Summary of Contents for Frakco AQUA MAGIC 5600 Metered Series
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It is the user’s responsibility to periodically test the product water to verify the system is performing satisfactorily. Failure to properly maintain this water treatment system may cause a health risk. Save this manual for future reference Aqua Magic 5600 Metered Series 4.4.2024 SB...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ....................................... 3 START-UP INSTRUCTIONS....................................4 MODEL 5600 INSTALLATION AND START-UP PROCEDURES ........................... 4 MODEL 5600 BACKWASH FILTER INSTALLATION AND START-UP PROCEDURES ..................... 5 ....................................5 EFORE LUGGING IN THE ..................................5 YCLE IMES AND IAGRAMS MODEL 5600 INSTALLATION AND START- UP PROCEDURES .......................... 6 ....................................
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INSTALLATION Water Pressure A minimum of 25 psi (1.7 bar) of water pressure is required for regeneration valve to operate effectively. Electrical Facilities An uninterrupted alternating current (A/C) supply is required. Please make sure voltage supply is compatible with unit before installation. NOTE: Other voltages are available.
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START-UP INSTRUCTIONS The water softener should be installed with the inlet, outlet, and drain connections made in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, and to meet applicable plumbing codes. 1. Turn the manual regeneration knob slowly in a clockwise direction until the program micro switch lifts on top of the first set of pins. Allow the drive motor to move the piston to the first regeneration step and stop.
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MODEL 5600 BACKWASH FILTER INSTALLATION AND START-UP PROCEDURES NOTE: Install the water softener with the inlet, outlet, and drain connections made according to manufacturer's recommendations and to meet applicable plumbing codes. Before Plugging in the Unit 1. Open a treated water tap down stream of the filter. 2.
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MODEL 5600 INSTALLATION AND START- UP PROCEDURES NOTE: Install the water softener with the inlet, outlet, and drain connections made according to manufacturer's recommendations and to meet applicable plumbing codes. Before plugging in the Unit 1. Manually index the softener control to the In Service position and let water flow into the resin tank.
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WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS Service Position Backwash Position Preliminary Rinse Position Brine Position...
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Slow Rinse Position Settling Rinse Position Second Backwash Position Brine Tank Fill Position...
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MODEL 5600 CONTROL VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description ....1 ..14448-001 .... Drive Housing, with Pin Drilled for Cover 1A ....1..15494-03 ....“L” Housing, with Pin Drilled for Designer ....1..13175 ....Motor Mounting Plate ....1..
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MODEL 5600 CONTROL VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY...
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MODEL 5600 CONTROL VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description 1 .... 2-4..13255 ......Adapter Clip (Clock or Meter) 2 ..5 ..13242 ...... Seal 5 ..17772 ......Silicone Seal 3 ....1 ..61400-12 ..... Valve Body Assembly, 1˝ Dist. 1 ..
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MODEL 5600 CONTROL VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY...
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MODEL 5600 CONTROL VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Drilled for Cover 1 ....1 ..14488-001 ....Drive Housing, with Pin 1A ...1 ..15494-03 ....“L” Housing, with Pin Drilled for Designer 2 ....1 ..13175 ......Motor Mounting Plate 3 ....1 ..
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Replace Time Brine Valve, Injectors and Screen 1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet. 2. Turn off water supply to conditioner: A. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve” bypass system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the conditioner inlet and outlet.
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Replace Piston Assembly 1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet. 2. Turn off water supply to conditioner: A. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve” bypass system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the conditioner inlet and outlet.
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Replace Meter 1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet. 2. Turn off water supply to conditioner: A. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve” bypass system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the conditioner inlet and outlet.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Softener fails to A. Electrical service to unit has been interrupted. A. Assure permanent electrical service (check regenerate. fuse, plug, pull chain or switch). B. Timer is defective. B. Replace timer. C. Power failure. C. Reset time of day. 2.
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GENERAL SERVICE HINTS FOR METER CONTROL Problem Cause Correction 1. Softener delivers A. Reserve capacity has been exceeded. A. Check salt dosage requirements and reset program hard water. wheel to provide additional reserve. B. Program wheel is not rotating with meter B.
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FRAKCO, INC. will replace or repair the defective item. Replacement of a defective item will be at FRAKCO’S factory in Luverne, MN, and the purchaser must ship the defective item at its own expense to FRAKCO’S factory. Replacement items will be shipped by FRAKCO F.O.B. Luverne, Minnesota, with a shipping carton furnished.
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