Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder® Service Manual
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1. hh rn 14 Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly 16 Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly nents 18 Bypass Valve Assembly 8580 ci a aa a RR ERR la a vale 20 Bypass Valve Assembly BrASS ne ehh hh hh hh hr nins 21 Model 5600 Econominder Meter Assembly hh hh hrs 22 Service IDstruclions uu iaa a A heme Ma cac SARDAR 238 Replace Time Brine Valve Injectors and Screen uuu 23 Heplace TIMOR cia TEAR ele ea 24 Replace Piston Assembly et nen ki vi 25 Replace Seals and SDaC IS QQ ee HH kh n 26 Heplace Meler ae prid i etes PARURE RR Rod AL RO BE ae NUR E 27 Replace Meter Cover and or Impeller hh hh 28 Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Troubleshooting hh 29 General Service Hints for Meter Control h hr 30 Model 5600SF Troubleshoot ng hh hh rrr rne 31 Service Assemblie8 itus ate ei deta b iv mia vate bt aude rrt et EA 32 Page 2 Job Specification She2. DF051 0 Figure 13 Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly Page 16 Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Item Number No Reqd 1 2 51B 52 53 54S not used with meter controls S used in backwash filter 2 4 N h dA A l l l nnn AAA l l l l l la la la l la l l l l l l l l la l la la l nnn NNT RR NOM nt RR UIL go Part Number 13255 19242 17772 61400 12 61400 11 13304 10244 12281 14241 13247 13781 13852 10696 13001 12953 13446 13446 10 13446 20 13315 19228 13305 13314 12638 13301 13302 13303 13163 10913U 10914 10227 13166 13172 12626 13165 13167 12550 11973 16098 11981 01 10329 10330 10332 12094 12095 12097 12977 13245 13244 13173 12767 15348 13497 13546 12112 13363 13296 13398 13708 18706 18706 02 13308 13918 13857 Assembly Description Adapter Clip Clock or Meter Seal Silicone Seal Valve Body Assembly 1 Dist Valve Body Assembly 3 4 Dist O ring Distributor Tube 1 O ring Distributor Tube 13 16 O ring Top of Tank Not Assigned Spacer Piston Standard Piston Low Water Piston Filter Piston Pin Piston Rod Assembly Piston Retainer End Plug Assembly Standard White End Plug Assembly Filter Black End Plug Assembly Low Water Gray Screw Injector Mounting Adapter Coupli
3. N i C c i Part Number 14488 001 15494 01 15494 03 13175 18743 13494 11384 13296 13017 13018 13312 13164 13170 19205 19205 01 13802 14177 13300 19080 13748 60405 15 13806 13953 11842 12681 13547 13229 13955 13958 13310 18520 13957 13960 60514 60514 01 60514 02 12473 12037 13830 13831 14253 14276 14043 14910 14176 14278 15478 14175 14207 15151 40214 Description Drive Housing with Pin Drilled for Cover L Housing with Pin L Housing with Pin Drilled for Designer Motor Mounting Plate Motor 120V 60 Hz Motor 24V 60 Hz Screw Motor Mtg and Ground Wire Screw Component Mounting Idler Gear Idler Pinion Spring Idler Drive Gear Main Gear and Shaft 24 hour Gear Assembly Silver 24 hour Gear Assembly Tan Cycle Actuator Gear Knob Manual Regeneration Ball 1 4 Dia Spring Compression 6700 Screw Program Wheel Program Skipper Wheel Assembly Specify Hardness Capacity Program Wheel Retainer Cover Label Program Wheel Electrical Cord Wire Connector Strain Relief Back Cover not assigned Front Label Beige Front Label Silver Rear Label Softener Rear Label Filter Tape Stripe Beige Tape Stripe Silver Brine Cam Assembly 3 18 Brine Cam Assembly 6 36 Brine Cam Assembly Minutes Screw drive Mounting Washer
4. Timer motor stopped or jammed D Replace timer General Service Hints for Meter Control PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Softener delivers hard water A Reserve capacity has been exceeded A Check salt dosage requirements and reset program wheel to provide additional reserve B Program wheel is not rotating with B Pull cable out of meter cover meter output and rotate manually program wheel must move without binding and clutch must give positive clicks when program wheel strikes regeneration stop if not replace timer C Meter is not measuring flow C Check output by observing rotation of small gear on front of timer program wheel must not be against regeneration stop for this check each tooth to tooth is approximately 30 gallons 113 5 L if not replace meter Page 30 Model 5600SF Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Filter fails to backwash A Electrical service to unit has been A Assure permanent electrical interrupted service check fuse plug pull chain or switch B Timer is defective B Replace timer C Power failure C Reset time of day 2 Filter bleeds iron A Bypass valve is open A Close bypass valve B Excessive water usage B Reduce days between backwashing see timer instructions make sure that there is not a leaking valve in the toilet bowl or sinks C Hot water tank rusty C Repeated flushings of the hot water tank is required D Leak at di
