Pentair 5600 User Manual

Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder

Service Manual

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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder

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Table of Contents

Job Specification Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Residential Installation Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Valve Installation and Start-up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Model 5600 Installation and Start-up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Model 5600 Backwash Filter Installation and Start-up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Model 5600 Econominder Installation and Start-up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Service Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preliminary Rinse Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Backwash Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Brine Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Slow Rinse Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rapid Rinse Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Settling Rinse Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Brine Tank Fill Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Bypass Valve Assembly, Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Bypass Valve Assembly, Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Model 5600 Econominder Meter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Replace Time Brine Valve, Injectors and Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Replace Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Replace Piston Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Replace Seals and Spacers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replace Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replace Meter Cover and/or Impeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

General Service Hints for Meter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Model 5600SF Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Service Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Job Specification Sheet

Job Number ___________________________________

Model Number ________________________________

Water Test ____________________________________

Capacity of Unit ________________________ Max. _____________ Per Regeneration

Mineral Tank Size: Diameter ___________________ Height _____________________

Brine Tank Size and Salt Setting Per Regeneration: ___________________________________

Control Valve Specifications

Type of Timer: ___ Std. ___ "L" ___ 7-day ___ 12-day ___ Meter, Std. ___ Meter, Ext.

Day/Time of Regeneration _____________________________

Drain Line Flow Control _______________________________ gpm

Brine Refill Rate _____________________________________ gpm

Injector Size ________________________________________

Meter Gallon Setting _________________________________ gal

Slow Rinse

Tan k Si ze

(diameter) Injector

6"
7"

8"
9"

10"

12"
13"

14"
16"

NOTE: Due to varying water conditions, tank sizes and water pressures, use the above settings as guidelines only.

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BLFC (Brine Line Flow Control), refill rate for filling brine tank.

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DLFC (Drain Line Flow Control), backwash and rapid rinse flow rates.

#0 red
#0 red

#1 white
#1 white
#1 white

#2 blue
#2 blue

#3 yellow
#3 yellow

Rate (gpm)

@ 40 psi

.31 gpm
.31 gpm

.45 gpm
.45 gpm
.45 gpm

.84 gpm
.84 gpm

1.0 gpm

1.0 gpm

Brine Draw

Rate (gpm)

@ 40 psi BLFC

.28 gpm
.28 gpm

.38 gpm
.38 gpm
.38 gpm

.56 gpm
.56 gpm

.63 gpm
.63 gpm

.5 gpm
.5 gpm

.5 gpm
.5 gpm
.5 gpm

1.0 gpm

1.0 gpm

1.0 gpm

1.0 gpm

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BLFC

1.2 gpm

1.2 gpm

1.5 gpm

2.0 gpm

2.4 gpm

3.5 gpm

4.0 gpm

5.0 gpm

7.0 gpm

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General Residential Installation Check List

Water Pressure

A minimum of 25 lbs of water pressure is required for regeneration valve to operate effectively.

Electrical Facilities

An uninterrupted alternating current (A/C) supply is required. Please make sure voltage supply is compatible with unit
before installation.

Existing Plumbing

Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup. Replace piping that has heavy lime and/or iron
build-up. If piping is clogged with iron, install a separate iron filter unit ahead of the water softener.

Location of Softener and Drain

Locate the softener close to a clean working drain and connect according to local plumbing codes.

Bypass Valves

Always provide for the installation of a bypass valve if unit is not equipped with one.

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CAUTION

• Do not exceed 120 psi water pressure.

• Do not exceed 110°F water temperature.

• Do not subject unit to freezing conditions.

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Valve Installation and Start-up Procedures

1. Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit.

NOTE: Be sure the tank is level and on a firm base.

2. During cold weather it is recommended that the installer warm the valve to room temperature before operating.

3. Perform all plumbing according to local plumbing codes.

— Use a 1/2" minimum pipe size for the drain.

— Use a 3/4" drain line for backwash flow rates that exceed 7 gpm or length that exceeds 20′ (6 m).

4. Cut the 1" distributor tube (1.050 O.D.) flush with top of each tank.

NOTE: Only use silicone lubricant.

5. Lubricate the distributor o-ring seal and tank o-ring seal. Place the main control valve on tank.

6. Solder joints near the drain must be done before connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting (DLFC). Leave at least 6"
(152 mm) between the DLFC and solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected on the DLFC. Failure to do this
could cause interior damage to DLFC.

