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Tools Required for Installation:
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Two adjustable wrenches
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Additional tools may be required if modification to home plumbing is required.
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Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included with the filter. To maintain full valve flow, 3/4” or 1” pipes to and from the filter fittings are recommended. You should maintain
the same, or larger, pipe size as the water supply pipe, up to the filter inlet and outlet.
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Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.
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Some codes may also allow PVC plastic pipe.
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ALWAYS install the included bypass valve, or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you turn off water to the filter for repairs if needed, but still have water in the house pipes.
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5/8” OD drain line is needed for the valve drain. A 10’ length of hose is not included with some brands.
Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly
Select the location of your filter tank with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:
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Locate as close as possible to the water supply source.
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Locate as close as possible to a floor or laundry tub drain.
3.
Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (see Fig. 1, 2 or 3, Page 14).
4.
Filters and filters should be located in the supply line before the water heater. Temperatures above 120°F damage filters and filters
5.
Do not install a filter or filter in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage to this type of equipment and will void the factory
warranty.
6.
Allow sufficient space around the unit for easy servicing.
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If your water source is a community water supply, a public water supply or you wish to bypass water used for a geothermal heat pump, lawn sprinkling, out-buildings or other
high demand applications, refer to Fig. 2 or 3 on Page 14 for additional equipment required.
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Keep the filter out of direct sunlight. The sun’’s heat may soften and distort plastic parts.
Facts to Remember When Planning Your Installation
1.
All installation procedures must conform to local and state plumbing codes.
2.
If lawn sprinkling, a swimming pool, geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities is to be treated by the filter, a larger model filter must be selected to
accommodate the higher flow rate demands of these items. The pumping rate of the well pump must be sufficient to accommodate these items plus the backwash
requirement of the filter. Consult your dealer for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufficient.
3.
Remember that the filter inlet is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e., runs to the pump) and the outlet is the line that runs toward the water heater.
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Before commencing installation, it is advisable to study the existing piping system and determine the size, number and type of fittings required.
Typical system schematics shown in these instructions (Fig. 1, 2, or 3, Page 14), will be of assistance.
NOTE:
If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply, continuity should be main-
tained by installing ground straps around any nonconductive plastic piping used in
installation.
NOTE:
If your pumping rate is inadequate, do not install your filter until the problem is solved.