5. 160136 5600 160135 5600 14860 14381 60405 10 60405 20 Description Piston Softener Piston Filter Piston Low Water Seal Kit Injector Brine Valve Brine Cam 3 18 Brine Cam 6 36 Brine Cam Minutes Coupling with Clip and Screws Bypass Brass 3 4 NPT Bypass Brass 1 NPT Bypass Plastic Meter Standard Meter Extended Service Kit Meter Service Kit Clock Skipper Wheel 7 day Skipper Wheel 12 day Meter Program Wheel Standard Meter Program Wheel Extended Service Assemblies Notes Page 33 P N 40106 Rev J 03 09
6. If there is only a shut off valve near the conditioner inlet close it Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting the control in the Backwash position momentarily Return the control to the In Service position Pull cable out of meter cover Remove four screws on cover Lift cover off of meter module discard O ring Remove and inspect impeller for gear or spindle damage replace if necessary Apply silicone lubricant to new O ring and assemble to the smallest diameter on meter cover Assemble cover to meter module Be sure impeller spindle enters freely into cover Press firmly on cover and rotate if necessary to assist in assembly Replace four screws and tighten 11 Return bypass or inlet valving to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Check for leaks at all seal areas Plug electrical cord into outlet Set time of day Make sure control valve is in the In Service position Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard Plug cable into meter cover Rotate cable to align drive flat if necessary Page 28 Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Softener fails to regenerate A Electrical service to unit has been A Assure permanent electrical interrupted service check fu
7. Manual Regeneration Knob 24 Hour Gear Skipper Wheel Red Time shows every Set Button other day regeneration DF052 0 Time of Day Arrow Red Pointer Figure 1 Model 5600 Softener Control 1 Manually index the softener control into the In Service position and let water flow into the resin tank When the water flow stops open a softened water tap until all air is released from the lines Then close tap NOTE Manually dial the various regeneration positions by turning the knob on the front of the control until the indicator shows that the softener is in the desired position Manually index the control to the Backwash position and allow water to flow at the drain for 3 or 4 minutes Remove back cover plate Make sure that the salt dosage is set as recommended by the manufacturer If necessary set salt according to the setting instruction sheet Manually index the control to the Brine Fill position and allow the brine tank to fill to the top of the air check 5 Manually index the control to the Brine Draw position and allow the control to draw water from the brine tank until it stops 6 Plugin the electrical cord and look in the sight hole in the back of the motor to see that it is running Set the days that regeneration is to occur by sliding tabs on skipper wheel outward to expose trip fingers Each tab is one day Finger at red pointer is tonight Moving clockwise from red pointer extend
8. four new O rings and assemble to four ports on new meter module Assemble meter to control valve Note meter portion of module must be assembled at valve outlet Attach two clips and screws at control valve Be sure clip legs are firmly engaged with lugs Push resin tank back to the plumbing connections and engage meter ports with bypass valve or yoke Attach two clips and screws at bypass valve or yoke Be sure clip legs are firmly engaged with lugs Return bypass or inlet valving to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Check for leaks at all seal areas Plug electrical cord into outlet Set time of day Make sure control valve is in the In Service position Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard Plug cable into meter cover Rotate cable to align drive flat if necessary Page 27 Service Instructions Cont d Replace Meter Cover and or Impeller 1 2 0 GE om 12 13 14 15 16 17 Unplug electrical cord from outlet Turn off water supply to conditioner Ifthe 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 Ifthe conditioner has an integral bypass valve put it in the Bypass position
