Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Service Manual
IMPORTANT: Fill in pertinent information on page 3 for future reference.
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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
Rate (gpm)
@ 40 psi
Brine Draw
Rate (gpm)
@ 40 psi
Tank Size
(diameter)
Injector
BLFC1
BLFC2
6"
7"
#0 red
#0 red
.31 gpm
.31 gpm
.28 gpm
.28 gpm
.5 gpm
.5 gpm
1.2 gpm
1.2 gpm
8"
9"
10"
#1 white
#1 white
#1 white
.45 gpm
.45 gpm
.45 gpm
.38 gpm
.38 gpm
.38 gpm
.5 gpm
.5 gpm
.5 gpm
1.5 gpm
2.0 gpm
2.4 gpm
12"
13"
#2 blue
#2 blue
.84 gpm
.84 gpm
.56 gpm
.56 gpm
1.0 gpm
1.0 gpm
3.5 gpm
4.0 gpm
14"
16"
#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
NOTE: Due to varying water conditions, tank sizes and water pressures, use the above settings as guidelines only.
1
BLFC (Brine Line Flow Control), refill rate for filling brine tank.
2
DLFC (Drain Line Flow Control), backwash and rapid rinse flow rates.
3
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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.
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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 Teflon 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 & 5600 Econominder®
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
Regeneration Knob
24-Hour Gear
Skipper Wheel
(shows every
other day
Red Time
Button
Set
regeneration)
Time of Day Arrow
Red Pointer
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.
10. Make sure that any bypass valving is left in the normal In Service position.
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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
Regeneration Knob
24-Hour Gear
Skipper Wheel
(shows every
other day
Red Time
Set
Button
backwash)
Time of Day Arrow
Red Pointer
Figure 2: Model 5600 Backwash Filter Control
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 & 5600 Econominder®
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 & 5600 Econominder®
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 Regeneration Knob
24-Hour Gear
Program Wheel
People Dial
Red Time
Set
Button
Grains Per Gallon
Water Hardness
Scale
Gallons Label
White Dot
Figure 3: Model 5600 Econominder
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.
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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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams
Service Position
Figure 4: Service Position
Preliminary Rinse Position
Figure 5: Preliminary Rinse Position
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)
Backwash Position
Figure 6: Backwash Position
Brine Position
Figure 7: Brine Position
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)
Slow Rinse Position
Figure 8: Slow Rinse Position
Second Backwash Position
Figure 9: Second Backwash Position
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams (Cont’d.)
Settling Rinse Position
Figure 10: Settling Rinse Position
Brine Tank Fill Position
Figure 11: Brine Tank Fill Position
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly
1
29
27
20
16
1A
15
19
1A
22
5
13
12
38
14
34
37
39
21
7
8
6
9
2
30
35
25
23
3
5
4
11
26
28
5
Figure 12: Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Model 5600 Control Valve Drive Assembly
Part Number
Item Number
No. Req’d
Description
1
1
1
14448-010
14448-011
14448-012
15494-01
15494-03
13175
18743
19659
11384
housing, with pin
housing, with pin drilled for screw
housing, with pin drilled for thumb screw
“L” housing, with pin
“L” housing, with pin drilled for designer
motor mounting plate
motor, 120V, 60 Hz
1
1A
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
motor, 24V, 60 Hz
4
5
(2-3)
(3-5)
1
screw, motor mtg. and ground wire
screw, component mounting
idler gear
13296
13017
13018
13312
13164
13170
19205
19205-01
13011
6
7
1
idler pinion
8
1
spring, idler
9
1
drive gear
11
12
1
main gear and shaft
1
24-hour gear assembly, silver
24-hour gear assembly, tan
cycle actuator gear
1
13
14
15
16
19
1
1
14177
13300
13311
knob, manual regeneration
ball, 1/4″ dia.
