Authors Description 03.07.2018 BRY/KVA First edition. 1.3. Manufacturer identifier, product Manufacturer: Pentair International LLC Avenue de Sevelin 18 1004 Lausanne Switzerland Product: Fleck 4600 SXT 1.4. Intended use The device is intended to be used for domestic applications only and it is purpose-built for water treatment.
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 SXT - 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 SXT - Safety Safety 2.1. Safety pictograms definition Caution Warning Warns of a risk of minor injury or major Warns against serious personal injury material damage to the device or and damage to health. environment. Danger Mandatory...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Safety 2.3. Hazards All the safety and protection instructions contained in this document must be observed in order to avoid temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or environmental pollution. At the same time, any other legal regulations, accident prevention and environmental protection measures, as well as any recognized technical regulations relating to appropriate and risk-free methods of working which apply in the country and place of use of the device must be adhered to.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Safety Assembly • Assemble only with components which are in accordance with drinking water standards; • after installation and before use, perform one or more manual regenerations in order to clean the media bed. During such operations, do not use the water for human consumption. Perform a disinfection of the system in the case of installations for treatment of drinking water for human use.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Description Description 3.1. 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 std............1 - 43°C Water temperature for HW volumetric ......1 - 65°C Water temperature for HW time clock......1 - 82°C...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Description Environmental conditions • Indoor use only; • temperature from 5°C to 40°C; • maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C; • mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage. 3.1.1.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Description 3.3. Description and components location Controller LCD screen Drive cam Regen button Up button Brine line Down button Injector block *Meter Drain line Mixing device Inlet Outlet Brine cam Motor Brine valve Piston *Not included in case of timeclock Ref.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Description 3.4. System regeneration cycle Note This valve allows to do down flow regenerations. 3.4.1. Down flow 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 against sodium ions.
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Description SERVICE NORMAL USE BACKWASH Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Valve Valve BRINE DRAW & SLOW RINSE SECOND BACKWASH (Double backwash units only) Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Drain Valve Valve From brine tank RAPID RINSE BRINE REFILL Outlet...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Description 3.4.2. Filter cycle (3-cycles operation) Service — normal use Untreated water is directed down through the media and up through the riser tube. The impurities are retained by the media. The water is filtered as it passes through the media. Backwash —...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Description 3.5. Configurations for softener and filter To configure the valve as softener or filter, the piston and the cycle cam must be set as shown below. 3.5.1. Softener Piston PN 27077-US Valve body with mixing device PN 28451-20 Black single backwash drive cam...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Description 3.6. 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...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - System sizing System sizing 4.1. Recommendations 4.1.1. Injector/DLFC/BLFC-Valve configuration Resin Diameter Injector DLFC BLFC Valve volume type [in] Color Color [gpm] DF [gpm] UF [gpm] 5 - 8 0.125 9 - 14 15 - 21 4600/ 0.25 1600...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - System sizing The below sizing method can be applied for both residential and industrial softeners. The sizing of a softener must be based upon certain parameters: • inlet water hardness; • peak flow rate and nominal flow rate; •...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - System sizing Piping size (internal diameter) Max. flow rate [in] [mm] /h at 3 m/s] 1.25 8.69 13.57 21.20 34.2 49.2 4.2.2. Determining the required volume of resin When sizing a softener, make sure that the volume of resin in the tank (bed volume) will be sufficient so that even when the peak flow rate is reached, the velocity is still between the above values depending on the hardness.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - 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 and Mg that can be retained by 1 litre of resin, which will depend on the resin type and salt dosage, whereas the capacity of the unit is the...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - System sizing Salt amount Corresponding resin exchange °f.m °dH.m [g/L capacity in [g/L ] as CaCO [per L [per L resin] resin resin resin 58.5 5.85 3.27 62.7 6.27 66.9 6.69 3.74 3.97 75.3 7.53 4.21 To calculate the system mass capacity:...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - System sizing 4.2.4. Valve configuration Knowing the volume of resin, tank size and specifications of the resin, it is possible to determine the required valve configuration. The resin specification will give the backwash velocity, as well as the brine draw and slow rinse velocity that must be respected in order to ensure a proper regeneration of the unit.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - System sizing 4.2.5. Cycle time calculation From this point, the volume of resin, the tank size, the capacity of the softener and the valve configuration are determined. Next step is to calculate the regeneration cycle duration, which depends on the valve configuration and once again on the resin specifications.
