Models 7180 and 7380
Owner’s Manual
and Installation Guide
5/22/2019
6
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures
The water softener is capable of treating a combination of undesirable constituents (such as iron, dirt, sediment, chlorine,
and/or lead) in water. See
Specifications
for the capabilities of your appliance. Install, set up, and use the appliance within
the operating limits outlined in this manual. Failure to comply with these specifications may decrease the effectiveness of
the backwash and cause control valve malfunction. The water softener, like any other appliance, requires correct
installation and setting for optimum performance.
Each water treatment appliance includes water test strips and 15 feet (4.6 m) of drain line.
Step 1
Prepare the Placement Area
A.
Make sure the placement area is clean.
Note:
A pipe with a minimum of 3/4-inch I.D. is required between the pressure tank and the appliance
for the appliance to function properly.
B.
Make sure the inlet/outlet and drain connections meet the applicable local codes.
C.
Check the arrows on the inlet manifold for correct connections.
D.
Place the appliance in the desired location using Figure 1 as a guide. The diagram in Figure 1 applies
to basement, slab, crawl space, and outside installations.
E.
Do not install the appliance without an adequate drainage provision where water leakage, if it occurs,
will cause damage.
F.
For outside installations, the appliance should be enclosed, so it is protected from the weather.
Caution:
Do NOT plumb the appliance in backward.
Figure 1: Appliance Placement
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Normal Operation
