Pentair Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder Model 5600SF Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Correction

Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®

Model 5600SF Troubleshooting

	PROBLEM		CAUSE		CORRECTION
1. Filter fails to backwash.		A.	Electrical service to unit has been	A.	Assure permanent electrical service
			interrupted.		(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 distributor 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. Loss of filter medium through		A.	Broken or missing top screen.	A.	Replace top screen, must have 0.020"
	drain line.				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).

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