Fleck 9000 User manual

FLECK 9000 TWIN
TANK WATER SOFTENER
›InstallatIon GuIde
V1.0

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›Preface
Thank you for your purchase of a new water softener with Fleck 9000 Meter Control Valve from
QualityWaterForLess.com! We have put together these instructions as reference and to be used as gen-
eral installation guidelines. It is always recommended that a licensed plumber perform all installa-
tion work according to all local codes. We at QualityWaterForLess.com cannot assume responsibili-
ty for improper installation, application, or injury or damage as a result of improper installation.

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›table of contents
Page 6 Calculating your Hardness Level and Salt Grid Table
Page 7 Tank Size, Salt Setting, and Salt Grid Table
Page 8 Pre-Installation and Home Plumbing Diagram
Page 9 Placing and Filling the Tank
Page 10 Installing the Fleck 9000 Valve onto the Tank
Page 12 Plumbing the Fleck 9000 Valve into your Home and the Brine Tank Connection
Page 14 Making the Drain Connection and Meter Connection
Page 15 Programming: Entering Master Programming Mode and Initial Programming
Page 16 Programming: Tank Number, Capacity, Hardness, and Reserve Settings
Page 17 Programming: Day Override, Regeneration Time, Backwash, Brine Draw, Rapid
Rinse, and Brine Fill Duration
Page 18 Programming: Meter Type and Resetting the Time
Page 2 Preface (Click to Jump to Page)
Page 3 Table of Contents
Page 4 General Reference and Quick Electronic SXT Valve Programming
Page 5 Mechanical Valve Programming
Page 19 Initial System Start-Up and Testing for Leaks

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›QuIcK start sXt
electronIc ProGraM
If you have a Fleck 9000 SXT electronic meter
valve, here are your program settings. If not all of the
values are filled in, you can calculate the missing
values from the exercise on pages 6 and 7 of this
guide.
There we will cover identifying the 3 essential
values of H - HARDNESS , C - UNIT CAPACITY ,
and BF - BRINE FILL . The remaining values that are
already filled in are general standards for all softener
sizes and hardness levels.
MASTER PROGRAMMING MODE: To enter in/
check the adjacent values of your system, follow
these steps: With either the up or down arrow
button, change the clock to 12:01 PM, set the time
by clicking the left-most, CYCLE / REGEN button,
and then hold both the up and down arrow buttons
for 5 seconds to enter master programming mode.
Change values with the arrow buttons and set each
value and advance to the next setting by clicking the
CYCLE / REGEN button.
A more in-depth guide to programming the Fleck
9000 SXT is provided beginning on page 15 .
settInG InPut Value
DF - Display Format GAL - Gallons
VT - Valve Type dF1b
CT - Control Type FI - Flow Immediate
NT - Number of Tanks 2 Tanks
TS - Tank in Service U X (Leave the Same)
C - UNIT CAPACITY ,000 Grains
H - HARDNESS Grains per Gallon
RS - Reserve Selection SF
SF - Safety Factor 10%
DO - Day Override 14 Days
RT - Regen Time 2:00 AM
BW - Backwash 10 Minutes
BD - Brine Draw 60 Minutes
RR - Rapid Rinse 12 Minutes
BF - BRINE FILL Minutes
FM - Flow Meter Type t0.7 or P0.7
›General reference
Please take a moment to review this page in order
to familiarize yourself with these four ports on the
valve. It is crucial not to mistake the inlet port with
the outlet port. Mistaking and reversing the inlet
and outlet ports will lead to failure of your softener
system (Figure 4-A).
As you work through this guide, please make
sure to follow all instructions exactly and to make
special note of the bolded instructions and warn-
ing symbols. PDF viewers may click underlined
text to jump to that page or the page number
in the bottom corner of every page to jump to
the table of contents.
All our installation guides
may be found on our site under “Information.” Inlet
brIne
draIn
fIGure 4-a
outlet
FM - Flow Meter Type
t0.7 P0.7
Job Number:
Model Number:
Mineral Tank Size:

