TABLE OF CONTENTS JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET ............ 2 Job Number: ___________________________________________________ INSTALLATION ................. 3 Model Number: _________________________________________________ Water Hardness: _______________________________________ ppm or gpg START-UP INSTRUCTIONS ............4 Capacity Per Unit: _______________________________________________ CONTROL FEATURES .............. 4 Mineral Tank Size: ______________ Diameter: ________ Height: _________ USER PROGRAMMING .............
INSTALLATION NOTE: The tank should have the distributor tube installed and Water Pressure have the proper amount of regenerant in place. A minimum of 20 psi (1.4 bar) of water pressure is required for 4. Refer to the spec sheet for cutting height of the distributor the regeneration valve to operate effectively.
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS Features of the SXT: The water softener should be installed with the inlet, • Power backup that continues to keep time and the outlet, and drain connections made in accordance with the passage of days for a minimum of 8 hours in the event of manufacturer’s recommendations, and to meet applicable power failure.
USER PROGRAMMING 4. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to adjust the The SXT control was designed to operate under most Feed Water Hardness. This option setting is identified by conditions with minimal programming. Follow the procedure "H" in the upper left hand corner of the screen. below to set up the control for normal operation.
CONTROL OPERATION Manually Initiating a Regeneration Meter Immediate Control 1. When the system is in service, press the Extra Cycle button A Meter Immediate control measures water usage and for five seconds on the main screen. regenerates the system as soon as the calculated system 2.
MASTER PROGRAMMING MODE CHART Before entering Master Programming, please CAUTION contact your local professional water dealer. Master Programming Options Abbreviation Parameter Option Abbreviation Options Display Format Gallons Liters Valve Type 5810 5810 Control Valve 5812 5812 Control Valve Regenerant Flow dF1b Standard Downflow Single Backwash dF2b...
MASTER PROGRAMMING MODE 1. Display Format (Display Code DF) When Master Programming Mode is entered, all available option setting displays may be viewed and set as needed. This is the first screen that appears when entering Master Depending on current option settings, some parameters Programming Mode.
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MASTER PROGRAMMING MODE continued 4. Control Type (Display Code CT) 7. Reserve Selection (Display Code RS) Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Control Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Safety Type.
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MASTER PROGRAMMING MODE continued 10. Day Override (Display Code DO) If the system has been configured with the "Other" valve type, the regeneration cycles will be identified as C1, C2, ..., C20. Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the Day Cycle steps can be programmed in any order using the Up or Override.
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MASTER PROGRAMMING MODE continued 14. Current Day (Display Code CD) Press the Extra Cycle button. Use this display to set the current day on systems that have been configured as Day of Week controls. This setting is identified by "CD" in the upper left- hand corner of the screen.
VIEWING DIAGNOSTIC DATA 4. Press the Up button. Use this display to view the Hours The SXT control records and maintains diagnostic data to assist with servicing and troubleshooting the water treatment system. in Service since the last regeneration cycle. This option setting is identified by "HR"...
SYSTEM DISINFECTION INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Disinfection Of Water Softeners Read the owner's/installation manual? The materials of construction of the modern water softener Follow all safety guidelines in the manual? will not support bacterial growth, nor will these materials If metal pipe was used, did you restore the electrical ground? contaminate a water supply.
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes NOTE: Error codes appear on the In Service display. Error Code Error Type Cause Reset and Recovery ---0 Motor Stall /Cam No state changes in the optical Unplug the unit and plug back in. Allow the control to attempt to find Sense Error sensor are detected for six position again.
WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS 3. BACKWASH POSITION 5810 Upflow 1. SERVICE POSITION 4. RAPID RINSE POSITION BRINE CAM BRINE VALVE 2. BRINE/SLOW RINSE POSITION DRAIN BRINE LINE INLET BRINE LINE INLET AIR CHECK BRINE TANK RESIN TANK 5. BRINE TANK REFILL POSITION BRINE LINE INLET BRINE TANK...
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WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS 3. BRINE/SLOW RINSE POSITION continued 5810 Downflow 1. SERVICE POSITION BRINE LINE INLET 4. RAPID RINSE POSITION BRINE CAM BRINE VALVE DRAIN BRINE LINE 2. BACKWASH POSITION INLET AIR CHECK BRINE TANK RESIN TANK 5. BRINE TANK REFILL POSITION BRINE LINE INLET BRINE TANK...
WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS 3. BACKWASH POSITION 5812 Upflow 1. SERVICE POSITION 4. RAPID RINSE POSITION DRAIN 2. BRINE/SLOW RINSE POSITION BRINE LINE INLET 5. BRINE TANK REFILL POSITION BRINE LINE INLET BRINE TANK RESIN TANK FLECK 5810 & 5812 SXT Upflow/Downflow • 23...
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WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS 3. BRINE/SLOW RINSE POSITION continued 5812 Downflow 1. SERVICE POSITION BRINE LINE INLET 4. RAPID RINSE POSITION DRAIN 2. BACKWASH POSITION 5. BRINE TANK REFILL POSITION BRINE LINE INLET BRINE TANK RESIN TANK 24 • FLECK 5810 & 5812 SXT Upflow/Downflow...
INJECTOR FLOW DATA TR18755 REV B FLECK 5810 & 5812 SXT Upflow/Downflow • 27...
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