Canature 95 Series, Installation And Operation Manual

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Before Starting Installation

Place the softener as close as possible to
the pressure tank (well system) or water
meter (city water).

Place the softener as close as possible to a
floor drain, or other acceptable drain point
(laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).

Connect the softener to the main water
supply pipe BEFORE the water heater.
DO
NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER
. Temperature of water pass-
ing through the softener must be less than
100 deg. F.

Keep outside faucets on hard water to
save soft water and salt.

Do not install the softener in a place where
it could freeze. Damage caused by
freezing is not covered by the war-
ranty.

Put the softener in a place water damage
is least likely to occur if a leak develops.
The manufacturer will not repair or pay for
water damage.

A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the in-
cluded transformer into, is needed within 6
feet of the softener. The transformer has
an attached 6 foot power cable.
Be sure
the electric outlet and transformer
are in an inside location, to protect
from wet weather.

If installing in an outside location, you
must take the steps necessary to assure
the softener, installation plumbing, wiring,
etc., are as well protected from the ele-
ments, contamination, vandalism, etc., as
when installed indoors.

Keep the softener out of direct
sunlight
. The sun’s heat may soften and
distort plastic parts.
Where To Install The Softener
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials

Pliers

Screwdriver

Teflon tape

Razor knife

Two adjustable wrenches

Additional tools may be required if modifi-
cation to home plumbing is required.

Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included
with the softener. To maintain full valve
flow, 3/4” or 1” pipes to and from the sof-
tener fittings are recommended. You
should maintain the same, or larger, pipe
size as the water supply pipe, up to the
softener inlet and outlet.

Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.

Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.

ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you
turn off water to the softener for repairs if
needed, but still have water in the house
pipes.

5/8” OD Drain line is needed for the valve
drain. A 10’ length of hose is included.
with some models.

A length of 5/8” OD drain line tubing is
needed for the brine tank over flow fitting
(optional).

Nugget or pellet water softener salt is
needed to fill the cabinet tank.