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›MecHanIcal ProGraM
If you have a mechanical meter valve, here are your
softener program settings. If you have an SXT valve,
refer to page 4 for your programming values.
If not
all of the values to the right are filled in, you can calcu-
late the missing values below AND with the exer-
cise on pages 6 and 7 of this guide. The remaining
values that are already filled in are general standards for
all softener sizes and hardness levels.
settInG InPut Value
GC - GAL CAPACITY
00 Gallons
BW - Backwash 10 Minutes, 5 Pins
BD - Brine Draw 60 Minutes, 30 Slots
RR - Rapid Rinse 12 Minutes, 6 Pins
BF - BRINE FILL
Minutes, Slots
fIGure 5-a
fIGure 5-b
The GC - GALLON CAPACITY equates to the
C - UNIT CAPACITY divided by the H - HARDNESS
minus 10% of the result (Ex: 64K tank / 28 gpg hardness =
2,286 gal; 2,286 gal - 229 = 2,057 gal capacity. Unit Ca-
pacity and Hardness can be determined from pages
6 and 7
). If the result exceeds the highest number on
the dial, use the next smallest Unit Capacity listed on
the table on page 7 . With the front cover off of your
control valve and while looking at the panel on the left
side, pull out and rotate the dial and line up your gallon
capacity with the white dot (Figure 5-A).
Swing open the left panel with the capacity wheel to
the left to reveal the Program Wheel on the opposite
side of the panel (Figure 5-B). To set the regeneration
cycle times with the above input values, place the pins
in the slots surrounding the wheel.
Each slot/pin on
the Program Wheel represents 2 minutes during the
regeneration process.
fIGure 5-c
bacKwasH
brIne draw
raPId rInse
brIne fIll
fIGure 5-b
1. The first group of pins represents the BW - Backwash
duration; 5 pins for 10 minutes (Figure 5-C).
2. The next span of empty slots represents the
BD - Brine Draw duration; 30 empty slots for 60 minutes.
3. The next group of pins represents the RR - Rapid
Rinse duration; 6 pins for 12 minutes.
4. The next span of empty slots represents the
BF - BRINE FILL duration found on page 7. If it calls
for an odd number of minutes, round up for the appro-
priate number of pins (Ex: 15 min 16 min 8 pins).
5. The last group of 2 pins marks the end of regeneration.

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PPM Hardness ÷17.1 = gpg Hardness before Iron
gpg Hardness + ( PPM Iron x 5 ) = gpg H - COMPENSATED HARDNESS
PlaIn
GrId
11X11” G r I d 15X17” GrId 18” dIaMeter GrId
GrId +
3” leGs
GrId +
6” leGs
1 ›calculatInG Hardness, caPacIty, and brIne fIll
1) Water Test: Before start-up, it is crucial that you know your water’s HARDNESS and IRON levels in
order to set up your unit properly.
If your unit is not programmed with your particular hardness level, it will
either regenerate too early or too late. If you do not know your water hardness or iron levels, you can take a
sample of your untreated water to a local pool shop, hardware store, or well driller (city water has no iron)
2) Initial Hardness: Your Hardness test results may be recorded in Grains per Gallon (gpg), Parts per Million
(PPM), or Milligrams per Liter (mg/L). Note that PPM and mg/L are the same measure and both figures can
be used interchangeably. If you get a hardness level in PPM or mg/L, please divide this number by 17.1
to get Grains (gpg).
Ex: If your hardness is measured at 300 PPM, take 300 / 17.1 = 18 gpg before iron
3) H - COMPENSATED HARDNESS: Your Iron results should also be measured in either PPM or mg/L. Take
your level of iron multiplied by 5 and add it to the hardness level from the previous step.
This final figure
will be your Compensated Hardness Level that we will program into your softener system. Ex: If your iron level
is measured at 2 PPM, add 2 x 5 = 10 Grains of hardness to existing hardness total. 18 + 10 = 28 Grains Total
4) The compensated hardness level you just calculated will be the “H” value you use to program your
softener. You may record this in the table on page 4 or 5.
Depending on your compensated hardness
level, you will be able to use a different salt setting for programming and running your softener unit. The
lower the hardness level, the more efficient you will be able to be with salt consumption for regeneration