7. Use only Tef lon tape on the drain fitting.

8. Be sure the floor under the salt storage tank is clean and level.

9. Place approximately 1" (25 mm) of water above the grid plate. If a grid is not utilized, fill to the top of the air check in the
salt tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank at this time.

10. On units with a bypass, place in Bypass position.

— Turn on the main water supply.

— Open a cold soft water tap nearby and let water run a few minutes or until the system is free of foreign material

(usually solder) resulting from the installation. Close the water tap when water runs clean.

11. Place the bypass in the In Service position and let water flow into the mineral tank. When water flow stops, slowly open
a cold water tap nearby and let water run until air is purged from the unit. Then close tap.

12. Plug the valve into an approved power source. When the valve has power it drives to the In Service position.

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Model 5600 Installation and Start-up Procedures

NOTE: Install the water softener with the inlet, outlet and drain connections made according to manufacturer’s

recommendations and to meet applicable plumbing codes.

Manual

Red Time

Button

Set

Regeneration Knob

24-Hour Gear

Skipper Wheel
(shows every
other day
regeneration)

Time of Day Arrow

Figure 1: Model 5600 Softener Control

1. Manually index the softener control into the In 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 tap.

NOTE: Manually dial the various regeneration positions 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 according to 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.

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 In Service
position automatically.

8. Fill the brine tank with salt.

9. Replace back cover on the control.

Red Pointer

10. Make sure that any bypass valving is left in the normal In Service position.

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Model 5600 Backwash Filter Installation and Start-up Procedures

NOTE: Install the water softener with the inlet, outlet and drain connections made according to manufacturer’s

recommendations and to meet applicable plumbing codes.

Manual

Red Time
Set

Button

Regeneration Knob

24-Hour Gear

Skipper Wheel
(shows every
other day
backwash)

Time of Day Arrow

Figure 2: Model 5600 Backwash Filter Control

Red Pointer

Before Plugging in the Unit

1. Open a treated water tap down stream of the filter.

2. Manually index the filter to the In Service position and allow the mineral tank to fill by slowly opening the main water
supply valve. Any bypass should be in the In Service position.

NOTE: The water flowing from the downstream tap is cloudy and/or contains media fines as well as air. Allow the water

to run until it appears clean and free of air.

3. 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 for 15–20 minutes.

4. Manually index the filter to the Backwash position.

5. 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 is cloudy again and/or contains media fines as well as air. Allow
water to flow at the drain until it appears clean and free of air.

6. 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.

7. Manually index the filter to the In Service position, and again open the downstream 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 is not plugged with media fines and pipe scale.

8. Plug in the electrical cord and look in the sight hole on the back of the timer motor to ensure that it is running. 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.

9. Set time of day by pushing red button and spin the 24-hour gear until the present time of day is visible above the time of
day arrow.

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Model 5600 Backwash Filter Installation and Start-up Procedures
(Cont’d.)

Cycle Times and Flow Diagrams

1. In Service position. See Figure 4, page 10.

2. Preliminary Rinse position.

— Same as Figure 4, page 10 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 Figure 6, page 11 with standard piston.

— 15 minutes with filter piston.

— 7 minutes with low water piston.

4. Brine Rinse position.

— Eliminated, resulting in a 50 minute pause, no water flows during this time.

5. Slow Rinse position.

— Eliminated, resulting in a 50 minute pause, no water flows during this time.

6. Second Backwash position.

— Same as Figure 9, page 12 with standard piston.

— 15 minutes with filter piston.

— 7 minutes with low water piston.

7. Settling Rinse position.

— Same as Figure 10, page 13 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 Econominder Installation and Start-up Procedures

NOTE: Install the water softener with the inlet, outlet and drain connections made according to manufacturer’s

recommendations and to meet applicable plumbing codes.

Manual

1. Manually index the softener control to the In 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 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 provides 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. The capacity (gallons) arrow
denotes remaining gallons exclusive of fixed reserve.

Regeneration Knob

Red Time
Set

Button

24-Hour Gear

White Dot

Figure 3: Model 5600 Econominder

Program Wheel

People Dial

Grains Per Gallon
Water Hardness
Scale

Gallons Label

3. Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position.

4. Manually index the control to the Backwash 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. Manually 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 monitor 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 In 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 bypass valving is left in the normal In Service position.

