Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Service Instructions (Cont’d.)
Replace Piston Assembly
1.Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2.Turn off water supply to conditioner:
—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.
—If the conditioner has an integral bypass valve, put it in the Bypass position.
—If there is only a
3.Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting the control in the Backwash position momentarily. Return the control to the In Service position.
4.Pull cable out of meter cover. Remove the control valve back cover.
5.Remove screw and washer at drive yoke. Remove timer mounting screws. The entire timer assembly now lifts off easily. Remove end plug retainer plate.
6.Pull upward on end of piston yoke until assembly is out of valve.
7.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.
8.Take new piston assembly as furnished and push piston into valve by means of the end plug. Twist yoke carefully in a clockwise direction to properly align it with drive gear. Replace end plug retainer plate.
9.Place timer on top of valve. Be sure drive pin on main gear engages slot in drive yoke (rotate control knob if necessary).
10.Replace timer mounting screws. Replace screw and washer at drive yoke.
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.
12.Plug electrical cord into outlet.
13.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.
14.Replace the control valve back cover. Be sure grommet at cable hole is in place.
15.Make sure there is enough brine in the brine tank.
16.Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position.
17.Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.
18.Plug cable into meter cover. Rotate cable to align drive flat if necessary.
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