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5) C - UNIT CAPACITY: In the first column, identify the section containing your softener tank size and then within this
section, find the row pertaining to your H - Compensated Hardness level. Then look under the C - Capacity column
to find the most efficient program value to enter for your C - Unit Capacity and record it in the table on page 4 or 5.
Note that your unit capacity program value may actually be lower than the tank’s rated capacity. This is to
accommodate a lower salt dose for regeneration.
6) BF - BRINE FILL: In the first column, identify the section containing your softener tank size and then within this
section, find the row pertaining to your H - Compensated Hardness level. Then look under the BF - Brine Fill column
to find the most efficient program value to enter for your BF - Brine Fill and record it in the table on page 4 or 5.
7) Example: If you ordered a 64K grain capacity system and have 28 gpg compensated hardness, you would look under the
64K, 2.0 cu ft section and then look under the 25+ gpg row for your particular programming values. Note that the 11x11”
and the 15x17” brine tanks are too small for the amount of brine needed to regenerate a 64K grain capacity system with
25+ gpg hardness. According to the table you would opt for an 18” diameter brine tank with a grid plus 6” legs
Tank Size
H
HARDNESS
C
CAPACITY
BF
BRINE FILL
lbs of Salt 11x11” Gr id 15x17” Grid 18x33” Grid 18x40” Grid 24x41” Grid 24x50” Grid
24K
0.75 cu ft
8x44”
0 - 12 gpg 15K 3 Min 4.5 lbs Grid NO GRID NO GRID NO GRID
TOO
LARGE
TOO
LARGE
12 - 25 gpg 20K 5 Min 7.5 lbs Grid Grid NO GRID NO GRID
25+ gpg 24K 7 Min 11. 25 lbs Grid + 3” Legs Grid Grid Grid
32K
1.0 cu ft
9x48”
0 - 12 gpg 20K 4 Min 6 lbs Grid NO GRID NO GRID NO GRID
TOO
LARGE
TOO
LARGE
12 - 25 gpg 27K 7 Min 10 lbs Grid + 3” Legs Grid Grid Grid
25+ gpg 32K 10 Min 15 lbs Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid Grid
40K
1.25 cu ft
10x44”
0 - 12 gpg 25K 5 Min 7.5 lbs Grid Grid NO GRID NO GRID
TOO
LARGE
TOO
LARGE
12 - 25 gpg 34K 9 Min 12.5 lbs Grid + 3” Legs Grid Grid Grid
25+ gpg 40K 13 Min 18.75 lbs TOO SMALL Grid + 3” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid + 3” Legs
48K
1.5 cu ft
10x48”
0 - 12 gpg 30K 7 Min 9 lbs Grid + 3” Legs Grid Grid Grid
TOO
LARGE
TOO
LARGE
12 - 25 gpg 41K 10 Min 15 lbs Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid Grid
25+ gpg 48K 15 Min 22.5 lbs TOO SMALL Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid + 3” Legs
64K
2.0 cu ft
12x52”
0 - 12 gpg 40K 8 Min 12 lbs Grid + 3” Legs Grid Grid Grid
Grid +
5” Legs
Grid +
5” Legs
12 - 25 gpg 54K 14 Min 20 lbs TOO SMALL Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid + 3” Legs
25+ gpg 64K 20 Min 30 lbs TOO SMALL TOO SMALL Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 6” Legs
80K
2.5 cu ft
13x54”
0 - 12 gpg 50K 10 Min 15 lbs Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid Grid
Grid +
5” Legs
Grid +
5” Legs
12 - 25 gpg 68K 17 Min 25 lbs TOO SMALL Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid + 3” Legs
25+ gpg 80K 25 Min 37.5 lbs TOO SMALL TOO SMALL TOO SMALL Grid + 6” Legs
96K
3.0 cu ft
14x65”
0 - 12 gpg 60K 12 Min 18 lbs TOO SMALL Grid + 3” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid + 3” Legs
Grid +
6” Legs
Grid +
6” Legs
12 - 25 gpg 81K 20 Min 30 lbs TOO SMALL TOO SMALL Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 6” Legs
25+ gpg 96K 30 Min 45 lbs TOO SMALL TOO SMALL TOO SMALL TOO SMALL
120K
4.0 cu ft
16x65”
0 - 12 gpg 80K 16 Min 24 lbs TOO SMALL Grid + 6” Legs Grid + 3” Legs Grid + 3” Legs
Grid +
8” Legs
Grid +
8” Legs
12 - 25 gpg 108K 27 Min 40 lbs TOO SMALL TOO SMALL TOO SMALL TOO SMALL
25+ gpg 120K 40 Min 60 lbs TOO SMALL TOO SMALL TOO SMALL TOO SMALL

