MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Service Manual
®
IMPORTANT: Fill in pertinent information on page 2 for future reference.
MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Job Specification Sheet
• JOB NO. __________________________________________________________
• *MODEL NO. ______________________________________________________
• WATER TEST ______________________________________________________
• CAPACITY PER UNIT_____________MAX. ___________PER REG ENERATION
• MINERAL TANK SIZE DIA.________HEIGHT _________
• BRINE TANK SIZE & S ALT SETTING PER REGENERATION:
• _________________________________________________________________
CONTROL VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Timer
A) Std C) 7 Day E) Meter, Std.
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B) “L” D) 12 Day F) Meter, Ext.
Day/Time of Regeneration____________________________________
Drain Line Flow Control______________________________________ gpm
Brine Refill Rate____________________________________________ gpm
Injector Size_______________________________________________
Meter Gallon Setting________________________________________ gal.
Tank Size
Dia. Injector
″
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
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″
″
″
″
″
# 0 Red
# 0 Red
# 1 White
# 1 White
# 1 White
# 2 Blue
# 2 Blue
TYPICAL CONTROL VALVE INFORMATION
Slow Rinse
Rate (gpm)
@ 40 PSI
.31 gpm
.31 gpm
.45 gpm
.45 gpm
.45 gpm
.84 gpm
.84 gpm
Brine Draw
Rate (SPM)
@ 40 PSI
.28 gpm
.28 gpm
.38 gpm
.38 gpm
.38 gpm
.56 gpm
.56 gpm
B.L.F.C.
.5 gpm
.5 gpm
.5 gpm
.5 gpm
.5 gpm
1.0 gpm
1.0 gpm
1
D.L.F.C.
1.2 gpm
1.2 gpm
1.5 gpm
2.0 gpm
2.4 gpm
3.5 gpm
4.0 gpm
2
″
14
″
16
Due to varying water conditions, tank sizes and water pressures, the above settings should be used only as a
guideline.
1B.L.F.C. (Brine Line Flow Control). Refill Rate for Filling Brine Tank.
2
D.L.F.C. (Drain Line Flow Control). Backwash and Rapid Rinse Flow Rates.
# 3 Yellow
# 3 Yellow
1.0 gpm
1.0 gpm
.63 gpm
.63 gpm
1.0 gpm
1.0 gpm
5.0 gpm
7.0 gpm
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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
REGENERATION KNOB
RED TIME
SET
BUTTON
TIME OF DAY ARROW RED POINTER
1. Manually index the softener control into the service
position and let water flow into the resin tank. When
the water flow stops, open a softened water tap until
all air is released from the lines, then close the tap.
Note: the various regeneration positions may be
dialed manually by turning the knob on the front of the
control until the indicator shows that the softener is in
the desired position.
2. Manually index the control to the backwash position
and allow water to flow at the drain for 3 or 4 minutes.
3. Remove back cover plate.
4. Make sure that the salt dosage is set as
recommended by the manufacturer. If necessary, set
salt in accordance with the setting instruction sheet.
Manually index the control to the brine fill position and
allow the brine tank to fill to the top of the air check.
24 HOUR GEAR
SKIPPER WHEEL
(SHOWS EVERY
OTHER DAY
REGENERATION)
5. Manually index the control to the brine draw position
and allow the control to draw water from the brine
tank until it stops.
6. Plug in the electrical cord and look in the sight hole in
the back of the motor to see that it is running. Set the
days that regeneration is to occur by sliding tabs on
skipper wheel outward to expose trip fingers. Each
tab is one day. Finger at red pointer is tonight. Moving
clockwise from red pointer, extend or retract fingers to
obtain the desired regeneration schedule.
7. Manually advance the control to the beginning of the
brine fill position; and allow the control to return to the
service position automatically.
8. Fill the brine tank with salt.
9. Replace back cover on the control.
10. Make sure that any by-pass valving is left in the
normal service position.
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MODEL 5600
Control Valve Drive Assembly
(See opposite page for parts list)
1
29
1A
13
1A
27
20
16
15
19
22
5
30
25
23
35
34
12
38
14
21
7
8
5
6
11
37
39
9
2
3
4
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MODEL 5600
Control Valve Drive Assembly
Parts List
Item No. Quantity Part No. Description
1. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14448-010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing - w/Pin
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14448-011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing - w/Pin Drilled for Screw
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14448-012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing - w/Pin Drilled for Thumb Screw
1A . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15494-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “L” Housing - w/Pin
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15494-03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “L” Housing - w/Pin Drilled for Designer
2. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motor Mounting Plate
3. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .18743. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motor - 120V., 60 Hz.
