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8 ›I N I T I A L S TA R T- U P
1) With one nearby softened faucet running in the COLD position, slowly open your bypass valve or 3-valve
bypass to about ¼ open to allow the air trapped in the softener to escape via your running faucet.
NOTE: Opening the bypass too quickly or too open may damage your softener or plumbing
2) Allow the softener tank to slowly fill with water. After a few minutes, you will see a trickle of water coming
from the cold water faucet. Allow the water to run slowly in this manner for an additional 5 minutes. Next,
with the cold water faucet still running, gradually move your bypass valve to the fully open position.
NOTE: You may see some initial discoloration from the softened water – this is normal and
should dissipate within the first 40-50 gallons of water used.
Turn off the running cold water faucet
when the water runs clear
› C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S
Your new softener with Fleck 5800 SXT Meter Valve is now properly in-
stalled and programmed! Please maintain your system by keeping the softener
plugged-in and always keep your brine tank filled with salt to at least above
the water level. We appreciate your business, and hope that you enjoy years of
trouble-free softened water!
3)
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To test the integrity of your new system and all connections
,
it is strongly encouraged that
you perform a short form regeneration to check for leaks before service.
Begin this process by
adding approximately 5 gallons of water/the amount of water needed to cover the brine grid into the brine
tank. Start the regeneration sequence by HOLDING the REGEN button for 5 seconds. Once the screen
stops flashing BW, let BW - Backwash run for about 1 minute to observe the water leave out the drain
line and check for leaks. If you notice any leaks,
return to page 11
to review preparing the drain connec-
tion. Click the REGEN button ONCE to move on to BD - Brine Draw
4) Once the screen stops flashing BD, let BD - Brine Draw run for about 1 minute to observe the water
level in the brine tank being drawn lower. Also check the brine line and the float valve in the brine well for
leaks. If the water level doesn’t lower or there is a leak,
return to pages 9 and 10
to review preparing
the brine tank connection. Click the REGEN button ONCE to move on to RR - Rapid Rinse
5) Once the screen stops flashing RR, advance from RR - Rapid Rinse to BF - Brine Fill by clicking the
REGEN button ONCE more. Once the screen stops flashing BF, let BF - Brine Fill run for about 1 minute
to observe the water level in the brine tank rise. Also check the brine line and float valve in the brine well
for leaks. If the water level doesn’t rise or there is a leak,
return to pages 9 and 10
to review preparing
the brine tank connection. Click the REGEN button ONCE to finish
6) Now you may add 120-160 pounds of pellet, solar, or block salt to your brine tank.
Always keep your brine
tank filled with salt to at least above the water level.
You do not need to perform a regeneration im-
mediately after installation as the new resin arrives at full softening capacity. Simply let your softener meter
automatically trigger regenerations by tracking the water consumption