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›Pre-InstallatIon
Before assembly of your new system, be sure that the following conditions have been met for the place-
ment of your system:
• Level, firm surface, such as concrete, on which
to place the softener tanks and salt tank (also
known as a brine tank)
• Un-switched power source, standard US plug,
120v 60hz (the softener system includes a
5 ft power cord and plug)
• Access to the water main coming into your
home. You will need to install the softener at
this point to assure that water for the home is
going through the system
• Nearby floor drain or standpipe to connect to the
softener for use during each regeneration
Well
Pump or
City
Meter
Water
Heater
Bypass
Bath Sink Toilet Kitchen
SpigotSpigot
Softener
Drain Line
Hard Water
Soft Water
Overflow
(Optional)
Floor
Drain

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fIGure 9-c fIGure 9-d
2 ›PlacInG and fIllInG tHe tanK
1) Choose the final location for your water softener
and place the tanks upright and level on the surface.
Filling the tanks may be necessary on some larger
system sizes. Your tanks may have also come pre-
filled, and in this case you only need to unscrew the
protective cap as shown in Figure 9-A
2) If your tanks are not filled , place the riser
tubes into the tanks as shown in Figure 9-B .
Please make sure that the riser tubes seat into
the bottoms of the tanks and that the tops of the
tubes are flush with the tops of the tank openings
fIGure 9-a fIGure 9-b
3) Before filling the tanks, place a piece of paint-
er’s tape over the top of the riser tubes to pre-
vent resin from dropping down inside the riser
tubes as shown in Figure 9-C. iAvoid using
duct tape which leaves behind unwanted
residue
4) Place the included filling funnel over the top of
the tank as shown in Figure 9-D and prepare to
fill the tank. If your softener system came with
gravel , please pour this into the tank first , then
pour in the included resin media afterwards. Do
this for both tanks

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sta n dar d
fIne MesH
3 ›InstallInG tHe flecK 9000 ValVe
1) Remove the filling funnel and tape and while
using the included silicone lubricant packet, lu-
bricate the inner and outer o-rings on the bottom
of the Fleck 9000 Meter Valve and the second
tank adapter as shown in Figures 10-A and 10-B
2) Loosely fit a top screen/upper distributor (stan-
dard OR fine mesh) to the bottom of the Fleck
9000 Meter Valve and the second tank adapter,
make a mark through both of the screen screw
holes on both screens, drill two 3/32” holes on both
top screens at those marks, and screw into place
(Figure 10-C). Then place the valve onto the top of
the tank with the riser tube fitting into the central
o-ring on the valve (Figure 10-D). Hand-tighten the
valve to the tank. Do not use Teflon tape or pipe
dope on the valve or tank threading
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adaPter . fIGure 10-bVa lV e fIGure 10-d
fIGure 10-e systeM toP VIew . fIGure 10-f
3) Loosen the two valve case screws to uncover the
front of the valve to prepare for the next step of
removing the plumbing adapter clips (Figure 10-E)
4) Please review the diagram below to make sure
you install the meter, bypass, and tube assembly
on the correct side of the valve (Figure 10-F).
i Please note that you absolutely must not
attach these components on the wrong side
of the valve
Tank 1
Tank 2
Tube Assembly Water Meter
Outlet
Inlet
Bypass Valve
Main Control Valve
Tank 2 Adapter

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bacK . fIGure 11-afront
fIGure 11-c
5) Loosen the screws holding the plumbing adaptor
clips in place as shown in Figure 11-A and locate
the plumbing adapter that came with your system
6) Using the included silicone lubricant packet,
lubricate the o-rings on the meter of the Fleck
9000 Meter Valve as shown in Figure 11-B
fIGure 11-d
bacK . fIGure 11-ffront
fIGure 11-e
7) Attach the plumbing adaptor to the valve as
shown in Figure 11-C (your bypass/plumbing
adapter model may vary). When assembling
the clips back onto the valve, leave the first clip
loose, tighten the second clip, and complete
the assembly by going back and tightening the
first clip. i Please lightly tighten the screws
into the meter as overtightening will easily
cause cracking
8) Lubricate all four tube assembly adapters as
shown in Figure 11-D and insert two into each end
of the tube assembly
9) First, locate the tube assembly clips and attach
the tube assembly to the second tank adapter as
shown in Figure 11-E
10) Then attach the plastic tube assembly onto the
Fleck 9000 Meter Valve as shown in Figure 11-E
(you will need to swing open the program panel to
access and tighten the hidden tube assembly clip)
fIGure 11-b

