Replacing Fleck 5600 Main Piston, Seals & Spacers, and Brine Valve

Posted by Andrew Cross at 5/3/2012 2:47 PM
Categories: Fleck 5600

Rebuilding the Fleck 5600,
Stuck Valve

It is very common for the main and brine pistons of the Fleck 5600 to need replacement after 5 - 10 years of use. The valve will get stuck trying to complete a regeneration cycle. Very often this occurs at the beginning of the "brine rinse" cycle. The timer motor may stop at this point also. The motors are made to stop instead of forcing the valve ( which would result in gear damage ).

The solution is to replace the main piston ( # 60102-00 for water softeners ) and the brine valve piston assembly ( # 60032 ). If the valve is on a chlorinated water source or over 10 years old, it is recommended to replace the main piston seals ( # 60125 ) at the same time.
On rare occasions the timer motor may also need to be replaced. But try the pistons replacement first, this usually does the trick. 
( Pistons & Seals Set = 60102-00, 60125, 60032 as part # 56PSkit )

Replacing the Main & Brine Valve Pistons and Seals is easy.

  1. Put valve on By Pass, or turn water off

  2. Manually put the valve in "backwash" to relief pressure

  3. Remove the screw in the center of the main piston and the 2 on either side of it

  4. Slide the Power head forward and up to remove

  5. Remove the 3 screws holding the metal plate to the valve body

  6. Pull out both piston assemblies and the main piston seals & spacers.

  7. Put new seals & spacers in place and insert new piston assemblies.

  8.  Reassemble. No special alignment is required.

5600 Rebuild Kit Pistons and Seals 3456PSKIT 5600 Rebuild Kit Pistons and Seals - 3456PSKIT
Rebuild Kit Fleck 5600, Our 56PSKit includes Main Piston Assembly 60102-00,Seals and Spacers 60125, Brine Valve Piston 60032     View DetailsReplacing Fleck 5600 Main & Brine Valve Pistons and Seals made easy. ( Pistons & Seals Set = 60102-00, 60125, 60032 = 3456PSkit )
 

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  • 7/4/2008 2:06 PM Victor wrote:
    Thanks
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  • 7/14/2008 11:56 PM Jamie wrote:
    Lots of help, thanks!!! ---jamie
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  • 7/17/2008 3:26 PM John wrote:
    Thanks this was most helpful!
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  • 7/23/2008 10:46 AM Matt wrote:
    Thanks very helpful saved a lot of money
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  • 8/20/2008 3:46 PM Mike wrote:
    The video is excellent. Very clear description of process, good sound and video quality as well.
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  • 9/2/2008 8:22 PM John Hopps wrote:
    Water softener Service man charges $70.00 minimum.
    With your help and parts my cost was $50.00 but can do it again as required.
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  • 10/5/2008 10:24 AM Myron Peebles wrote:
    Excellent video!! Everything I need to know. Thanks (I like your style)
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  • 10/9/2008 11:45 AM Myron Peebles wrote:
    Excellent instructions. However, you might add a Step 9. for where to reset the main valve after the procedure. I assume "In-Service". (or should I manually regenerate the unit to test out the operation) Thanks
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    1. 10/9/2008 12:24 PM Andrew Cross wrote:
      *** Thanks for the comment. You are correct that "IN SERV" is where it should be set when you are done with the parts replacement. And you are also correct about manually regenerating as a test of operation. And usually this is what you would want to do, since your tank is likely to be in "need" of a complete regeneration.

