Installation - Pentair FLECK 5800 XTR2 Service Manual

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Water Pressure
Water Pressure
Water Pressure
A minimum of 20 psi (1.4 bar) of water pressure is required for
A minimum of 20 psi (1.4 bar) of water pressure is required for
the regeneration valve to operate effectively.
the regeneration valve to operate effectively.
A minimum of 20 psi (1.4 bar) of water pressure is required for
Electrical Facilities
Electrical Facilities the regeneration valve to operate effectively.
Electrical Facilities
An uninterrupted alternating current (120 VAC) supply is
An uninterrupted alternating current (120 VAC) supply is
required. The control uses a transformer to supply 12 VDC.
required. The control uses a transformer to supply 12 VDC.
An uninterrupted alternating current (120 VAC) supply is
Please make sure your voltage supply is compatible with your
Please make sure your voltage supply is compatible with your
required. The control uses a transformer to supply 12 VDC.
unit before installation.
unit before installation.
Please make sure your voltage supply is compatible with your
Existing Plumbing
Existing Plumbing unit before installation.
Existing Plumbing
Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and
Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and
iron buildup. Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/or iron
iron buildup. Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/or iron
Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and
should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron, a separate
should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron, a separate
iron buildup. Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/or iron
iron filter unit should be installed ahead of the water softener.
iron filter unit should be installed ahead of the water softener.
should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron, a separate
Location of Softener and Drain
Location of Softener and Drain
iron filter unit should be installed ahead of the water softener.
Location of Softener and Drain
You must have an air gap on the drain line to prevent back flow
You must have an air gap on the drain line to prevent back flow
of drain water into the system. A 2x the drain line pipe diameter
of drain water into the system. A 2x the drain line pipe diameter
You must have an air gap on the drain line to prevent back flow
air gap is required with a minimum 1" air gap.
air gap is required with a minimum 1" air gap.
of drain water into the system. A 2x the drain line pipe diameter
air gap is required with a minimum 1" air gap.
Outdoor Locations
Outdoor Locations
Outdoor Locations
When the water conditioning system is installed outdoors,
When the water conditioning system is installed outdoors,
several items must be considered.
several items must be considered.
When the water conditioning system is installed outdoors,
• Moisture — The system is not designed to withstand
• Moisture — The system is not designed to withstand
several items must be considered.
extreme humidity or water spray from below. Examples
extreme humidity or water spray from below. Examples
• Moisture — The system is not designed to withstand
are: constant heavy mist, near corrosive environment,
are: constant heavy mist, near corrosive environment,
extreme humidity or water spray from below. Examples
upwards spray from sprinkler.
upwards spray from sprinkler.
are: constant heavy mist, near corrosive environment,
This unit is for dry location use only unless used
This unit is for dry location use only unless used
CAUTION upwards spray from sprinkler.
CAUTION
with a Listed Class 2 power supply suitable for
with a Listed Class 2 power supply suitable for
This unit is for dry location use only unless used
CAUTION outdoor use.
outdoor use.
with a Listed Class 2 power supply suitable for
• Direct Sunlight — The materials used will fade or
• Direct Sunlight — The materials used will fade or
outdoor use.
discolor over time in direct sunlight. The integrity of the
discolor over time in direct sunlight. The integrity of the
• Direct Sunlight — The materials used will fade or
materials will not degrade to cause system failures. If
materials will not degrade to cause system failures. If
discolor over time in direct sunlight. The integrity of the
it is necessary to locate the system in direct sunlight, a
it is necessary to locate the system in direct sunlight, a
materials will not degrade to cause system failures. If
protective outdoor cover (P/N 61882) over the valve and
protective outdoor cover (P/N 61882) over the valve and
it is necessary to locate the system in direct sunlight, a
controller is necessary.
controller is necessary.
protective outdoor cover (P/N 61882) over the valve and
• Insects — If installing in an environment that may expose
• Insects — If installing in an environment that may expose
controller is necessary.
the system to insects or other small animals, a protective
the system to insects or other small animals, a protective
• Insects — If installing in an environment that may expose
cover is required. The protective outdoor cover (P/N
cover is required. The protective outdoor cover (P/N
the system to insects or other small animals, a protective
61882) has been designed to keep all but the smallest
61882) has been designed to keep all but the smallest
cover is required. The protective outdoor cover (P/N
insects out of the critical areas. The cover should be
insects out of the critical areas. The cover should be
61882) has been designed to keep all but the smallest
installed securely in place.
installed securely in place.
insects out of the critical areas. The cover should be
Bypass Valves
Bypass Valves installed securely in place.