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4 ›PluMbInG your flecK 9000 ValVe
1) Before beginning your installation, please first
familiarize yourself with the IN and OUT ports on
the Fleck 9000 Meter Valve. In order to prevent
damage to your home and to the softener
system, install the softener according to the
IN and OUT arrows on the softener valve
2) Locate the main shut-off valve for your house
and turn it to the OFF position. If you have a
private well, this valve should be near your well
pressure tank. If you have a city water supply,
your valve should be near your water meter
3) Depressurize and drain your home of water by
turning on all faucets and fixtures in your home,
including those outside
4) Pick your installation point and cut a section of
pipe out to run to and from your softener. In
most cases it is preferred to keep outside
lines UNSOFTENED. If you wish to keep
your outside lines unsoftened, you must
plumb BYPASS lines to run hard water to
these fixtures
5) Using soldered copper, PVC plastic pipe, or flex-
ible connections, plumb the system according to
all local plumbing codes. If using copper pipe,
please pre-fabricate at least a 12” section
of pipe for the IN and OUT bound lines and
use a wet rag on the lines being soldered to
prevent heat damage during soldering
6) Once all connections have been made, place the
system into bypass by either using your existing
3-valve bypass (if ordered with a YOKE adap-
tor), or by switching your included bypass ON (if
ordered with a bypass)
7) Next, gradually open your main valve and allow
all air in your plumbing lines to escape slowly.
Also, you may turn off all outside and inside
faucets and fixtures
8) Check for leaks at your plumbing site for signs
of slow drips and rectify if necessary. Please do
NOT take the softener out of BYPASS as the
installation is not completed yet. Please take
this opportunity to check and re-check the IN
and OUT ports to make sure they are correct
5 ›MaKInG tHe brIne tanK connectIon
1) Attach the brine nut, tapered ferrule, metal tube
insert, and brine line screen to one end of the
included brine tubing as shown in Figure 12-A.
i
Be sure to face the tapered side of the
ferrule towards the end of the brine line
2) Next, connect this prepared end of the tubing
to the Fleck 9000 Meter Valve as shown in
Figure 12-B. Tighten the nut to the valve using
a wrench until snugly in place. Be careful not to
over tighten as you may sever the brine line
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3) Locate the brine well and remove the cap. You
may also take this moment to prepare and
insert the brine support grid determined
from pages 6 and 7
. Then pull the 474 Brine
Float Assembly
out of the brine well as shown
in Figure 13-A
4) Next, fix the 474 Brine Float Assembly to the
brine well through the pre-drilled hole and
hand-tighten as shown in Figure 13-B
fIGure 13-bfIGure 13-a
fIGure 13-c
5) Take the other end of your brine line tube, make
sure this end is clean cut, recut if it is not clean,
mark 3/4” from the end of the tube, and insert the
tube through the small hole drilled through the brine
tank and brine well (Figure 13-C)
6) Firmly insert the tubing end 3/4” into the tube
opening on the 474 Brine Float Assembly as
shown in Figure 13-D. i Make sure the tube is
fully inserted into the assembly
7) If you ever need to remove the tube, evenly press on
both sides of the grey ring surrounding the tube and
pull out as shown in Figure 13-E. i Be sure to recut
the end of the tube each time you remove it to
ensure a proper seal when the tube is inserted
8) Finally, use ½” inner diameter (I.D.) tubing to connect
the drain barb fitting on the brine tank to a floor drain
as shown in Figure 13-F. Note that this is not neces-
sary as the 474 assembly is designed to prevent an
overflow from occuring, but it is a good precaution
fIGure 13-d
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fIGure 14-a fIGure 14-b
fIGure 14-d
fIGure 14-c
6 ›draIn connectIon
1) Locate the drain barb fitting and use Teflon tape
to wrap the threading as shown in Figure 14-A.
Be sure to wrap the tape clockwise with the
threading towards you
2) Install the drain barb fitting to the Fleck 9000
Meter Valve by screwing the fitting using a
wrench snugly into the threads as shown in
Figure 14-B. i Please use caution not to over
tighten this fitting
7 ›Meter connectIon
1) Locate the meter cable on the rear of the control valve just in front of
the drain port and plug it into the meter as seen in Figure 14-D (Your
meter cable and meter model may vary. The model in Figure 14-D is
the mechanical version). i If you fail to connect the meter cable
to the meter on your meter demand softener, your system will
not regenerate on time
3) Next, connect your ½” I.D. drain line to the drain
barb. Be sure to use rigid wall ½” I.D. tubing that
will not flatten. Wrap electrical tape over the drain
tubing to prevent a tubing split, and clamp the
tubing securely into place with the included clamp
as shown in Figure 14-C
4) Connect the other end of this drain line tubing
securely to a standpipe or drain in accordance with
all local plumbing codes. Be sure that the drain
line is securely in place before the use of the
water softener system. When the system
regenerates, there will be increased flow via
this tubing which may cause the tubing to
become loose