spring, detent, skipper wheel
skipper wheel assembly, 12-day
skipper wheel assembly, 7-day
skipper wheel ring
4
2
1
14381
14860
13864
14457
13014
11842
1
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
1
2
spring, detent, main gear
regeneration pointer
1
1
electrical cord, standard
wire connector (not shown)
strain relief
2
12681
13547
13229
13309
13437
13310
18520
13348
13436
60514
60514-01
60514-02
12473
12037
15151
14176
14278
15478
16715
14175
14207
40214
1
1
back cover
1
front label, brown on beige
front label, blue/silver on black
rear label, softener
1
28
29
1
1
rear label, filter
1
tape stripe, brown on beige
tape stripe, blue on silver
brine cam assembly, 3-18
brine cam assembly, 6-36
brine cam assembly, minutes
screw-drive mounting
washer
1
1
30▲
1
1
2
1
34
35▲
37
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
screw, knob
38
valve position dial, standard
valve position dial, low water
valve position dial, chemical filter
valve position dial, filter
knob label, beige
39
knob label, silver
screw, brine cam
40▲
▲
Not used when a filter valve
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly
48
47
Backwash Filter Injector Option
10
49
50
55
20
22
12
11
23
21
42
9
8
43
26
39
53
2
7
14
52
34
33
32
2
3
29
31
20
30
16
15
1
17
46
19
27
28
16
20
22
51
18
24
23
42
21
4
5
43
45
26
39
40
38
41
44
52
37
14
36
35
Figure 13: Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly
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Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly
Item Number
No. Req’d
Part Number
13255
13242
Description
adapter clip (clock or meter)
seal
1
2
2-4
5
5
17772
silicone seal
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
6
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
61400-12
61400-11
13304
10244
12281
valve body assembly, 1″ dist.
valve body assembly, 3/4″ dist.
o-ring, distributor tube, 1″
o-ring, distributor tube, 13/16″
o-ring, top of tank
not assigned
spacer
piston, standard
piston, low water
piston, filter
piston pin
piston rod assembly
piston retainer
end plug assembly standard, white
end plug assembly filter, black
end plug assembly low water, gray
screw, injector mounting
adapter coupling
o-ring, adapter coupling
screw, adapter coupling (clock or meter)
o-ring, drain
5
6
7
8
14241
13247
13781
13852
10696
13001
12953
13446
13446-10
13446-20
13315
19228
13305
13314
12638
13301
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16*
17*
18
2
2
4
2-4
1
19
2
o-ring, injector
2
13302
o-ring, brine spacer
20▲
21
22
1
1
13303
13163
o-ring, injector cover
injector body
1
10913U
injector nozzle, undrilled
23▲
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10914
10227
13166
13172
12626
13165
13167
12550
11973
16098
11981-01
10329
10330
10332
12094
12095
12097
injector throat, specify size
injector screen
injector cover
brine valve stem
brine valve seat
brine valve cap
brine valve spacer
quad ring
spring, brine valve
washer, brine valve
retaining ring
BLFC fitting nut
BLFC ferrule
BLFC tube insert
BLFC button, .25 gpm
BLFC button, .50 gpm
BLFC button, 1.0 gpm
1
12977
o-ring, BLFC
39▲
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51A
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
13245
13244
BLFC button retainer
BLFC fitting, 3/8″
DLFC button, specify size
DLFC button retainer
screen, brine line
o-ring, DLFC (not shown)
air disperser
end plug retainer
screw
washer
13173
12767
15348
13497
13546
12112
13363
13296
13398
13708
18706
18706-02
13308
13918
screw
yoke, brass, 1″ NPT
yoke, brass, 3/4″ NPT
yoke, plastic, 1″ NPT
yoke, plastic 3/4″ NPT
drain hose barb
51B
52
53
BLFC, plug
1
13857
brine valve, plug
54▲
* not used with meter controls
▲
used in backwash filter
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly
29
1
27
19
1A
20
18
21
13
12
7
34
42
16
15
14
8
6
9
44
43
2
3
4
28
25
35
5
45
30
40
5
11
23
24
22
37
38
39
41
Figure 14: Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Model 5600 Econominder Control Valve Drive Assembly
Part Number
Item Number
No. Req’d
Description
1
1
housing, with roll pin
14448-000
14488-001
14448-0
15494-01
15494-03
13175
1
1
housing, with pin drilled for screw
housing, with pin drilled for thumb screw
“L” housing, with pin
“L” housing, with pin drilled for designer
motor mounting plate
motor, 120V, 60 Hz
motor, 24V, 60 Hz
1A
1
1
2
3
1
1
18743
1
13494
4
5
2-3
2-4
1
11384
screw, motor mtg. and ground wire
screw, component mounting
idler gear
13296
6
13017
7
1
13018
idler pinion
8
1
13312
spring, idler
9
1
13164
drive gear
11
12
1
13170
main gear and shaft
24-hour gear assembly, silver
24-hour gear assembly, tan
cycle actuator gear
1
19205
1
19205-01
13802
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
1
1
14177
knob, manual regeneration
ball, 1/4″ dia.
