Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Table of Contents Table of Contents Generalities ..................Scope of the documentation ............... Release management ................. Manufacturer identifier, product ..............Intended use ....................Abbreviations used ..................Norms......................1.6.1 Applicable norms ....................1.6.2 Available certificates...................
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Table of Contents Sizing a softener (single unit) ..............26 4.2.1 Parameters to be considered ................4.2.2 Determining the required volume of resin ............4.2.3 Resin exchange capacity and capacity of the unit ..........
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Table of Contents Water filling, draining and waterproofness inspection ......52 Sanitization ....................53 7.2.1 Disinfection of water softeners................7.2.2 Sodium or calcium hypochlorite ................. 7.2.3 Electro chlorination..................... Operation..................55 Display during operation ................55 8.1.1...
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Table of Contents 11.3 Safety brine valves list ................81 11.4 Safety brine valves parts list ............... 82 11.5 Bypass valve assembly list................83 11.5.1 1" BSP female stainless steel bypass ..............11.5.2 1" BSP female stainless steel bypass with mixing..........
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Generalities Generalities Scope of the documentation The documentation provides the necessary information for appropriate use of the product. It informs the user to ensure efficient execution of the installation, operation or maintenance procedures. The content of this document is based on the information available at the time of publication. The original version of the document was written in English.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Generalities Intended use The device is intended for domestic applications use only and it is purpose-built for water treatment. Abbreviations used Assy Assembly BLFC Brine Line Flow Controller Brine Valve Cold Water Distr Distribution...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Generalities Meets the following technical standards: • EN 55014-1; • EN 55014-2; • EN 61000-6-1; • EN 61000-6-2; • EN 61000-6-3; • EN 61000-6-4; • EN 61010-1; • EN 61000-3-2; • EN 61000-3-3. 1.6.2 Available certificates •...
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 Safety pictograms definition DANGER This combination of symbol and keyword indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in serious or fatal injury if not avoided. WARNING This combination of symbol and keyword indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result in serious or fatal injury if not avoided.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Safety Serial label location Model Part number Electrical rating Serial number Production date Production order Mandatory Ensure that the serial label and the safety labels on the device are completely legible and clean ! If necessary, replace them with new labels in the same positions.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Safety 2.3.2 Material The following points must be observed to ensure proper operation of the system and the safety of user: • be careful of high voltages present on the transformer (100 – 240 V);...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description Description 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 20 bar Water temperature 1 - 43°C...
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description Protection rating IP 22 Power supply 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A, Class II Transient overvoltages Within the limits of category II Pollution Degree Temporary overvoltages must be limited in duration and in frequency. Environmental conditions •...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description Performance flow rate characteristics The graph shows the pressure drop created by the valve itself at different flow rates. It allows predetermining the maximum flow rate going through the valve depending on the system settings (inlet pressure etc).
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description Components description and location Green light Red light 24 hours wheel Brine line Injector block Program wheel Meter (Not included in case of time clock) Drain line Mixing device Outlet Imlet Brine cam...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description System regeneration cycle Info This valve allows to do filtration and down flow regenerations. 3.5.1 Downflow 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 by sodium ions.
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description SERVICE NORMAL USE BACKWASH Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Valve Valve SECOND BACKWASH BRINE DRAW & SLOW RINSE (Double backwash unit only) Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Drain Valve Valve From brine tank...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description 3.5.2 Filter cycle (3-cycles operation) Service — normal use Untreated water is directed down through the filter media and up through the riser tube. The impurities are retained by the media. The water is filtered as it passes through the media.
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description SERVICE NORMAL USE BACKWASH Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Valve Valve SERVICE RAPID RINSE NORMAL USE Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Valve Valve Untreated water 22 / 92 Ref. MKT-IM-027 / C - 12.11.2019...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description 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.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Description 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 turn = 50% of hard water with 50% of treated...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - System sizing Caution - material Risk of leakage due to unrespected service velocity ! Failure to respect the service velocity will lead to hardness leakage or even total softener inefficiency. Note that the water supply piping size may also be useful when estimating the nominal flow rate, since the size of the piping allows a maximum flow rate to pass.
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...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - System sizing To calculate the system mass capacity: × C with: capacity resin resin ex : system mass capacity [g as CaCO capacity : volume of resin [L] resin : resin exchange capacity [g/L...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - System sizing The DLFC installed on the valve has to limit the backwash flow rate to the above calculated flow rate. To determine the injector size: The velocities to be respected for brine draw and slow rinse are given on the resin manufacturer specifications.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation Installation CAUTION Risk of injury due to electrical shock or pressurized elements ! It is strictly forbidden for not qualified personal, to accede to system’s internal parts to perform any kind of technical action.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation • keep the media tank in an upright position. Do not turn on its side, upside down, or drop it. Turning the tank upside down may cause media to enter the valve or might clog the upper screen;...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation 5.3.4 Mechanical Caution - material Risk of damage due to wrong lubricant use ! Do not use petroleum-based lubricants such as vaseline, oils, or hydrocarbon-based lubricants. Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water ! •...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation Valve connection to piping The connections should be hand tightened using PTFE (plumber’s tape) on the threads if using the threaded connection type. In case of heat welding (metal type connection), the connections should not be made to the valve when soldering.
