GENERAL
1) Observe all warning and caution statements that appear in this manual.
2)
Keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn upside down or drop. Turning the tank upside down will cause media to enter the valve.
3) Operating temperature is between 34°F (1°C) and 110°F (43.3°C).
4) Rated water pressure range is 20 - 100 psi.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Installation and use
MUST
comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.
•
Do not
install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this fi lter system is 110°F (43.3°C).
•
Do not
install if water pressure exceeds 100 psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumb-
ing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
5) Use only regenerant salts designed for water softening.
IMPORTANT NOTE
SODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water. Persons who are on sodium restricted diets
should consider the added as part of their overall sodium intake.
6) Follow state and local codes for water testing.
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.
7) When installing the water connections (bypass or manifold) connect to the plumbing system fi rst. Allow heated parts to cool and cemented parts to be set
before installing any plastic parts. Do not get primer or solvent on o-rings, nuts or the valve.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If sediment is present, the installation of a sediment pre-fi lter is recommended. Even if sediment is not currently present or at a level high enough to be objection-
able, a pre-fi lter can increase the effi ciency of the softener and reduce the amount of maintenance required.
LOCATION SELECTION
Location of a water treatment system is important. The following conditions are required:
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
•
Do not
install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this fi lter system is 110°F (43.3°C).
•
Do not
install if water pressure exceeds 100 psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumb-
ing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
•
Do not
install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing
professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition.
• Mount system in such a position as to prevent it from being struck by other items used in the area of installation.
•
Do not
install system where water lines could be subjected to vacuum conditions without appropriate measures for vacuum prevention.
• Install on a fl at/level surface. It is also advisable to sweep the fl oor to eliminate objects that could pierce the brine tank.
1) Level platform or fl oor.
2) Room to access equipment for maintenance and adding regenerant (salt) to tank.
3)
Temperatures over 34°F (1°C) and below 110°F (43.3°C).
4)
Water pressure below 100 psi and above 20 psi.
5)
Constant electrical supply to operate the controller.
6)
Total minimum pipe run to water heater of 10 ft (3 m) to prevent backup of hot water into system.
7) Local drain for discharge as close as possible.
8) Water line connections with shut-off or bypass valves.
9) Must meet any local and state codes for site of installation.
10) Valve is designed for minor plumbing misalignments. Do not support weight of systems on the plumbing.
11) Be sure all soldered pipes are fully cooled before attaching plastic valve to the plumbing.
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