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .19659. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motor - 24V., 60 Hz.
4. . . . . . . . . . . . (2-3) . . . . . . . . . .11384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw - Motor Mtg. & Ground Wire
5. . . . . . . . . . . . (3-5) . . . . . . . . . .13296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw - Component Mounting
6. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Idler Gear
7. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Idler Pinion
8. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring - Idler
9. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive Gear
11 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Gear & Shaft
12 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hour Gear Assembly, Silver
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19205-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hour Gear Assy, Tan
13 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cycle Actuator Gear
14 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knob - Manual Regeneration
15 . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ball - 1/4″ Dia.
16 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring - Detent - Skipper Wheel
19 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14381. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skipper Wheel Assembly - 12 Day
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14860. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skipper Wheel Assembly - 7 Day
20 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13864. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skipper Wheel Ring
21 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14457. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring - Detent - Main Gear
22 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regeneration Pointer
23 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .11842. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Cord - Standard
24 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .12681. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wire Connector (Not Shown)
25 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13547. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strain Relief
26 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
27 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13309. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Label - Brown on Beige
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13437. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Label - Blue/Silver on Black
28 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Label - Softener
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .18520. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Label - Filter
29 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13348. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape Stripe - Brown on Beige
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13436. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape Stripe - Blue on Silver
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30. . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .60514. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Cam Assy., 3-18
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .60514-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Cam Assy., 6-36
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .60514-02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Cam Assy. - Minutes
34 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .12473. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw-Drive Mounting
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35. . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .12037. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer
37 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw - Knob
38 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve Position Dial - Standard
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14278. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve Position Dial - Low Water
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15478. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve Position Dial - Chemical Filter
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .16715. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve Position Dial - Filter
39 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knob Label - Beige
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knob Label - Silvers
▲
40. . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .40214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw, Brine Cam
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Not used when a Filter Valve
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Control Valve Drive Assembly For (Clock Or Meter)
(See opposite page for parts list)
48
47
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BACKWASH FILTER INJECTOR OPTION
55
20
22
21
26
23
39
53
14
29
20
30
20
42
52
43
34
33
32
31
27
28
46
10
49
50
12
9
8
7
11
2
2
3
16
15
1
17
16
51
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14
26
21
23
24
35
25
22
36
37
44
41
38
39
40
18
19
42
43
45
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Control Valve Drive Assembly For (Clock Or Meter)
Parts List
Item No. Quantity Part No. Description
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapter Clip (clock or meter)
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seal
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61400-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve Body Assembly - 1″ Dist.
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-Ring - Distributor Tube - 1
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O -Ring - Top of Tank
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Assigned
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spacer
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piston - Standard
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10696 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piston Pin
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piston Rod Assembly
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piston Retainer
12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13446 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Plug As sembly Std . - White
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Screw - Injector Mounting
*15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapter Coupling
*16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-Ring - Adapter Coupling
*17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw - Adapter Coupling (clock or meter)
18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12638 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-Ring - Drain
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-Ring - Injector
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20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-Ring - Brine Spacer
21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-Ring - Injector Cover
22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Injector Body
▲
23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10913U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Injector Nozzle - Undrilled
24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10914 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Injector Throat - Specify Size
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Injector Screen
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Injector Cover
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Valve Stem
28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12626 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Valve Seat
29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brine Valve Cap
30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Valve Spacer
31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quad Ring
32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring - Brine Valve
33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16098 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washer - Brine Valve
34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11981-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Retaining Ring
35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B.L.F.C. Fitting Nut
36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.L.F.C. Ferrule
37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.L.F.C. Tube Insert
38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12094 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.L.F.C. Button - .25 GPM
▲
39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O -Ring - B.L.F.C.