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  • 11/17/2008 12:51 PM CHARLIE CONWAY wrote:
    You guy's should be commended not only do you give great prices on parts but you also show a video of how to replace it. Are you kidding me, who does this besides you NO ONE. You are a true DIY company. Thank you and God Bless.
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  • 12/11/2008 12:09 AM Steven wrote:
    I have a metal control valve with another companies name cast into it. Your site helped me identify it as a Fleck and your video gave me the confidence to rebuild it. You have done an excellent job with these resources, thank you very much!
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  • 1/2/2009 7:12 PM John wrote:
    Thanks for all your help Andrew, you and the video were great! I will recommend to the whole sub division as we are all on well water.
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  • 1/20/2009 2:26 PM Mike Chipperini wrote:
    Excellent and very informative video!
    Thanks
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  • 1/29/2009 1:31 PM Adrian wrote:
    found it very useful and following the simple instructions have managed to fix softener thank you
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  • 3/1/2009 3:33 AM Dean Stucker wrote:
    Great Video! (5600 valve replacement) I can move forward with 100% confidence now.
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  • 3/4/2009 6:24 PM Scott wrote:
    Thanks. An operation like this may be very simple, but to see the video is reassuring, and makes you feel there is nothing you left out, or screwed up. Very much appreciated.
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  • 3/16/2009 12:31 AM Jeff Hubbell wrote:
    Your video was easy to follow. On my tear-down, the retaining clip on top of the brine valve was missing. The spring and plastic washer on top were loose. The missing retaining clip caused the brine valve to not function properly, and caused my brine tank to overflow. I jury-rigged a retaining clip from a small lock-washer, and it will work until I get a new brine valve (its on order). After 8 years, the spacers and seals on the main valve all look ok (after some clean-up). The brine valve has some pitting on it and will need to be replaced. The main valve itself (metallic dumb-bell like thing that fits into the spacers/seals) has some pitting on the cross-pin that holds it to the upper yoke assembly, and may need to be replaced in a few years. Again, thanks for all the great support (great website!) and quick turn-around on my purchases. In these tough economic times, I'm trying to do as much repair work as I can, and you guys help me have the confidence to tackle the job myself, with great result. Thanks again - Jeff H.
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  • 3/18/2009 10:16 AM Tony McAndrew wrote:
    Once again a great job Andrew! If only other people would be willing to share their time and talents the way you do, the world would be a much better place. Thanks for all your help,

    Tony McAndrew
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  • 4/5/2009 3:48 PM Jim Devereaux wrote:
    I probably couln't have done the installation with viewing the video first. It gave me total confidence. Thanks so much for the great service and information you have given me the past several years.
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  • 7/14/2009 8:22 PM chris wrote:
    Perfect site for the D.I.Y.people in this world. Thanks
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  • 8/13/2009 4:39 PM Gustavo Eustache wrote:
    Thank you very much!!! This is a great video and helped me to save a lot money...
    You have been a such blessing to me...
    God Bless you!!!
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  • 9/17/2009 7:52 PM Dirty Sanchez wrote:
    Thanks for the Video instructions.
    I have fixed a lot of things but seeing a video is the best help ever.
    Thanks for the video, Well Done!!
    Doing research and will be buying my parts from you.
    Thank you, thank You.
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  • 9/20/2009 6:29 PM Don Stone wrote:
    Great video, especially the part about the brine valve seal and what will happen if it’s not seated completely. Yes I had the leak until I opened it back up and reseated the seal inside. Thanks
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  • 10/27/2009 6:45 PM Glen Mast wrote:
    Excellent! I saw your video which showed how easy it was. So I ordered the kit and when it came I re-watched the video and rebuilt the head just like the video showed. That is the best DIY video I have ever seen.
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  • 11/3/2009 1:21 PM Larry wrote:
    Great information. The video really helps how parts come apart and go together. Tips are given beyond what's in the rebuild instruction list.
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  • 6/29/2010 5:32 PM Jamie Finley wrote:
    Thanks to your information and video I was able to fix my Fleck 5600 easily. My local dealer told me I needed to bring the valve assembly in to him to fix and that it required special tools.I did buy the parts from him because I was in a hurry, but he charged almost twice as much, and next time I will order them from you. Thanks
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  • 8/27/2010 2:10 PM Ray wrote:
    The company that installed my system used to charge $125 to install this kit. What a breeze! It took me an my wife about 10 minutes to do it. Twice as long in the video but it was our first time. Definately well worth the time. Thanks.
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