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Installation Instructions for Water Softeners

Includes Fleck 5600 and 2510 series valves

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing a new AFWFilters® Water Softener. We appreciate the opportunity

you have given us to provide you with better water. We are committed to providing the best

customer experience possible and have provided these installation instructions to make things

as simple as possible. If you have read through the instructions and FAQ section entirely and

still have questions, feel free to contact us for further help.

How To Use These Instructions

Since every installation is different we are unable

to address every possible situation that may arise.

That being said, these instructions are designed

as a general guideline for installation of your new

system. Installation will require a basic knowledge

of plumbing and plumbing connections. Pictures are

included to help identify common parts, compo-

nents, and connections, so what you have may vary

slightly from what is pictured. Please apply these

instructions with discretion and common sense.

For Questions or Troubleshooting

Most questions that arise are answered in this manual or the FAQ section at the end. If you

have read through this manual and the FAQ section and still have a question that has not

been answered, feel free to use the AFWFilters website to contact us.

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Summary

Before You Begin

System Requirements

Details required water pressure, temperature, and electrical specifications for installation.

System Components Overview

Polyglass Tank, Riser Tube, and Control Head

Descriptions of key system components including tanks, riser tube, and control head.

Brine Tank and Related Parts

Description of the brine tank for salt storage and its associated components.

Gravel and Media Types

Details on gravel, resin/media, and preparation for unloaded/partially loaded systems.

Preinstallation Preparation

Riser Tube and Tank Filling

Steps to prepare the system before connecting plumbing, including riser tube and tank filling.

Control Head Attachment and Lubrication

Steps for lubricating O-rings and attaching the control head to the tank.

Brine Tank Setup and Connections

Assembly, Line Connection, and Salt Addition

Steps for assembling the brine tank, connecting the brine line, and adding salt.

Digital Control Head Setup and Operation

Initial Setup and Display Overview

Instructions for powering the control head and understanding its display interface.

System Programming and Settings

Guides for user and master programming, including time setting and system parameters.

Troubleshooting and Error Codes

Explains display icons, error codes, and troubleshooting steps for the control head.

Plumbing the System

Bypass Valve and Connections

Guide for connecting the bypass valve assembly to the control head and plumbing.

Flow Direction and Drain Line Connection

Covers flow direction verification, plumbing connections, and drain line setup.

Initial Startup and Operation

Placing System in Service

Steps to place the system in service, including opening bypass and checking for leaks.

System Activation and Verification

Steps for flushing the system, initiating regeneration, and verifying proper operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

General and Component Questions

Common questions regarding system setup, water quality, and component identification.

Brine Tank, Salt, and Troubleshooting FAQs

Answers questions about brine tank, salt usage, potassium chloride, and overfilling issues.

Plumbing Guidelines and Drain Line Routing

Drain Line Installation and Disposal

Covers drain line routing, vertical installation, and connection to sewer/septic systems.