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Fleck 2850 S

Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for Fleck 2850 S. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.

Summary

Product identification

  • Model: 2850s
  • Type: 1.5" Control Valve
  • Part No.: 42366 Rev D

Features

  • 1.5" commercial valve with best-in-class flow rates
  • Multi-tank system capability
  • Increased service and backwash flow
  • Fully adjustable 5-cycle control:
    • Controlled upflow backwash
    • Downflow brining and slow rinse
    • Rapid rinse
    • Timed brine refill
    • Downflow service
  • Time-tested, hydraulically-balanced piston, seal and spacer design
  • Solid lead-free brass* valve body
  • 1.5" top mount control valve for smaller commercial/industrial applications
  • Backwash capacity suitable for up to 36" diameter tanks (softeners)
  • Suitable for filter applications up to 30" diameter tanks
  • Consistent brining with timed brine refills
  • Choice of 7- or 12-day clock, manual or volume initiated timers

Options

  • Meter-initiated regeneration
  • Time Clock
  • No untreated water bypass piston
  • Environmental cover
  • Control types: Electromechanical, SXT, or NXT
  • Hot water operation (time clock up to 180°F; metered valve up to 150°F)
  • Manual operation
  • Service valve operator
  • Auxiliary micro switch
  • Side mount configuration
  • Cold water operation (up to 100°F)

Valve Specifications

  • Valve material: Lead-free brass*
  • Inlet/Outlet: 1-1/2" NPTF
  • Cycles: 5
  • Flow Rates (50 psi Inlet) - Valve Alone:
    • Continuous (15 psi drop): 70 GPM (side mount/top mount)
    • Peak (25 psi drop): 90 GPM (side mount/top mount)
    • Max. backwash (25 psi drop): 70 GPM
  • Cv (flow at 1 psi drop): 18
  • Regeneration Type: Downflow/Upflow or Downflow only
  • Adjustable cycles: Yes
  • Time available per cycle:
    • Electromechanical: 164 minutes
    • SXT: 0 - 199 minutes
    • NXT: 0 - 12 hours
    • XT: 0 - 12 hours

Meter Information

  • Meter accuracy:
    • 7/10 - 40 GPM: +/- 5% (1" meter)
    • 1-1/2 - 75 GPM: +/- 5% (1-1/2" meter)
  • Meter capacity range (gallons):
    • 1" Standard: 310 - 5,270
    • 1" Extended: 1,150 - 26,350
    • 1-1/2" Standard: 625 - 10,625
    • 1-1/2" Extended: 3,125 - 53,125
    • NXT, XT: 1,000 - 9,900,000
    • SXT: 1,000 - 60,000

Mechanical / Hydraulic

  • Distributor pilot: 1-9/10" O.D.
  • Drain line: 1-1/4" NPTF
  • Injector brine system:
    • 1600 & 1650: 3/8"
    • 1710: 1/2"
  • Brine line: 3/8" & 1/2"
  • Mounting base: 4" - 8 UN
  • Height from top of tank: 6-1/2"

Electrical

  • Rating: 24 V, 110 V, 220 V - 50 Hz, 60 Hz
  • Max. VA: 72

Operating Limits

  • Pressure:
    • Hydrostatic: 300 psi
    • Working: 20 - 125 psi
  • Temperature:
    • Cold water: 34° - 110° F
    • Hot water: Up to 180° F

Typical Applications

  • Water Softener: 14" - 36" diameter tanks
  • Iron Filter: 14" - 30" diameter tanks
  • Sediment Filter: 14" - 30" diameter tanks
  • Carbon Filter: 14" - 30" diameter tanks
  • Neutralizing Filter: 14" - 30" diameter tanks

* As defined in the U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Act; the product also meets California Proposition 65 Standards.

Disclaimer: This extraction may miss figures, footnotes, or revisions. Contractual data must match the OEM PDF revision used on the project.

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