AFWFilters Fleck 5600 User Manual

Installation Instructions for Water Softeners with Fleck 5600 and
5600SXT
Covers standard water softeners using a
separate brine tank.
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Thank you for purchasing a new Water Softener from AFWFilters. 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 these entire
instructions and FAQ section and still have questions feel free to contact us for further
help.
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AFWFilters Fleck 5600 Specifications

General

Brand	AFWFilters
Model	Fleck 5600
Category	Water Dispenser
Language	English

Summary

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2-PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

2.1-Verify riser tube position

2.3-Load resin and gravel-GRAVEL GOES IN FIRST

Critical step to load gravel first, then resin, into the polyglass tank.

3-ATTACH THE CONTROL HEAD

3.1-Lubricate the O-rings DO NOT USE VASELINE

Lubricate tank and pilot O-rings with silicone lubricant or vegetable oil only.

3.2-Inspect and install top distributor basket if applicable

3.3-Screw on control head HAND TIGHT ONLY

Screw head down until solid contact, tighten 1/4-1/3 turn. Do not overtighten.

4-PREPARE AND CONNECT BRINE TANK

4.1-Assemble the brine tank

4.2-Use 3/8 inch line to connect brine tank to control head

4.4-Add salt to the brine tank, water is not necessary

5-SETUP CONTROL HEAD

5.1-Plug control head in

Connect the control head to a qualifying outlet and verify power.

5.2-DIGITAL CONTROLLER - Initial valve setup

Initial programming by setting the clock to 12:01pm to enter master programming.

5.3-DIGITAL Controller - Resets

Procedures for soft and hard resets to resolve controller issues.

5.4-MECHANICAL CONTROLLER - Frequency

Calculating and setting system frequency based on water hardness and capacity.

5.5-MECHANICAL CONTROLLER - Time

Setting the 24-hour time gear for regeneration cycles.

6-PLUMBING GUIDELINES

6.1-Drain Line Connection

Connect the drain line with a physical air gap to avoid contamination, never tie multiple systems together.

6.2-Inlet/Outlet Connections

Ensure correct flow direction for inlet/outlet connections to prevent damage.

7-PLACE SYSTEM IN SERVICE

7.1-Open bypass valve SLOWLY

Slowly open bypass valve to bleed air, then fully open once tank is full.

7.2-CHECK FOR LEAKS

Check all connections for leaks, especially between tank and control head.

7.3-Flush the system

7.4-Initiate manual regeneration

7.5-Verify proper operation

SXT Error Codes

0 Cam Sense Error

1 Cycle Step Error

2 Regen Failure

3 Memory Error