Installer Manual Fleck 4600 - MECH - Troubleshooting
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10.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Softener fails to
regenerate
automatically
Interrupted power or switched off
power source.
Restore the controller and connect to
constant power source.
Disconnected/faulty meter cable.
Check connections in the power head
and on the meter cover. Change the
cable.
Defective power cord.
Replace cord.
Defective motor.
Change motor.
Defective controller.
Change controller.
Blocked meter.
Clean or change meter.
Bad programming.
Program correctly.
Softener delivers
hard water
By-pass valve is open.
Close by-pass valve.
No salt in the brine tank.
Add salt in the brine tank and keep salt
level above water level.
Plugged injector and/or filter.
Clean or replace injector and/or filter.
Insufficient water flowing into brine
tank.
Check brine tank filling time and clean
flow regulator.
Hot water tank hardness.
Repeated flushing of the hot water
tank.
Leak at the distributor hose.
Ensure the distributor tube has no
cracks. Check the o-ring.
Internal valve leak.
Change seals & spacers and/or piston
assembly.
Blocked meter.
Clean or change meter.
Disconnected/faulty meter cable.
Check connections in the power head
and on the meter cover. Change the
cable.
Bad programming.
Program correctly.
Excessive salt
consumption
Improper brine refill setting.
Check use of salt and setting of brine
refill.
Too much water in the brine tank.
See problem below: Too much water in
the brine tank.
Bad programming.
Program correctly.