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FLECK

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 9000/9100/9500 Service Manual

19210 Rev D

Figure 5  Program Wheel

18. Cycle timer into backwash position. Turn manual knob so 

that the micro switch rides on the first set of pins. In this 

position the tanks switch (lower piston) and the control 

valve moves to the backwash position (upper piston). Wait 

until the positioning of upper and lower pistons stops 

before advancing the timer further. If advanced too fast 

the control will not home into the In Service position (it 

will not advance to any other position). To correct this, 

rotate the manual knob back to In Service and start again 

into backwash.

NOTE:   Once valve positions itself into the backwash cycle, 

the homing circuit locks in.

19. With all the air backwashed, slowly cycle the timer to the 

brine position; rapid rinse; and brine tank refill. Wait for 

the control drive motor to position itself in each cycle and 

stop, before advancing on to the next position.

20. Once back in the In Service position, cycle the control 

valve again into the backwash position. The tanks switch 

again, and air head backwashes out of the other tank. 

Cycle the control back to the In Service position. Leave the 

timer in the open position. DO NOT insert meter cable yet.

NOTE:   Two motors are available.  

1/15 RPM has 82 minute regeneration time.  

1/30 RPM has 164 minute regeneration time.

Valve To Tank Installation

1.  Spin the valve onto the tank, ensuring the threads are not 

cross-threaded.

NOTE:   All Fleck

®

 valves are right-hand threads, or 

clockwise, to install

2.  Rotate the valve freely without using force until it comes 

to a stop (this position is considered zero).

3.  Rotate the valve clockwise from zero, between 1/4-turn 

and 1/2-turn (see “Figure 6”).

NOTE:   If lubricant is required, a silicone compound 

is strongly recommended. Dow Corning

®

 

Silicone Compound (available from Pentair), is 

recommended for best possible results. Dow 

Corning

®

 7 Release Compound is used in the 

manufacture of Pentair control valves. The use of 

other types of lubricants may attack the control’s 

plastic or rubber components. Petroleum-based 

lubricants can cause swelling in rubber parts, 

including o-rings and seals.

Part No.

Description

16174

Silicone, 2 oz Tube

16586-8

Silicone, Dow #7 

8 lb

Figure 6  

Setting the Regeneration Cycle Program

The Regeneration cycle program on the water conditioner is 

preset at the factory. However, portions of the cycle or program 

time may be lengthened or shortened for local conditions or 

system design.
1.  Expose cycle program wheel by grasping timer in lower 

right hand corner and pulling. This releases snap retainer 

and swings timer to the left

NOTE:   Meter cable must be removed from meter dome before 

opening timer.

2.  Remove the program wheel by grasping program wheel 

and squeezing protruding lugs towards center. Lift program 

wheel off timer. Switch arms may require movement to 

facilitate removal.

3.  Return timer to closed position by engaging snap retainer 

in back plate. Make certain all electrical wires locate above 

snap retainer post.

Changing Length of the Backwash Time

Looking at the numbered side of the program wheel, the group 

of pins starting at zero determines the length of time the  

unit backwashes.

Example: 

If there are six pins in this section, the time of 

backwash is 12 minutes (2 minutes per pin). To 

change the length of backwash time, add or remove 

pins as required.

The number of pins multiplied by two equals minutes  

of backwash.

Changing Length of Brine and Rinse Time

The group of holes between the last pin in the backwash section 

and the second group of pins determines the length of time that 

a unit will brine and rinse (2 minutes per hole).
To change the length of brine and rinse time, add or remove 

pins in the rapid rinse group of pins to increase or decrease the 

number of holes in the brine and rinse section.
The number of holes multiplied by two equals minutes of brine 

and rinse.

Changing Length Of Rapid Rinse

The second group of pins on the program wheel determines the 

length of time the water conditioner rapid rinses (2 minutes per 

pin). To change the length of rapid rinse time, add or remove 

pins at the higher numbered end of this section as required.
The number of pins multiplied by two equals minutes of  

rapid rinse.

NOTE:   Program wheels with 0–82 minute cycle times, use one 

minute per pin or hole to set Regeneration times. The 

layout of pins and holes on the program wheel follow 

the same procedure as on this page.

INSTALLATION & STARTUP 

CONTINUED

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