Fleck 5600 Service Manual page 22

MODEL 5600SF
Trouble-Shooting
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.
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CAUSE
A. Electrical Service to unit has been
interrupted.
B. Timer is Defective.
C. Power Failure.
A. By-pass 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 buildup in water fil-
ter.
B. Inlet of control 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.
Printed in U.S.A.
CORRECTION
A. Assure Permanent Electrical Ser-
vice (Check Fuse, Plug, Pull
Chain or Switch).
B. Replace or replace timer.
C. Reset time of Day.
A. Close by-pass 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 backwash-
ing so filter backwasher more
often. Note: Make sure filter is
sized large enough to handle
water usage.
B. Remove piston and clean control.
A. Replace top screen, must have
.020" wide slots.
A. Remove piston assembly and
inspect bore, remove foreign
material and check control in vari-
ous cycle position.
B. Replace seals and/or piston
assembly.
C. Replace piston and seals and
spacers. (and drive motor if
necessary).