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - System sizing To calculate the brine draw duration: Knowing the injector draw flow rate at the working pressure: with: brine draw brine draw : brine draw duration [min] brine draw : brine volume to be drawn [L], see Refill calculation page 32 brine : injection draw flow rate [L/min] draw...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - System sizing To calculate the refill duration: The refill flow rate is controlled by the refill controller (BLFC). The relation between the BLFC size, the tank size and the resin volume is given in the valve specifications. To calculate the refill duration: with: refill...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation Installation Mandatory It is strictly forbidden for not qualified personal, to accede to system’s internal parts to perform any kind of technical action. Be sure to disconnect the electrical power, close the water inlet and depressurize the system before opening the front cover to access internal parts.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation • when installing the water connection (bypass or manifold) first connect to the plumbing system. Allow heated parts to cool and cemented parts to set before installing any plastic parts. Do not get primer or solvent on O-rings, nuts, or the valve. 5.3.2.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation • the riser tube should be cut flush with the top of the tank. Slightly bevel the ridge in order to avoid deterioration of the seal whilst fitting the valve; • the drain line must be a minimum of 12.7 mm (½") in diameter. Use 19 mm (¾") pipe if the backwash flow rate is greater than 26.5 lpm (7 gpm) or the pipe length is greater than 6 m ...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation 5.5.1. Top-mounted valve installation When pressurized, any composite tank will expand both vertically and circumferential. In order to compensate the vertical expansion, the piping connections to the valve must be flexible enough to avoid overstress on the valve and tank.
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• in any case, any failure caused by improper installation and/or piping connections may void the warranty of Pentair products; • in the same way, using lubricant* on the valve thread is not allowed and will void the warranty for the valve and tank.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation 5.6. 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 Drain line valve Brine line...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation 5.7. Regeneration types Metered immediate control A meter immediate control measures water usage and regenerates the system as soon as the calculated system capacity is depleted. The controller calculates the system capacity by dividing the unit capacity (typically expressed in grains/unit volume) by the feedwater hardness and subtracting the reserve.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation Electrical connections 5.7.1. W1: Black W2: Red W3: Green W4: Yellow W5: White W6: Blue W7: Orange W8: Violet C: Common NC: Normally closed NO: Normally open Note The microswitch SW2 is connected on C and NC. 42 / 98 Ref.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation 5.8. By-passing 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.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation 5.9. Drain line connection Note Standard commercial practices are expressed here. Local codes may require changes to the following suggestions. Check with local authorities before installing a system. Caution The drain line plastic elbow must always be hand-tighten without using the elbow as a lever. Caution...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation Note Waste connections or the drain outlet shall be designed and constructed to provide connection to the sanitary waste system through an air-gap of 2 pipe diameters or 50.8 mm (2"), whichever is larger. Caution...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Installation 5.10. Overflow line connection In the event of a malfunction, power failure, etc, 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 cabinet or brine tank.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming Programming 6.1. Display 1. Service icon → Appears in service mode; → Flashes if a regeneration cycle has been queued. 2. Error / → Appears in case of error, see page 82, or in diagnostic mode, see Information icon page 58.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 4. Data display 5. PM indicator → Appears if controller set in US unit. 6. Flow indicator → Flashes when outlet flow is detected. 7. x1000 indicator → Appears when the displayed number is bigger than 9999. 8.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.4.4. Reserve capacity (RC) or (SF) Determine the reserve capacity in litre or in percentage. Adjust the reserve capacity with Press to validate the selection and advance to the next parameter. 6.4.5. Current day of the week (CD) Determine the day of regeneration.
