Fleck 5600 Carbon Filter Installation Guide
This is only a general instruction reference, be sure to read your owners manual for any special instructions on your particular softener.
Notice: consumer is responsible for following any state and/or local regulations and plumbing codes pertinent to the purchase, installation and operation of our products.
Aplus Water always recommends that you have a licensed plumber install your water softener.
Step 1:
Location of your filter is important. It should be in a
protected dry, level and non-freezing area (34-120 degrees F).
Step 2:
You will need a standard outlet that is not controlled by a
switch.
The distributor tube is on the left and should be placed in the middle bottom of the resin tank with the white end down. BEFORE ADDING THE CARBON!
Step 3:
Place the mineral tank shown above where you want to connect it to
your water line, because it will be hard to move after the resin
is added. Place the or distributor tube
into the bottom
middle of the resin tank.
Place a peace of tape on the open end of the distributor tube, to keep any resin from falling into the distributor tube while pouring the resin into the mineral tank (unless a plug is already in place).
Place the funnel (provided) into the mineral tank, and begin to
pour or scoop the CARBON into the mineral
tank.
Be careful to keep the distributor tube centered as best you can, while filling. An easy (but slower) way to fill the mineral tank is to take a small scoop and pour the media into the funnel. The media beads tend to stick to the funnel so by filling slowly the media will go into the tank easier.
Once the filling of the mineral tank is completed, carefully remove the tape or plug from the distributor. Do not pull upwards on the distributor tube.
The control valve (head) now must be screwed onto the mineral tank. Be sure the large O-ring is in place, and lubricated (you can use standard cooking oil to lubricate if necessary). As you start to screw the control valve onto the tank, make sure the hole in the center of the control valve fits over the distributor tube. DO NOT USE pipe dope or tape on the threads! The control valve should be hand tightened, snugly, clockwise.
Step 4:
You are now ready to install the bypass valve to the
control valve.
Step 5:
Turn off main water valve.
Water connections to and from carbon filter should now be connected.
NOTE: Attach the inlet to the bypass with the arrow pointing in and the outlet to the arrow pointing out for 5600 carbon filters!
Step 6:
You will need a drain for the backwashing cycles. This should be
no longer than 20 feet from the
filter. You will need to purchase
this flexible 1/2 i.d. plastic pipe (can be vinyl, polyethylene
polybutylene, etc. and same size will
be used in step 8) and a small clamp to hold the tubing over the
fitting. This backwashing drain line will be under
pressure when the backwash cycle
is working. Make sure the drain line is secured. The drain line
will need to drain into a drain,
which should be a minimum of 1 1/2” size, and ideally be below
the top of the head of your
carbon filter. Local codes should be adhered to. Also, do not
put the drain line directly into any drain, you should have an
air gap. (be sure to use teflon tape on this step).
Step 7:
Be sure to regenerate the unit before putting into service. Regenerate until water runs clear to drain.
Step 8:
Programming: set to regenerate every three days for most applications.
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