Clean Water Systems 5900S, Installation & Start?Up Manual

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5900S Softener Installation & Startup Guide
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Installing on Systems with Copper Piping
If your new filter system is to be installed in a metal (conductive) plumbing system, i.e. copper or
galvanized steel pipe, the plastic components of the system will interrupt the electrical continuity of
the plumbing system.
Thus, any stray currents from improperly
grounded appliances downstream or
potential galvanic activity in the plumbing
system can no longer ground through the
contiguous metal plumbing.
Some homes may have been built in
accordance with building codes, which
encouraged the grounding of electrical
appliances through the plumbing system.
Consequently, the installation of a bypass
consisting of the same material as the
existing plumbing, or a grounded "jumper
wire" bridging the equipment and reestablishing the contiguous conductive nature of the plumbing
system must be installed prior to your systems use.
This is simple and easy step to take if you are installing your water treatment system into copper
piping. A simple ground jumper wire with a pipe clamp can be purchased at any Home Center, or
hardware store etc. for a few dollars.