First edition. Address change, Bleam information and valve on 01.06.2018 BRY/FIM tank assembly. 1.3. Manufacturer identifier, product Manufacturer: Pentair International LLC Avenue de Sevelin 18 1004 Lausanne Switzerland Product: Fleck 4600 - MECH 1.4. Intended use The device is intended to be used for domestic applications only and it is purpose-built for water treatment.
Pentair Quality System EMEA products benefit, under specific conditions, from a manufacturer warranty that may be invoked by Pentair’s direct customers. Users should contact the vendor of this product for applicable conditions and in case of a potential warranty claim.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Generalities 1.10. Scan & Service application Scan & Service mobile application is the ideal support for the maintenance person in his daily business. A simple scan of an identification (ID) label (1) present on the valve with a smartphone gives an instantaneously access to all updated information related to the product, such as: •...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Safety Safety 2.1. Safety pictograms definition Caution Warning Warns of a risk of minor injury or major Warns against serious personal injury material damage to the device or and damage to health. environment. Danger...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Safety 2.3. Hazards All the safety and protection instructions contained in this document must be observed in order to avoid temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or environmental pollution. At the same time, any other legal regulations, accident prevention and environmental protection measures, as well as any recognized technical regulations relating to appropriate and risk-free methods of working which apply in the country and place of use of the device must be adhered to.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Safety Assembly • Assemble only with components which are in accordance with drinking water standards; • after installation and before use, perform one or more manual regenerations in order to clean the media bed. During such operations, do not use the water for human consumption. Perform a disinfection of the system in the case of installations for treatment of drinking water for human use.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Description Description 3.1. Technical specifications Design specifications/ratings Valve body ..........Brass Rubber components ....... EP or EPDM Weight (valve with controller) ....2.5 kg Recommended operating pressure ..1.4 - 8.6 bar Maximum inlet pressure ......8.6 bar Hydrostatic test pressure.......
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Description Environmental conditions • Indoor use only; • temperature from 5°C to 40°C; • maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C; • mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage. 3.1.1.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Description 3.3. Description and components location Green light Red light 24 hour wheel Brine line Injector block Program wheel *Meter Drain line Mixing device Outlet Inlet Brine cam Motor Brine valve Piston *Not included in case of time clock Ref.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Description 3.4. System regeneration cycle Note This valve allows to do down flow regenerations. 3.4.1. Down flow regeneration cycle (5-cycles operation) Service — normal use Untreated water is directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube. The hardness ions attach themselves to the resin and are removed from the raw water being exchanged on the resin beads against sodium ions.
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Description Note For illustration purpose only. Always verify inlet and outlet marking on the valve. SERVICE NORMAL USE BACKWASH Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Valve Valve BRINE DRAW & SLOW RINSE SECOND BACKWASH (Double backwash units only) Outlet Inlet...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Description 3.4.2. Filter cycle (3-cycles operation) Service — normal use Untreated water is directed down through the media and up through the riser tube. The impurities are retained by the media. The water is filtered as it passes through the media. Backwash —...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Description 3.5. Configurations for volumetric and time clock softeners To configure the valve as volumetric or time clock softener, the 24 hour gear, the skipper or program wheel and the meter must be set as shown below. 3.5.1.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Description 3.6. Options available on the valve Mixing device The valve can be equipped with a mixing device (1) whose function is to regulate the hardness of the water at the outlet. The mixing can be set from 0% to 50% of hard water (i.e. 0 turn = 0% of hard water with 100% of treated water and 1-½...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - System sizing System sizing 4.1. Recommendations 4.1.1. Injector/DLFC/BLFC-Valve configuration Resin Diameter Injector DLFC BLFC Valve volume type [in] Color Color [gpm] DF [gpm] UF [gpm] 5 - 8 0.125 9 - 14 15 - 21 4600/ 0.25 1600...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - System sizing The below sizing method can be applied for both residential and industrial softeners. The sizing of a softener must be based upon certain parameters: • inlet water hardness; • peak flow rate and nominal flow rate; •...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - System sizing Piping size (internal diameter) Max. flow rate [in] [mm] /h at 3 m/s] 1.25 8.69 13.57 21.20 34.2 49.2 4.2.2. Determining the required volume of resin When sizing a softener, make sure that the volume of resin in the tank (bed volume) will be sufficient so that even when the peak flow rate is reached, the velocity is still between the above values depending on the hardness.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - System sizing 4.2.3. Resin exchange capacity and capacity of the unit The resin exchange capacity and capacity of the unit are two different things that should not be confused. The resin exchange capacity is the amount of Ca and Mg that can be retained by 1 litre of resin, which will depend on the resin type and salt dosage, whereas the capacity of the unit is the...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - System sizing Salt amount Corresponding resin exchange °f.m °dH.m [g/L capacity in [g/L ] as CaCO [per L [per L resin resin resin resin 58.5 5.85 3.27 62.7 6.27 66.9 6.69 3.74 3.97 75.3 7.53 4.21...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - System sizing 4.2.4. Valve configuration Knowing the volume of resin, tank size and specifications of the resin, it is possible to determine the required valve configuration. The resin specification will give the backwash velocity, as well as the brine draw and slow rinse velocity that must be respected in order to ensure a proper regeneration of the unit.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - System sizing 4.2.5. Cycle time calculation Note The mechanical controller uses fixed times. 4.3. Salt amount definition The salt setting is done through the controller programming. 4.4. Injector flow rates The following graphics represent the injectors flow rate as a function of the inlet pressure for the different injector sizes.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation Installation Mandatory It is strictly forbidden for not qualified personal, to accede to system’s internal parts to perform any kind of technical action. Be sure to disconnect the electrical power, close the water inlet and depressurize the system before opening the front cover to access internal parts.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation • when installing the water connection (bypass or manifold) first connect to the plumbing system. Allow heated parts to cool and cemented parts to set before installing any plastic parts. Do not get primer or solvent on O-rings, nuts, or the valve.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation • the riser tube should be cut flush with the top of the tank. Slightly bevel the ridge in order to avoid deterioration of the seal whilst fitting the valve; • the drain line must be a minimum of 12.7 mm (½") in diameter. Use 19 mm (¾") pipe if the backwash flow rate is greater than 26.5 lpm (7 gpm) or the pipe length is greater than 6 m ...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation 5.5.1. Top-mounted valve installation When pressurized, any composite tank will expand both vertically and circumferential. In order to compensate the vertical expansion, the piping connections to the valve must be flexible enough to avoid overstress on the valve and tank.
