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SpectraPure FLEX 5600S Manual

Whole house water softeners & carbon tank
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Whole House Water Softeners &
Carbon Tank
WARNING
Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to follow any attached
instructions or operating parameter may lead to the product's failure and
possible damage to property.
SpectraPure®Inc.
assumes no responsibility for water damage due to leaks. It is
the user's responsibility to determine that the system is leak-free.
REV. 05-26-2015

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  • Page 1 Please read carefully before proceeding with installation. Failure to follow any attached instructions or operating parameter may lead to the product’s failure and possible damage to property. SpectraPure®Inc. assumes no responsibility for water damage due to leaks. It is the user’s responsibility to determine that the system is leak-free.

  • Page 2: Installation

    ® Thank You for your purchase of a SpectraPure System. With proper installation and maintenance, this system will provide you with high quality water for years to come. All SpectraPure ® products are rigorously tested by us for safety and reliability. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer service department at 1.800.685.2783 or refer to our online troubleshooting at www.spectrapure.com.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    ® SpectraPure PREINSTALLATION CHECK LIST FOR CARBON OR WATER SOFTENER: WATER PRESSURE: A minimum of 25 lbs of water pressure is required for regeneration valve to operate effectively . ELECTRICAL: An uninterrupted alternating current (A/C) supply is required. Please make sure voltage supply is compatible with unit before installation.
  • Page 4 ® SpectraPure INSTALLATION FOR OPTIONAL CARBON TANK: INSTALLATION FOR CONTROL HEAD AND BYPASS VALVE: (FOLLOW THESE STEPS BELOW AFTER YOU HAVE POSITIONED WHERE YOU WANT THE TANK (S) TO GO) First, unscrew cap on top of Carbon Tank and remove the plug or tape off of the distributor tube. (Make sure that the distributor tube is flush with the top of the tank.)
  • Page 5 ® SpectraPure FRONT VIEW FOR CONTROL HEAD BACK VIEW FOR CONTROL HEAD BACKWASH TO DRAIN Lubricate surface METAL CLIP lightly on both W/ SCREW THREADING INTERNAL LOCK CONNECTION connections TO TANK FOR COLLECTOR SCREEN COLLECTOR SCREEN NOTE: Install the Carbon Tank with the...
  • Page 6 ® SpectraPure INSTALLATION & STARTUP PROCEDURES FOR CARBON CONTROL HEAD: 24 Hour Gear Skipper Wheel (shows every other Manual day regeneration) Regeneration Knob Red Timer Set Button Time of Day Arrow Red Pointer Before Plugging electricity to the Unit: 1. Position ByPass Valve to “Service” mode and turn Regeneration Knob (clockwise) to the “In Service” position.
  • Page 7 ® SpectraPure INSTALLATION FOR CONTROL HEAD ON WATER SOFTENER: FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW AFTER YOU HAVE POSITIONED THE TANK(S) WHERE YOU WANT THEM TO GO 1. Follow steps 1-3 listed on page 4 for installation of ByPass Valve and Control Head.

  • Page 8: Tank Connections

    ® SpectraPure WATER FLOW DIAGRAM FOR CARBON TANK AND WATER SOFTENER SOFT WATER OUT TAP WATER INTO CARBON CHLORINE FREE WATER TO DRAIN TO DRAIN BRINE TANK CONNECTION TANK CONNECTIONS BRINE TANK DESCRIPTION BRINE DRAW TUBE FEED LINE FROM WATER...

  • Page 9: Set Time Of Day

    ® SpectraPure SET TIME OF DAY: In normal operation the Time of Day display alternates with Volume Remaining display. As treated water is used, the Volume Remaining display counts down (in gallons) from a maximum value to zero or (- - -). Once this occurs, a regeneration cycle initiates immediately or delayed to the set Regeneration Time.

  • Page 10: Final Setup

    ® SpectraPure FAST REGENERATION CYCLE: Perform the following Fast Cycle Regeneration if setting up the system for the first time. 1. Push the Extra Regeneration button for 5 seconds to force an extra regeneration immediately. 2. Once the valve reaches Regeneration, step 1, let water run to drain for approximately 5 minutes.

