Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Installation
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5.
Installation
Mandatory
It is strictly forbidden for not qualified personal, to accede to system’s internal parts to
perform any kind of technical action. Be sure to disconnect the electrical power, close the
water inlet and depressurize the system before opening the front cover to access internal
parts.
5.1. Warnings
The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages to people or properties resulting from an
improper use of the device not compliant with the following instructions.
Whenever this guide doesn’t clarify all doubts about installation, service or maintenance, please
contact the technical support of the company that has installed the device.
Device installation must be done by a qualified technician according to the current standards and
regulations, using tools compliant with the device for a safe use and referring to that technician also
for device maintenance.
In case of out of order or malfunction, before performing any kind of action on the device, please
ensure to have disconnected the transformer from the power source, to shut off inlet water supply to
the valve and to drain water pressure opening a tap down-line of the valve.
1. Be careful when removing the valve from the box and during subsequent handling, weight is
liable to cause damage to property and persons in case of accidental impact.
2. Before sending the water on the valve, make sure that all plumbing connections are tight and
properly implemented in order to avoid dangerous leaks of pressurized water.
3. Use caution when installing welded metal piping near the valve, the heat may damage the plastic
body of the valve and the bypass.
4. Be careful not to let the full weight of the valve rest on fittings, pipes or bypass and vice versa.
5. Make sure that the environment in which the valve is installed does not reach water freezing
temperatures, the valve may be damaged.
6. Make sure that the tank containing the resin is vertical, otherwise the resin could enter in the
valve and damage it.
5.2.
Safety notices for installation
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Observe all warnings that appear in this manual;
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only qualified and professional personnel are authorized to carry out installation work.
5.3. Installation
environment
5.3.1. General
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Use only brine salts designed for water softening. Do not use ice melt salt, block, or rock salts;
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keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn on its side, upside down, or drop. Turning
the tank upside down may cause media to enter the valve or plug the upper screen;
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follow State and local codes for water testing. Do not use water that is micro-biologically unsafe
or of unknown quality;
