Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Valve Installation and Start-up Procedures
1.Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit. NOTE: Be sure the tank is level and on a firm base.
2.During cold weather it is recommended that the installer warm the valve to room temperature before operating.
3.Perform all plumbing according to local plumbing codes.
—Use a 1/2" minimum pipe size for the drain.
—Use a 3/4" drain line for backwash flow rates that exceed 7 gpm or length that exceeds 20′ (6 m).
4.Cut the 1" distributor tube (1.050 O.D.) flush with top of each tank. NOTE: Only use silicone lubricant.
5.Lubricate the distributor
6.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.
7.Use only Teflon tape on the drain fitting.
8.Be sure the floor under the salt storage tank is clean and level.
9.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.
10.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.
11.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.
12.Plug the valve into an approved power source. When the valve has power it drives to the In Service position.
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