How to Program a Fleck 5600SXT Metered Water Softener

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Programming your Fleck 5600SXT metered water softener ensures it operates efficiently. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:

1. Power Up: Plug the Fleck 5600SXT valve into a wall outlet. The display should show the current time and the estimated gallons remaining until the next regeneration cycle.
2. Set the Time: Adjust the time to the current time using the UP or DOWN buttons. Confirm your time setting by pressing the REGEN button.
3. Enter Master Programming Mode: Simultaneously press and hold both the UP and DOWN buttons for about 5 seconds. This will unlock the programming settings.
4. Navigate Initial Settings: The display will show various settings. For now, do not adjust DF/Gal (Display Format), VT/dF1b (Valve Type), CT/Fd (Control Type), or NT/---1 (Number of Tanks). Proceed to the next setting by pressing the REGEN button.
5. Set Unit Capacity: The display will show c/32.0 (Unit Capacity). Use the UP or DOWN buttons to match the capacity specified in your manual or calculated based on your water usage. Confirm with the REGEN button.
6. Enter Water Hardness: The display will show H/20 (Hardness). Input your water's total hardness level using the UP or DOWN buttons. You can find this value in your manual or from a water test. Confirm with the REGEN button.
7. Set Reserve Selection: The display will show RS/SF (Reserve Selection/Safety Factor). Keep the RS value unchanged. Adjust the SF (Safety Factor) to 15% using the UP button. Confirm with the REGEN button.
8. Day Override: The display will show DO/14 (Day Override). Do not change this value. Press the REGEN button to move to the next setting.
9. Regeneration Time: The display will show RT/2:00 (Regen Time). Adjust the regeneration time to your preferred time using the UP or DOWN buttons. Confirm with the REGEN button.
10. Backwash Time: The display will show BW/10 (Backwash). Do not change this value. Press the REGEN button.
11. Brine Draw Time: The display will show BD/60 (Brine Draw). Do not change this value. Press the REGEN button.
12. Rapid Rinse Time: The display may show RR/12 (Rapid Rinse). Do not change this value. Press the REGEN button.
13. Brine Fill Time: The display may show BF/10 (Brine Fill). Adjust this value according to the recommendations in your manual. You can use the UP or DOWN buttons. Confirm with the REGEN button.
14. Flow Meter Type: The display may show FM/t0.7 (Flow Meter Type). Set this to t0.7 for a 3/4" turbine meter or P0.7 for a 3/4" paddle wheel meter. Press the REGEN button.
15. Exit and Finalize: The system will return to the home screen, displaying the current time and gallons remaining. Ensure the time is accurate. If necessary, adjust the time with the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm by pressing the REGEN button.

Your Fleck 5600SXT water softener is now programmed. Consult the manual for additional details and troubleshooting tips.