Pentair Pool Products FLECK 2510SXT User manual

Quality Water Treatment, Inc.
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Welcome
Dear Friend,
From all of us here at Quality Water Treatment, welcome to the family!
You made a great choice with the purchase of your new Fleck system. We highly
recommend it along with our thousands of happy customers.
As an industry-leading company, Quality Water Treatment prides itself on supporting and
advising its customers on water treatment solutions for over 30+ years.
Your Fleck Water Softener system has a 5yr/ 10yr Warranty, and our experienced
support staff is happy to help you and/or your installer.
For questions or comments, please reach out to us.
With Kind Regards & Many Thanks,
Craig “The Water Guy” Phillips
President & Proud Founder

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FLECK 2510SXT
WATER SOFTENER INSTALLATION GUIDE
WELL WATER

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READ THIS GUIDE FIRST
Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with the device and its capabilities before installing or operating your
Water Softener. Failure to follow instructions in this manual could result in personal injury or property damage. This
manual will also help you to get the most out of your Softener.
 This system and its installation must comply with state and local regulations. Check with your local public works
department for plumbing and sanitation codes. In the event the codes conflict with any content in this manual the
local codes should be followed. For installations in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be
adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system.
 This water Softener is designed to operate on pressures of 30 psi to 125 psi. If the water pressure is higher than the
maximum, use a pressure reducing valve in the water supply line to the Softener. However, we do not recommend
pressure above 70 psi for the softener or residential plumbing, anything over 70 psi can cause damage to the seals
on the softener valve and your plumbing and fixtures.
 This unit can operate at temperatures between 40°F and 110°F (4°C - 43°C). Do not use this water Softener on hot
water supplies.
 Do not install this unit where it may be exposed to wet weather, direct sunlight, or temperatures outside of the
range specified above unless you take precautions to protect it.
 Avoid pinched O-rings during installation by applying (provided with install kit) NSF certified lubricant to all seals.
 Softeners are commonly exposed to high levels of iron, manganese, sulfur, and sediments. Damage to pistons,
seals, and or spacers within the control valve are not covered in this warranty due to the harsh environment.
 It is recommended to regularly inspect and service the control valve on an annual basis. Cleaning and or
replacement of piston, seals, and or spacers may be necessary depending on how harsh the conditions are. An
Annual Maintenance kit (Part # 60010307) is available for this purpose.
 Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe without adequate disinfection before or after this system.
 The manufacturer reserves the right to make product improvements which may deviate from the specifications and
descriptions stated herein, without obligation to change previously manufactured products or to note the change.
 This publication is based on information available when approved for printing. Continuing design refinement could
cause changes that may not be included in this publication. Quality Water Treatment, Inc. reserves the right to
change the specifications referred to in this literature at any time, without prior notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS ............................................................................................................................ 4
BEFORE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Unpacking and Inspecting Your New System ...................................................................................................................... 8
Shipment FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Items Included ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
REMOVAL OF OLD WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 11
INSTALLING YOUR NEW WATER SOFTENER .......................................................................................................................... 13
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALL VIDEO ........................................................................................................................................... 14

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General Water Softener and whole house filter Setup Overview .................................................................................... 14
Assemble Your Water Softener SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................... 15
Optional Whole House Filter SETUP ............................................................................................................................. 16
DRAIN INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................... 24
RECOMMENDED Option – Install Hose Bib for Treated Soft Water Access.................................................................. 26
FAQ ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Programming Your Valve ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS
WHY WATER GETS HARD AND HOW IT IS SOFTENED
All the freshwater in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming
clouds. Then, nearly pure, and soft as it starts to fall, it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-
laden atmosphere. And as it seeps through soil and rocks it gathers hardness, rust, acid, unpleasant tastes, and odour.
Water hardness is caused primarily by limestone dissolved from the earth by rainwater. Because of this, in earlier times
people who wanted soft water collected rainwater from roofs in rain barrels and cisterns before it picked up hardness
from the earth.
Some localities have corrosive water. A softener cannot correct this problem and so its printed warranty disclaims
liability for corrosion of plumbing lines, fixtures, or appliances.
Iron is a common water problem. The chemical/ physical nature of iron found in natural water supplies is exhibited in
four general types: (Applies to private well or surface water applications only.)
1) Dissolved Iron—Also called ferrous or “clear water” iron. This type of iron can be removed from the water by the
same ion exchange principle that removes the hardness elements, calcium, and magnesium. Dissolved iron is
soluble in water and is detected by taking a sample of the water to be treated in a clear glass. The water in the
glass is initially clear, but on standing exposed to the air, it may gradually turn cloudy or coloured as it oxidizes.
Applies to private well or surface water applications only.
2) Particulate Iron—Also called ferric or colloidal iron. This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron. A softener
will remove larger particles, but they may not be washed out in regeneration effectively and will eventually foul
the ion exchange resin. A filtering treatment will be required to remove this type of iron. Applies to private well
or surface water applications only.
3) Organic Bound Iron—This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic compound in the water. The ion
exchange process alone cannot break this attachment and the softener will not remove this type of iron. Applies
to private well or surface water applications only.
4) Bacterial Iron—This type of iron is protected inside a bacteria cell. Like the organic bound iron, it is not removed
by a water softener. Applies to private well or surface water applications only.

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ATTENTION: Iron content must not exceed 1 ppm.
Beyond 1 ppm an iron softener must be used. Periodic media cleaning is required by Pro-Res Cleaner is iron level exceed
0.3 ppm. Applies to private well or surface water applications only.
When using a softener to remove both hardness and dissolved iron it is important that it regenerates more frequently
than ordinarily would be calculated for hardness removal alone. Although many factors and formulas have been used to
determine this frequency, it is recommended that the softener be regenerated when it has reached 50–75% of the
calculated hardness alone capacity. This will minimize the potential for bed fouling. Applies to private well or surface
water applications only.
If you are operating a water softener on clear water iron, regular resin bed cleaning is needed to keep the bed from
coating with iron. Even when operating a softener on water with less than the maximum of dissolved iron, regular
cleanings should be performed. Clean every six months or more often if iron appears in your conditioned water supply.
Use resin bed cleaning compounds carefully following the directions on the container. Applies to private well or surface
water applications only.
HOW A WATER SOFTENER WORKS
Water softeners remove hardness in the water by exchanging particles in the water, or ions. They remove hard ions the
calcium and magnesium in the water by trading it for sodium ions producing soft water. Unlike the calcium and
magnesium, sodium stays dissolved in water and does not form a scale. Sodium also does not interfere with the cleaning
action of soaps. The sodium is released by a charged resin contained in the softener, this resin also traps the calcium and
magnesium ions. Eventually this resin releases all its sodium and has filled up with other ions, so it then must be
regenerated. Regeneration is accomplished by washing the resin with a salt saturated brine solution that removes the
calcium and magnesium while replenishing the sodium. Therefore, the softener requires a brine tank and salt. The water
softener can run for days before running out of sodium, and when it does, the sodium is replenished in only a matter of
a few hours.
NOTE: Do not remove or destroy the serial number. It must be referenced on request for warranty repair or
replacement.
CAUTION! Do not use where the water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the unit. Applies to private well or surface water applications only.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
All government codes and regulations governing the installation of these devices must be observed.
Check your water hardness.
WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR ACCESSING ANY
INTERNAL CONTROL PARTS.