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Fleck 9100 Softener Installation &

Start-Up Guide

Thank you for purchasing a Clean Water System! With proper

installation and a little routine maintenance your system will be

providing filtered water for many years.

Your new system comes with a printed Fleck Service manual, which

along with this start-up guide will help guide you in the installation and

start-up of your new system.

The Fleck service manual covers other types of systems as well such as water softeners and filters, so there

may be information in your Fleck service manual that does not pertain to your system. Please review this

start-up guide entirely before beginning to install your system and follow the steps outlined for best results.

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Summary

Packing List

Pre-Installation

Review Packing List

Check all parts are received before installation.

Electric Water Heater Safety

Shut off power to electric water heater when turning off house water.

System Location Requirements

Choose a dry, level spot away from freezing temperatures; 20-90 PSI.

Installation Time and Cycles

Gather parts; installation takes 3-5 hours; regeneration takes 90 min.

Post-Installation Water Quality

Sediment may appear temporarily; check galvanized pipes for corrosion.

Best Practices for Piping & Drain Installation

Typical Installation Overview

Install softener after the pressure tank; connect inlet/outlet correctly.

Inlet and Outlet Connections

Connect inlet to Fleck 9100 inlet and outlet to outlet using arrows.

Plumbing Valves and Gauges

Install gate/ball valves before/after softener; hose bib recommended.

Copper Piping Precautions

Avoid heating bypass valve directly when soldering copper pipes.

Quick-Release Couplings

Fleck 9100 has quick-release couplings for easy removal/bypass.

Drain Line Connection

Connect drain tubing to outlet; air-gap connection required by codes.

Garden Irrigation Water

Avoid using softened water for gardens; may cause salt buildup.

Bypassing for Irrigation

Consider bypassing softener for irrigation; use potassium chloride if using soft water.

Adding Media & Installation Instructions

Distributor Tube Preparation

Secure distributor tubes to prevent media entry during filling.

Adding Filter Gravel

Add gravel first if included, dividing equally; not needed for smaller tanks.

Adding Softener Resin

Fill tanks 2/3 to 3/4 full with resin, dividing equally.

Removing Distributor Tube Protection

Carefully remove tape/cap from distributor tube after adding media.

Attaching Control Valve Screen

Snap plastic screen onto control valve to prevent resin backwash.

Filling Tank with Water

Fill tank with water to settle resin and remove air before regeneration.

Lubricating Control Valve Threads

Use vegetable oil or silicone grease on tank threads when attaching control valve.

Connecting Bypass and Tubing

Connect inlet/outlet piping, drain, and brine tubing to the bypass valve.

Attaching the Brine Tubing

Brine Tubing Compression Fitting

Assemble brine injector nut, compression rings, and tubing onto the brine valve.

Brine Tank Water and Salt

Add 5 gallons water, then fill 2/3 with salt; coarse salt recommended.

Initial Rinse Cycle

Connect hose to hose bib, turn on water, run until clear.

Programming the Softener

Set time and water hardness; add 2-3 grains for iron.

Manual Backwash and Regeneration

Start manual backwash; check brine suck-out and water level after regeneration.

Filter Tank Leveling

Adjusting Uneven Filter Tank Base

Tap empty tank on floor to level if base is crooked.