9. new valve assembly and press into brine valve hole shoulder on bushing should be flush with injector body Replace injectors and screen Remove injector cap and screen discard O ring Unscrew injector nozzle and throat from injector body Screw in new injector throat and nozzle be sure they are seated tightly Install a new screen Apply silicone lubricant to new O ring and install around oval extension on injector cap Apply silicone lubricant to three new O rings and install over three bosses on injector body Insert screws with washers through injector cap and injector Place this assembly through hole in timer housing and into mating holes in the valve body Tighten screws Be sure to reinstall brass spacers with injector on model 4600 valve Reconnect brine tube and drain line Return bypass or inlet valving to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Check for leaks at all seal areas Check drain seal with the control in the Backwash position Plug electrical cord into outlet Set time of day and cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function Make sure control valve is in the In Service position Make sure there is enough brine in the brine tank Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard Page 23 Service Instructions Co
10. seal Place the main control valve on tank Solder joints near the drain must be done before connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting DLFC Leave at least 6 152 mm between the DLFC and solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected on the DLFC Failure to do this could cause interior damage to DLFC Use only Teflon tape on the drain fitting Be sure the floor under the salt storage tank is clean and level Place approximately 1 25 mm of water above the grid plate If a grid is not utilized fill to the top of the air check in the salt tank Do not add salt to the brine tank at this time On units with a bypass place in Bypass position Turn on the main water supply Open a cold soft water tap nearby and let water run a few minutes or until the system is free of foreign material usually solder resulting from the installation Close the water tap when water runs clean Place the bypass in the In Service position and let water flow into the mineral tank When water flow stops slowly open a cold water tap nearby and let water run until air is purged from the unit Then close tap Plug the valve into an approved power source When the valve has power it drives to the In Service position Page 5 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
11. 4 page 10 Preliminary Rinse position Same as Figure 4 page 10 with standard piston white end plug or filter piston black end plug Eliminated with low water piston gray end plug Backwash position Same as Figure 6 page 11 with standard piston 15 minutes with filter piston 7 minutes with low water piston Brine Rinse position Eliminated resulting in a 50 minute pause no water flows during this time Slow Rinse position Eliminated resulting in a 50 minute pause no water flows during this time Second Backwash position Same as Figure 9 page 12 with standard piston 15 minutes with filter piston 7 minutes with low water piston Settling Rinse position Sameas Figure 10 page 13 with standard or filter piston Eliminate with low water piston Brine Tank Refill position Eliminated filter is back in service at this time Page 8 Model 5600 Econominder Installation amp 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 Manual Regeneration Knob 24 Hour Gear EXTAT GALLONS Program Wheel METER People Dial Red Time Set Button Grains Per Gallon Water Hardness Scale DF053 0 White Dot Gallons Label DU dm 10 11 12 Figure 3 Model 5600 Econominder Manually index the softene
12. Cover Assembly Standard 2B 1 15659 Meter Cover Assembly Extended Range Right Angle 3 1 13847 O ring Meter Cover Assembly 4 1 13509 Impeller 5 4 13314 Screw Adapter Clip 6 4 13255 Adapter Clip 7 1 13821 Meter Body 8 4 13305 O ring Meter Body 9 1 14613 Flow Straightener Page 22 Service Instructions Replace Time Brine Valve Injectors and Screen 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Unplug electrical cord from outlet Turn off water supply to conditioner Ifthe 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 Ifthe conditioner has an integral bypass valve put it in the Bypass position lf there is only a shut off valve near the conditioner inlet close it Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting the control in the Backwash position momentarily Return the control to the In Service position Disconnect brine tube and drain line connections at the injector body Remove the two injector body mounting screws The injector and brine module can now be removed from the control valve Remove and discard valve body O rings Replace brine valve Pull brine valve from injector body also remove and discard O ring at bottom of brine valve hole Apply silicone lubricant to new O ring and reinstall at bottom of brine valve hole Apply silicone lubricant to O ring on