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fIGure 15-a fIGure 15-b
fIGure 15-c fIGure 15-d
8 ›ProGraMMInG tHe flecK 9000 sXt ValVe
1) To begin programming, first plug in your 9000
Valve to a nearby wall outlet. The system will
illuminate 4 digits. The system will show the
time of day and the amount of gallons remaining
before the next regneration. This display will
switch between these values about every 10
seconds
2) Set the time on the system to 12:01 PM by
pressing either the UP or DOWN button as
shown in Figure 15-A. i Be careful to confirm
the presence of the PM symbol in the top
right corner.
You may hold the button to allow
the time to scroll faster. Once the time display is
set to 12:01 PM, press the REGEN button once
as shown in Figure 15-B
3) To enter MASTER PROGRAMMING MODE,
press the UP and DOWN buttons TOGETHER
and HOLD both for 5 seconds as shown in
Figure 15-C
4) The display should now show
DF / GAL as shown
in Figure 15-D. This indicates U.S. Operational
Mode measuring consumption in gallons. Do not
change this value and press the REGEN button
once to advance to the next setting
fIGure 15-e fIGure 15-f
5) The display should now show VT / dF1b as
shown in Figure 15-E. This indicates Regeneration
Flow Downflow Single Backwash. Do not change
this value and press the REGEN button to advance
to the next setting
6) The display should now show CT / FI as shown in
Figure 15-F. This indicates Control Type Meter Im-
mediate Mode. Do not change this value and press
the REGEN button to advance to the next setting

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fIGure 16-a
fIGure 16-c
fIGure 16-b
fIGure 16-d
7) The display should now show NT / 2 . As shown
in Figure 16-A. This indicates Number of Tanks
is Dual. Do not change this value and press the
REGEN button once to advance
8) The display should now show TS / U1 or U2 as
shown in Figure 16-B. This indicates which tank
is currently in service. Leave this value the same
and advance with the REGEN button
9) The display should now show C / 32.0 . This
indicates the Capacity is 32,000 grains. i Use
the UP or DOWN button to change this
value to the one listed on page 4/calculated
on pages 6 and 7
and press the REGEN button
as shown in Figure 16-C
10) The display should now show H / 20 . This
indicates the Hardness is 20 gpg. i Use the
UP or DOWN button to change this value to
the total hardness level of your water listed
on page 4/calculated on pages 6 and 7
and
press the REGEN button as shown in Figure 16-D
11) The display should now show RS / SF as shown
in Figure 16-E. This indicates that the Reserve
Selection is Safety Factor percentage. Do not
change this value and press the REGEN button
to advance to the next setting
12) The display should now show SF / 10 . This indi-
cates the Safety Factor is 10%. This means the
system will leave 10% of the softening capacity
for the day before regeneration. Leave this value
the same and press the REGEN button as shown
in Figure 16-F
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17) The display may now show RR / 12 as shown in
Figure 17-E. This indicates Rapid Rinse time is 12
minutes long. Do not change this value and press
the REGEN button to advance to the next setting
18) The display may now show BF / 10 . This indi-
cates the length of the Brine Fill cycle during
regeneration is 10 minutes. i Use the value
listed on page 4/calculated on pages 6 and
7
and then use the UP or DOWN button to adjust
this. Then press REGEN as shown in Figure 17-F
fIGure 17-a
fIGure 17-c
fIGure 17-b
fIGure 17-d
13) The display should now show DO / 14 as shown
in Figure 17-A. This indicates the Day Override is
14 days; the system will regenerate in 14 days if
the meter has not measured water consumption
to have reached the calculated capacity. Do not
change this value and press the REGEN button
14) The display should now show RT / 2:00 as
shown in Figure 17-B. This indicates the system
will regenerate at 2:00 AM following the day
override period. If you prefer an alternate regen-
eration time, please enter it here and then press
the REGEN button to advance
15) The display should now show BW / 10 as
shown in Figure 17-C. This indicates Backwash
time is 10 minutes long. Do not change this
value and press the REGEN button to advance to
the next setting
16) The display should show BD / 60 as shown in
Figure 17-D. This indicates Brine Draw time is 60
minutes long. Do not change this value and press
the REGEN button to advance to the next setting
fIGure 17-e fIGure 17-f