40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B.L.F.C. Button Retainer
41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13244 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B.L.F.C. Fitting, 3/8
42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D.L.F.C. Button - Specify Size
43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D.L.F.C. Button Retainer
44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12767 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Screen - Brine Line
45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O -Ring - D.L.F.C. (not shown)
46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13497 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Disperser
47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13546 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Plug Retainer
48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw
49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer
50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw
51A. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13398 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, Brass, 1″ NPT
51B. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18706. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, Plastic, 1″ NPT
52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drain Hose Barb
▲
53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13918 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.L.F.C. - Plug
▲
55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13857 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Valve - Plug
* Not used with meter controls
▲
Note: Used in Backwash Filter
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17772 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicone Seal
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61400-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve Body Assembly - 3/4″ Dist.
″
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10244 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-Ring - Distributor Tube - 13/16
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13781 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piston - Low Water
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13852 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piston - Filter
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13446-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Plug Assembly Filter - Black
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13446-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Plug Assembly Low Water - Gray
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12095 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.L.F.C. Button - .5 GPM
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12097 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.L.F.C. Button - 1.0 GPM
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1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13708 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, Brass, 3/4″ NPT
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18706-02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, Plastic 3/4″ NPT
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MODEL 5600 BACKWASH FILTER
Installation and Start-Up Procedure
MANUAL BACKWASH
KNOB
RED TIME
SET
BUTTON
TIME OF DAY
ARROW
1. The filter should be installed with the inlet, outlet, and
drain connections made in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations and to meet
applicable plumbing codes.
BEFORE PLUGGING THE UNIT IN
2. Open a treated water tap down stream of the filter.
3. Manually index the filter to the service position and allow
the mineral tank to fill by slowly opening the main water
supply valve. ( any by pass should be in the service
position) NOTE: The water flowing from the down stream
tap will be cloudy and/or contain media fines as well as
air. Allow water to run until it appears clean and free of
air.
4. When a steady clean flow appears at the tap, close the
tap and the main water supply valve and allow the filter
media bed to settle 15 - 20 minutes.
5. Manually index the filter to the backwash position.
6. To prevent a sudden surge of water and air, partially
open the main water supply valve so that the flow at the
drain of the filter is approximately 1 gpm. The water at
the drain will again be cloudy and/or contain media fines
as well as air. Allow water to run until it appears clean
and free of air.
7. Continue to open the water supply valve until it is
completely open. Allow water to flow at the drain until all
media fines are washed out of the filter.
8. Manually index the filter to the service position, and
again open the down stream tap. Check to be sure that
the water flows clear. If necessary allow water to flow
until all media fines are gone. If the tap is equipped with
an aerator check that it is not plugged with media fines
and pipe scale.
9. Plug in the electrical cord and look in the sight hole on
the back of the timer motor to ensure that it is running.
24 HOUR GEAR
SKIPPER WHEEL
SHOWS EVERY
OTHER DAY
BACKWASH
RED POINTER
Set the days backwashing is to occur by sliding tabs on
the skipper wheel outward to expose trip fingers. Each
tab is one day. Finger at red pointer is tonight. Moving
clockwise from red pointer, extend or retract fingers to
obtain the desired backwash schedule.
10. Set time of day by depressing red button and spin the 24
hr gear until the present time of day is visible above the
time of day arrow.
A. CYCLE TIMES & FLOW DIAGRAMS
pages 16-19
(with all following positions, disregard the brine tank, air
check and all other items associated with brining)
1. Service Position - same as pictured.
2. Preliminary Rinse Position
- same as pictured with standard piston (white end
plug) or filter piston (black end plug).
- eliminated with low water piston (gray end plug).
3. Backwash Position
- same as pictured with standard piston.
- 15 minutes with filter piston.
- 7 minutes with low water piston.
4 & 5. Brine & Slow Rinse Positions
- eliminated, resulting in a 50 minute pause, no water
flows during this time.
6. Rapid Rinse
- same as pictured with standard piston.
- 15 minutes with filter piston.
- 7 minutes with low water piston.
7. Settling Rinse
- same as pictured with standard or filter piston.
- eliminate with low water piston.
8. Brine Tank Refill Position
- eliminated, filter is back in service at this time.
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MODEL 5600 ECONOMIDER
®
Installation and Start-up Procedure (Cont’d.)
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
REGENERATION
KNOB
24 HOUR GEAR
PROGRAM WHEEL
PEOPLE DIAL
RED TIME
SET
BUTTON
1. Manually index the softener control into the service
position and let water flow into the resin tank. When
the water flow stops, open a softened water tap until
all air is released from the lines, then close the tap.
NOTE: The various regeneration positions may be
dialed manually by turning the knob on the front of
the control until the indicator shows that the softener
is in the desired position.
