SIGNATURE 2 SERIES
Installation
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HYDROXR™ VS Location / Other Requirements-
• Locate the filter near an unswitched, 120 volt / 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet.
• Check for distance and proper drain installation (e.g. floor drain, washing machine standpipe).
• Determine type and size of piping required for HYDROXR™ VS connection (e.g. galvanized, PVC plastic).
Note:
If household plumbing is galvanized and you intend to make the installation with copper (or vice versa), obtain
di-electric unions to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.
Note:
Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20’ in length to reach the drain, use 3/4” I.D.
drain line tubing instead of 1/2” I.D. Drain line tubing is not included.
Caution:
If sweat soldering copper pipe (remember to always use lead free solder and flux), cover yoke or bypass valve
with wet rags to prevent heat damage to connection and control valve! If using PVC or plastic pipe, primers and
solvents cements specifically recommended for use with potable water are required.
Note:
All secondary service points (outside hose bibs, etc.) requiring filtered water, will need to be connected after the
HYDROXR™ VS Filter. Flow and volume requirements for secondary service points must be considered when
sizing the system. Service points not requiring treated water should be connected prior to HYDROXR™ VS Tank.
-Installation Procedure-
Water Supply Connection and Bypass Valve
To allow for HYDROXR™ VS Filter servicing, a manual bypass valve have been installed at the factory. The bypass valve
allows raw water to be manually routed around the filter.
1. Position HYDROXR™ VS Tank and Filter Tank at desired location for installation. If a water softener is to be installed,
it should be positioned after the Filter Tank.
2. The filter material is shipped separately from the Filter Tank. The filter media must be loaded after Filter Tank has
been placed at desired location.
A. Remove the control valve by unscrewing from the Filter Tank.
B. Use cap provided to prevent media from entering tube while filling.
C. Place media funnel (part # U-1006) in hole on top of tank.
D. Pour several gallons of water in the tank.
E. Pour in the required quantity of filter media. No gravel is required.
Note:
The required quantity of media is listed in the filter specifications. If rebedding an existing unit and the system
utilizes a standard tube and basket style distributor, a “D” gravel underbedding is required.
F. After filling the Filter Tank with media, fill the tank completely with water.
Note:
This will permit the filtering media to become soaked while preparing the installation and will prevent the
control valve from being plugged with floating material on initial backwash.
G. Remove funnel and clean filter media from tank threads.
H. Remove cap from distributor tube.
I. Replace the control valve on mineral tank. DO not use Teflon tape or paste on valve threads, as the valve to
tank o-ring seals the joint.
