Users' questions

How often does Fleck 5600 regenerate?

How often does Fleck 5600 regenerate?

A Fleck 5600 Water Softener goes through a Regeneration Cycle every 3-15 days (in CT).

How much water should be in my brine tank?

Wet Brine Tanks: That works out to about 15-25 cm (6-10 inches) of water. The water will be in your tank even in between regeneration times or cycles. You may not see the water if your salt level is higher than your water level.

How do I adjust my water softener?

How to Set Water Softener Controls

  1. Press the buttons marked ‘hour’ and ‘minutes’ on your water softener to set the current time.
  2. Determine what time your household doesn’t use any water.
  3. Set the time on the regeneration dials, that indicate the time you want the water softener to run.

Can I use water while softener is regenerating?

Water softener regeneration cycle time is about two hours. It is not recommended to use water during a water softener regeneration, as hard water will fill the water heater, which could lead to buildup in the equipment.

How often should my iron filter regeneration?

every three days
This iron filter replenishes itself every three days in a process that washes the stored iron out of the filter bed and down the drain while refilling the compressed air bubble. This all happens automatically during the night.

How many gallons of water does it take to regenerate?

If your water has 20 grains of hardness per gallon, your softener will treat 40,000 grains divided by 20, or 2,000 gallons of water between regenerations. If your family uses 500 gallons of water per day, the softener needs to regenerate approximately every fourth day.

What should the settings be on my water softener?

Your water softener hardness setting should be set to the amount of hardness in your water plus 4 for every part per million of dissolved iron in your water. On an older water softener, you may need to set your hardness slightly higher as the resin becomes less efficient.

How do I know if my brine tank is working?

With softened water, your skin should just have a softer feel to it. This may be an indicator that you do not have enough salt pellets in your brine tank. Check the salt level. If there is enough, your salt system may have stopped working and will need to be serviced.

How to install a Model 5600 water softener?

MODEL 5600 Installation and Start-Up Procedure The water softener should be installed with the inlet, outlet and drain connections made in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and to meet applicable plumbing codes. MANUAL 24 HOUR GEAR REGENERATION KNOB SKIPPER WHEEL (SHOWS EVERY…

Where can I find the Fleck 5600 service manual?

MANUAL 24 HOUR GEAR REGENERATION KNOB SKIPPER WHEEL (SHOWS EVERY… Page 4 MODEL 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly (See opposite page for parts list) Page 4 Printed in U.S.A. Page 5 MODEL 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly Parts List Item No. Quantity Part No. Description 1 . 1 . . 14448-010 ….Housing – w/Pin 1 .

How to service a 5600 Econominder water conditioner?

MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER ® Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams SERVICE POSITION PRELIMINARY RINSE POSITION 5 Minutes Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet – flows Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet – flows around… Page 17 MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER ® Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)

How to set control programming for model 5600se downflow?

Model 5600SE Downflow 7 Control Start-Up Procedures (Cont’d.) Start an Extra Regeneration Cycle Push the Extra Regenerationbutton to start an extra regeneration tonight. Push and hold the Extra Regenerationbutton for 5 seconds to start an Extra Regenerationimmediately. Set Control Programming 1.