spring, detent
2
13300
2
14457
1
13748
screw, program wheel
program skipper wheel assembly, specify hardness capacity
program wheel retainer
cover label, program wheel
electrical cord
1
60405-15
13806
1
1
13953
1
11842
2
12681
wire connector
1
13547
strain relief
1
13229
back cover
not assigned
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
13955
13958
13310
18520
13957
13960
60514
60514-01
60514-02
12473
12037
13830
13831
14253
14276
14043
14910
14176
14278
15478
14175
14207
15151
40214
front label, beige
front label, silver
28
29
30
rear label, softener
rear label, filter
tape stripe, beige
tape stripe, silver
brine cam assembly, 3-18
brine cam assembly, 6-36
brine cam assembly, minutes
screw-drive mounting
washer
34
35
37
38
39
40
41
drive pinion, program wheel
clutch, drive pinion
spring retainer
spring
cable assembly, standard
cable assembly, extended, right angle
valve position dial, standard
valve position dial, low water
valve position dial, filter
knob label, beige
42
43
knob label, silver
44
45
screw, knob
screw, brine cam
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Bypass Valve Assembly, Plastic
9
10
11
12A
12B
Figure 15: Bypass Valve Assembly, Plastic
Part Number
Item Number
No. Req’d
Description
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
13305
o-ring, 119
9
10
11
13255
clip, mounting
13314
screw, hex washer head, #8-18 x 5/8"
yoke, plastic 1" NPT
yoke, plastic 3/4"
yoke, 3/4"
18706
12A
18706-02
13708
12B
13708NP
13398
yoke, 3/4" (nickel-plated)
yoke, 1"
13398NP
yoke, 1" (nickel-plated)
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Bypass Valve Assembly, Brass
9
8
6
5
4
3
1
2
7
6
Figure 16: Bypass Valve Assembly, Brass
Part Number
Item Number
No. Req’d
Description
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
1
1
17290
bypass valve body, 3/4"
bypass valve body, 3/4")
bypass valve body, 1"
bypass valve body, 1" (nickel-plated)
seal, bypass
17290NP
13399
13399NP
11726
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11972
plug, bypass
11978
side cover
13604-01
15727
label
screw
11986
side cover
11979
lever, bypass
11989
screw, hex head, 1/4-14
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Model 5600 Econominder Meter Assembly
1
2A
2B
9
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 17: Model 5600 Econominder Meter Assembly
Part Number
Item Number
No. Req’d
Description
1
2A
2B
3
4
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
4
1
12473
14038
15659
13847
13509
13314
13255
13821
13305
14613
screw, meter cover assembly
meter cover assembly, standard
meter cover assembly, extended range (right angle)
o-ring, meter cover assembly
impeller
4
5
screw, adapter clip
6
adapter clip
7
meter body
8
o-ring, meter body
9
flow straightener
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
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 & 5600 Econominder®
Model 5600 and 5600 Econominder Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1. Softener fails to regenerate.
A. Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted.
A. Assure permanent electrical service
(check fuse, plug, pull chain or
switch).
B. Timer is defective.
C. Power failure.
B. Replace timer.
C. Reset time of day.
A. Close bypass valve.
B. Add salt to brine tank and maintain
salt level above water level.
2. Softener delivers hard water.
A. Bypass valve is open.
B. No salt in brine tank.
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
brine line flow control if plugged.
E. Hard water tank hardness.
F. Leak at distributor tube.
G. Internal valve leak.
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.
