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Fleck 5800 SXT Installation Manual

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FLECK 5800 SXT
METERED WATER SOF TENER
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I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E
V1.0

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  • Page 1 FLECK 5800 SXT METERED WATER SOF TENER › I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E V1.0...
  • Page 2 BW - Backwash 10 Minutes next setting by clicking the CYCLE / REGEN button. BD - Brine Draw 60 Minutes A more in-depth guide to programming the Fleck RR - Rapid Rinse 12 Minutes page 12 5800 SXT is provided beginning on...
  • Page 3 › P R E FAC E Thank you for your purchase of a new water softener with Fleck 5800 SXT Meter Control Valve from QualityWaterForLess.com! We have put together these instructions as reference and to be used as It is always recommended that a licensed plumber perform all instal- general installation guidelines.
  • Page 4 1 › CALCUL ATING HARDNESS, CAPACIT Y, AND BRINE FILL Water Test: Before start-up, it is crucial that you know your water’s HARDNESS and IRON levels in order to set up your unit properly. If your unit is not programmed with your particular hardness level, it will either regenerate too early or too late.
  • Page 5 C - UNIT CAPACITY: section In the first column, identify the containing your softener tank size and then within this H - Compensated Hardness C - Capacity section, find the pertaining to your level. Then look under the column C - Unit Capacity in the table on page 2.

  • Page 6: Pre-Installation

    › P R E - I N S TA L L AT I O N Before assembly of your new system, be sure that the following conditions have been met for the place- ment of your system: • Level, firm surface, such as concrete, on which • Access to the water main coming into your to place the softener tank and salt tank (also home.
  • Page 7 Valve as seen in Figure 7-E and then place the of the Fleck 5800 SXT Meter Valve as shown in valve onto the top of the tank, being sure that the...
  • Page 8 3) Locate the plumbing adapter that was shipped 4) Using the included silicone lubricant packet, lu- with your system and disassemble the plumbing bricate the o-rings on the Fleck 5800 SXT Meter adaptor clips as shown in Figure 8-A Valve as shown in Figure 8-B...
  • Page 9 2) Next, connect this prepared end of the tubing insert, and brine line screen to one end of the to the Fleck 5800 SXT Meter Valve as shown in included brine tubing as shown in Figure 9-A. Figure 9-B. Tighten the nut to the valve using a Be sure to face the tapered side of the wrench until snugly in place.
  • Page 10 7) If you ever need to remove the tube, evenly press on 8) Finally, use ½” inner diameter (I.D.) tubing to connect both sides of the grey ring surrounding the tube and the drain barb fitting on the brine tank to a floor drain Be sure to recut pull out as shown in Figure 10-A.

  • Page 11: Drain Connection

    6 › D R A I N C O N N E C T I O N 1) Locate the barbed fitting and use Teflon tape to 2) Move to the rear of the Fleck 5800 SXT control wrap the threading as shown in Figure 11-A.
  • Page 12 7 › P R O G R A M M I N G T H E F L E C K 5 8 0 0 S X T VA LV E 1) To begin programming, first plug in your 5800 2) Set the time on the system to 12:01 PM by SXT Valve to a nearby wall outlet.
  • Page 13 CT / Fd C / 32.0 7) The display should now show as shown 8) The display should now show . This in- Use the in Figure 13-A. This indicates Control Type Meter dicates the Capacity is 32,000 grains. i UP or DOWN button to change this value to Delayed Mode.
  • Page 14 RT / 2:00 BW / 10 13) The display should now show 14) The display should now show shown in Figure 14-A. This indicates the system shown in Figure 14-B. This indicates Backwash will regenerate at 2:00 AM following the day the time is 10 minutes long.
  • Page 15 RE / OFF VR / OFF 19) The display may now show as shown 20) The display may now show as shown in Figure 15-A. This indicates Time Relay Off. Do in Figure 15-B. This indicates Flow Relay Off. Do not change this value and advance not change this value and advance F I G U R E 15 - A...

  • Page 16: Initial Start-Up

    › C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S Your new softener with Fleck 5800 SXT Meter Valve is now properly in- stalled and programmed! Please maintain your system by keeping the softener plugged-in and always keep your brine tank filled with salt to at least above the water level.