  • Page 11: Control Operation

    ® SpectraPure CONTROL OPERATION Immediate Regeneration Valves with Days Between Regeneration Override Set When the valve reaches its set Days Since Regeneration Override value, a regeneration cycle initiates immediately. This event occurs regardless of the Volume Remaining display having reached zero gallons.

  • Page 12: Things You Should Know

    ® SpectraPure THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW : 1. Water Softener resin should last between 15 -20 years. Below is the procedure on replacing the resin: a. Disconnect the Control Head from your tap water plumbing. Unscrew the Control Head from the water softener and empty the resin into a trash can. (You will need more than one person to do this).
  • Page 13 ® SpectraPure 2. Carbon Tank media should last between 2- 6 years. Below is the procedure on replacing the carbon. a. Follow steps a - c on page 12. b. Fill the empty carbon tank with approximately 2 gallons of water.
  • Page 14 ® SpectraPure 3. When do I add Salt, and how much should I add?: Add salt whenever the water level in the Brine Tank is higher than the salt level. A brine tank is designed to be filled to the top with sodium or potassium chloride.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ® SpectraPure TROUBLESHOOTING: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Softener fails to regenerate A. Electrical service to unit has been A. Assure permanent electrical service interrupted. (check fuse, plug, pull chain of switch). B. Timer is defective. B. Replace timer. C. Power failure C.

  • Page 16: General Service "Hints" For Meter Control

    ® SpectraPure TROUBLESHOOTING (continued): PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 9. Softener fails to draw brine. A. Draw line flow control is plugged. A. Clean drain line flow control B. Injector is plugged. B. Clean or replace injectors. C. Injector screen plugged. C. Replace screen.
  • Page 17 ® SpectraPure TROUBLESHOOTING (continued): PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Filter “bleeds” iron. A. Bypass Valve is open. A. Close bypass valve. B. Excessive water usage. B. Reduce days between backwashing. (See timer instructions.) Make sure that there are no leaking valves in the toilet bowl or sinks.

  • Page 18: Backwash Position

    ® SpectraPure - CYCLE TIMES for WATER SOFTENER - (for further information and servicing, please refer to manufacture’s manual). SERVICE POSITION: Standard operation BACKWASH POSITION: With standard filter piston, 10 min. SpectraPure ® Inc. 480.894.5437 Call us toll-free 1.800.685.2783 2167 East Fifth St, Tempe, Arizona 85281...
  • Page 19 ® SpectraPure BRINE / SLOW RINSE POSITION: This cycle eliminates brine solution in resin tank. 60 minute pause. (No water flows during this time) SECOND BACKWASH POSITION (Double Backwash Units Only): With standard filter piston, 10 min. SpectraPure ® Inc.
  • Page 20 ® SpectraPure FINAL, RAPID RINSE 5-10 minutes, depending on house pressure. BRINE TANK REFILL POSITION 5-10 minutes, depending on house pressure. SpectraPure ® Inc. 480.894.5437 Call us toll-free 1.800.685.2783 2167 East Fifth St, Tempe, Arizona 85281...

  • Page 21: Warranty Coverage

    As soon as the purchaser discovers any defect or failure, the purchaser must within the period of the applicable warranty notify SpectraPure Inc. of that defect. The purchaser must then return the defective part or item with all transportation charges prepaid to SpectraPure Inc.
  • Page 22 ® SpectraPure - JOB SPECIFICATION INFO - JOB SITE ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ MODEL NUMBER: ___________________________________________________ WATER TEST (Hardness): _____________________________________________ CAPACITY OF UNIT _____________________________ Max: ____________________ Per Regeneration UNDER BEDDING:________________________________Amount:_______________ MINERAL TANK SIZE (Diameter):____________________Hight:_________________ TYPE OF MEDIA:__________________________________Cubic Feet:_____________ BRINE TANK SIZE:_______________________________________________...

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