4. Loss of water pressure.
A. Improper salt setting.
B. Excess water in brine tank.
A. Check salt usage and salt setting.
B. See problem number 7.
A. Iron build-up in line to water conditioner.
B. Iron build-up in water conditioner.
A. Clean line to water conditioner.
B. Clean control and add resin cleaner to
resin bed. Increase frequency of
regeneration.
C. Inlet of control plugged due to foreign
material loose from pipes by recent work
done on plumbing system.
C. Remove piston and clean control.
5. Loss of resin through drain line. A. Air in water system.
A. Assure that well system has proper air
elimination control, check for dry
well condition.
6. Iron in conditioned water.
A. Fouled resin bed.
A. Check backwash, brine draw and
brine tank fill, increase frequency of
regeneration, increase backwash
time.
7. Excessive water in brine tank.
8. Salt water in service line.
A. Plugged drain line flow control.
A. Plugged injector system.
B. Timer not cycling.
A. Clean flow control.
A. Clean injector and replace screen.
B. Replace timer.
C. Foreign material in brine valve.
D. Foreign material in brine line flow control.
C. Clean or replace brine valve.
D. Clean brine line flow control.
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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.
B. Injector is plugged.
A. Clean drain line flow control.
B. Clean or replace injectors.
C. Replace screen.
C. Injector screen plugged.
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.
11. Drain flows continuously.
A. Faulty timer mechanism.
A. Foreign material in control.
A. Replace timer.
A. Remove piston assembly and inspect
bore, remove foreign material and
check control in various regeneration
positions.
B. Internal control leak.
B. Replace seals and/or piston assembly.
C. Replace seals and/or piston assembly.
C. Control valve jammed in Brine or
Backwash position.
D. Timer motor stopped or jammed.
D. Replace timer.
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.
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).
C. Meter is not measuring flow.
C. Check output by observing rotation
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 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Model 5600SF Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1. Filter fails to backwash.
A. Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted.
A. Assure permanent electrical service
(check fuse, plug, pull chain or
switch).
B. Timer is defective.
C. Power failure.
B. Replace timer.
C. Reset time of day.
A. Close bypass valve.
B. Reduce days between, backwashing
(see timer instructions), make sure
that there is not a leaking valve in the
toilet bowl or sinks.
2. Filter "bleeds" iron.
A. Bypass valve is open.
B. Excessive water usage.
C. Hot water tank rusty.
C. Repeated flushings of the hot water
tank is required.
D. Leak at distributor tube.
D. Make sure distributor tube is not
cracked, check o-ring and tube pilot.
E. Defective or stripped filter medium bed.
F. Inadequate backwash flow rate.
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 build-up in water filter.
A. Reduce days between backwashing
so filter backwashes more often,
make sure filter is sized large enough
to handle water usage.
B. Inlet plugged due to foreign material
broken loose from pipes by recent work
done on plumbing system.
B. Remove piston and clean control.
4. Loss of filter medium through
drain line.
A. Broken or missing top screen.
A. Replace top screen, must have 0.020"
wide slots.
5. Drain flows continuously.
A. Foreign material in control.
A. Remove piston assembly and inspect
bore, remove foreign material and
check control in various cycle
positions.
B. Internal control leak.
B. Replace seals and/or piston assembly.
C. Control valve jammed in rinse or
backwash.
C. Replace piston, seals and spacers
(and drive motor if necessary).
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Model 5600 & 5600 Econominder®
Service Assemblies
Part Number
Description
60102-00
60102-10
60102-20
piston, softener
piston, filter
piston, low water
60125
60084-XX
60032
seal kit
injector
brine valve
60514
60514-01
60514-02
brine cam, 3-18
brine cam, 6-36
brine cam, minutes
60510
coupling, with clip and screws
60040
60041
60049
bypass, brass 3/4" NPT
bypass, brass 1" NPT
bypass, plastic
60086
60087
meter, standard
meter, extended
160136-5600
160135-5600
service kit, meter
service kit, clock
14860
14381
skipper wheel, 7-day
skipper wheel, 12-day
60405-10
60405-20
meter program wheel, standard
meter program wheel, extended
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Notes:
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P/N 40106
Rev. H 05/05
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