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming Parameter Options Definition Note Std DF single dF1b backwash Std DF double dF2b backwash Regeneration FLtr Filter To be used with standard piston only. flow UFbd UF brine first Not to be used with 4600. UFlt UF filter Othr...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming Parameter Options Definition Note Regeneration 00:00:00 to Regeneration time will not appear Hour time 23:59:59 unless regeneration day override is on. Only displayed for dF2b regeneration First backwash flow. In case of dF1B, screen shows BD consists of time for brine draw and Brine draw slow rinse.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.5.3. Display format mode (DF) Select the unit of measure. Options: • GAL: U.S. Gallons and 12-Hour AM/PM; • Ltr; Liters and 24-Hour. Press to select the unit. Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter. 6.5.4.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.5.6. Number of tanks (NT) Select the number of tanks. Options: • NT 1: Single tank system; • NT 2: Double tanks system. Mandatory Due to the 4600 valve being designed for single tank system only, set valve type to 1. Press until "---1"...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.5.9. Feedwater hardness (H) Set the feedwater hardness. Note The feedwater hardness parameter is only available if the controller type has been programmed for volumetric regeneration. Mandatory Enter the feedwater hardness in °TH, ppm or grains of hardness for softener system. Note...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.5.10.2 Reserve capacity (RC) Note This parameter is not shown if RS is set to SF. The fixed reserve capacity can be set up to a volume equivalent to 50% of the initial volumetric capacity.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.5.13. Regeneration cycle step duration Set the duration in minutes of each regeneration cycle. Note Setting a cycle step to 0 will cause the controller to skip that step during regeneration, but keeps the following steps available. Note...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.5.15. Current day (CD) Set the current day. Note The current day is defined from D1(Monday) to D7 (Sunday). AG Press to set the current day. AH Press to validate the selection and move to the next parameter. 6.5.16.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.6. Filter programming To use the valve as a filter, in the master programming mode, set the regeneration mode (RF) to filter (FLtr). The controller will let set only the steps necessary to the filter mode, which are: regeneration control type (CT), days override (DO), regeneration time (RT), backwash (BW), rapid rinse (RR), day of week (Dn) and current day (CD).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.7.4. Hours since last regeneration (HR) Note Shows the number of hours since the last regeneration, indicating the length of the current service cycle. Hours since last regeneration display: 6.7.5. Volume since last regeneration (VU) Note...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Programming 6.8. Resetting the controller Note There are two methods to reset. 6.8.1. Soft reset (SR) Caution All the parameters are set to default values, except volume remaining in volumetric systems and days since last regeneration in time clock systems. Press and hold for 25 seconds while in normal service mode until SR is displayed.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Commissioning Commissioning Note This chapter is available for standard regeneration types. Contact your supplier if the actual regeneration is not standard and if you need assistance. 7.1. Water filling, draining and waterproofness inspection 7.1.1. Activating the softener With the bypass still in Bypass position (inlet and outlet of the valve closed), plug in the SXT controller to the power source.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Commissioning With the brine tank completely refilled and full of salt, adjust the safety brine valve in the brine well. Make sure the overflow elbow is installed above the float level. M After the softener has been running a few minutes in service, proceed to hardness test on outlet water to make sure the water is treated as per requirements.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Commissioning Calcium hypochlorite Calcium hypochlorite, 70% available chlorine, is available in several forms including tablets and granules. These solid materials may be used directly without dissolving before use. Do not let the disinfectant stand for more than 3 hours in the brine tank before the regeneration start. Dosage Measure two grains ~ 0.11 mL for 1 L.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Operation Operation 8.1. Display during operation Examples: • valve in service with day time: • valve in service with volume remaining before regeneration: • remaining days before next regeneration: • in volumetric regeneration mode, reserve 1223 litres remaining: •...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Operation 8.3. Manual regeneration Mandatory The controller must be in service in order to enable this procedure. 8.3.1. Manual delayed regeneration Press once for delayed regeneration. → The regeneration starts at the programmed regeneration time. See chapter 6.5.12. Regeneration time (RT), page 55.
