5600 Meter Initiated / Calendar Clock Valve Automatic Water Softeners Operation Manual Read all instructions carefully before operation. #51821 Rev.
Performance and Specifications Calendar Clock Model Twin Tank Models 5600CC-835-50 5600CC-844-75 5600CC-948-100 5600CC-1035-100 5600CC-1047-125 5600CC-1054-150 5600CC-1252-200 5600CC-1450-250 Meter Initiated Model 5600MI-835-50 5600MI-844-75 5600MI-948-100 5600MI-1035-100 5600MI-1047-125 5600MI-1054-150 5600MI-1252-200 5600MI-1450-250 Capacity at Various Salt Dosages grains @15lb/cf @10lb/cf(1) @6lb/cf @3lb/cf Service Flow Rate(2) USGPM Backwash Flow Rate USGPM Resin Volume cu. ft.
Installation Instructions 1. Determine the best location for your water softener, bearing in mind the location of your water supply lines, drain line and 110 volt AC electrical outlet. Subjecting the softener to freezing or temperatures above 110°F (43°C) will void the warranty. REAR VIEW - PLUMBING HOOK-UP Media Installation (When Necessary) • Remove the valve from the mineral tank. • Temporarily plug the open end of the riser tube to ensure that no resin or gravel falls down into the distribution.
3. Familiarize yourself with the location of the inlet, outlet and drain on the control valve. Be very careful not to get the controls wet. 4. Attach the bypass valve to the control valve. Connect the inlet and outlet of the water softener to the plumbing in the house. The control valve must not be subjected to temperatures above 71°C (160°F).
Operating Instructions Setting the Time of Day (Figure 3) This is a 24-hour timer and must correspond with the correct time on your wrist watch to ensure proper cycling of your conditioner. Disengage the drive gear by pressing and holding in the RED BUTTON on the left side of the control. Now turn the large 24-hour gear until the actual time of day is at the time of day arrow at the bottom of the panel. Release the red button to re-engage the drive gear.
Setting the Regeneration Frequency (CC) Your water softener is factory set to regenerate every day. All the tabs on the skipper wheel are pushed outwards. You must push the tabs in towards the center of the wheel on the days regeneration is not desired. If your softener was sized correctly, the following table can be used to help determine the frequency of regeneration or the number of tabs that should be pushed outwards on the skipper wheel. Use this table as a guide.
Automatic Bypass The regeneration cycle lasts approximately 2-1/2 hours, after which soft water service will be restored. During regeneration, hard water is automatically bypassed for use in the household. Hot water should be used as little as possible during this time to prevent hard water from filling the water heater. This is why automatic regeneration is set for sometime during the night and manual regenerations should be performed when little or no water will be used in the household.
Maintenance Checking the Salt Level Check the salt level monthly. Remove the lid from the cabinet or brine tank, make sure salt level is always above the brine level (you should not be able to see water). Adding Salt Use only clean salt labeled for water conditioner use, such as crystal, pellet, nugget, button or solar. The use of rock salt is discouraged because it contains insoluble silt and sand which build up in the brine tank and can cause problems with the system’s operation.
Trouble Shooting Guide Before calling for service, follow the steps below, then MANUALLY REGENERATE your softener. PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Softener delivers hard water A. B. CORRECTION Bypass valve is open No salt in brine tank A. B. F. Plugged injector assembly Close bypass valve. Add salt to brine tank and maintain salt level above water level. C. Check salt setting and clean brine line flow control if plugged. D. Break salt bridging – see page 6. E.
GUARANTEE HYDROTECH guarantees that your new water conditioner is built of quality material and workmanship. When properly installed and maintained, it will give years of trouble-free service. FIVE YEAR COMPLETE PARTS GUARANTEE HYDROTECH will replace any part which fails within 60 months from date of manufacture, provided the failure is due to a defect in material or workmanship.
