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Fleck 5600 SXT Installation Manual
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Fleck 5600 SXT
MeTered WaTer SoF Tener
I n s ta l l at I o n G u I d e
v1.0

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Summary of Contents for Fleck 5600 SXT

  • Page 1 Fleck 5600 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 11 5600 SXT is provided beginning on...
  • Page 3 › P R e FaC e Thank you for your purchase of a new water softener with Fleck 5600 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 › 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 Fleck 5600 SXT Meter Valve as shown in riser tube fits into the central o-ring on the valve,...
  • 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 5600 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 5600 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 7 › P R o G R a m m I n G t H e F l e C k 5 6 0 0 s x t Va lV e 1) To begin programming, first plug in your 2) Set the time on the system to 12:01 PM by 5600SXT Valve to a nearby wall outlet.
  • Page 12 nT / ---1 c / 32.0 7) The display should now show 8) The display should now show . This shown in Figure 12-A. This indicates the Number indicates the Unit Capacity is 32,000 grains. Use the UP or doWn button to change of Tanks is one.
  • Page 13 rT / 2:00 BW / 10 13) The display should now show 14) The display should now show shown in Figure 13-A. This indicates the system shown in Figure 13-B. This indicates Backwash will regenerate at 2:00 AM following the day the time is 10 minutes long.
  • Page 14: Initial Start-Up

    › C o n G R at u l at I o n s Your new softener with Fleck 5600 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.