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fIGure 18-a fIGure 18-b
19) The display may now show FM / t0.7 as shown
in Figure 18-A. This indicates Flow Meter type
3/4” Turbine. Set the setting to t0.7 if you have
the 3/4” turbine meter or P0.7 for the 3/4”
paddle wheel meter. Press the REGEN button to
advance to the home screen
20) The system will now exit Master Programming
mode and the display should now show the time
of day followed by the number of gallons remain-
ing as shown in Figure 18-B. Change the time
of day to your current time with either the UP
or DOWN button and confirm the time with the
REGEN button
fIGure 18-c
21) Remember to replace the valve cover when you
are finished installing your system as shown in
Figure 18-C
turbIne
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9 ›InItIal start-uP
1) 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
2) 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 running cold water faucet when the water runs clear
3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other tank (it will switch to the other tank automatically after a regeneration)
›conG r atu l atI on s
Your new softener with Fleck 9000 Meter Valve is now properly installed and programmed! 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!
4) i To test the integrity of your new system and all connections , it is strongly encouraged that you
perform a short form regeneration to check for leaks before service.
Begin this process by adding approxi-
mately 5 gallons of water/the amount of water needed to cover the brine grid into the brine tank
5) If you have the mechanical version of the Fleck 9000, begin a regeneration by turning the timer wheel
clockwise, let the regeneration run its full course to completion, and check the entire system for leaks. If you
notice a leak originating from the drain line/connection, return to page 14 to review preparing the drain con-
nection. If you notice a leak originating from the brine line/connections, return to pages 12 and 13 to review
preparing the brine tank connection
6) If you have the electronic Fleck 9000 SXT version, begin the regeneration sequence by HOLDING the
REGEN button for 5 seconds. Once the screen stops flashing BW, let BW - Backwash run for about 1 minute
to observe the water leave out the drain line and check for leaks. If you notice any leaks, return to page 14 to
review preparing the drain connection. Click the REGEN button ONCE to move on to BD - Brine Draw
7) Once the screen stops flashing BD, let BD - Brine Draw run for about 1 minute to observe the water level in
the brine tank being drawn lower. Also check the brine line and the float valve in the brine well for leaks. If the
water level doesn’t lower or there is a leak, return to pages 12 and 13 to review preparing the brine tank
connection. Click the REGEN button ONCE to move on to RR - Rapid Rinse
8) Once the screen stops flashing RR, advance from RR - Rapid Rinse to BF - Brine Fill by clicking the REGEN
button ONCE more. Once the screen stops flashing BF, let BF - Brine Fill run for about 1 minute to observe the
water level in the brine tank rise. Also check the brine line and float valve in the brine well for leaks. If the water
level doesn’t rise or there is a leak, return to pages 12 and 13 to review preparing the brine tank connection.
Click the REGEN button ONCE to finish
9) Now you may add 120-160 pounds of pellet, solar, or block salt to your brine tank.
Always keep your brine tank
filled with salt to at least above the water level.
You do not need to perform a full regeneration immediately
after installation as the new resin arrives at full softening capacity. Simply let your softener meter automatically
trigger regenerations by tracking the water consumption