13. Drive Pinion Program Wheel Clutch Drive Pinion Spring Retainer Spring Cable Assembly Standard Cable Assembly Extended Right Angle Valve Position Dial Standard Valve Position Dial Low Water Valve Position Dial Filter Knob Label Beige Knob Label Silver Screw Knob Screw Brine Cam Page 19 Bypass Valve Assembly Plastic Figure 15 Bypass Valve Assembly Plastic Item Number No Reqd Part Number Description 9 2 13305 O ring 119 10 2 13255 Clip Mounting 11 2 13314 Screw Hex Washer Head 48 18 x 5 8 12A 1 18706 Yoke Plastic 1 NPT 1 18706 02 Yoke Plastic 3 4 12B 1 13708 Yoke 3 4 1 13708NP Yoke 3 4 Nickel plated 1 13398 Yoke 1 1 13398NP Yoke 1 Nickel plated Page 20 Bypass Valve Assembly Brass DF043 0 Figure 16 Bypass Valve Assembly Brass Item Number No Reqd Part Number Description 1 1 17290 Bypass Valve Body 3 4 1 17290NP Bypass Valve Body 3 4 1 13399 Bypass Valve Body 1 1 13399NP Bypass Valve Body 1 Nickel plated 2 1 11726 Seal Bypass 3 1 11972 Plug Bypass 4 1 11978 Side Cover 5 1 13604 01 Label 6 8 15727 Screw 7 1 11986 Side Cover 8 1 11979 Lever Bypass 9 1 11989 Screw Hex Head 1 4 14 Page 21 Model 5600 Econominder Meter Assembly DF055 0 Figure 17 Model 5600 Econominder Meter Assembly Item Number No Reqd Part Number Description 1 4 12473 Screw Meter Cover Assembly 2A 1 14038 Meter
14. K Brine Position DF058 0 VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE FLOW CONTROL FLOW CONTROL INJECTOR To BRINE TANK N Y SALT LEVEL 1 N N h ME j 3 N N N i N N t N N N N N E 3 N 1 N 3 3 N 3 N N N 3 N 1 N N N 0 N 5 N N 0 N N i N N 1 N N N N N 3 3 1 N N N 1 N N 0 N i N 1 N N N 1 N 3 N N N 3 N N N N N N N N N N N M 0 x N M N N N 3 N 3 N N N S N N 5 N H N N Hl H 1 B d 0 S C 9 DF059 0 Figure 7 Brine Position Page 11 Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams Cont d Slow Rinse Position F BRINE TANI SALT MEM VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY VSXXSSYN SYN Y AX XS S XN XXX Y D BRINE VALVE LOW CONTROL LEVEL III 225 C 7772722277272121217777277777U7772722222272272772 DF060 0 rin one SoS EES SESS Second Backwash Position Figure 8 Slow Rinse Position BRINE TANK EA VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY SALT LEVEL News BRINE VALVE LOW CONTROL 7 7 zz2Z LZ gt QILLIZZZILIIZZZZZZZZZIZZIZZZZZZZZ CLE DF061 0 rt atW ooo SS SSE SSE SE SES Page 12 Figure 9 Second Backwash Position Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams Cont d Settling Rinse Position VALVE DRI
15. Model 5600 8 5600 Econominder Service Manual IMPORTANT Fill in pertinent information on page 3for future reference Table of Contents Job Specification Sheet e ce t eut ax ues duy PE eas espina te 3 General Residential Installation Check List hh HH HH HH hr 4 Valve Installation and Start up ProcedUre S hh hh hn 5 Model 5600 Installation and Start up Procedures hh hn 6 Model 5600 Backwash Filter Installation and Start up Procedures 7 Model 5600 Econominder Installation and Start up Procedures 9 Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams hh hh rrr 10 Service POSON ey Ss tip AR ddd RT Quan ao co vaya 10 Preliminary Rinse POSITION RE 8 6 l4 Eade a 10 22011227111 ironia SEP RI RS Ta ER ee a Pe 1 Brine Position XP 11 SIOW RINSE POON xm eum aya eed ee eds s eh eed 12 Rapid RINSE POSITION reet ded e re a a aA Ss 12 settling Rise Position srr dolia be pd uen a ee ae Dee as 13 Brine Tank FIL POSIION tuea dede E tic eR a HH8 car Se 13 Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly_
16. VE ASSEMBLY VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE FLOW CONTROL Ness QIT BRINE TANK SALT LEVEL BRINE LEVEL AIR CHECK 222272721772717772727772772222772C2722227772772 C227122221772222272177U2277771777777277777227727 NS DF062 0 Figure 10 Settling Rinse Position Brine Tank Fill Position VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBL 9 VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE FLOW CONTROL FLOW CONTROL N BRINE TANK N SALT LEVEL N N N N N N 1 N N N N 1 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N BRINE LEVEL N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N 1 N N NAIR CHECK N DISTRIBUTOR N y SSD SSS DF063 0 Figure 11 Brine Tank Fill Position Page 13 Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly DF050 0 Figure 12 Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly Page 14 Item Number No Req d 1 1A A A AL A w 2 3 8 5 O A OO ak A 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30s 34 35s 37 38 39 gt I AN AA 40s s Not used when a filter valve Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly Part Number Description 14448 001 Drive Housing with Pin Drilled for Cover 15494 01 L Housing with Pin 15494 03 L Housing wi