Bypass Valves
Always provide for the installation of a bypass valve if unit is not
Always provide for the installation of a bypass valve if unit is not
equipped with one.
equipped with one.
Always provide for the installation of a bypass valve if unit is not
Water pressure is not to exceed 125 psi (8.6 bar),
Water pressure is not to exceed 125 psi (8.6 bar),
equipped with one. CAUTION
CAUTION
water temperature is not to exceed 110°F (43°C),
water temperature is not to exceed 110°F (43°C),
Water pressure is not to exceed 125 psi (8.6 bar),
CAUTION and the unit cannot be subjected to freezing
and the unit cannot be subjected to freezing
water temperature is not to exceed 110°F (43°C),
conditions.
conditions.
and the unit cannot be subjected to freezing
The system must be depressurized before
The system must be depressurized before
conditions.
removing any connections for servicing.
removing any connections for servicing.
The system must be depressurized before
removing any connections for servicing.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
1. Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit.
1. Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit.
Installation Instructions
Make sure the unit is level and on a firm base.
Make sure the unit is level and on a firm base.
1. Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit.
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3 • FLECK 5800 XTR2 Service Manual
Make sure the unit is level and on a firm base.
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Air Gap
Air Gap
Air Gap
Drain
Drain
Drain
Figure 1
Figure 1
Figure 1
2. During cold weather, the installer should warm the valve to
2. During cold weather, the installer should warm the valve to
room temperature before operating.
room temperature before operating.
2. During cold weather, the installer should warm the valve to
3. All plumbing should be done in accordance with local
3. All plumbing should be done in accordance with local
room temperature before operating.
plumbing codes. The pipe size for a residential drain line
plumbing codes. The pipe size for a residential drain line
3. All plumbing should be done in accordance with local
should be a minimum of 1/2" (13 mm). Backwash flow rates
should be a minimum of 1/2" (13 mm). Backwash flow rates
plumbing codes. The pipe size for a residential drain line
in excess of 7 gpm (26.5 Lpm) or drain line length in excess
in excess of 7 gpm (26.5 Lpm) or drain line length in excess
should be a minimum of 1/2" (13 mm). Backwash flow rates
of 20' (6 m) require 3/4" (19 mm) drain line. Commercial
of 20' (6 m) require 3/4" (19 mm) drain line. Commercial
in excess of 7 gpm (26.5 Lpm) or drain line length in excess
drain lines should be the same size as the drain line flow
drain lines should be the same size as the drain line flow
of 20' (6 m) require 3/4" (19 mm) drain line. Commercial
control.
control.
drain lines should be the same size as the drain line flow
NOTE: The tank should have the distributor tube installed
NOTE: The tank should have the distributor tube installed
control.
and have the proper amount of regenerant in place.
and have the proper amount of regenerant in place.
NOTE: The tank should have the distributor tube installed
4. Refer to the dimensional drawing for cutting height of the
4. Refer to the dimensional drawing for cutting height of the
and have the proper amount of regenerant in place.
distributor tube. If there is no dimensional drawing, cut the
distributor tube. If there is no dimensional drawing, cut the
4. Refer to the dimensional drawing for cutting height of the
distributor tube flush with the top of the tank.
distributor tube flush with the top of the tank.
distributor tube. If there is no dimensional drawing, cut the
5. Lubricate the distributor O-ring seal and tank O-ring
5. Lubricate the distributor O-ring seal and tank O-ring
distributor tube flush with the top of the tank.
seal. Place the main control valve on tank. Note: Only use
seal. Place the main control valve on tank. Note: Only use
5. Lubricate the distributor O-ring seal and tank O-ring
silicone lubricant.
silicone lubricant.
seal. Place the main control valve on tank. Note: Only use
6. Soldering of joints near the drain port must be done prior to
6. Soldering of joints near the drain port must be done prior to
silicone lubricant.
connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting (DLFC). Leave
connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting (DLFC). Leave
6. Soldering of joints near the drain port must be done prior to
at least 6" (15 cm) between the DLFC and solder joints
at least 6" (15 cm) between the DLFC and solder joints
connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting (DLFC). Leave
when soldering pipes that are connected on the DLFC.
when soldering pipes that are connected on the DLFC.
at least 6" (15 cm) between the DLFC and solder joints
Failure to do this could cause interior damage to the DLFC.