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation • failure to provide enough vertical compensation may lead to different kinds of damage, either on the valve thread which is connected to the tank, or on the female thread connection of the tank.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation 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...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation Regeneration flows 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. • Immediate control: The controller measures water usage and regenerates the system as soon as the system capacity is reached;...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation Electrical connections With lights N.O. Green lamp (Service) Microswitch N.C. Red lamp (Regeneration) Valve motor 220 V - 50 Hz Without lights Valve motor 220 V - 50 Hz 40 / 92 Ref. MKT-IM-027 / C - 12.11.2019...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation Bypassing 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.
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation Caution - material Risk of damage due to over-force ! The drain line plastic elbow must always be hand-tighten without using the elbow as a lever. The drain plastic elbow is not designed to support the weight of the tube. The tube has to have its own support.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation Air gap Drain 5.11 Overflow line connection In the event of a malfunction, 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 brine tank. Most brine tank manufacturers feature a pre-drilled hole for the tank overflow connector.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Installation 5.12 Brine line connection Mandatory The brine line must be built with 3/8'' semi rigid piping ! Caution - material Risk of malfunction due to the use of wrong equipment ! Flexible and semi-flexible hoses may shrink because of the vacuum during brine draw.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Programming Programming Time of day 1. Press the clutch (1). 2. Turn the hour wheel (2) to display the correct hour in the window (3). Ref. MKT-IM-027 / C - 12.11.2019 45 / 92...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Programming Volumetric 1. 24 hours 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.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Programming 6.2.1 Calculating the system capacity Set the capacity of soft water between two regenerations using the following formula: Water capacity [m ] = (Exchange capacity [m °tH] - Reserve capacity [m ]) / Water hardness [°tH] 6.2.2...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Programming Time clock 1. 24 hours wheel 2. Program wheel • Defines the number of days between two regenerations. 3. Time of day • Shows the current time. 4. Service position • Service; • Regeneration;...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Programming 6.3.1 Calculating the number of days between two regenerations Set the number of days between two regenerations using the following formulas: Water capacity [m ] = (Exchange capacity [m °tH] - Reserve capacity [m ]) / Water hardness [°tH]...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Programming 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. Salt weight Exchange capacity Salt weight [g/L [°tH/m [g/°tH/m...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Programming 6.4.2 Set the salt volume per regeneration 1. Calculate the weight of salt needed per regeneration, see Salt volume definition [}Page 50]. 2. Remove the screws (2) and the cover (1). 3. Loosen (5).
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Commissioning Commissioning Info This chapter is available for standard regeneration flows. Contact your supplier if the actual regeneration is not standard and if you need assistance. Water filling, draining and waterproofness inspection Info This chapter is available for standard regeneration flows. Contact your supplier if the actual regeneration is not standard and if you need assistance.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Commissioning 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 7.2.3 Electro chlorination Valves or systems already equipped with an electrochlorinator device or system will be sanitized during the brine draw phase. 54 / 92 Ref. MKT-IM-027 / C - 12.11.2019...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Operation Operation Display during operation 8.1.1 During service • Valve in service: 8.1.2 During regeneration During regeneration the display shows the current cycle step: • Backwash: • Brine draw & slow rinse: • Brine refill: Ref.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Operation 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); • the sanitizing process (both with liquid and electrochlorination) may introduce chlorine compounds which may reduce the lifetime of the ion exchange resins.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance Maintenance Mandatory Cleaning, maintenance and service operation shall take place at regular intervals and must be done by qualified personnel only in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the complete system. Report mainteance done in the Maintenance chapter of the User Guide document.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.1.3 Regeneration test 9.1.3.1 Valve used for softening 1. Check condition of brine tank and any associated equipment. 2. Check salt level in brine tank. 3. Initiate regeneration test. ð Check brine draw during brine draw stage.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance Recommended maintenance plan 9.2.1 Valve used for softening Items 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year Injector & filter Clean Clean Clean Clean Clean/ replace if necessary BLFC*** Clean Clean...
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance Items 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year Valve Check Check Check Check Check watertightness Valve to piping Check Check Check Check Check watertightness * Wear parts - durability strongly affected by raw water quality and regeneration frequency.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.2.2 Valve used for softening Items 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year Injector & filter Clean Clean Clean Clean Clean/ replace if necessary BLFC*** Clean Clean Clean Clean Clean/ replace...
