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FLECK
3150 Downflow Service Manual
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS
The water softener should be installed with the inlet,
outlet, and drain connections made in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations, and to meet applicable
plumbing codes.
1. Turn the manual regeneraton knob slowly in a clockwise
direction until the program micro switch lifts on top of the
first set of pins. Allow the drive motor to move the piston
to the first regeneration step and stop. Each time the
program switch position changes, the valve will advance to
the next regeneration step. Always allow the motor to stop
before moving to the next set of pins or spaces.
NOTE:
For electronic valves, please refer to the manual
regeneration part of the timer operation section.
If the valve came with a separate electronic timer
service manual, refer to the timer operation section
of the electronic timer service manual.
2. Position the valve to backwash. Ensure the drain line flow
remains steady for 10 minutes or until the water runs clear
(see above).
3. Position the valve to the brine / slow rinse position. Ensure
the unit is drawing water from the brine tank (this step may
need to be repeated).
4. Position the valve to the rapid rinse position. Check the
drain line flow, and run for 5 minutes or until the water
runs clear.
5. Position the valve to the start of the brine tank fill cycle.
Ensure water goes into the brine tank at the desired rate.
The brine valve drive cam will hold the valve in this position
to fill the brine tank for the first regeneration.
6. Replace control box cover.
7. Put salt in the brine tank.
NOTE:
Do not use granulated or rock salt.
Meter Dome and Union Orientation
Control valves outfitted with an electromechanical timer and
stainless steel water meter include a special male x female
threaded stainless steel union to insure proper installation
and operation of the water meter.
The location of this union in relation to the
control valve and water meter is critical for
proper operation. DO NOT omit or substitute
this special union; it positions the meter
dome at the correct distance from the control
valve and allows re-positioning the water
meter dome for proper operation.
1. Apply a suitable thread sealant to the male threads of the
union and meter body.
2. Thread the union into the OUTLET port of the control
valve, then thread the meter into the union. See
illustrations below.
3. Rotate the water meter body so the meter dome is at
the 12 o’clock position. Loosen the nut on the union to
facilitate this if required. Once in position, tighten the
union nut.
4. Connect the meter cable to the open port in the center of
the meter dome.
5. Continue with the installation of the control valve.
Position
Meter Dome
at 12 o’clock
orientation
Meter
Union
Valve Body
Powerhead Assembly
INSTALLATION
CONTINUED