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• in any case, any failure caused by improper installation and/or piping connections may void the warranty of Pentair products; • in the same way, using lubricant* on the valve thread is not allowed and will void the warranty for the valve and tank.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation 5.6. Block diagram and configuration example Block diagram Pressure gauge Main inlet User’s line Check valve to prevent water harm Filter cartridge By-pass Pressure regulator Meter Suggested options Mixing device Can be integrated in the Drain line valve Brine line...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation 5.7. Regeneration types Volumetric The controller monitors the volume of water used. Once it calculates that system capacity is reached, a regeneration cycle will be initiated immediately or at a pre-set time. •...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation 5.9. By-passing A bypass valve system should be installed on all water conditioning systems. Bypass valves isolate the softener from the water system and allow unconditioned water to be used. Service or routine maintenance procedures may also require that the system is bypassed.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation 5.10. Drain line connection Note Standard commercial practices are expressed here. Local codes may require changes to the following suggestions. Check with local authorities before installing a system. Caution The drain line plastic elbow must always be hand-tighten without using the elbow as a lever. Caution...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation Note Waste connections or the drain outlet shall be designed and constructed to provide connection to the sanitary waste system through an air-gap of 2 pipe diameters or 50.8 mm (2"), whichever is larger. Caution...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation 5.11. Overflow line connection In the event of a malfunction, power failure, etc, the brine tank overflow fitting will direct “overflow” to the drain instead of spilling on the floor. This fitting should be on the side of the cabinet or brine tank.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Programming Programming 6.1. Time of day Operation Press the clutch (1). Turn the hour wheel (2) to display the correct hour in the window (3). Ref. MKT-IM-027 / B - 01.06.2018 45 / 88...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Programming 6.2. Volumetric 1. 24 hour wheel 2. Available capacity → Shows the system remaining capacity. 3. Program wheel → Defines the system capacity in m 4. Time of day → Shows the current time. 5.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Programming 6.2.2. Set the system capacity Operation Lift the transparent disc (1) and display the capacity facing the white dot (2). Note Example for the following drawing, the capacity set is 5.8 m between two regenerations.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Programming 6.3. Time clock 1. 24 hour wheel 2. Program wheel → Defines the number of days between two regenerations. 3. Time of day → Shows the current time. 4. Service position → Service; →...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Programming 6.3.2. Set the number of days between two regenerations Operation Push the pins (1) out to set up. Note There are two time clock wheels: • 7 days: based on the week, number 1 will refer to Monday, number 7 to Sunday; •...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Programming 6.4. Salt volume per regeneration 6.4.1. Salt volume definition Set the weight of salt to be used during regeneration using the following table and formula. Exchange capacity Salt weight Salt weight [g/L [°tH/m [g/°tH/m resin...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Programming 6.4.2. Set the salt volume per regeneration Operation Calculate the weight of salt needed per regeneration, see 6.4.1. Salt volume definition, page 50. Remove the screws (2) and the cover (1). Loosen (5). Adjust the segment of the brine cam (4) to the value calculated at point A on the sticker (3).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Commissioning Commissioning Note This chapter is available for standard regeneration types. Contact your supplier if the actual regeneration is not standard and if you need assistance. 7.1. Water filling, draining and waterproofness inspection 7.1.1.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Commissioning 7.2. Sanitization 7.2.1. Disinfection of water softeners The materials of construction of the modern water softener will not support bacterial growth, nor will these materials contaminate a water supply. In addition, during normal use, a softener may become polluted with organic matter, or in some cases with bacteria from the water supply.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Commissioning Calcium hypochlorite Calcium hypochlorite, 70% available chlorine, is available in several forms including tablets and granules. These solid materials may be used directly without dissolving before use. Do not let the disinfectant stand for more than 3 hours in the brine tank before the regeneration start. Dosage Measure two grains ~ 0.11 mL for 1 L.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Operation Operation 8.1. Display during operation 8.1.1. During service Example: • valve in service: 8.1.2. During regeneration During a regeneration the display shows the current cycle step. Examples: • backwash: • brine draw & slow rinse: •...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Operation 8.2. Recommendations • Use only regeneration salts designed for water softening upon regulation EN973; • for optimal system operation, the use of clean salt and impurities free is recommended (for example salt pellets); •...