17. ater A Fouled resin bed A Check backwash brine draw and brine tank fill increase frequency of regeneration increase backwash time 7 Excessive water in brine A Plugged drain line flow control A Clean flow control tank 8 Salt water in service line A Plugged injector system A Clean injector and replace screen B Timer not cycling B Replace timer C Foreign material in brine valve C Clean or replace brine valve D Foreign material in brine line flow D Clean brine line flow control control Page 29 Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Troubleshooting Cont d PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 9 Softener fails to draw brine A Draw line flow control is plugged A Clean drain line flow control B Injector is plugged B Clean or replace injectors C Injector screen plugged C Replace screen D Line pressure is too low D Increase line pressure minimum 20 psi 1 3 bar at all times E Internal control leak E Change seals spacers and or piston assembly 10 Control cycles continuously A Faulty timer mechanism A Replace timer 11 Drain flows continuously A Foreign material in control A Remove piston assembly and inspect bore remove foreign material and check control in various regeneration positions B Internal control leak B Replace seals and or piston assembly C Control valve jammed in Brine or C Replace seals and or piston Backwash position assembly D
18. ere as only a shut off valve near the conditioner inlet close it Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting the control in the Backwash position momentarily Return the control to the In Service position Pull cable out of meter cover Remove the control valve back cover Remove screw and washer at drive yoke Remove timer mounting screws The entire timer assembly now lifts off easily Remove end plug retainer plate Pull upward on end of piston rod yoke until assembly is out of valve Remove and replace seats and spacers with fingers Page 26 Service Instructions Cont d Replace Meter 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 Unplug electrical cord from outlet Turn off water supply to conditioner Ifthe 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 Ifthe conditioner has an integral bypass valve put it in the Bypass position lf there is only a shut off valve near the conditioner inlet close it Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting the control in the Backwash position momentarily Return the control to the In Service position Pull cable out of meter cover Remove two screws and clips at bypass valve or yoke Pull resin tank away from plumbing connections Remove two screws and clips at control valve Pull meter module out of control valve Apply silicone lubricant to
19. et Job Number Model Number Water Test Capacity of Unit Max Per Regeneration Mineral Tank Size Diameter Height Brine Tank Size and Salt Setting Per Regeneration Control Valve Specifications Type of Timer _ Std _ lL 7 day 12 day _ Meter Std Meter Ext Day Time of Regeneration Drain Line Flow Control gpm Brine Refill Rate gpm Injector Size Meter Gallon Setting gal Slow Rinse Brine Draw Tank Size Rate gpm Rate gpm diameter Injector 8 40 psi 8 40 psi BLFC BLFC 6 0 red 31 gpm 28 gpm 5 gpm 1 2 gpm 7 0 red 31 7 28 7 5 gpm 1 2 gpm 8 1 white 45 gpm 38 gpm 5 gpm 1 5 gpm 9 1 white 45 gpm 38 gpm 5 gpm 2 0 gpm 10 1 white 45 gpm 38 gpm 5 gpm 2 4 gpm 12 2 blue 84 gpm 56 gpm 1 0 gpm 3 5 gpm 13 2 blue 84 gpm 56 gpm 1 0 gpm 4 0 gpm 14 3 yellow 1 0 gpm 63 gpm 1 0 gpm 5 0 gpm 16 3 yellow 1 0 gpm 63 gpm 1 0 gpm 7 0 gpm NOTE Due to varying water conditions tank sizes and water pressures use the above settings as guidelines only TBLFC Brine Line Flow Control refill rate for filling brine tank DLFC Drain Line Flow Control backwash and rapid rinse flow rates Page 3 General Residential Installation Check List 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 alternatin
20. g current A C supply is required Please make sure voltage supply is compatible with unit before installation Existing Plumbing Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup Replace piping that has heavy lime and or iron build up If piping is clogged with iron install a separate iron filter unit ahead of the water softener Location of Softener and Drain Locate the softener close to a clean working drain and connect according to local plumbing codes Bypass Valves Always provide for the installation of a bypass valve if unit is not equipped with one A CAUTION Do not exceed 120 psi 8 2 bar water pressure Do not exceed 110 F 43 C water temperature Do not subject unit to freezing conditions Page 4 10 11 12 Valve Installation and Start up Procedures Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit NOTE Be sure the tank is level and on a firm base During cold weather it is recommended that the installer warm the valve to room temperature before operating Perform all plumbing according to local plumbing codes Use a 1 2 13 mm minimum pipe size for the drain Use a 3 4 19 mm drain line for backwash flow rates that exceed 7 gpm 25 6 Lpm or length that exceeds 20 6 m Cut the 1 25 mm distributor tube 1 050 O D flush with top of each tank NOTE Only use silicone lubricant Lubricate the distributor O ring seal and tank O ring