2. Set water usage program wheel using any one of the
following procedures:
Typical Residential Application
To program, just set the time, set the hardness and it
automatically monitors system needs and
regenerates only when necessary. To set time of day
press red time set button and turn 24 hour gear until
present time of day is at “time of day”. Set program
wheel by lifting the “people” dial and rotating it so that
the number of people in the household is aligned with
the household grains per gallon water hardness.
Release the dial and check for firm engagement at
setting. (This method will provide reserve capacity
based on 75 gallons per person.)
Optional Programming Procedures
Calculate the gallon capacity of the system, subtract
the necessary reserve requirement and set the
gallons available at the small white dot on program
wheel gear. Note, drawing shows 850 gallon setting.
GRAINS PER GALLON
WATER HARDNESS
SCALE
WHITE
DOT LABEL
The capacity (gallons) arrow denotes remaining
gallons exclusive of fixed reserve.
3. Rotate the program wheel counterclockwise until it
stops at regeneration position.
4. Manually index the control to the back-wash position
and allow water to flow at the drain for 3 or 4 minutes.
5. Remove back cover plate.
6. Make sure than the salt dosage is set as
recommended by the manufacturer. Manually index
the control to the brine fill position and allow the brine
tank to fill to the top of the air check.
7. Manualy index the control to the brine rinse position
and allow the control to draw water from the brine
tank until it stops.
8. Plug in the electrical cord and look in the sight hole in
the back of the montor to see that it is running.
9. Manually advance the control to the beginning of the
brine fill position and allow the control to return to the
service position automatically.
10. Fill the brine tank with salt.
11. Replace back cover on the control. Be sure cable is
not pinched between cover and housing.
12. Make sure that any by-pass valving is left in the
normal service position.
GALLONS
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MODEL 5600 ECONOMINDER
Control Valve Drive Assembly
(See opposite page for parts list)
29
1
27
19
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34
13
16
35
45
15
45
12
20
18
21
42
7
8
14
6
9
44
2
43
3
4
28
25
5
1A
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24
22
37
38
30
40
39
41
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MODEL 5600 ECONOMINDER
Parts List
Item No. Quantity Part No. Description
1. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14448-000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing - with Roll Pin
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14488-001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing - w/Pin Drilled for Screw
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14448-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing - w/Pin Drilled for Thumb Screw
1A . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15494-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “L” Housing - w/Pin
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15494-03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “L” Housing - w/Pin Drilled for Designer
2. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motor Mounting Plate
3. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .18743. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motor - 120V., 60 Hz.
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13494. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motor - 24V., 60 Hz.
4. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . .11384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw - Motor Mtg. & Ground Wire
5. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . .13296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw - Component Mounting
6. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Idler Gear
7. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Idler Pinion
8. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring - Idler
9. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive Gear
11 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Gear & Shaft
12 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hour Gear Assembly, Silver
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19205-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hour Gear Assy, Tan
13 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13802. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cycle Actuator Gear
14 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knob - Manual Regeneration
15 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ball - 1/4″ Dia.
