Purenex FLECK 5600SXT METER WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS - Manual (Page 15)

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Initial Start-Up:
• 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.
• 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 nearby cold water faucet when the water runs clear.
• Add approximately five gallons of water to your brine tank, and add 120-160
pounds of pellet, solar, or block salt or potassium chloride to your brine tank.
Enjoy Your Softener!
Congratulations, you have successfully installed your new water softener with Fleck
5600SXT Meter Valve!
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!
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