Frequently Asked Questions - AFWFilters Fleck 5600 Installation Instruction

system will not draw water out of the brine tank during the brine draw cycle. This
cycle can be skipped during the initial startup by pressing the extra cycle button after
the [BD] cycle has started counting down. The resin is precharged and the brine water
is not needed for the first cycle, the initial cycle is run to ensure the brine tank has the
correct amount of water for the first automatic cycle.
Be sure to return any other systems to the service position.

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What is the proper order to arrange multiple systems?
If you are installing more than one tank system the typical order for installation is:
sediment filter > pH filter > iron filter > carbon filter > water softener > arsenic filter
Whole house cartridge systems are typically installed after any tank systems, the Scale
Sentry system after the cartridge system(s), and any UV systems will be last.
Do I need a prefilter?
In most cases a prefilter is not necessary. Since the system cleans itself most particulate in
the water will be trapped and rinsed off by the regeneration cycle, eliminating the need for a
sediment prefilter. If you have a lot of sand in the water a spin down filter (part #SDF-100)
is recommended to protect the control head
components/spin-down-sand-separator-filter-1-inch/ . For water supplies with high levels
of chlorine a carbon prefilter is recommended to extend resin life.
http://store.afwfilters.com/carbon-systems/
My polyglass tank arrived and sits crooked, what do I do?
The black boot on the bottom of the tank may get knocked out of alignment during
shipment. If your tank is a bit tilted, simply pick the tank up 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) off the
floor and drop it gently but firmly down, favoring the side that needs to be adjusted to
make the tank stand straight.
I have read or seen that I shouldn't install the top distributor basket, is that true?
The top distributor basket is used to help prevent resin from getting up into the control head
and into your pipes, it also keeps the resin from going down the drain during water or air
surges. While systems that are installed correctly and fuctioning properly will not have
issues, the top basket is included as a saftey measure to prevent problems and it is
recommended to use it if present. Those who recommend leaving it off usually do so to
prevent buildup on that basket that can lead to flow restrictions (more common in high iron
waters), but it is usually easier to clean or replace a top basket periodically than cleaning
out clogged fixtures if something does go wrong.
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