16 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14457. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring - Detent
18 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13748. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw - Program Wheel
19 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .60405-15
20 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13806. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Wheel Retainer
21 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13953. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover Label - Program Wheel
22 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .11842. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Cord
23 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .12681. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wire Connector
24 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13547. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strain Relief
25 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Assigned
27 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13955. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Label - Beige
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13958. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Label - Silver
28 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Label - Softener
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .18520. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Label - Filter
29 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13957. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape Stripe - Beige
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13960. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape Stripe - Silver
30 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .60514. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Cam Assembly, 3-18
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .60514-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Cam Assembly, 6-36
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .60514-02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brine Cam Assembly - Minutes
34 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .12473. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw-Drive Mounting
35 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .12037. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer
37 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13830. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive Pinion - Program Wheel
38 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .13831. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clutch - Drive Pinion
39 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Retainer
40 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring
41 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14043. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Assembly, Std
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14910. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Assembly, Ext, Rt Angle
42 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve Position Dial - Standard
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14278. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve Position Dial - Low Water
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15478. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valve position Dial - Filter
43 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knob Label - Beige
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knob Label - Silver
44 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw - Knob
45 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .40214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw, Brine Cam
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Skipper Wheel Assy. - Specify Hardness Capacit
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
By-Pass Valve Assembly, Plastic
®
Item No. Quantity Part No. Description
1 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 19723. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By-Pass Valve Body, Plastic
2 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11183
3 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 19724. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cap, By-Pass
4 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17512. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw, Hex Washer Head, #6-24 x 3
5A. . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17820. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plug, By-Pass, Inlet
5B. . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17820-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plug, By-Pass, Outlet (White)
6 . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18661
7 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18662. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retaining Ring
8 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18660
9 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13305
10. . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13255. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clip, Mounting
11. . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw, Hex Washer Head, 8-18 x 5/8
12A. . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18706. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, Plastic, 1″ NPT
12B. . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13708. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, 3/4
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13708NP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, 3/4″ Nickel Plated
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13398. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, 1
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13398NP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, 1″ Nickel Plated
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-
18706-02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoke, Plastic 3/4
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Ring, -015
Ring, -218
Ring
Ring, -119
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″
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MODEL 5600 ECONOMINDER
Meter Assembly
1
2A
2B
®
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Item No. Quantity Part No. Description
1 . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 12473 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Screw - Meter Cover Assembly
2A . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 14038 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meter Cover Assembly - Standard
2B . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 15659 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meter Cover Assembly - Extended Range, Rt. Angle
3 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 13847 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-Ring - Meter Cover Assembly
4 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 13509 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Impeller
5 . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 13314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Screw - Adapter Clip
6 . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 13255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adapter Clip
7 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 13821 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meter Body
8 . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 13305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O-Ring - Meter Body
9 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 14613 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flow Straightener
3
4
5
6
7
8
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
By-Pass Valve Assembly
9
8
6
5
4
3
®
1
2
7
6
Item No. Quantity Part No. Description
1 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 17290. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By-Pass Valve Body, 3/4
1. . . . . . . . . . . . 17290NP . . . . . . . . . . . . . By-Pass Valve Body, 3/4″ Nickel Plate
1. . . . . . . . . . . . 13399. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By-Pass Valve Body, 1
1. . . . . . . . . . . . 13399NP . . . . . . . . . . . . . By-Pass Valve Body, 1″, Nickel Plate
2 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 11726. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seal, By-Pass
3 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 11972. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plug, By-Pass
4 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 11978. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side Cover
5 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 13604-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Label
6 . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . 15727. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw
7 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 11986. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side Cover
8 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 11979. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever, By-Pass
9 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 11989. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screw, Hex Head, 1/4-14
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Service Assembly
Parts List
Part No. Description
60102-00 . . . . . . . Piston - Softener
60102-10 . . . . . . . Piston - Filter
60102-20 . . . . . . . Piston - Low Water
60125 . . . . . . . . . . Seal Kit
60084-XX . . . . . . . Injector
60032 . . . . . . . . . . Brine Valve
60514 . . . . . . . . . . Brine Cam, 3-18
60514-01 . . . . . . . Brine Cam, 6-36
60514-02 . . . . . . . Brine Cam, Minutes
60510 . . . . . . . . . . Coupling with Clip & Screws
60040 . . . . . . . . . . Bypass, Brass 3/4″ NPT
60041 . . . . . . . . . . Bypass, Brass 1″ NPT
60049 . . . . . . . . . . Bypass, Brass, Plastic
60086 . . . . . . . . . . Meter, Std.
60087 . . . . . . . . . . Meter, Ext.
60136-5600 . . . . . Service Kit, Meter
60135-5600 . . . . . Service Kit, Clock
14860 . . . . . . . . . . Skipper Wheel 7 Day
14381 . . . . . . . . . . Skipper Wheel 12 Day
60405-10 . . . . . . . Meter Program Wheel, Std.
60405-20 . . . . . . . Meter Program Wheel, Ext.
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams
®
1
SERVICE POSITION
2
PRELIMINARY RI NS E POSITI ON
5 Minutes
Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows
around the lower piston groove - thru the passage to
the top of tank - down thru the resin and enters the
distributor as conditioned water. The conditioned
water flows up thru the center tube to the valve outlet.
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Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around
the lower piston groove - down thru the top of tank
passage - downward thru the resin - up the distributor tube
- thru the center hole in the piston - over the top edge of
the piston and out the drain line.
