How To Use This Manual This.installation.manual.is.designed.to.guide.the.installer.through. the.process.of.installing.and.starting.the.5600.SXT.softener. This.manual.is.a.reference.and.will.not.include.every.system. installation.situation..The.person.installing.this.equipment. should.have: • Knowledge.in.the.water.softener.installation • Basic.plumbing.skills Icons That Appear In This Manual WARNING: Failure to follow this instruction can result in personal injury or damage to the equipment. NOTE:.This.will.make.the.process.easier.if.followed. Inspection Inspect.the.unit.for.damage.or.missing.parts.. Manual 2 • Pentair.5600SXT.Softener.System...
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Cold Water Lines Shown Bath Tub Lavatory Toilet Kitchen Outside Outside Faucet Faucet Grounding Soft Water Hot Water Strap Outlet Hard Water Bypass Drain Line Water Heater Softener Brine Tank Over ow Drain (Optional) Laundry Tubs Pump Meter Floor Drain Figure.2...Softened.Water.Flow Pentair.5600SXT.Softener.System..•..5...
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3/4-inch.(1.9.cm).tubing..Use.appropriate.fittings.to.connect. the.3/4-inch.tubing.to.the.3/4-inch.NPT.drain.connection. the.softener..Take.the.drawing.to.your.plumbing.supply.store.. Consult.with.their.expert.for.installation.ideas.and.suggestions.. on.valve. Assemble.the.plumbing. 3.. The.drain.line.may.be.elevated.up.to.6.feet.(1.8.m).providing. WARNING: If pipes will be sweat soldered, do not connect the.run.does.not.exceed.15.feet.(4.6.m).and.water.pressure.at. adapters to the bypass until the pipes have the.softener.is.not.less.than.40.psi.(2.76.bar)..Elevation.can. cooled. increase.by.2.feet.(61.cm).for.each.additional.10.psi.(.69.bar).of. water.pressure.at.the.drain.connector. 4.. Where.the.drain.line.is.elevated.but.empties.into.a.drain. below.the.level.of.the.control.valve,.form.a.7-inch.(18-cm).loop. at.the.far.end.of.the.line.so.that.the.bottom.of.the.loop.is.level. with.the.drain.line.connection..This.will.provide.an.adequate. siphon.trap. 6 • Pentair.5600SXT.Softener.System...
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Salt Line Opening supply suitable for outdoor use. Over ow The.controller.operates.on.12-volt.alternating.current.power. Connection supply..This.requires.use.of.the.supplied.AC.adapter.included. with.your.system. Over ow Tube (Optional) 120 Vac Adapters: Make.sure.power.source.matches.the.rating.printed.on.the.AC. adapter.. NOTE:.. The.power.source.should.be.constant..Be.certain.the.AC. adapter.is.not.on.a.switched.outlet..Power.interruptions. Figure.7...Tubing.Connections longer.than.8.hours.may.cause.the.controller.to.lose.the. time.setting..When.power.is.restored,.the.time.setting. Salt Line Connection must.then.be.re-entered. The.salt.line.from.the.brine.tube.connects.to.the.valve..Make. certain.the.connections.are.hand.tightened..Be.sure.that.the. salt.line.is.secure.and.free.from.air.leaks..Even.a.small.leak.may. cause.the.salt.line.to.drain.out,.and.the.softener.will.not.draw.salt. from.the.tank..This.may.also.introduce.air.into.the.valve.causing. problems.with.valve.operation. Pentair.5600SXT.Softener.System..•..7...
WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS Single.Backwash.Positions.Black. Cycle.Cam. Rapid Rinse (Part.Number.17438) Service.Position 1..Backwash.Position 2..Brine/Slow.Rinse.Position 3..Rapid.Rinse.Position 4..Brine.Tank.Fill.Position Service.Position Service Position Brine.Tank.Fill.Position Backwash Position Brine/Slow Rinse Position Pentair.5600SXT.Softener.System..•..23...