Failure to do this could cause interior damage to the DLFC.
when soldering pipes that are connected on the DLFC.
7. PTFE plumbing tape is the only sealant to be used on the
7. PTFE plumbing tape is the only sealant to be used on the
Failure to do this could cause interior damage to the DLFC.
drain fitting.
drain fitting.
7. PTFE plumbing tape is the only sealant to be used on the
8. Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the salt storage
8. Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the salt storage
drain fitting.
tank and that the tank is level.
tank and that the tank is level.
8. Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the salt storage
9. Place approximately 1" (25 mm) of water above the grid
9. Place approximately 1" (25 mm) of water above the grid
tank and that the tank is level.
plate. If a grid is not utilized, fill to the top of the air check
plate. If a grid is not utilized, fill to the top of the air check
9. Place approximately 1" (25 mm) of water above the grid
(Figure 2) in the salt tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank
(Figure 2) in the salt tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank
plate. If a grid is not utilized, fill to the top of the air check
at this time.
at this time.
(Figure 2) in the salt tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank
If grid plate is used, cut air check height even with
If grid plate is used, cut air check height even with
CAUTION at this time.
CAUTION
grid plate. This is critical on 6", 7", 8" and 9" tanks.
grid plate. This is critical on 6", 7", 8" and 9" tanks.
If grid plate is used, cut air check height even with
CAUTION The brine refill water must come above the grid
The brine refill water must come above the grid
grid plate. This is critical on 6", 7", 8" and 9" tanks.
plate and make contact with the salt.
plate and make contact with the salt.
The brine refill water must come above the grid
10. On units with a bypass, place in bypass position. Turn on
10. On units with a bypass, place in bypass position. Turn on
plate and make contact with the salt.
the main water supply. Open a cold soft water tap nearby
the main water supply. Open a cold soft water tap nearby
10. On units with a bypass, place in bypass position. Turn on
and let run a few minutes or until the plumbing is free from
and let run a few minutes or until the plumbing is free from
the main water supply. Open a cold soft water tap nearby
foreign material (usually solder) that may have resulted
foreign material (usually solder) that may have resulted
and let run a few minutes or until the plumbing is free from
from the installation. Once clean, close the water tap.
from the installation. Once clean, close the water tap.
foreign material (usually solder) that may have resulted
11. Slowly place the bypass in service position and let water
11. Slowly place the bypass in service position and let water
from the installation. Once clean, close the water tap.
flow into the mineral tank. When water flow stops, slowly
flow into the mineral tank. When water flow stops, slowly
11. Slowly place the bypass in service position and let water
open a cold water tap nearby and let water run until the air
open a cold water tap nearby and let water run until the air
flow into the mineral tank. When water flow stops, slowly
is purged from the unit.
is purged from the unit.
open a cold water tap nearby and let water run until the air
12. Plug the transformer into an electrical outlet.
12. Plug the transformer into an electrical outlet.
is purged from the unit.
NOTE: All electrical connections must be connected
NOTE: All electrical connections must be connected
12. Plug the transformer into an electrical outlet.
according to local codes. Be certain the outlet is
according to local codes. Be certain the outlet is
NOTE: All electrical connections must be connected
uninterrupted.
uninterrupted.
according to local codes. Be certain the outlet is
uninterrupted.
Figure 2 Residential Air Check Valve
Figure 2 Residential Air Check Valve
Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection
Figure 2 Residential Air Check Valve
Electrical Connection
The controller operates on 12-volt DC power supply. This
The controller operates on 12-volt DC power supply. This
requires use of the supplied power adapter included with your
requires use of the supplied power adapter included with your
The controller operates on 12-volt DC power supply. This
system. For installation assistance, see Transformer Port
system. For installation assistance, see Transformer Port
requires use of the supplied power adapter included with your
Location on page 31.
Location on page 31.
system. For installation assistance, see Transformer Port
NOTE: The power source should be constant. Be certain
NOTE: The power source should be constant. Be certain
Location on page 31.
the AC adapter is not on a switched outlet. Power
the AC adapter is not on a switched outlet. Power
NOTE: The power source should be constant. Be certain
interruptions longer than 8 hours may cause the
interruptions longer than 8 hours may cause the
the AC adapter is not on a switched outlet. Power
controller to lose the time setting. When power is
controller to lose the time setting. When power is
interruptions longer than 8 hours may cause the
restored, the time setting must then be re-entered.
restored, the time setting must then be re-entered.
controller to lose the time setting. When power is
restored, the time setting must then be re-entered.
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