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STEP 7:
Connect one end of the provided 3/8” brine line to the control valve quick connect fitting. Insert
the other end of the brine line through the hole in the brine tank and into the quick connect
fitting on the safety brine valve. Remove the quick connect collet retainer clip (if included)
before inserting the brine line into each fitting, press the tube in very firmly and replace the
retainer clip behind the collet.
NOTE: THE BRINE TUBING SHOULD BE INSERTED 5/8”
INTO THE FITTING. DO NOT PUT SALT INTO THE BRINE TANK AT THIS TIME.
STEP 8:
Install overflow tubing from overflow elbow on brine tank to floor drain. Tubing must be lower
than overflow elbow at all times.
DO NOT CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM SOFTENER
CONTROL VALVE TO BRINE TANK OVERFLOW. DO NOT CONECT BRINE TANK
DRAIN LINE TO THE SOFTENER DRAIN LINE.
STEP 9:
Place bypass valve
in the “Bypass” position (refer to Figures 4 below). Open main supply
valve or turn on power to pump on private well systems.
Safety Brine Valve
Brine Tank
Overflow Elbow
Salt Platform
Brine Well
Air Check
Safety Float
Brine Overflow
Drain Line
(Not included)
To Floor Drain
Brine Line To Brine
Valve on Control
Valve
Installation Instructions
FIGURE 3: Brine Tank Components
FIGURE 4: Stainless Steel Bypass Valve Operation