21. he Backwash position To prevent a sudden surge of water and air partially open the main water supply valve so that the flow at the drain of the filter is approximately 1 gpm 3 7 Lpm The water at the drain is cloudy again and or contains media fines as well as air Allow water to flow at the drain until it appears clean and free of air Continue to open the water supply valve until it is completely open Allow water to flow at the drain until all media fines are washed out of the filter Manually index the filter to the In Service position and again open the downstream tap Check to be sure that the water flows clear If necessary allow water to flow until all media fines are gone If the tap is equipped with an aerator check that is not plugged with media fines and pipe scale Plug in the electrical cord and look in the sight hole on the back of the timer motor to ensure that it is running Set the days backwashing is to occur by sliding tabs on the skipper wheel outward to expose trip fingers Each tab is one day Finger at red pointer is tonight Moving clockwise from red pointer extend or retract fingers to obtain the desired backwash schedule Set time of day by pushing red button and spin the 24 hour gear until the present time of day is visible above the time of day arrow Page 7 Model 5600 Backwash Filter Installation amp Start up Procedures Cont d Cycle Times and Flow Diagrams 1 2 In Service position See Figure
22. ng O ring Adapter Coupling Screw Adapter Coupling Clock or Meter O ring Drain O ring Injector O ring Brine Spacer O ring Injector Cover Injector Body Injector Nozzle Undrilled Injector Throat Specify Size Injector Screen Injector Cover Brine Valve Stem Brine Valve Seat Brine Valve Cap Brine Valve Spacer Quad Ring Spring Brine Valve Washer Brine Valve Retaining Ring BLFC Fitting Nut BLFC Ferrule BLFC Tube Insert BLFC Button 25 gom BLFC Button 50 gom BLFC Button 1 0 gpm O ring BLFC BLFC Button Retainer BLFC Fitting 3 8 DLFC Button Specify Size DLFC Button Retainer Screen Brine Line O ring DLFC not shown Air Disperser End Plug Retainer Screw Washer Screw Yoke Brass 1 NPT Yoke Brass 3 4 NPT Yoke Plastic 1 NPT Yoke Plastic 3 4 NPT Drain Hose Barb BLFC Plug Brine Valve Plug Page 17 Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly 27 DIA Ui NG lla 25 3 4 ILS LA 7 Q A DF054 0 Figure 14 Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly Page 18 Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly Item Number 1 1A wo N O lt ODO A A 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 No Reqd m an dA nnn S na aa
23. ns of the end plug Twist yoke carefully in a clockwise direction to properly align it with drive gear Replace end plug retainer plate Place timer on top of valve Be sure drive pin on main gear engages slot in drive yoke rotate control knob if necessary Replace timer mounting screws Replace screw and washer at drive yoke Return bypass or inlet valving to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Plug electrical cord into outlet Set time of day program wheel and salt usage Cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function Be sure to return the control valve to the In Service position Replace the control valve back cover Be sure grommet at cable hole is in place Make sure there is enough brine in the brine tank Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard Plug cable into meter cover Rotate cable to align drive flat if necessary Page 25 Service Instructions Cont d Replace Seals and Spacers 1 2 Unplug electrical cord from outlet Turn off water supply to conditioner Ifthe 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 Ifthe conditioner has an integral bypass valve put it in the Bypass position lfth
24. nt d Replace Timer 1 2 11 12 13 14 15 Unplug electrical cord from outlet Turn off water supply to conditioner Ifthe 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 Ifthe conditioner has an integral bypass valve put it in the Bypass position If there is only a shut off valve near the conditioner inlet close it Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting the control in the Backwash position momentarily Return the control to the In Service position Pull cable out of meter cover Remove the control valve back cover Remove screw and washer at drive yoke Remove timer mounting screws The entire timer assembly now lifts off easily Put new timer on top of valve Be sure drive pin on main gear engages slot in drive yoke rotate control knob if necessary Replace timer mounting screws Replace screw and washer at drive yoke Return bypass or inlet valving to normal In Service position Water pressure automatically builds in the conditioner NOTE Be sure to shut off any bypass line Plug electrical cord into outlet Settime of day program wheel and salt usage Cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function Be sure to return the control valve to the In Service position Replace the control valve back cover Be sure grommet at cable hole is in place Make su