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Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams

Service Position

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Preliminary Rinse Position

Figure 4: Service Position

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Figure 5: Preliminary Rinse Position

Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder

Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)

Backwash Position

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Brine Position

Figure 6: Backwash Position

Figure 7: Brine Position

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Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)

Slow Rinse Position

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Second Backwash Position

Figure 8: Slow Rinse Position

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Figure 9: Second Backwash Position

Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder

Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)

Settling Rinse Position

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Brine Tank Fill Position

Figure 10: Settling Rinse Position

Figure 11: Brine Tank Fill Position

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Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly

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1A

34

13

21

7

12

20

16

15

19

22

38

14

37

39

8

6

9

2

1A

5

14

25

23

35

5

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Figure 12: Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly

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Item Number No. Req’d

1 1 14448-010 housing, with pin

1 14448-011 housing, with pin drilled for screw
1 14448-012 housing, with pin drilled for thumb screw

1A 1 15494-01 “L” housing, with pin

1 15494-03 “L” housing, with 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. and 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 and shaft

12 1 19205 24-hour gear assembly, silver

1 19205-01 24-hour gear assembly, 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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34 2 12473 screw-drive mounting

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37 1 15151 screw, knob
38 1 14176 valve position dial, standard

39 1 14175 knob label, beige

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1 60514-01 brine cam assembly, 6-36

1 60514-02 brine cam assembly, minutes

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1 14278 valve position dial, low water

1 15478 valve position dial, chemical filter

1 16715 valve position dial, filter

1 14207 knob label, silver

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Part Number

60514 brine cam assembly, 3-18

12037 washer

40214 screw, brine cam

Description

▲ Not used when a filter valve

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47

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Backwash Filter Injector Option

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20

22

23

21

14

53

29

20

30

20

39

42

52

43

34

33

32

31

27
28

46

50

10

49

12

9

8

7

11

2

2

3

16

15

1

17

16

51

16

14

26

22

24

23

21

39

40

38

41

44

37

36

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Figure 13: Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly

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52

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45

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Item Number No. Req’d Part Number 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 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 assembly standard, white

13 1 13446-20 end plug assembly low water, gray
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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21 1 13303 o-ring, injector cover

22 1 13163 injector body

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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 BLFC fitting nut

36 1 10330 BLFC ferrule

37 1 10332 BLFC tube insert

38 1 12094 BLFC button, .25 gpm

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40 1 13245 BLFC button retainer

41 1 13244 BLFC fitting, 3/8″

42 1 DLFC button, specify size

43 1 13173 DLFC button retainer

44 1 12767 screen, brine line

45 1 15348 o-ring, DLFC (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 BLFC, plug

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* not used with meter controls

▲ 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

2 13302 o-ring, brine spacer

1 10913U injector nozzle, undrilled

1 12095 BLFC button, .50 gpm
1 12097 BLFC button, 1.0 gpm

1 12977 o-ring, BLFC

1 13708 yoke, brass, 3/4″ NPT

1 18706-02 yoke, plastic 3/4″ NPT

1 13857 brine valve, plug

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Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly

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27

19

34

13

16

35

15

45

12

20

18

21

42

7

8

6

14

9

44

2

43

3

4

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25

5

1A

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24

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11

37

38

40

39

41

Figure 14: Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly

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Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly

Item Number No. Req’d

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1 14488-001 housing, with pin drilled for screw
1 14448-0 housing, with pin drilled for thumb screw

1A 1 15494-01 “L” housing, with pin

1 15494-03 “L” housing, with 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. and 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 and shaft

12 1 19205 24-hour gear assembly, silver

1 19205-01 24-hour gear assembly, 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 program skipper wheel assembly, specify hardness capacity
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, standard

1 14910 cable assembly, extended, right 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

Part Number

14448-000

Description

housing, with roll pin

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Bypass Valve Assembly, Plastic

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11

10

12A

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Item Number No. Req’d

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10

11

12A

12B

2 13305 o-ring, 119

2 13255 clip, mounting

2 13314 screw, hex washer head, #8-18 x 5/8"

1 18706 yoke, plastic 1" NPT

1 18706-02 yoke, plastic 3/4"

1 13708 yoke, 3/4"

1 13708NP yoke, 3/4" (nickel-plated)

1 13398 yoke, 1"

1 13398NP yoke, 1" (nickel-plated)

Part Number

12B

Figure 15: Bypass Valve Assembly, Plastic

Description

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Bypass Valve Assembly, Brass

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8

6

5

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Item Number No. Req’d

1 1 17290 bypass valve body, 3/4"

1 17290NP bypass valve body, 3/4")
1 13399 bypass valve body, 1"

1 13399NP bypass valve body, 1" (nickel-plated)
2 1 11726 seal, bypass
3 1 11972 plug, bypass
4111978side cover
5 1 13604-01 label
6 8 15727 screw
7111986side cover
8 1 11979 lever, bypass
9 1 11989 screw, hex head, 1/4-14

