What to do if my Pentair FLECK 3900 Control Unit water conditioner fails to regenerate?
If your Pentair Control Unit water conditioner isn't regenerating, there could be a few reasons. First, ensure the unit has continuous electrical service by checking the fuse, plug, chain, or switch. Second, the timer might be defective and need replacement. Finally, a power failure might have occurred, so try resetting the time of day.
What to do if my Pentair FLECK 3900 Control Unit has hard water?
If your Pentair Control Unit is producing hard water, there are several possible causes. First, check if the bypass valve is open and close it. Make sure there is enough salt in the brine tank, maintaining the salt level above the water level. The injector screen might be plugged and require cleaning. Check if enough water is flowing into the brine tank, and if the brine line flow control is plugged, clean it. If you have hard water in your hot water tank, repeated flushing might be needed. Inspect the distributor tube for cracks and check the o-ring and tube pilot. Finally, an internal valve leak may be the issue, requiring replacement of seals, spacers, and/or the piston.
How to fix excessive water in my Pentair FLECK 3900 brine tank?
If there's excessive water in your Pentair Control Unit brine tank, start by cleaning the plugged drain line flow control. Then, clean the injector and screen if the injector system is plugged. If the timer is not cycling, replace it. Also, replace the brine valve seat and clean the valve if there is foreign material in the brine valve. Finally, clean the brine line flow control if there is foreign material present.
Why does my Pentair FLECK 3900 softener fails to draw brine?
If your Pentair Control Unit softener isn't drawing brine, the drain line flow control might be plugged, so clean it. The injector could be plugged, requiring cleaning. Also, the injector screen might be plugged, so clean the screen. Ensure the line pressure is at least 20 psi by increasing it if needed. An internal control leak could be the cause, so change the seals, spacers, and piston assembly. Finally, check the drive motor and switches if the service adapter didn't cycle.
Why am I experiencing loss of water pressure with my Pentair FLECK 3900?
If you're experiencing a loss of water pressure with your Pentair Control Unit, it could be due to iron buildup in the line to the water conditioner, so clean the line. Alternatively, iron buildup in the water conditioner itself might be the problem; clean the control and add mineral cleaner to the mineral bed, and increase the frequency of regeneration. Another cause could be the inlet of the control being plugged due to foreign material; remove the piston and clean the control.
What to do if Pentair FLECK 3900 Control Unit drain flows continuously?
If the drain flows continuously in your Pentair Control Unit, first, check the timer program and positioning of the control; if it's not positioning properly, replace the power head assembly. Second, remove the power head assembly and inspect the bore for foreign material; remove any foreign material and check the control in various regeneration positions. Third, an internal control leak could be the issue, so replace the seals and piston assembly.
Why is my Pentair Control Unit losing mineral through the drain line?
If your Pentair Control Unit is losing mineral through the drain line, it could be due to air in the water system. Ensure that the well system has a proper air eliminator control and check for a dry well condition. It could also be caused by an improperly sized drain line flow control, so check for the proper drain rate.
How to resolve iron in conditioned water from my Pentair FLECK 3900 Control Unit?
If you have iron in the conditioned water from your Pentair Control Unit, it could be due to a fouled mineral bed. Check backwash, brine draw, and brine tank fill. Increase the frequency of regeneration and backwash time.
Why is my Pentair Control Unit using too much salt?
General| Brand | Pentair |
|---|---|
| Model | FLECK 3900 |
| Category | Control Unit |
| Language | English |
Covers essential water, electrical, plumbing, and placement needs for unit installation.
Guides through initial valve movement, backwash, rinse, and brine tank filling.
Details on setting regeneration schedules and cycles for different timer models.
Exploded views and parts lists for various timer models.
Details on control drive, powerhead, and control valve assemblies.
Components for brine system, meters, and safety valves.
Common problems, causes, and solutions for water conditioners.
Visualizations of water flow in different operational modes.
Performance graphs for tuning and analysis of flow and draw rates.
Technical drawings showing unit dimensions for top and side mounts.
Examples illustrating common system configurations.
Electrical schematics for various system types (System #4, #5, #6, #7).
Detailed part listings for various assemblies and controls.
List of available Drain Line Flow Controls (DLFCs) by flow rate.
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