First edition Address change, Bleam information and valve on 08.06.2018 BRY/FIM tank assembly. 1.3. Manufacturer identifier, product Manufacturer: Pentair International LLC Avenue de Sevelin 18 1004 Lausanne Switzerland Product: Fleck 9000 - SXT 1.4. Intended use The device is intended to be used for domestic applications only and it is purpose-built for water treatment.
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 9000 - 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...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 9000 - 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 9000 - 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 9000 - SXT - Description 3.1.2. Way of operation The 9000 valve is a twin alternating valve with immediate regeneration when a tank is exhausted. As soon as the programmed capacity (m ) becomes zero, the controller switches tanks and begins regeneration in the exhausted tank as shown below.
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Description 3.1.2.2 Upflow Tank 1 in Service Tank 2 in Standby Tank 1 in Brine draw/slow Tank 2 in Tank Refill rinse Tank 1 in Service Tank 2 in Service Tank 1 in Backwash Tank 2 in Fast Rinse Tank 2 in Service Tank 1 in Service...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Description 3.3. Description and components location Controller LCD screen Regen button Up button Down button Camshaft Micro-switches Motor Second tank adapter Flexible tube Drain line Brine line Injector block Meter Inlet Outlet Ref. MKT-IM-020 / B - 08.06.2018 19 / 108...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Description 3.4. System regeneration cycle Note This valve allows to do down flow or up flow regenerations. 3.4.1. 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 against sodium ions.
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Description Note For illustration purpose only. Always verify inlet and outlet marking on the valve. SERVICE NORMAL USE BACKWASH Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Valve Valve BRINE DRAW & SLOW RINSE RAPID RINSE Outlet Inlet Outlet...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Description 3.4.2. Upflow 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 9000 - SXT - Description Note For illustration purpose only. Always check for inlet and outlet marking on the valve. SERVICE NORMAL USE BRINE DRAW & SLOW RINSE Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Drain Valve Valve From brine tank BACKWASH RAPID RINSE...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - System sizing System sizing 4.1. Recommendations 4.1.1. Injector/DLFC/BLFC-Valve configuration Connect. Resin Diam. Injector DLFC BLFC Valve flexible volume type [in] [mm] Color Color [gpm] DF [gpm] UF [gpm] 5 - 7 8 - 14 0.25 0.25 9 - 21...
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 9000 - 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 9000 - 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 9000 - 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...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 9000 - 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 9000 - 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] brine : injection draw flow rate [L/min] draw...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 9000 - 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 9000 - SXT - Installation 5.3.2. Water • Water temperature must not exceed 43°C and 65°C in case of HW; • a minimum of 1.4 bar (dynamic pressure on injector) of water pressure is required for the regeneration valve to operate effectively.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Installation • it is not recommended to use sealants on the threads. Use PTFE (plumber’s tape) on the threads of the drain elbow, and other NPT/BSP threads; • the installation of a prefilter is always recommended (100μ nominal); •...
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Installation Support to wall 200 mm flexible • The diagrams above illustrate how the flexible piping connection should be mounted; • in order to adequately compensate the tank elongation the flexible piping must be installed horizontally;...