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)
®
3
BACKWASH POSITION
10 Minutes First Portion of 50 Minute Fixed Cycle
4
BRINE POSITION
Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows
around the lower piston groove and lower piston land down thru the center tube and out the distributor - up
thru the resin - thru the top of tank passage - around
the upper piston groove and out the drain line.
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Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around
the lower piston groove - thru the injector nozzle and
orifice to draw brine from the brine tank. The brine flows
down thru the resin - into the distributor - up thru the
center tube - thru the center hole in the piston and out the
drain line.
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)
®
5
SLOW RINSE POSITION
Last Portion of 50 Minute Fixed Cycle 10 Minutes
6
RAPID RINSE POSITION
After all the brine has been drawn from the brine
tank, hard water continues to enter thru the valve
inlet - flows around the lower piston groove - thru
the nozzle and orifice - down thru the resin and into
the distributor - up thru the center tube - thru the
center hole in the piston and out the drain line.
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Hard water enters the unit at the valv e inlet - flows
around the lower piston groove and lower piston land down thru the center tube and out the distributor - up
thru the resin - thru the top of tank passage - around the
upper piston groove and out the drain line.
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)
7
SETTLING RINSE POSITION
8
BRINE TANK FILL POSITION
®
5 Minutes
4 to 24 Minutes Adjustable Cycle
Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows
around the lower piston groove - down thru the top
of tank passage - downward thru the resin - up the
distributor tube - thru the center hole in the piston over the top edge of the piston and out the drain
line.
Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet - flows around
the lower piston groove - thru the injector throat - thru the
brine valve and flow control to fill the brine tank. Hard
water also flows around the lower piston groove - thru the
passage to the top of tank - down thru the resin and
enters the distributor as conditioned water. The
conditioned water flows up thru the center tube to the
valve outlet.
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Trouble-Shooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
®
1. Softener fails to regenerate. A. Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted.
B. Timer is defective.
C. Power failure.
2. Softener delivers hard water. A. By-pass valve is open.
B. No salt in brine tank.
C. Injectors or screen plugged.
D. Insufficient water flowing into
brine tank.
E. Hot water tank hardness.
F. Leak at distributor tube.
G. Internal valve leak.
A. Assure permanent electrical ser-
vice (check fuse, plug, pull chain
or switch).
B. Replace timer.
C. Reset time of day.
A. Close by-pass valve.
B. Add salt to brine tank and
maintain salt level above water
level.
C. Replace injectors and screen.
D. Check brine tank fill time and
clean brine line flow control if
plugged.
E. Repeated flushings of the hot
water tank is required.
F. Make sure distributor tube is not
cracked. Check O-ring and tube
pilot.
G. Replace seals and spacers and/or
piston.
3. Unit uses too much salt. A. Improper salt setting.
B. Excess water in brine tank.
4. Loss of water pressure. A. Iron buildup in line to water
conditioner.
B. Iron buildup in water conditioner.
C. Inlet of control plugged due to
foreign material broken loose from
pipes by recent work done on
plumbing system.
5. Loss of resin through drain line. A. Air in water system. A. Assure that well system has
6. Iron In Conditioned Water. A. Fouled resin bed. A. Check backwash, brine draw and
7a. Excessive water in brine tank.
A. Plugged drain line flow control. A. Clean flow control.
A. Check salt usage and salt setting.
B. See problem No. 7.
A. Clean line to water conditioner.
B. Clean control and add resin
cleaner to resin bed. Increase
frequency of regeneration.
C. Remove piston & clean control.
proper air eliminator control.
Check for dry well condition.
brine tank fill, increase frequency
of regeneration.
Increase backwash time.
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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Trouble-Shooting (Cont’d.)
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
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8b. Salt water in service line A. Plugged injector system.
B. Timer not cycling.
C. Foreign material in brine valve.
D. Foreign material in brine line flow
control.
9. Softener fails to draw brine. A. Drain line flow control is plugged.
B. Injector is plugged.
C. Injector screen plugged.
D. Line pressure is too low.
E. Internal control leak.
10. Control cycles continuous A. Faulty timer mechanism A. Replace timer.
11. Drain flows continuously. A. Foreign material in control.
B. Internal control leak.
C. Control valve jammed in brine or
backwash position.
D. Timer motor stopped or jammed
A. Clean injector and replace screen.
B. Replace timer.
C. Clean or replace brine valve.
D. Clean brine line flow control.
A. Clean drain line flow control.
B. Clean or replace injectors.
C. Replace screen.
D. Increase line pressure. (Line
pressure must be at least 20 PSI
at all time.)
