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CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 4°C.
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this water softener is 43°C.
• Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to plugged water lines:
Pay particular attention to correct orientation of control valve. Water flow should match arrow on control valve. The Inlet and Outlet of
other water treatment equipment products will vary depending on the control valve brand used.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Sodium information: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water. People who are on sodium
restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake.
Installation Site Selection:
Select the location of your water softener with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:
1. Locate as close as possible to water supply source.
2. Locate as close as possible to a drain.
3. Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (fig 1, page 6).
4. Locate the water softener in the supply line before the water heater. Temperatures above 43°C will damage the water softener and
void the factory warranty.
5. Do not install the water softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage and will
also void the factory warranty.
6. Allow sufficient space around the installation for easy servicing.
7. Provide a non-switched 110V, 60Hz (220V, 50Hz for specified systems) power source for the control valve.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with a hazardous voltage:
If the home electrical system requires use of the cold water system as an electrical safety ground, a jumper must be used to ensure a
sufficient ground connection across the water softener installation piping — refer installation to qualified personnel.
Facts to remember while planning the installation:
1) All installation procedures must conform to local and state plumbing codes.
2) If lawn sprinklers, a swimming pool, or geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities are to be treated by the
water softener, a larger model must be selected to accommodate the higher flow rate plus the backwashing requirements of the
water softener. Consult our Technical Assistance and Product Support at 1300 345 837 for alternative instructions if the pumping
rate is insufficient.
3) Remember that the water softener inlet is attached to the pipe
4) Before beginning the installation review the existing piping system and to determine the size, number and type of fittings required.
5) Sweep the floor to eliminate objects that could pierce the brine tank.
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