SIGNATURE SERIES
Installation
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Softener Location / Other Requirements
• Locate the unit 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 softener connection (e.g. copper, 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 feet 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 and bypass valve
with wet rags to prevent heat damage to connections and control valve! If using PVC or plastic pipe, primers and
solvent cements specifically recommended for use with potable water are required.
Note:
All plumbing lines not requiring “soft” water should be connected “upstream” of the softener. (See Typical
Installation Diagrams.)
-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 MSI96 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. Inlet and outlet connections on the control valve are
3/4” FNPT. (1” FNPT for TS96V, MS96V, TS128V & MS128V units.)
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 lever to the bypass position (position of lever is perpendicular to the 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!
