Installation; Electrical Connection - Pentair FLECK 5800 SXT Service Manual

INSTALLATION

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

Electrical Connection

The controller operates on 12-volt DC power supply. This
requires use of the supplied power adapter included with your
system.
NOTE: The power source should be constant. Be certain
the AC adapter is not on a switched outlet. Power
interruptions longer than 8 hours may cause the
controller to lose the time setting. When power is
restored, the time setting must then be re-entered.
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