Part Number

1

2

7

6

Figure 16: Bypass Valve Assembly, Brass

Description

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Model 5600 Econominder Meter Assembly

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2A

2B

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Item Number No. Req’d

1 4 12473 screw, meter cover assembly

2A 1 14038 meter cover assembly, standard

2B 1 15659 meter cover assembly, extended range (right 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

Figure 17: Model 5600 Econominder Meter Assembly

Part Number

Description

5

6

7

8

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Service Instructions

Replace Time Brine Valve, Injectors and Screen

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 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 In 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 o-rings.

6. Replace brine valve.

— Pull brine valve from injector body, also remove and discard o-ring at bottom of brine valve hole.

— Apply silicone lubricant to new o-ring and reinstall at bottom of brine valve hole.

— Apply silicone lubricant to o-ring on new valve assembly and press into brine valve hole, shoulder on bushing should

be flush with injector body.

7. Replace injectors and screen.

— Remove injector cap and screen, discard o-ring. Unscrew injector nozzle and throat from injector body.

— Screw in new injector throat and nozzle, be sure they are seated tightly. Install a new screen.

— Apply silicone lubricant to new o-ring and install around oval extension on injector cap.

8. Apply silicone lubricant to three new o-rings and install over three bosses on injector body.

9. Insert screws with washers through injector cap and injector. Place this assembly through 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.)

10. Reconnect brine tube and drain line.

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. Check for leaks at all seal areas. Check drain seal with the control in the Backwash position.

13. Plug electrical cord into outlet.

14. Set time of day and cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function.

— Make sure control valve is in the In Service position.

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.

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Service Instructions (Cont’d.)

Replace Timer

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 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 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.

6. Put new timer on top of valve. Be sure drive pin on main gear engages slot in drive yoke (rotate control knob if necessary).

7. Replace timer mounting screws. Replace screw and washer at drive yoke.

8. 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.

9. Plug electrical cord into outlet.

10. 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.

11. Replace the control valve back cover. Be sure grommet at cable hole is in place.

12. Make sure there is enough brine in the brine tank.

13. Rotate program wheel counterclockwise until it stops at Regeneration position.

14. Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.

15. Plug cable into meter cover, rotate cable to align drive flat if necessary.

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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 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 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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Service Instructions (Cont’d.)

Replace Seals and Spacers

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 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 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 rod yoke until assembly is out of valve. Remove and replace seats and spacers with fingers.

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Service Instructions (Cont’d.)

Replace Meter

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 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 In Service position.

4. Pull cable out of meter cover.

5. Remove two screws and clips at bypass 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 o-rings and 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.

10. Push resin tank back to the plumbing connections and engage meter ports with bypass valve or yoke.

11. Attach two clips and screws at bypass valve or yoke. Be sure clip legs are firmly engaged with lugs.

12. 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.

13. Check for leaks at all seal areas.

14. Plug electrical cord into outlet.

15. Set time of day.

— Make sure control valve is in the In Service position.

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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Service Instructions (Cont’d.)

Replace Meter Cover and/or Impeller

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 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 In Service position.

4. Pull cable out of meter cover.

5. Remove four screws on cover

6. Lift cover off of meter module, discard o-ring.

7. Remove and inspect impeller for gear or spindle damage, replace if necessary.

8. Apply silicone lubricant to new o-ring and assemble 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 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. Check for leaks at all seal areas.

13. Plug electrical cord into outlet.

14. Set time of day.

— Make sure control valve is in the In Service position.

15. Rotate program wheel counterclockwise 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.

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Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Softener fails to regenerate. A. Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted.

B. Timer is defective. B. Replace timer.
C. Power failure. C. Reset time of day.

2. Softener delivers hard water. A. Bypass valve is open. A. Close bypass valve.

B. No salt in brine tank. B. Add salt to brine tank and maintain

C. Injectors or screen is plugged. C. Replace injectors and screen.
D. Insufficient water flowing into brine tank. D. Check brine tank fill time and clean

E. Hard water tank hardness. E. Repeated flushings of the hot water

F. Leak at distributor tube. F. Make sure distributor tube is not

G. Internal valve leak. G. Replace seals and spacers and/or

3. Unit uses too much salt. A. Improper salt setting. A. Check salt usage and salt setting.

B. Excess water in brine tank. B. See problem number 7.

4. Loss of water pressure. A. Iron build-up in line to water conditioner. A. Clean line to water conditioner.

B. Iron build-up in water conditioner. B. Clean control and add resin cleaner to

C. Inlet of control plugged due to foreign

material 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 proper air

6. Iron in conditioned water. A. Fouled resin bed. A. Check backwash, brine draw and

7. Excessive water in brine tank. A. Plugged drain line flow control. A. Clean flow control.

8. Salt water in service line. A. Plugged injector system. A. Clean injector and replace screen.

B. Timer not cycling. B. Replace timer.
C. Foreign material in brine valve. C. Clean or replace brine valve.
D. Foreign material in brine line flow control. D. Clean brine line flow control.

