • If your tank is not filled, please follow the additional instructions below. First, place the riser tube into the tank as shown in Figure 2. NOTE: Please be sure that the riser tube seats into the bottom of the tank, and that the top of the riser tube is FLUSH with the top of the tank lip. FIGURE 2 • • Before filling the tank, place a piece of duct tape over the top of the riser to prevent resin from dropping down inside the riser tube as shown in Figure 3.
Installing the Fleck 5600SXT Meter Control Valve: • Using the included silicone lubricant packet, lubricate the inner and outer orings on the bottom of the Fleck 5600SXT Meter Valve as shown in Figures 5 & 6 below. FIGURE 5 • FIGURE 6 Next, place the Fleck 5600SXT Meter Valve onto the top of the tank, being sure that the riser tube fits into the central o-ring on the valve, as shown in figure 7 below. Hand tighten the valve to the tank snugly by hand only.
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 Plumbing your Fleck 5600SXT Meter: • • • -5- Before beginning your installation, please first familiarize yourself with the “IN” and “OUT” on the Fleck 5600SXT Meter Valve. In order to prevent damage to your home and to the softener system, install the softener according to the “IN” and “OUT” arrows on the softener valve! Find the main shut-off valve for your house and turn it to the “OFF” position.
• • • • • • Pick your installation point, and cut a section of pipe out to run to and from your softener. NOTE: In many cases, it is preferred to keep outside lines UNSOFTENED. If you wish to keep your outside lines unsoftened, you must plumb “Bypass” lines to run hard water to these fixtures. Using soldered copper, PVC plastic pipe, or flexible connections, plumb the system according to all local plumbing codes.
FIGURE 13 • • Pull the 2310 brine float assembly out of the brine well and disassemble the retaining nut as shown in Figure 15 below. Next, assemble the 2310 brine float assembly to the brine well through the predrilled hole and hand-tighten as shown in figure 16 below. FIGURE 15 • • • -7- FIGURE 14 FIGURE 16 Take the other end of your brine line tube and insert the tube through the small hole drilled through the brine tank, and brine well.
FIGURE 17 • FIGURE 18 Finally, use ½” I.D. tubing to connect the drain bard fitting on the brine tank to a floor drain as shown in Figure 19. NOTE: This is not necessary as the 2310 assembly is designed to prevent an overflow situation, , but is a good and recommended precaution for a proper installation. FIGURE 19 Making the Drain Connection: • • -8- Locate the included barbed fitting and use Teflon tape to wrap the threading.
FIGURE 20 • FIGURE 21 Wrap electrical tape over the drain tubing to prevent a tubing split, and clamp the tubing securely into place with the included blue clamp as shown in Figure 22 below. FIGURE 22 • Connect the other end of this drain line tubing SECURELY to a standpipe or drain in accordance with all local plumbing codes. NOTE: Be sure that the drain line is securely in place before the use of the water softener system.
• • • • • Your Hardness test results may indicate “Grains”, “PPM”, or “mg/L”. It is important to note that PPM and mg/L are the same measure and both figures can be treated interchangeably. If you get a hardness figure in PPM or mg/L, please divide this number by 17.1 to get Grains. Ex: If your hardness is measured at 300 PPM, your Grains are 300 / 17.1 = 18 Grains. Your Iron results should also be measured in either “PPM” or “mg/L”. Add your level of iron multiplied by 5.
• • The display should now show “7VT / St1b”as shown in figure 27 below. (This indicates Valve Type 5600 Mode) Do not change this value, and press the “Extra Cycle Button” once to continue. The display should now show “CT / Fd” as shown in figure 28. (This indicates Control Type METER Delayed Format) Do not change this value, and press the “Extra Cycle Button” once to continue. FIGURE 27 • • The display should now show “NT / - - - 1” as shown in figure 29 below.
• • The display should now show “RS / SF” as shown in figure 32 below. (This indicates Reserve Selection is Safety Factor percentage) Do not change this value, and press the “Extra Cycle Button” once to continue. The display should now show “SF / 20” as shown in figure 33 below. (This indicates the Safety Factor is 20 percent) Use the “UP” or “DOWN” button to change this value to “15”, and press the “Extra Cycle Button” once to continue when finished.
FIGURE 36 • • FIGURE 37 The display may now show “RR / 12” as shown in figure 38 below. (This indicates Rapid Rinse Time is 10 minutes) Do not change this value, and press the “Extra Cycle Button” once to continue – if this value is different, use the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to change this. The display may now show “BD / 10” as shown in figure 39 below. This indicates the length of the Brine Refill Cycle during regeneration.
• • The display may now show “FM / t0.7” as shown in figure 40 below. (This indicates Flow Meter type 3/4" Turbine) Do not change this value, and press the “Extra Cycle Button” once to continue – if this value is different, use the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to change this. The system will now exit the Master Programming mode, and the display should now show the time of day, flowed by the new number of gallons remaining, as shown in figure 41 below.
Initial Start-Up: • • • • With one nearby softened faucet running in the COLD position, slowly open your bypass valve or 3-valve bypass to about ¼ open to allow the air trapped in the softener to escape via your running faucet. NOTE: Opening the bypass too quickly or too open may damage your softener or plumbing. Allow the softener tank to slowly fill with water. After a few minutes, you will see a trickle of water coming from the cold water faucet.
