AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT - 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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Summary

Before You Begin Installation

Installation Prerequisites and Warnings

Highlights the need for basic plumbing skills, manual review, and professional advice.

System Requirements

Installation Environment Specifications

Power and Drainage System Needs

Pre-Installation Preparation

Riser Tube and Tank Media Loading

Attach the Control Head

O-ring Lubrication and Sealing

Distributor Basket and Head Mounting

Prepare and Connect Brine Tank

Connecting Brine and Overflow Lines

Adding Salt to the Brine Tank

Control Head Setup and Programming

Initial Power-Up and Clock Setting

Digital Controller Programming Guide

Master and user programming charts for configuring SXT digital controllers with specific parameters.

Digital Controller Resets

Soft and Hard Reset Procedures

Mechanical Controller Settings

Calculate Frequency Setting

Method to calculate system capacity and set frequency based on water hardness and usage.

Set Regeneration Time

Plumbing Guidelines and Connections

Drain Line Installation Best Practices

Proper connection of the drain line, ensuring air gaps, avoiding restrictions, and handling multiple systems.

Inlet;Outlet and Bypass Connections

Correctly connecting inlet/outlet lines and the bypass valve, ensuring proper flow direction and sealing.

Place System in Service

Initial Water Fill and Leak Check

Slowly filling the system with water, checking for leaks, and flushing the system.

Manual Regeneration and Operation Verification

Initiating a manual regeneration cycle and verifying proper system operation through all cycles.

Digital Display and Error Codes

SXT Error Code Resolution Guide

Guide to identifying and resolving specific error codes displayed on the SXT controller for troubleshooting.

AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT Specifications