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance Items 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year Valve to piping Check Check Check Check Check watertightness * Wear parts - durability strongly affected by raw water quality and regeneration frequency.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance Recommendations 9.3.1 Use original spare parts Caution - material Risk of damage due to use of non-genuine spare parts ! To ensure correct operation and safety of the device, only use original spare parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.4.2 Controller motor replacement 1. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (4) and remove the cover (3). 2. Disconnect the motor (1). 3. Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew (2) and remove the motor (1).
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.4.3 Power head disassembly/replacement 1. Disconnect the meter cable (1), if available. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (5) and remove the cover (4). 3. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (3) and remove the washer (2).
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.4.4 Piston and/or brine valve and/or seal and spacer kit disassembly/ replacement 1. Remove the power head, see Power head disassembly/replacement [}Page 65]. 2. Using a flat screwdriver or an 8 mm wrench, unscrew (3) and remove the top plate (4).
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance Item Part number Description Packaging quantity 13061 Puller 12763 Stuffer Ref. MKT-IM-027 / C - 12.11.2019 67 / 92...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.4.5 Micro-switches replacement 1. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (2) and remove the cover (1). 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew (5) and extract the protection plate (4) and the micro- switch (3).
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.4.6 Brine cam replacement 1. Remove the power head, see Power head disassembly/replacement [}Page 65]. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (1). 3. Remove the washer (2) and the brine cam (3). 4. Change the brine cam (3).
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.4.7 Injector cleaning 1. Using a flat screwdriver or an 8 mm wrench, remove the screws (6). 2. Remove the cap injector (5). 3. Remove the seal (4). 4. Remove the filter (2).
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.4.8 BLFC cleaning 1. Using a wrench, remove the BLFC holder (1). 2. Using pliers, remove the grid (4) from BLFC holder (1). 3. Remove the BLFC (3) from the grid (4). 4. Clean with a terry cloth.or change the BLFC (3) and the seal (2).
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Maintenance 9.4.9 Valve on tank assembly 1. Lubricate the seals with approved silicone grease. 2. Spin the valve (1) onto the tank (2), ensuring the threads are not cross-threaded. 3. Rotate the valve (1) clockwise and freely, without using force until it comes to a stop.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Softener fails to Interrupted power or switched off Restore the controller and regenerate automatically power source. connect to constant power source. Disconnected/faulty meter cable. Check connections in the power head and on the meter cover.
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Resin loss through drain Top distributor missing or broken. Add or replace the top distributor. line Air in water system. Ensure the presence of air check system in the brine tank.
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Softener fails to draw Plugged drain line flow control. Clean drain line flow control. brine Plugged injector and/or filter. Clean or replace injector and/or filter. Low water pressure. Raise inlet pressure to 1.8 bar minimum.
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Spare parts and options Spare parts and options 11.1 Valve parts list Item Part number Description Packaging quantity BU28518-01 VB assy 4600 filter BU28518-02 VB assy 4600 with mixing 76 / 92 Ref. MKT-IM-027 / C - 12.11.2019...
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Spare parts and options Item Part number Description Packaging quantity BU28518-03 VB assy 4600 LWU with mixing BU28518-04 VB assy 4600 FR with mixing BU28518-05 VB assy 4600 HW with mixing BU28518-06 VB assy 4600 LWU HW with mixing...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Spare parts and options 11.2 Power head parts list 11.2.1 Volumetric power head parts list Item Part number Description Packaging quantity 40422SP Wire nut 11545 Power cord European black 13547SP Strain relief 24121-0.12 Brine cam assy 4600/5600 DF 24121-0.25...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Spare parts and options Item Part number Description Packaging quantity 26965SP Valve pos dial picto 5600 FR 14177SP Knob BK 4600/5600 15151SP Screw 24750SP Control knob label 14252SP Bearing cap 11.2.2 Time clock power head specific parts and assembly list...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Spare parts and options 11.5 Bypass valve assembly list 11.5.1 1" BSP female stainless steel bypass Ref. MKT-IM-027 / C - 12.11.2019 83 / 92...
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Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Spare parts and options Item Part number Description Packaging 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" 13604-01...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Spare parts and options 11.6 Distribution systems parts list Item Part number Description Packaging quantity BU28508 Distributor assy, 1” high flow HW 1m10 21675 Distributor assy, 1” high flow HW 1m88 BU28509 Distributor assy, 1” UF & high capacity HW 1 m 10 25639 Distributor assy, 1”...
Installer manual Fleck 4600 MECH - Spare parts and options Item Brine Part Description Packaging system number quantity 1600 18168 Air checks 500A, 915mm (36") 26773 Air checks 500A, 1m25 23473 Air checks 500 HW 11.8 Meters parts list 88 / 92...
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