Cleaning and maintenance shall take place at regular intervals in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the complete system, and be documented in the Maintenance chapter in the User Guide document. Mandatory The maintenance must be done by a professional certified by Pentair, otherwise the warranty will void. 9.1. Recommendations 9.1.1.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.2. Controller replacement Operation Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew (1) and remove the cover (2) paying attention for the wire. Press the board clips (3) and release the controller cover (6). Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (5) and remove the controller (4). Remove carefully the wire connectors (7).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.3. Piston and/or brine valve replacement Operation Disconnect the meter cable (1), if available. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (5) and remove the cover (4). Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (3) and remove the washer (2). Using a flat screwdriver or a 8 mm wrench, unscrew (7) and remove the power head (6) from the valve body (8).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.4. Seals and spacers cartridge replacement Caution Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water. Operation Remove the piston, see“Piston and/or brine valve replacement”, page 68. Using a small hook, remove a seal (3). Using the puller (1), remove a spacer (4).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.5. Microswitches and/or the drive cam replacement Operation Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew (1) and remove the cover (2). Disconnect the wire on the microswitches (6). Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew (8). Remove the protection plate (7) and the micorswitches (6). Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew (5) and remove the drive cam (4) and the washer (3).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.6. Controller motor replacement Operation Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (4) and remove the cover (3). Disconnect the motor (1). Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew (2) and remove the motor (1). Change the motor (1). Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.7. Brine cam replacement Operation Remove the power head, see“Controller motor replacement”, page 74. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew (1). Remove the washer (2) and the brine cam (3). Change the brine cam (3). Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.8. Injector cleaning Operation Using a flat screwdriver or a 8 mm wrench, remove the screws (6). Remove the cap injector (5). Remove the seal (4). Remove the filter (2). Using a flat screwdriver, remove the injector nozzle (3). Using a flat screwdriver, remove the injector throat (1).
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.9. BLFC cleaning Operation Using a wrench, remove the BLFC holder (1). Using pliers, remove the cage (4) form the BLCF holder (1). Remove the BLFC washer (3) from the BLFC holder (1). Clean the BLFC washer (3) with a terry cloth.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Maintenance 9.2.10. Valve on tank assembly Operation Lubricate the seals with approved silicone grease. Spin the valve (1) onto the tank (2), ensuring the threads are not cross-threaded. Rotate the valve (1) clockwise and freely, without using force until it comes to a stop. Note...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Interrupted power or switched off Restore the controller and connect to power source. constant power source. Check connections in the power head Disconnected/faulty meter cable. and on the meter cover. Change the cable.
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Iron deposit in the valve inlet. Clean the inlet. Water pressure Iron deposit in the valve. Clean the valve and resin. drop Valve inlet obstructed by foreign Remove piston and clean the valve. elements.
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Plugged drain line flow control. Clean drain line flow control. Plugged injector and/or filter. Clean or replace injector and/or filter. Raise inlet pressure to 1.8 bar Low water pressure. minimum. Softener fails to draw brine Change seals &...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Troubleshooting 10.1. Error detection Errors codes appear on the service display. Note It can take up to 1 minute before an error can be detected and displayed. 10.2. Error types and causes 10.2.1. Motor stall / cam sense error Note...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Troubleshooting 10.2.3. Regeneration failure Note The system has not regenerated for more than 99 days or 7 days if the controller type has been set to day of week. Perform a manual regeneration to reset the error code. If the system is metered, verify that it is measuring flow by running service water and watching for the flow indicator on the display.
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Spare parts Spare parts 11.1. Power head parts list 84 / 98 Ref. MKT-IM-028 / A - 03.07.2018...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity PH56SXT-001 Power head 4600/5600 SXT time clock DF PH56SXT-002 Power head 4600/5600 SXT time clock UF PH56SXT-003 Power head 4600/5600 SXT econominder DF PH56SXT-004 Power head 4600/5600 SXT econominder UF Drive motor assy 24 V/50 Hz 2 RPM replacement 25329...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 19804 Screw, sckt hd, set, 10-24 x 0.75" 60068-30SP New float assy 2310 10150SP Grommet pass rod 2300/2310/2350 18168 Air check 500 (0,915 m) 26773 Air check 500 (1,25 m) 23473...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Spare parts 11.5. Bypass and coupling parts lists 11.5.1. Bypass stainless steel 1" BSP 90 / 98 Ref. MKT-IM-028 / A - 03.07.2018...
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Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity 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" 13604-1 Label bypass standard BU11978...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Spare parts 11.6. Plastic turbine meter assembly parts list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 60626-01 Meter turbine assy ¾" SXT BR19791-01 Meter cable turbine assy 19797 Meter turbine assy 5800 19569SP Clip 13314SP...
Installer Manual Fleck 4600 SXT - Spare parts 11.7. CE compliance components list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 18280SP Collector top 1”x 0.011 grey bayonet 13308SP Drain hose barb ½” 96 / 98 Ref. MKT-IM-028 / A - 03.07.2018...
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