Watts 5600 User Manual

Model 5600SE Downflow

Service Manual

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Model 5600SE Downflow

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Control Start-up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Set Time of Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Start an Extra Regeneration Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Set Control Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

*Fast Cycle Regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Final Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Immediate Regeneration Valves with Days Between Regeneration Override Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Delayed Regeneration Valves with Days Between Regeneration Override Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Operation During Regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Operation During Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Operation During A Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams - Single & Double Backwash Units (Downflow Brining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Service Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Backwash Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Brine/Slow Rinse Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Second Backwash Position (Double Backwash Units Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rapid Rinse Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Brine Tank Fill Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Service Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Valve Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Valve Powerhead Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3-3/4" Turbine Meter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Bypass Valve Assembly, Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bypass Valve Assembly, Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2300 Safety Brine Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2310 Safety Brine Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Valve Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Service Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replacing Brine Valve, Injectors and Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Brine Valve Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Injectors/Screen Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Timer Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Piston Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Seal and Spacer Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Meter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Service Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Model 5600SE Downflow

Job Specification Sheet

Job Number ___________________________________

Model Number ________________________________

Water Test ____________________________________

Capacity Of Unit ________________________ Max. _____________ Per Regeneration

Mineral Tank Size: Diameter ___________________ Height _____________________

Under Bedding ____________________________ Amount _______________________

Type Of Media ____________________________ Cubic Feet _____________________

Brine Tank Size ________________________________

Salt Setting Per Regeneration ________________________________

Valve Programming

Treated Water Capacity ______________________________ (Gallons / Liters)

Regeneration Day Override _______________________________ (Max. Days Between Regen.)

Regeneration Time ________________________________ ( A.M. ) ( P.M. )

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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.

CAUTION

• Do not exceed 120 psi water pressure.

• Do not exceed 110°F water temperature.

• Do not subject unit to freezing conditions.

Model 5600SE Downflow

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

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 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.

-ring seal. Place the main control valve on tank.

Model 5600SE Downflow

Control Start-up Procedures

Display

Valve In Service - Dot On

Regeneration Tonight - Flashing Dot

Program Mode - Dot On

Set Up buttonExtra Regeneration button

Figure 1: 5600SE Display

In normal operation the Time Of Day display alternates with Volume Remaining display. As treated water is used, the Volume Remaining display counts down (in gallons) from a maximum value to zero or (----). Once this occurs a regeneration cycle initiates immediately or delayed to the set Regeneration Time. Water flow through the valve is indicated by the flashing Flow Dot Indicator.

Time of Day

Water Flow - Flashing Dot

P.M. indicator

Set Down button

833 gallons of treated water remaining

0 gallons of treated water remaining

Set Time of Day

When the valve is In Service, push either the Set Up or Set Down button once to adjust the Time Of Day by one digit. Push and hold to adjust by several digits.

Figure 2: Time of Day and Volume Remaining

Figure 3: Set Up and Set Down Buttons

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Control Start-Up Procedures (Cont’d.)

Start an Extra Regeneration Cycle

Push the Extra Regeneration button to start an extra regeneration tonight. Push and hold the Extra Regeneration button for 5 seconds to start an Extra Regeneration immediately.

Set Control Programming

1. Push and hold both the Set Up and Set Down buttons for 5 seconds.

2. Set the Treated Water Capacity. Using the Set Up or Set Down buttons, set the amount of treated water to flow through the unit before a regeneration is required.

650 gallon capacity

Figure 4: Set Treated Water Capacity

3. Push the Extra Regeneration button.

4. Set the Regeneration Time. Use the Set Up or Set Down buttons to set the desired time of day for regeneration to occur.

2:00 A.M. Regeneration Time

Figure 5: Set Regeneration Time

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Control Start-Up Procedures (Cont’d.)

5. Push the Extra Regeneration button.

6. Set Regeneration Day Override. Use the Set Up or Set Down buttons to set the maximum number of days before a regeneration cycle must occur.

Regeneration every 7 days minimum

Figure 6: Regeneration Day Override

7. Push the Extra Regeneration button to exit the program.*

*Fast Cycle Regeneration

Perform the following Fast Cycle Regeneration if setting up the system for the first time:

1. Push the Extra Regeneration button for 5 seconds to force an extra regeneration immediately.

2. Once the valve reaches Regeneration, step 1, let water run to drain for approximately 5 minutes.

3. Push the Extra Regeneration button once to advance valve to Regeneration, step 2.

4. Push the Extra Regeneration button once to advance valve to Regeneration, step 3 (if active).

5. Push the Extra Regeneration button once to advance valve to Regeneration, step 4 (if active).

6. Push the Extra Regeneration button once to advance valve to Regeneration, step 5 (if active)

7. Push the Extra Regeneration button once more to advance the valve back to In Service.

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Control Start-Up Procedures (Cont’d.)

Final Setup

With proper valve operation verified:

1. Add water to the top of the air check. Manually step the valve to the Brine Draw position and allow the valve to draw water from the brine tank until it stops.

NOTE: The air check will check at approximately the midpoint of the screened intake area.

2. Manually step the valve to the Brine Refill position and allow the valve to return to the In Service position automatically.

3. With the valve in the Service position, check that there is approximately 1" (25 mm) of water above the grid in the brine tank, if used.

4. Fill the brine tank with salt.

5. Setup is complete, the control can now run automatically.

Model 5600SE Downflow

Control Operation

Immediate Regeneration Valves with Days Between Regeneration Override Set

When the valve reaches its set Days Since Regeneration Override value, a regeneration cycle initiates immediately. This event occurs regardless of the Volume Remaining display having reached zero gallons.

Delayed Regeneration Valves With Days Between Regeneration Override Set

When the valve reaches its set Days Since Regeneration Override value a regeneration cycle initiates at the preset Regeneration Time. This event occurs regardless of the Volume Remaining display having reached zero gallons.

Control Operation During Regeneration

In Regeneration the control displays a special Regeneration display. In this display the control shows the current regeneration step number the valve is advancing to, or has reached, and the time remaining in that step. The step number that displays flashes until the valve completes driving to this regeneration step position. Once all regeneration steps are complete the valve returns to In Service and resumes normal operation.

Less than 6 minutes remaining in Regeneration, Step 1

Figure 7: Regeneration Display

Pushing the Extra Cycle button during a Regeneration cycle immediately advances the valve to the next cycle step position and resumes normal step timing.

Control Operation During Programming

The control only enters the Program Mode with the valve In Service. While in the Program Mode the control continues to operate normally monitoring water usage and keeps all displays up to date. Control programming is stored in memory permanently. There is no need for battery backup power.

Control Operation During A Power Failure

During a power failure all control displays and programming are stored for use upon power re-application. The control retains these values for years, if necessary, without loss. The control is fully inoperative and any calls for regeneration are delayed. The control, upon power re-application, resume normal operation from the point that it was interrupted. An indication that a power outage has occurred is an inaccurate Time Of Day display.

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