Hydrotech 5600 User Manual

#51821 Rev. 1/09

US

Read all instructions carefully before operation.

5600 Meter Initiated /
Calendar Clock Valve

Automatic Water Softeners
Operation Manual

Performance and Specifications

Calendar Meter Capacity at Various Salt Dosages Service Flow Backwash Resin Mineral Brine Brine Tank Shipping

Clock Initiated grains Rate

(2)

Flow Rate Volume Tank Size

(3)

Tank Size

(3)

Salt Capacity Weight

Model Model @15lb/cf @10lb/cf

(1)

@6lb/cf @3lb/cf USGPM USGPM cu. ft. inches inches Lbs. Lbs.
Twin Tank Models
5600CC-835-50 5600MI-835-50 15,000 12,000 8,500 6,500 6 1.5 0.50 8 x 35 18 x 33 335 65

5600CC-844-75 5600MI-844-75 22,500 18,000 12,750 9,750 8 1.5 0.75 8 x 44 18 x 33 335 70

5600CC-948-100 5600MI-948-100 30,000 24,000 17,000 13,000 10 2.0 1.00 9 x 48 18 x 33 335 85

5600CC-1035-100 5600MI-1035-100 30,000 24,000 17,000 13,000 10 2.4 1.00 10 x35 18 x 33 335 90

5600CC-1047-125 5600MI-1047-125 37,500 30,000 21,250 16,250 12 2.4 1.25 10 x 47 18 x 33 335 110

5600CC-1054-150 5600MI-1054-150 45,000 36,000 25,500 19,500 12 2.4 1.50 10 x 54 18 x 33 335 125

5600CC-1252-200 5600MI-1252-200 60,000 48,000 34,000 26,000 13 3.5 2.00 12 x 52 18 x 33 335 150

5600CC-1450-250 5600MI-1450-250 75,000 60,000 42,500 32,500 13 5.0 2.50 14 x 50 21 x 36 355 190

Cabinet Models
CAB5600CC-835-50 CAB5600MI-835-50 15,000 12,000 8,500 6,500 6 1.5 0.50 8 x 35 21 x 13 x 44 315 65

CAB5600CC-1035-100 CAB5600MI-1035-100 30,000 24,000 17,000 13,000 10 2.4 1.00 10 x 35 21 x 13 x 44 300 90

How Your Water Softener Works

Hard water enters your home through the main supply line, enters your water softener, and passes down through a bed of ion
exchange resin which softens and filters the water as well. An ion exchange process takes place in which the resin beads
capture and hold calcium and magnesium, the hardness impurities, while the water takes on sodium ions. The soft water then
flows up and into your household water line.

Your calendar clock water softener can be programmed to operate according to your needs by making the appropriate settings
on the 24-hour timer and twelve day timer control. See page 4.

Your meter initiated water softener is set by aligning the number of people with the grains of hardness on the program wheel. See
page 4.

On the days your water softener regenerates, the resin is automatically recharged by passing a brine solution (salt water)
through it. This reverses the ion exchange process, charging the resin with sodium and freeing the hardness minerals. These
minerals and the brine solution are flushed away through the drain line and followed by a rapid rinse. The resin bed is again
ready to soften water. The proper volume of water is returned to the brine tank to dissolve enough salt for the next
regeneration. All this is performed automatically.

Installation Instructions

CAUTION:

If the ground from the electrical panel or breaker box to the
water meter or underground copper pipe is tied to the copper
water lines and these lines are cut during installation of the
Noryl bypass valve and/or poly pipe, an approved grounding
strap must be used between the two lines that have been cut
in order to maintain continuity. The length of the grounding
strap will depend upon the number of units being installed
and/or the amount of copper pipe being replaced with poly.
See Figure 1.

In all cases where metal pipe was originally used and is later
interrupted by poly pipe or the Noryl bypass valve as in Figure
1 or by physical separation as in Figure 2, to maintain proper
metallic pipe bonding, an approved ground clamp c/w not less
than #6 copper conductor must be used for continuity.

Check your local electrical code for the correct clamp and
cable size.

Figure 2

Figure 1

Electrical Panel

Ground Strap

Poly Pipe

Ground
From
Panel

Poly Pipe

Softener
c/w Plastic Bypass

Copper Pipe

Water Meter

Outside Water Line For Outside & 3rd Tap Comes From Meter

Filtered Water Line in Home

Unfiltered Water Bypass
Loop Cut & Capped

Ground Strap Required
Because of Break in Continuity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Operating Temperature Range = 34° to 110°F (1° to 43°C). Operating Pressure Range = 20 to 120 psi (1.37 to 8.27 bar). The manufacturer reserves the right to make product
improvements which may deviate from the specifications and descriptions shown above, without obligation to change previously manufactured products or to note the change.

CAUTION: These products are not intended to be used to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
NOTES:

(1)

10lb/cu.ft. salt dosage is the standard factory setting.

(2)

The Service Flow Rate given will not exceed a pressure drop of 15psi.

(3)

Dimensions of cylindrical tanks shown are diameter (or width) x

height. Cabinets shown as length x width x height.

1

2

1. Determine the best location for your water
softener, bearing in mind the location of your
water supply lines, drain line and 110 volt AC
electrical outlet. Subjecting the softener to
freezing or temperatures above 110°F (43°C)
will void the warranty.

Media Installation (When Necessary)

• Remove the valve from the mineral tank.

• Temporarily plug the open end of the riser tube
to ensure that no resin or gravel falls down into
the distribution.

• Fill mineral tank one quarter full of water to
protect distribution during gravel installation.

• Slowly and carefully add the gravel support bed
and the softener or filtration media leveling each
layer as it is placed into the tank.

• Unplug the riser tube, carefully position the
valve over it and turn the valve into the threads
in the fiberglass tank, tightening securely into tank. Note: Ensure that the internal O-ring in the valve fits securely over
the riser tube. Silicone grease (#13691) or other food grade lubricant may be applied to the O-ring to ease installation
of the riser tube. DO NOT use petroleum based lubricants as they will cause swelling of O-ring seals.

• The softener or filter is now charged with softening resin.

• It is recommended that the softener or filter tank now be completely filled with water (SLOWLY) to soak the resin or
filtration media before startup. This will allow the media to absorb water as well as help displace any trapped air. This
will reduce the chance of backwashing resin or filter media out of the tank during the initial backwash on startup.

2. Water to supply outside faucets used to water lawns and gardens should not be softened. A new water line is often
required to be connected to supply hard water to the inlet of the water softener and to the outside faucets. Cut the
water line between where it enters the house; before any lines that branch off to feed the hot water heater or other
fixtures in the house; and as near the desired location of the water softener as possible. Install a tee fitting on the feed
end of the cut pipe and an elbow fitting on the other end. Install piping from the tee to the inlet of the water softener
and from the elbow to the outlet to the softener. To server the water lines which branch off to feed outside faucets, cut
the branch lines approximately two inches from the fitting on the main water line. Install an elbow on the end of the
pipe nearest the outside faucet and a cap on the end connected to the existing water line. Install piping from the tee
on the inlet to the water softener to the elbow on the pipe to the outside faucet. Following this procedure will result in
all lines in the house, with the exception of the outside faucets but including the water heater and therefore the hot
water lines, being supplied with soft water.

Installation Instructions

REAR VIEW - PLUMBING HOOK-UP

BRINE LINE

DRAIN LINE

INLET

OUTLET