Watts Fleck 7000 Plastic Valve - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions
1. Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit.
NOTE: Be sure the tank is level and on a firm, clean base.
2. Perform all plumbing according to local plumbing codes.
3. Cut the 1.05” or 32mm distributor tube flush with the top of the tank (A).
— Deburr the outside of the tube (B) after cutting.
— Lubricate the o-ring (C) with non-petroleum based grease.
. Lubricate the distributor 0-ring seal and tank 0-ring seal.
Use only non-aerosol silicone lubricant.
5. Load media and place the control valve on the tank.
6. All soldering MUST be done on any connections requiring soldering prior to connecting the main control
valve.
The main control valve will by damaged if it is connected at the time of soldering.
7. Apply Teflon tape to all threaded fittings.
8. On units with a bypass, place in Bypass position.
— Turn on the main water supply.
— Open a cold soft water tap nearby and let water run a few minutes or until the system is free of foreign
material (usually solder) resulting from the installation. Close the water tap when water runs clean.
9. Make plumbing connections to valve.
10. Plug the valve into an approved power source.
NOTE: Make all electrical connections according to codes.
11. Place the bypass In Service position. Cycle the valve to the Backwash position, and let the water flow slowly
into the mineral tank until the air is purged from the unit.
12. Add water to the brine tank until the top of the air check is covered. Manually step the valve to the Brine Draw
Position, and allow the valve to draw water from the brine tank until it stops.
NOTE: The air check will check at approximately the midpoint of the screened intake area.
13. Manually step the valve to the Brine Refill Position, and allow the valve to return to In Service automatically.
1. With the valve In Service, check that there is at least 1” of water above the grid in the brine tank, if used.
15. Fill the brine tank with salt.
16. Allow the control to run automatically. Setup is now complete.
Valve Installation and Start-Up Procedures
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