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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 9000 - 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 Can be integrated in Drain line the valve Brine line...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Installation 5.7. Regeneration types Metered The controller monitors the volume of water used. Once it calculates that there is not enough capacity for the next operation day, a regeneration cycle will be initiated immediately or at a pre-set time: •...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Installation 5.9. 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.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Installation 5.10. 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...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 9000 - SXT - Installation Overflow fitting Drain tubing Secure hose in place Air gap Drain Caution Floor drain is always recommended to avoid flooding in case of overflow. 5.12. Brine line connection The brine line from the tank connects to the valve. Make the connections and hand tighten. Be sure that the brine line is secure and free from air leaks.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 87, or in diagnostic mode, see Information icon page 58.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 9000 - 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 9000 - SXT - Programming Parameter Options Definition Note Std DF single dF1b Standard for 9000 Twin valve backwash Std DF double dF2b backwash Regeneration FLtr Filter To be used with standard piston only. flow UFbd UF brine first UFlt UF filter To be used with UF piston only.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Programming Parameter Options Definition Note Backwash Rapid rinse 0 to 199 Minute Cycle number Only if "Othr" is chosen under VT. R1, n=1 to 6 R2, R3, etc... will be displayed instead. P0.7 ¾"...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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: litres 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 9000 - SXT - Programming 6.5.6. Valve type (NT) Select the valve configuration. Options: • NT 1: single tank system; • NT 2: double tanks system. Mandatory Due to the 9000 valve being designed for double tanks system only, set valve type to 2. Press until "---2"...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 9000 - 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 9000 - 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.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Programming 6.6. Diagnostic Note If none of the buttons are pushed for 1 minute in the diagnostic mode the controller returns to Service mode. 6.6.1. Commands Press and hold for five seconds to enter the diagnostic mode. Press to navigate in the diagnostic mode.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Programming 6.6.5. Volume since last regeneration (VU) Note Shows the volume used since the last regeneration (L). Volume since last regeneration display (L or Gal depending on display format programmed): 6.6.6. Reserve capacity (RC) Note...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Programming 6.7.2. Hard reset (HR) Caution All the parameters are set to default values. Hold while powering up the unit. The display shows HR. Reprogram all parameters in Master programming mode. 60 / 108 Ref.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Commissioning Fill the brine tank or cabinet with salt. You may want to mark the level of water in the brine tank/ cabinet when completely refilled with water and full of salt. In the future, after each regeneration, you can visually control that the quantity of water refilled should be between the 2 marks done.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Commissioning Brine tank softeners Backwash the softener and add the required amount of hypochlorite solution to the well of the brine tank. The brine tank should have water in it to permit the solution to be carried into the softener. Proceed with the normal regeneration.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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: • tank in service: •...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - 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 Note This option is not available in mode FI. 8.3.2. Immediate regeneration Press and hold for 5 seconds to initiate immediate manual regeneration regardless from the programmed regeneration control type.
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 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.2. Controller replacement Operation Loosen the wheels (1) and open the valve cover (2). Push the controller (3). Press the controller clips (5) and open the controller cover (4). Disconnect the old controller (7) and remove it opening the card clips (6). Connect the new controller, see 5.8.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.3. Power head disassembly/replacement Operation Loosen the wheels (1) and open the valve cover (2). Push the controller (3). Using a 7 mm wrench or flat screwdriver, unscrew (4) to free the meter cable (5) and the controller (3).
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.4. Piston and/or seal and spacer kit replacement 9.2.4.1 Special tools needed Packaging Item Part number Description quantity 13061 Puller 11098 Stuffer 9.2.4.2 Upper piston and/or seal and spacer kit replacement Caution Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water.
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.4.3 Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit replacement Caution Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water. Operation Remove the power head, see “Power head disassembly/replacement”, page 68. Using pliers, remove the piston (4). Remove the screw (1) and the piston plate (2).
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.4.4 Back side seal and spacer cartridge replacement Valve produced before November 2009 Note The seal & spacer cartridge for downflow and upflow are different. Caution Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water. Operation Remove the lower piston, see “Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit replacement”, page 72.
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance Valve produced from November 2009 until April 2015 Note One of the seals contained in the cartridge will not be used for downflow. Caution For downflow, using this extra seal may damage the valve and its components. Note...
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.4.5 Valve produced after April 2015 Caution Use only approved silicone grease or soapy water. Operation Remove the lower piston, see “Lower piston and/or front side seal and spacer kit replacement”, page 72. Using a 8 mm wrench or flat screwdriver, unscrew (1) and remove the end cap (2)...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.5. Injector block cleaning Operation Remove the screws (1). Remove the injector block (2) and the spacer (3). Remove the o-rings (4) and (5). Remove the cap (6). Remove the injector filter (11) and clean it immersing it in limescale. Unscrew the nozzle (13) and the injector (12) and clean them blowing inside and immersing them in limescale.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.7. Controller motor replacement Operation Loosen the wheels (1) and open the valve cover (2). Disconnect the motor (4). Unscrew (5) and pull out the old motor (4) and the plate (3). Change the motor (4).
