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-Installation Procedure-
- Water Supply Connections and Bypass Valve -
To allow for softener servicing, swimming pool filling or lawn sprinkling, a manual bypass valve has been installed
at the factory. The bypass allows hard water to be manually routed around the softener.
1. Position softener at desired location for installation. (See Installation Diagrams.)
2.
For MS96V Units ONLY -
The resin material is shipped separately from the mineral
tank. Remove the valve by unscrewing from center hole. Use a cork or tape to place over top of distributor tube to
prevent material from entering tube while filling. Place funnel in hole. Pour several gallons of water in the tank.
No gravel is required.
Pour in the resin material. Remove funnel and cork or tape from distributor tube. Clean
tank threads and fill the mineral tank completely with water. Replace the valve, being careful to position the
distributor tube into the distributor tube pilot hole.
Note:
If rebedding an existing unit and the system utilizes a standard tube & basket style distributor, a “D” gravel
underbedding will be required.
3. Turn OFF main water supply and OPEN nearest faucet to relieve pressure.
4. Cut main line and install appropriate elbows and extensions.
Caution:
Raised arrows located on the sides of control valve body and bypass valve indicate proper direction of
water flow. Install inlet and outlet piping in direction of arrows. It is recommended that a vacuum breaker be
installed on the inlet plumbing.
5. Rotate bypass valve to the bypass position (position of lever is at right angle to inlet / outlet piping).
6. Turn the main supply line on to restore water service to the home.
7. OPEN nearest faucet to evacuate air and repressurize plumbing lines.
8. Check for leaks!
Signature 3 Bypass - Shown
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