Cleaning and maintenance shall take place at regular intervals in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the complete system, and be documented in the Maintenance chapter in the User Guide document. Mandatory The maintenance must be done by a professional certified by Pentair, otherwise the warranty will void. 9.1. Recommendations 9.1.1.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Maintenance 9.2.2. Piston and/or brine valve replacement Operation Disconnect the meter cable (1), if available. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (5) and remove the cover (4). Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (3) and remove the washer (2). Using a flat screwdriver or a 8 mm wrench, unscrew (7) and remove the power head (6) from the valve body (8).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Maintenance 9.2.3. Seals and spacers cartridge replacement Caution Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water. Operation Remove the piston, see“Piston and/or brine valve replacement”, page 58. Using a small hook, remove a seal (3). Using the puller (1), remove a spacer (4).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Maintenance 9.2.4. Controller motor replacement Operation Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (4) and remove the cover (3). Disconnect the motor (1). Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew (2) and remove the motor (1). Change the motor (1). Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Maintenance 9.2.6. Micro-switch replacement Operation Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (2) and remove the cover (1). Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew (5) and extract the protection plate (4) and the micro-switch (3). Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild. Ref.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Maintenance 9.2.7. Injector cleaning Operation Using a flat screwdriver or a 8 mm wrench, remove the screws (6). Remove the cap injector (5). Remove the seal (4). Remove the filter (2). Using a flat screwdriver, remove the injector nozzle (3). Using a flat screwdriver, remove the injector throat (1).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Maintenance 9.2.8. BLFC cleaning Operation Using a wrench, remove the BLFC holder (1). Using pliers, remove the cage (4) form the BLCF holder (1). Remove the BLFC washer (3) from the BLFC holder (1). Clean the BLFC washer (3) with a terry cloth.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Maintenance 9.2.9. Valve on tank assembly Operation Lubricate the seals with approved silicone grease. Spin the valve (1) onto the tank (2), ensuring the threads are not cross-threaded. Rotate the valve (1) clockwise and freely, without using force until it comes to a stop. Note...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Interrupted power or switched off Restore the controller and connect to power source. constant power source. Check connections in the power head Disconnected/faulty meter cable. and on the meter cover. Change the cable.
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Iron deposit in the valve inlet. Clean the inlet. Water pressure Iron deposit in the valve. Clean the valve and resin. drop Valve inlet obstructed by foreign Remove piston and clean the valve. elements.
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Plugged drain line flow control. Clean drain line flow control. Plugged injector and/or filter. Clean or replace injector and/or filter. Raise inlet pressure to 1.8 bar Low water pressure. minimum.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts Spare parts 11.1. Power head parts list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 40422SP Wire nut 11545 Power cord European black 13547SP Strain relief 24121-0.12 Brine cam assy 4600/5600 DF 24121-0.25 Brine cam assy 4600/5600 DF 24121-0.50...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 24378SP Green light 4600/5600 230V 26722SP Green light 4600/5600 24V 24377SP Red light 4600/5600 230V 26723SP Red light 4600/5600 24V 24119 Program wheel assy 8 m 24120 Program wheel assy 40 m 13802SP...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 13011 ARM cycle actuator 13296SP Screw 13014 Pointer regen 24100 Skipper wheel assy 12 days 14860 Skipper wheel assy 7 days BU26968 Front label TC picto with lights 27165 Front label 5600 TC picto without light...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts 11.4. Meters parts list 76 / 88 Ref. MKT-IM-027 / B - 01.06.2018...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 24107 Meter assy ¾” 8 m³ plastic 12473SP Screw hex washer 10-24x. 18-8SS BR14038 Cover meter assy plastic 13509SP Impeller meter except 2” & 3” 24102 Meter body assy ¾”...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 19804 Screw, sckt hd, set, 10-24 x 0.75" 60068-30SP New float assy 2310 10150SP Grommet pass rod 2300/2310/2350 18168 Air check 500 (0,915 m) 26773 Air check 500 (1,25 m) 23473...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts 11.7. Bypass and coupling parts lists 11.7.1. Bypass stainless Steel 1" BSP 80 / 88 Ref. MKT-IM-027 / B - 01.06.2018...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity BU28502 Bypass stainless steel 1" BSP 13386SP Screw hex hd mach 1/4-20 X 1 or slot hex 24419-10SP Bypass handle red 15727 Screw, hex washer head 10-24 x 0.5"...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Spare parts 11.8. CE compliance components list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 18280SP Collector top 1”x 0.011 grey bayonet 13308SP Drain hose barb ½” Ref. MKT-IM-027 / B - 01.06.2018 85 / 88...
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