25. or retract fingers to obtain the desired regeneration schedule 7 Manually advance the control to the beginning of the Brine Fill position and allow the control to return to the In Service position automatically 8 Fill the brine tank with salt 9 Replace back cover on the control 10 Make sure that any bypass valving is left in the normal In Service position Page 6 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 Manual Regeneration Knob 24 Hour Gear Skipper Wheel Red Time shows every Set Button other day backwash DF052 0 Time of Day Arrow Red Pointer Figure 2 Model 5600 Backwash Filter Control Before Plugging in the Unit 1 2 Open a treated water tap down stream of the filter Manually index the filter to the In Service position and allow the mineral tank to fill by slowly opening the main water supply valve Any bypass should be in the In Service position NOTE The water flowing from the downstream tap is cloudy and or contains media fines as well as air Allow the water to run until it appears clean and free of air When a steady clean flow appears at the tap close the tap and the main water supply valve and allow the filter media bed to settle for 15 20 minutes Manually index the filter to t
26. osition and allow water to flow at the drain for 3 or 4 minutes Remove back cover plate Make sure than the salt dosage is set as recommended by the manufacturer Manually index the control to the Brine Fill position and allow the brine tank to fill to the top of the air check Manually index the control to the Brine Rinse position and allow the control to draw water from the brine tank until it stops Plug in the electrical cord and look in the sight hole in the back of the monitor to see that it is running Manually advance the control to the beginning of the Brine Fill position and allow the control to return to the In Service position automatically Fill the brine tank with salt Replace back cover on the control Be sure cable is not pinched between cover and housing Make sure that any bypass valving is left in the normal In Service position Page 9 Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams Service Position VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE FLOW CONTROL BRINE TANK 12 SALT LEVEL DF056 0 Figure 4 Service Position Preliminary Rinse Position VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBU H VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE FLOW CONTROL BRINE TANK SALT LEVEL Figure 5 Preliminary Rinse Position Page 10 Backwash Position Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams Cont d VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBL VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE VALVE FLOW CONTROL BRINE TANK SALT LEVEL AIR CHEC
27. r control to the In Service position and let water flow into the resin tank When the water flow stops open a softened water tap until all air is released from the lines Then close tap NOTE The various regeneration positions may be dialed manually by turning the knob on the front of the control until the indicator shows that the softener is in the desired position Set water usage program wheel using any one of the following procedures Typical Residential Application To program just set the time set the hardness and it automatically monitors system needs and regenerates only when necessary To set time of day press red time set button and turn 24 hour gear until present time of day is at time of day Set program wheel by lifting the people dial and rotating it so that the number of people in the household is aligned with the household grains per gallon water hardness Release the dial and check for firm engagement at setting This method provides reserve capacity based on 75 gallons per person Optional Programming Procedures Calculate the gallon capacity of the system subtract the necessary reserve requirement and set the gallons available at the small white dot on program wheel gear Note drawing shows 850 gallon setting The capacity gallons arrow denotes remaining gallons exclusive of fixed reserve Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position Manually index the control to the Backwash p
