“GF” SERIES AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONERS
INSTALLATION
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Installation Fitting Assemblies
1. Installation fittings connect to the control valve or the bypass valve
using nuts that only require hand tightening.
Hand tightened nut connections between control valve and installation fittings, control valve and bypass valve, and
bypass valve and installation fittings allow for ease serviceability. Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten nuts on
installation fittings.
Hand tighten only.
2. Split ring retainer design holds the nut on and allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area reducing
the chance for leakage. The split ring design, incorporated into the installation fittings allows approximately 2
degrees off axis alignment to the plumbing system. The installation fittings are designed to accommodate minor
plumbing misalignments but are not designed to support the weight of a system or the plumbing.
3. When assembling the installation fitting package, connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then attach the
nut, split ring and o-ring. Heat from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring or o-ring. Solder
joints should be cool and solvent cements should be set before installing the nut, split ring and o-ring. Avoid getting
primer and solvent cements on any part of the o-rings or split rings, bypass valve or control valve. Solvent cements
and primers should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Slip the nut onto the fitting first, then the split ring second and the o-ring last. hand tighten the nut. If the fitting
is leaking, tightening the nut will not stop the leak. Remove the nut, remove the fitting, and check for damage or
misalignment of the o-ring.
Do not use the pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Teflon tape must be used on the threads of the 1”
NPT elbow and the 1/4” NPT connection and on the threads for the drain line connection. Teflon tape is not
necessary on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.
Do not use Vaseline, oils or other hydrocarbon lubricants oanywhere on the control valve or resin tank
assembly. A silicon lubricant may be used on black o-rings, but is not necessary.
Bypass Valve
1. The bypass valve easily connects to the control valve body using nuts that only require hand tightening. Hand
tighten nut connections between control valve and fittings, control valve and bypass valve, and bypass valve and
installation fittings allow for easy serviceability. The split ring retainer design holds the nut on and allows load to
be spread over the entire nut surface area reducing the chance for leakage. The split ring design, incorporated into
the bypass, allows approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the plumbing system. The bypass is designed to
accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but is not designed to support the weight of a system or the plumbing.
Avoid getting primer and solvent cements on any part of the o-rings or split rings, bypass valve or control
valve. Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Teflon tape is not necessary on the caps because of
o-ring seals.
Do not use Vaseline, oils or other hydrocarbon lubricants oanywhere on the control valve or resin tank
assembly. A silicon lubricant may be used on black o-rings, but is not necessary.
Connecting Fittings
CAUTION:
Care must be used when working with copper tubing. Do not allow the flame from torch to contact any por
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tion of the Valve assembly.
1. Attach 1/2” drain line to drain elbow with insert and nut. Use optional 3/4” drain fittings if drain run
exceeds 25 ft.
2. Do not elevate the drain line over 5’ above the top of the valve (8’ on municipal systems) or to exceed 25’ in
length at either height.
CAUTION:
An air gap must be provided upon sewer entry. (Conform to local plumbing and sanitation codes and ordi
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nances).
3. The salt storage cabinet or brine tank provides an overflow. Attach 1/2” ID flexible plastic tubing to the overflow
fitting and direct it to the drain.
DO NOT
connect to the main drain line. Use a separate gravity flow line.
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