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PROGRAMMING THE 5600 “DR” CONTROL VALVE

WARNING: ALWAYS TURN INDEXING KNOB CLOCKWISE. OTHERWISE, DAMAGE TO THE VALVE MAY RESULT AND VOID WARRANTY.

A. SET CURRENT TIME OF DAY

1) Plug unit into a 115 volt grounded outlet that is independent from a wall switch or pull chain.

2) Set present time of day by depressing and holding in red button on left side of indexing knob (Figure A). Turn the large hour gear until the actual time of day is opposite the time of day pointer, noting AM and PM marking. The regeneration cycle is factory set to occur at 2 AM.

If a different regeneration time is desired, set the time of day on the large hour gear ahead or behind the actual time of day to compensate.

3) Release the red button, making sure the large hour gear is engaged.

B. SET HARDNESS LEVEL OF THE WATER

Based upon the average national water hardness level, the valve has been factory pre-set. However, water hardness will vary by location. For best efficiency, the valve should be programmed to each specific installation.

If the water source to be treated is city water, call the water department for the water hardness level. If the water source is a private well; information concerning the mineral content (Hardness) can be obtained by purchasing the 136958 mail-in test kit from your dealer. Return a sample of untreated water in the bottle provided with the kit to our laboratory. The water sample will be professionally analyzed and the results of the analysis will be mailed to you.

1) To program the water hardness level, locate the stick people wheel (Figure B.)

2) With your thumb and forefinger, grasp the stick people wheel. Pull the wheel outward and turn until the number of people in your family matches the water hardness level.

C. GENERAL INFORMATION

1) Once you have set the people and hardness, this will automatically set the “White Dot” on the number of gallons (hundreds of gallons) available as soft water before the unit needs to regenerate.

2) As you use water in your home, the “White Dot” will move to the left (counter-clockwise) and subtract gallons from the available soft water gallons. This is indicated by reading the “Black Arrow”. This

METER CAPACITY (GALLONS)

TO SET TIME OF DAY-PRESS REDBUTTON AND TURN LARGE GEAR UNTILPRESENT TIME APPEARS ABOVE ARROW.FOR MANUAL REGENERATION TURN KNOBCLOCKWISE TO REGEN. POSITION. TIME

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GALLONS REMAINING UNTIL NEXT REGENERATION “BLACK ARROW”

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AVAILABLE GALLONS OF SOFT WATER “WHITE DOT”

indicates how many gallons of soft water remain before a regeneration will take place.

NOTE: FOR WATER WITH RUST STAINS:

If iron is present in the water supply as evidenced by red stains on clothes, fixtures, toilets, etc., add 12 grains per gallon to the actual water hardness.

To keep the softener resin bed iron free, mix two ounces of Super Iron Out® or similar iron cleaner with every 80 lbs. of salt added to the brine compartment, or use salt that contains an iron control agent.

D. THE REGENERATION CYCLE

The regeneration cycle will take between 84 and 104 minutes, and will go through 8 different cycles. It will be normal to hear water flowing during this time. Water will be available for use during the regeneration process, but it will not be softened. Figure C shows approximate cycle time for each process.

E. STARTING THE UNIT

1) To ensure unit is installed and working properly, briefly rotate the indexing knob clockwise through the following cycles: “Backwash”, “Brine Rinse”, and “Brine Refill” (about 60 seconds for each cycle.) While in each cycle, listen for water flow, and check system for any leaks.

2) Return indexing knob to “Service” position. Water flow should stop. The softener is now ready to provide softened water on demand.

3) The control valve will actually meter the water flow, and regenerate only after a specific amount of water has been used. Not only will you enjoy softened water, but you will enjoy the economical savings as well.

DIAL READING CYCLE TIME

1. In Service2. Regeneration3. Rinse4. Backwash5. Brine + Rinse6. Rapid Rinse7. Settle Rinse8. Brine Refill

5 Min. Rinse 10 Min. Backwash 50 Min. Brine + Rinse 10 Min. Rapid Rinse 5 Min. Settling Rinse 4 - 24 Min. Brine Refill

FIGURE D

FLOW METER