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GENERAL SERVICE HINTS FOR METER CONTROL
Problem
1. Softener delivers
hard water.
MODEL 5600SF TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
1. Filter fails to
backwash.
2. Filter "bleeds" iron.
3. Loss of water
pressure.
4. Loss of filter medium
through drain line.
5. Drain flows
continuously.
Cause
A. Reserve capacity has been exceeded.
B. Program wheel is not rotating with meter
output.
C. Meter is not measuring flow.
Cause
A. Electrical service to unit has been interrupted.
B. Timer is defective.
C. Power failure.
A. Bypass valve is open.
B. Excessive water usage.
C. Hot water tank rusty.
D. Leak at distributor tube.
E. Defective or stripped filter medium bed.
F. Inadequate backwash flow rate.
A. Iron or turbidity build-up in water filter.
B. Inlet plugged due to foreign material broken
loose from pipes by recent work done on
plumbing system.
A. Broken or missing top screen.
A. Foreign material in control.
B. Internal control leak.
C. Control valve jammed in rinse or backwash.
Correction
A. Check salt dosage requirements and reset
program wheel to provide additional reserve.
B. Pull cable out of meter cover and rotate
manually, program wheel must move without
binding and clutch must give positive "clicks"
when program wheel strikes regeneration stop
(if not, replace timer).
C. Check output by observing rotation of small gear
on front of timer (program wheel must not be
against regeneration stop for this check) each
tooth to tooth is approximately 30 gallons (113.5
L) (if not, replace meter).
Correction
A. Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse,
plug, pull chain or switch).
B. Replace timer.
C. Reset time of day.
A. Close bypass valve.
B. Reduce days between, backwashing (see timer
instructions), make sure that there is not a
leaking valve in the toilet bowl or sinks.
C. Repeated flushings of the hot water tank is
required.
D. Make sure distributor tube is not cracked, check
O-ring and tube pilot.
E. Replace bed.
F. Make sure filter has correct drain flow control,
be sure flow control is not clogged or drain
line restricted, be sure water pressure has not
dropped, increase backwash flow rate according
to specifications for your unit, see your dealer
for recommendations.
A. Reduce days between backwashing so filter
backwashes more often, make sure filter is
sized large enough to handle water usage.
B. Remove piston and clean control.
A. Replace top screen, must have 0.020" wide slots.
A. Remove piston assembly and inspect bore,
remove foreign material and check control in
various cycle positions.
B. Replace seals and/or piston assembly.
C. Replace piston, seals and spacers (and drive
motor if necessary).
FLECK
5600 Service Manual
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