Pentair SOFTFLO 5600 Service Manual page 26

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS continued
Seal and Spacer Replacement
To replace seals and spacers, refer to Replacing Brine Valve,
Injectors and Screen, steps 1–3.
1. Remove the control valve back cover. Remove the control
valve front cover. Disconnect the meter dome signal wire
from the front cover and feed it back through the control.
2. Remove screw and washer at drive yoke. Remove timer
mounting screws. The entire timer assembly will now lift off
easily. Remove end plug retainer plate.
3. Pull upward on end of piston rod yoke until assembly is out
of valve. Remove and replace seals and spacers.
4. Take piston assembly and push piston into valve by means of
the end plug. Twist yoke carefully in a clockwise direction to
properly align it with drive gear. Replace end plug retainer
plate.
5. Place timer on top of valve. Be sure drive pin on main gear
engages slot in drive yoke.
6. Replace timer mounting screws. Replace screw and washer
at drive yoke.
7. Return bypass or inlet valve to normal In Service position.
Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner.
NOTE: Be sure to shut off any bypass line.
8. Replace the control valve back cover.
9. Follow Injectors/Screen Replacement, steps 9–12.
Meter Replacement
To replace meter refer to Replacing Brine Valve, Injectors and
Screen, steps 1–3.
1. Remove two screws and clips at bypass valve or yoke. Pull
resin tank away from plumbing connections.
2. Pull meter module out of control valve.
3. Remove signal wire from meter module, (snap tab on end
opposite wire cable).
4. Apply silicone lubricant to four new O-rings and assemble to
four ports on new meter module.
5. Install signal wire into new meter module.
6. Assemble meter to control valve. Note, meter portion of
module must be assembled at valve outlet.
7. Push resin tank back to the plumbing connections and
engage meter ports with bypass valve or yoke.
8. Attach two clips and screws at bypass valve or yoke. Be sure
clip legs are firmly engaged with lugs.
9. Return bypass or inlet valve to normal In Service position.
Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner.
NOTE: Be sure to shut off any bypass line.
10. Check for leaks at all seal areas.
11. Follow Injectors/Screen Replacement, steps 9–12.
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