Understanding Fleck 5600 Control Valve Settings

The Fleck 5600 water softener control valve is a highly reliable and programmable system that manages the entire water softening process. Proper setting of this control valve is crucial for achieving optimal water softening performance, efficient salt usage, and extended system lifespan. The Fleck 5600 features a mechanical timer dial with multiple programming pins that control regeneration cycles, brine draw, backwash, and rinse sequences.

Key Programming Parameters for Fleck 5600:

• Hardness Setting: Adjusts based on local water hardness measured in grains per gallon
• Regeneration Time: Sets when the system regenerates (typically 2:00 AM)
• Cycle Positions: Controls backwash, brine draw, slow rinse, and fast rinse durations
• Capacity Setting: Determines water softening capacity between regenerations
• Brine Refill: Sets the amount of water used to create brine solution
• Regeneration Frequency: Controls how often the system regenerates based on water usage

Basic Programming Steps:

To program your Fleck 5600 water softener, start by pulling up on the timer dial to disengage it from the time-of-day clock. Rotate the dial clockwise to set the current time, aligning the arrow with the correct hour on the 24-hour clock face. For regeneration programming, insert the programming pins into the appropriate holes around the dial circumference based on your desired regeneration time. Each pin represents 2 hours, so for a 2:00 AM regeneration, insert a pin at the "1" position (calculating from midnight). Adjust the brine cam to control brine refill time based on your salt dosage requirements.