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SOFTENER INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE
BARRIE • ONTARIO • CANADA 705.733.8900 WWW.EXCALIBURWATER.COM
1.5)
System Drawing
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Plumbing Instructions
Well Water Installation
Municipal Installation
1)
The softener must be located at the closest possible location to drain.
2)
The water heater’s inlet must be at least 10ft away from softener.
3)
The unit including the drain must be located in a room temperature above 33° F.
4)
If vacuum occurrence is expected, then the vacuum breaker must be installed at the inlet of the
softener.
5)
The bypass valve must be installed on the control valve.
6)
The outside tap water if possible may be bypassed from the softener.
7)
The primer, solder or solder flux must not get on the O-rings while installation.
8)
After soldering the lines must be cooled before installing the O-Rings, nuts and caps.
9)
If the electrical system is grounded to the plumbing, then a copper strap must be connected
between inlet and outlet as shown in figure above.
10)
The plumbing must be done by following the local plumbing codes.
Water
heater
Pressure
Tank
Minimum 10ft
Water
Meter
Minimum 10ft
Brine
Tank
Brine
Tank
Outside
Tap
Outside
Tap
Water
heater
Cold
Cold
Hot
Hot
