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Model 5600SF Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Filter fails to backwash. A. Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted.
A. Assure permanent electrical service
(check fuse, plug, pull chain or
switch).
B. Timer is defective. B. Replace timer.
C. Power failure. C. Reset time of day.
2. Filter "bleeds" iron. A. Bypass valve is open. A. Close bypass valve.
B. Excessive water usage. B. Reduce days between, backwashing
(see timer instructions), make sure
that there is not a leaking valve in the
toilet bowl or sinks.
C. Hot water tank rusty. C. Repeated flushings of the hot water
tank is required.
D. Leak at distributor tube. D. Make sure distributor tube is not
cracked, check o-ring and tube pilot.
E. Defective or stripped filter medium bed. E. Replace bed.
F. Inadequate backwash flow rate. F. Make sure filter has correct drain
flow control, be sure flow control is
not clogged or drain line restricted, be
sure water pressure has not dropped,
increase backwash flow rate
according to specifications for your
unit, see your dealer for
recommendations.
3. Loss of water pressure. A. Iron or turbidity build-up in water filter. A. Reduce days between backwashing
so filter backwashes more often,
make sure filter is sized large enough
to handle water usage.
B. Inlet plugged due to foreign material
broken loose from pipes by recent work
done on plumbing system.
B. Remove piston and clean control.
4. Loss of filter medium through
drain line.
A. Broken or missing top screen. A. Replace top screen, must have 0.020"
wide slots.
5. Drain flows continuously. A. Foreign material in control. A. Remove piston assembly and inspect
bore, remove foreign material and
check control in various cycle
positions.
B. Internal control leak. B. Replace seals and/or piston assembly.
C. Control valve jammed in rinse or
backwash.
C. Replace piston, seals and spacers
(and drive motor if necessary).