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.8. Micro-switches replacement Operation Loosen the wheels (1) and open the valve cover (2). Unscrew (4) and pull out the old micro-switches (3). Disconnect the micro-switches (3). Change the micro-switches (3). Reverse above procedure steps to rebuild. Ref.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Maintenance 9.2.9. Valve & second tank adapter 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 9000 - SXT - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Interrupted power. Restore electrics (mains, fuse). Defective power head. Replace power head. Check connections of the controller Unplugged meter cable. and on the meter cover. Softener fails to regenerate Blocked meter.
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Top distributor missing or broken. Add or replace the top distributor. Ensure the presence of air check Loss of resin Air in water system. system in the brine tank. through drain line Drain line flow control is the wrong Ensure the drain line flow control is...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Clean valve and check it in the different Foreign elements in the valve. regeneration positions. Change seals & spacers and/or piston Internal valve leak. assy. Constant leakage to the drain Valve blocked in brine refill or Change seals &...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Troubleshooting 10.2.2. Motor run-ON error/cycle sense error Note An undesired microswitch state change occurred. Unplug the unit and plug back in. Allow the controller to attempt to find position again. If the unit doesn’t find position, unplug, open the cover (see “Controller replacement”, page 67) and examine the power head.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Troubleshooting 10.2.4. Memory error Note The controller board has a memory failure. Perform a master reset. Reconfigure the system via master programming mode. Step the valve through a manual regeneration. If the error reoccurs, unplug the unit. Put it into bypass.
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Spare parts Spare parts 11.1. Valve parts list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity BU28523-01 VB assy 9000 DF BU28523-02 VB assy 9000 DF HW BU28523-03 VB assy 9000 UF 11335SP Piston rod screw 24234-US...
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity BU28606 VB 9000 & seals BU28664 S&S kit 9000/9100 lower 4 + 6 26013 S&S kit 9000 HW upper & lower 25642 S&S kit 9000/9100 upper &...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Spare parts 11.2. Power head parts list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity VCPHTWIN1 Twin power head assy 9000 - 9100 - 9500 19291-020 Cover 9000/9100/9500 black 40422SP Wire nut tan BU28597 Kit transformer 10VA 400 mA residential 15172SP...
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Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Spare parts Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 13547SP Strain relief 24V 19367SP Cover designer screw 12.7 mm 26503-24 Drive motor assy 24V 50/60 Hz twin 19160 Screw, #6-32 x 3/8 pan head BR18737 Drive motor 24V 50/60 Hz 1 rpm 15199...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Spare parts 11.3. Controller parts list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity BU28712-02 Complete SXT controller without meter cable BR42637 SXT front panel BU28714 Cover front panel & label SXT BR43346-E0 Circuit board SXT programmed Eco 19889...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Spare parts 11.5. 1" brass turbine meter Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 24229 Meter assy 1” 20 m³ 24228 Meter assy 1” 100 m³ 27130 Meter assy 1” elec 9000 ET 11737SP Screw TH M5x12 15218...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Spare parts 11.10. Distributors list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 27827 Distributor assy, 1” high flow 1 m 10 25645 Distributor assy, 1” high flow 1 m 95 BU28508 Distributor assy, 1”...
Installer Manual Fleck 9000 - SXT - Spare parts 11.13. CE compliance parts list Assembly Min. order Item Part number Description quantity quantity 18280SP Collector top 1”x 0.011 grey bayonet 28242 2nd tank adapt assy 9100 19291-020 Cover 9000/9100/9500 black 21511SP Hose barb 90°...
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