Peerless Water 5600_5600 Econominder - Manual (Page 24)

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MODEL 5600 & 5600 ECONOMINDER ®
Service Instructions (Cont’d.)
C. TO REPLACE PISTON ASSEMBLY
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the by-
pass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the conditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there is only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the service position.
4. Pull cable out of meter cover. Remove the control
valve back cover.
5. Remove screw and washer at drive yoke. Remove
timer mounting screws. The entire timer assembly
will now lift off easily. Remove end plug retainer
plate.
6. Pull upward on end of piston yoke until assembly is
out of valve.
7. Inspect the inside of the valve to make sure that all
spacers and seals are in place, and that there is no
foreign matter that would interfere with the valve
operation.
8. Take new piston assembly as furnished and push
piston into valve by means of the end plug. Twist
yoke carefully in a clockwise direction to properly
align it with drive gear. Replace end plug retainer
plate.
9. Place timer on top of valve. Be sure drive pin on
main gear engages slot in drive yoke (rotate control
knob if necessary).
10. Replace timer mounting screws. Replace screw and
washer at drive yoke.
11. Return by-pass or inlet valving to normal service
position. Water pressure should now be applied to
the conditioner, and any by-pass line shut off.
12. Plug electrical cord into outlet.
13. Set time of day. Cycle the control valve manually to
assure proper function. Make sure the control valve
is returned to the service position.
14. Replace the control valve back cover. Be sure
grommet at cable hole is in place.
15. Make sure there is enough brine in the brine tank.
16. Rotate program wheel counter-clockwise until it
stops at regeneration position.
17. Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.
18. Plug cable into meter cover. Rotate cable to align
drive flat if necessary.
D. TO REPLACE SEALS AND SPACERS
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the by-
pass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the conditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there as only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the service position.
4. Pull cable out of meter cover. Remove the control
valve back cover.
5. Remove screw and washer at drive yoke. Remove
timer mounting screws. The entire timer assembly
will now lift off easily. Remove end plug retainer
plate.
6. Pull upward on end of piston rod yoke until
assembly is out of valve. Remove and replace seats
and spacers with fingers.
E. TO REPLACE METER
1. Unplug electrical cord from outlet.
2. Turn off water supply to conditioner:
a. If the conditioner installation has a “three valve”
by-pass system, first open the valve in the by-
pass line, then close the valves at the
conditioner inlet and outlet.
b. If the conditioner has an integral by-pass valve,
put it in the by-pass position.
c. If there is only a shut-off valve near the
conditioner inlet, close it.
3. Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting
the control in the backwash position momentarily.
Return the control to the service position.
4. Pull cable out of meter cover.
5. Remove two screws and clips at by-pass valve or
yoke. Pull resin tank away from plumbing
Connections.
6. Remove two screws and clips at control valve. Pull
meter module out of control valve.
7. Apply silicone lubricant to four new O-rings and
assemble to four ports on new meter module.
8. Assemble meter to control valve. Note, meter
portion of module must be assembled at valve
outlet.
9. Attach two clips and screws at control valve. Be sure
clip legs are firmly engaged with lugs.