E. Change seals and spacers and/or
piston assembly.
A. Remove piston assembly and
inspect bore, remove foreign
material & check control in various
regeneration positions.
B. Replace seals and/or piston
assembly.
C. Replace seals and/or piston
assembly.
D. Replace timer.
General Service Hints
For Meter Control
Problem: Softener Delivers Hard Water.
Cause could be that . . .Reserve Capacity Has Been Exceeded.
Correction:
Check salt dosage requirements and reset program wheel to provide additional reserve.
Cause could be that . . . Program Wheel Is Not Rotating With Meter Output.
Correction:
Pull cable out of meter cover and rotate manually. Program wheel must move without binding and clutch
must give positive “clicks” when program wheel strikes regeneration stop. If it does not, replace timer.
Cause could be that . . . Meter Is Not Measuring Flow.
Correction:
Check output by observing rotation of small gear on front of timer (Note - program wheel must not be
against regeneration stop for this check). Each tooth to tooth is approximately 30 gallons. If not performing properly,
replace meter.
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MODEL 5600SF
Trouble-Shooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Filter fails to backwash. A. Electrical Service to unit has been
interrupted.
B. Timer is Defective.
C. Power Failure.
2. Filter “bleeds” iron. A. By-pass valve is open.
B. Excessive water usage.
C. Hot water tank rusty.
D. Leak at distributor tube.
E. Defective or stripped filter medium
bed.
F. Inadequate backwash flow rate.
A. Assure Permanent Electrical Ser-
vice (Check Fuse, Plug, Pull
Chain or Switch).
B. Replace or replace timer.
C. Reset time of Day.
A. Close by-pass valve.
B. Reduce days between,
backwashing (see timer
instructions.) Make sure that there
is not a leaking valve in the toilet
bowl or sinks.
C. Repeated flushings of the hot
water tank is required.
D. Make sure distributor tube is not
cracked. Check O-ring and tube
pilot.
E. Replace bed.
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 buildup in water filter.
B. Inlet of control plugged due to
foreign material broken loose from
pipes by recent work done on
plumbing system.
4. Loss of filter medium through drain
line.
5. Drain flows continuously. A. Foreign material in control.
A. Broken or missing top screen. A. Replace top screen, must have
B. Internal control leak.
C. Control valve jammed in rinse or
backwash.
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A. Reduce days between backwash-
ing so filter backwasher more
often. Note: Make sure filter is
sized large enough to handle
water usage.
B. Remove piston and clean control.
.020″ wide slots.
A. Remove piston assembly and
inspect bore, remove foreign
material and check control in various cycle position.
B. Replace seals and/or piston
assembly.
C. Replace piston and seals and
spacers. (and drive motor if
necessary).
MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER
Service Instructions
®
A. TO REMOVE TIME BRINE VALVE, INJECTORS, AND
SCREEN
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the by
pass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the c onditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there is only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the service position.
4. Disconnect brine tube and drain line connections at
the injector body.
5. Remove the two injector body mounting screws. The
injector and brine module can now be removed from
the control valve. Remove and discard valve body
rings
6a. To Replace Brine Valve
1. Pull brine valve from injector body, also remove &
discard
0. Apply silicone lubricant to new
reinstall at bottom of brine valve hole.
0. Apply silicone lubr icant to
assembly and press into brine valve hole,
shoulder on bushing should be flush with injector
body.
6b. To replace injectors and screen.
1. Remove injector cap and screen, discard
Unscrew injector nozzle and throat from injector
body.
0. Screw in new injector throat and nozzle, be sure
they are seated tightly. Install a new screen.
0. Apply silicone lubricant to new “O” ring and install
around oval extension on injector cap.
7. Apply silicone lubricant to three new
install over three bosses on injector body.
8. Insert screws with washers thru injector cap and
injector. Place this assembly thru hole in timer
housing and into mating holes in the valve body.
Tighten screws. (Be sure to reinstall brass spacers
with injector on model 4600 valve.)
9. Reconnect brine tube and drain line.
10. Return by-pass or inlef valving to normal service
position. Water pressure should now be applied to
the conditioner, and any by-pass line shut off.
ring at bottom of brine valve hole.
O-
ring on new valve
O-
rings and
O-
ring and
O-
O-
ring.