28. re there is enough brine in the brine tank Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard Plug cable into meter cover rotate cable to align drive flat if necessary Page 24 Service Instructions Cont d Replace Piston Assembly 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Unplug electrical cord from outlet Turn off water supply to conditioner Ifthe 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 Ifthe conditioner has an integral bypass valve put it in the Bypass position lf there is only a shut off valve near the conditioner inlet close it Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting the control in the Backwash position momentarily Return the control to the In Service position Pull cable out of meter cover Remove the control valve back cover Remove screw and washer at drive yoke Remove timer mounting screws The entire timer assembly now lifts off easily Remove end plug retainer plate Pull upward on end of piston yoke until assembly is out of valve Inspect the inside of the valve to make sure that all spacers and seals are in place and that there is no foreign matter that would interfere with the valve operation Take new piston assembly as furnished and push piston into valve by mea
29. se plug pull chain or switch B Timer is defective B Replace timer C Power failure C Reset time of day 2 Softener delivers hard water A Bypass valve is open A Close bypass valve B No salt in brine tank B Add salt to brine tank and maintain salt level above water level C Injectors or screen is plugged C Replace injectors and screen D Insufficient water flowing into brine D Check brine tank fill time and tank clean brine line flow control if plugged E Hot water tank hardness E Repeated flushings of the hot water tank is required F Leak at distributor tube F Make sure distributor tube is not cracked Check O ring and tube pilot G Internal valve leak G Replace seals and spacers and or piston 3 Unit uses too much salt A Improper salt setting A Check salt usage and salt setting B Excess water in brine tank B See problem number 7 4 Loss of water pressure A Iron build up in line to water conditioner A Clean line to water conditioner B Iron build up in water conditioner B Clean control and add resin cleaner to resin bed Increase frequency of regeneration C Inlet of control plugged due to foreign C Remove piston and clean control material loose from pipes by recent work done on plumbing system 5 Loss of resin through drain A Airin water system A Assure that well system has line proper air elimination control check for dry well condition 6 Iron in conditioned w
30. stributor tube D Make sure distributor tube is not cracked check O ring and tube pilot E Defective or stripped filter medium bed E Replace bed F Inadequate backwash flow rate F Make sure filter has correct drain flow control be sure flow control is not clogged or drain line restricted be sure water pressure has not dropped increase backwash flow rate according to specifications for your unit see your dealer for recommendations 3 Loss of water pressure A Iron or turbidity build up in water filter A Reduce days between backwashing so filter backwashes more often make sure filter is sized large enough to handle water usage B Inlet plugged due to foreign material B Remove piston and clean control broken loose from pipes by recent work done on plumbing system 4 Lossoffilter medium through A Broken or missing top screen A Replace top screen must have drain line 0 020 wide slots 5 Drain flows continuously A Foreign material in control A Remove piston assembly and inspect bore remove foreign material and check control in various cycle positions B Internal control leak B Replace seals and or piston assembly C Control valve jammed in rinse or C Replace piston seals and spacers backwash and drive motor if necessary Page 31 Page 32 Part Number 60102 00 60102 10 60102 20 60125 60084 XX 60032 60514 60514 01 60514 02 60510 60040 60041 60049 60086 60087
31. th Pin Drilled for Designer 13175 Motor Mounting Plate 18743 Motor 120V 60 Hz 19659 Motor 24V 60 Hz 11384 Screw Motor Mtg and Ground Wire 13296 Screw Component Mounting 13017 Idler Gear 13018 Idler Pinion 13312 Spring Idler 13164 Drive Gear 13170 Main Gear and Shaft 19205 24 hour Gear Assembly Silver 19205 01 24 hour Gear Assembly Tan 13011 Cycle Actuator Gear 14177 Knob Manual Regeneration 13300 Ball 1 4 Dia 13311 Spring Detent Skipper Wheel 14381 Skipper Wheel Assembly 12 day 14860 Skipper Wheel Assembly 7 day 13864 Skipper Wheel Ring 19080 Spring Compression 6700 13014 Regeneration Pointer 11842 Electrical Cord Standard 12681 Wire Connector not shown 13547 Strain Relief 13229 Back Cover 13309 Front Label Brown on Beige 13437 Front Label Blue Silver on Black 13310 Rear Label Softener 18520 Rear Label Filter 13348 Tape Stripe Brown on Beige 13436 Tape Stripe Blue on Silver 60514 Brine Cam Assembly 3 18 60514 01 Brine Cam Assembly 6 36 60514 02 Brine Cam Assembly Minutes 12473 Screw drive Mounting 12037 Washer 15151 Screw Knob 14176 Valve Position Dial Standard 14278 Valve Position Dial Low Water 15478 Valve Position Dial Chemical Filter 16715 Valve Position Dial Filter 14175 Knob Label Beige 14207 Knob Label Silver 40214 Screw Brine Cam Page 15 Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly Backwash Filter Injector Option
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