A. Assure permanent electrical service

(check fuse, plug, pull chain or
switch).

salt level above water level.

brine line flow control if plugged.

tank is required.

cracked. Check o-ring and tube pilot.

piston.

resin bed. Increase frequency of
regeneration.

C. Remove piston and clean control.

elimination control, check for dry
well condition.

brine tank fill, increase frequency of
regeneration, increase backwash
time.

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Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Troubleshooting (Cont’d.)

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

9. Softener fails to draw brine. A. Draw line flow control is plugged. A. Clean drain line flow control.
B. Injector is plugged. B. Clean or replace injectors.
C. Injector screen plugged. C. Replace screen.
D. Line pressure is too low. D. Increase line pressure (minimum 20

psi at all times).

E. Internal control leak. E. Change seals, spacers and/or piston

assembly.

10. Control cycles continuously. A. Faulty timer mechanism. A. Replace timer.

11. Drain flows continuously. A. Foreign material in control. A. Remove piston assembly and inspect

B. Internal control leak. B. Replace seals and/or piston assembly.
C. Control valve jammed in Brine or

Backwash position.

D. Timer motor stopped or jammed. D. Replace timer.

bore, remove foreign material and
check control in various regeneration
positions.

C. Replace seals and/or piston assembly.

General Service Hints for Meter Control

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Softener delivers hard water. A. Reserve capacity has been exceeded. A. Check salt dosage requirements and

reset program wheel to provide
additional reserve.

B. Program wheel is not rotating with meter

output.

C. Meter is not measuring flow. C. Check output by observing rotation

B. 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 not, replace
timer).

of small gear on front of timer
(program wheel must not be against
regeneration stop for this check)
each tooth to tooth is approximately
30 gallons (if not, replace meter).

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Model 5600SF Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Filter fails to backwash. A. Electrical service to unit has been

2. Filter "bleeds" iron. A. Bypass valve is open. A. Close bypass valve.

3. Loss of water pressure. A. Iron or turbidity build-up in water filter. A. Reduce days between backwashing

4. Loss of filter medium through
drain line.

5. Drain flows continuously. A. Foreign material in control. A. Remove piston assembly and inspect

interrupted.

B. Timer is defective. B. Replace timer.
C. Power failure. C. Reset time of day.

B. Excessive water usage. B. Reduce days between, backwashing

C. Hot water tank rusty. C. Repeated flushings of the hot water

D. Leak at distributor tube. D. Make sure distributor tube is not

E. Defective or stripped filter medium bed. E. Replace bed.
F. Inadequate backwash flow rate. F. Make sure filter has correct drain

B. Inlet plugged due to foreign material

broken loose from pipes by recent work
done on plumbing system.

A. Broken or missing top screen. A. Replace top screen, must have 0.020"

B. Internal control leak. B. Replace seals and/or piston assembly.
C. Control valve jammed in rinse or

backwash.

A. Assure permanent electrical service

(check fuse, plug, pull chain or
switch).

(see timer instructions), make sure
that there is not a leaking valve in the
toilet bowl or sinks.

tank is required.

cracked, check o-ring and tube pilot.

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.

so filter backwashes more often,
make sure filter is sized large enough
to handle water usage.

B. Remove piston and clean control.

wide slots.

bore, remove foreign material and
check control in various cycle
positions.

C. Replace piston, seals and spacers

(and drive motor if necessary).

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Service Assemblies

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Part Number

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 and screws

60040 bypass, brass 3/4" NPT

60041 bypass, brass 1" NPT

60049 bypass, plastic

60086 meter, standard

60087 meter, extended

160136-5600 service kit, meter
160135-5600 service kit, clock

Description

14860 skipper wheel, 7-day

14381 skipper wheel, 12-day

60405-10 meter program wheel, standard
60405-20 meter program wheel, extended

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P/N 40106 Rev. H 05/05