11. Check for leaks at all seal areas. Check drain seal
with the control in the backwash position.
12. Plug electrical cord into outlet.
13. Set time of day and cycle the control valve manually
to assure proper function. Make sure the control
valve is returned to the service position.
14. Make sure there is enough brine in the brine tank.
15. Rotate program wheel counter-clockwise until it
stops at regeneration position
16. Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.
B. TO REPLACE TIMER
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the conditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
O-
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
4. Pull cable out of meter c over. Remove the control
5. Remove screw and washer at drive yoke. Remove
6. Put new timer on top of valve. Be sure drive pin on
7. Replace timer mounting screws. Replace screw and
8. Return by-pass or inlet valving to normal service
9. Plug electrical cord into outlet.
10. Set time of day, program wheel, and salt usage.
11. Replace the control valve back cover. Be sure
12. Make sure there is enough brine in the brine tank.
13. Rotate program wheel counter-clockwise until it
14. Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.
15. Plug cable into meter cover, rotate cable to align
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there is only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the service position.
valve back cover.
timer mounting screws. The entire timer assembly
will now lift off easily.
main gear engages slot in drive yoke (rotate control
knob if necessary).
washer at drive yoke.
position. Water pressure should now be applied to
the conditioner, and any by-pass line shut off.
Cycle the control valve manually to assure proper
function. Make sure the control valve is returned to
the service position.
grommet at cable hole is in place.
stops at regeneration position.
drive flat if necessary.
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Service Instructions (Cont’d.)
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C. TO REPLACE PISTON ASSEMBLY
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the c onditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there is only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the 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
will now lift 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 by-pass or inlet valving to normal service
position. Water pressure should now be applied to
the conditioner, and any by-pass line shut off.
12. Plug electrical cord into outlet.
13. Set time of day. Cycle the control valve manually to
assure proper function. Make sure the control valve
is returned to the 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 counter-clockwise 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.
D. TO REPLACE SEALS AND SPACERS
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the c onditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there as only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the 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
will now lift off easily. Remove end plug retainer
plate.
6. Pull upward on end of piston rod yoke until
assembly is out of valve. Remove and replace seats
and spacers with fingers.
E. TO REPLACE METER
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the c onditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there is only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the service position.
4. Pull cable out of meter cover.
5. Remove two screws and clips at by-pass valve or
yoke. Pull resin tank away from plumbing
Connections.
6. Remove two screws and clips at control valve. Pull
meter module out of control valve.
7. Apply silicone lubricant to four new
assemble to four ports on new meter module.
8. Assemble meter to control valve. Note, meter
portion of module must be assembled at valve
outlet.
9. Attach two clips and screws at control valve. Be sure
clip legs are firmly engaged with lugs.
O-
rings and
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Service Instructions (Cont’d.)
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10. Push resin tank back to the plumbing connections
and engage meter ports with by-pass valve or yoke.
11. Attach two clips and screws at by-pass valve or
yoke. Be sure clip legs are firmly engaged with lugs.
12. Return by-pass or inlet valving to normal service
position. Water pressure should now be applied to
the conditioner, and any by-pass line shut off.
13. Check for leaks at all seal areas.
14. Plug electrical cord into outlet.
15. Set time of day. Make sure the control valve is in the
service position.
16. Rotate program wheel counter-clockwise 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.
F. TO REPLACE METER COVER AND/OR IMPELLER
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the bypass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the c onditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there is only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the service position.
4. Pull cable out of meter cover.
5. Remove four screws on cover
6. Lift cover off of meter module, discard
7. Remove and inspect impeller for gear or spindle
damage, replace if necessary.
8. Apply silicone lubricant to new
to the smallest diameter on meter cover.
9. Assemble cover to meter module. Be sure impeller
spindle enters freely into cover. Press firmly on
cover and rotate if necessary to assist in assembly.
10. Replace four screws and tighten.
11. Return by-pass or inlet valving to normal service
position. Water pressure should now be applied to
the conditioner, and any by-pass line shut off.
12. Check for leaks at all seal areas.
13. Plug electrical cord into outlet.
14. Set time of day. Make sure the control valve is in the
service position.
15. Rotate program wheel counter-clockwise until it
stops at regeneration position.
16. Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.
17. Plug cable into meter cover. Rotate cable to align
drive flat if necessary.
ring and assemble
O-
O-
ring.
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P/N 40106 Rev. 6 4/01
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