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GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS
The softener is not designed to support the weight of plumbing.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be
used on black "O" Rings, but is not necessary.
Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip
seals.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads.
Teflon® tape must be used on the threads of the 1" NPT
inlet and outlet and on the threads for the drain line connection. Teflon® tape is not used on the nut connections
or caps because "O" Ring seals are used.
The nuts and caps are designed to be unscrewed or tightened by hand or with the special plastic Service
Wrench, (CV3193, not included). If necessary, pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap. Do not use a pipe
wrench to tighten nuts or caps.
Do not place screwdriver in slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer.
NOTE: If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply, continuity should be maintained
by installing ground straps around any non-conductive plastic piping or bypass used in the installation.
Make sure the softener is not installed backwards. The softener will not function properly if installed backwards
and softener resin may be forced into the water lines. Arrows molded into the valve body indicate the direction
of flow.
Site Requirements
● water pressure -- 25-100 psi (1.7 – 6.9 bar)
● water temperature -- 33-100°F (0.5-37.7°C)
● electrical -- 115/120 V, 60 Hz uninterrupted outlet dry locations only
● the tank should be on a firm level surface
Typical Installation
Water Heater
Untreated Water
Untreated Water for
geothermal heat pumps,
swimming pools, lawn
irrigation, hose bibs etc.
FIGURE 1:
Typical
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nstallation
General Installation
Filtered Hard Water
Iron Filter or
Backwash Filter
(if needed)
Softener
Brine Tank
Pressure Tank
(well system only)
Tank
Treated Water
Grounding Strap
Check Valve
