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Installation
Figure 13
3-VALVE BYPASS
Bypass
Valve
Inlet
Valve
Outlet
Valve
FOR SERVICE
Close bypass valve.
Open inlet & outlet
valves.
FOR BYPASS
Open bypass valve.
Close inlet & outlet
valves.
LEAK TEST
To check for leaks, complete the following steps:
CAUTION:
To avoid water or air pressure damage to
soft ener inner parts, and to flush pipe chips
or other residue from the water pipes, be
sure to do the following steps exactly as
instructed.
1.
Fully open two nearby cold water faucets down-
stream from the softener.
2.
Place bypass valve(s) in “bypass” position (see
Figures 12 & 13). On a single valve, slide the stem
inward to bypass. On a 3-valve bypass, close the
inlet and outlet valves and open the bypass valve.
3.
Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff valve.
Observe steady water flow from both open faucets.
4.
Place bypass valve(s) in SERVICE, EXACTLY as fol-
lows: Keep soft water faucets open.
a.
Single Bypass Valve: Slowly, slide pull the valve
stem outward toward service, pausing several times
to allow the softener to pressurize gradually.
b.
3-Valve Bypass: Fully close the bypass valve and
open the outlet valve. Slowly open the inlet valve,
pausing several times to allow the softener to pres-
surize gradually.
5.
After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet
for about one minute, or until all air is expelled, then
close.
6.
Close both cold water faucets.
7.
Check your plumbing work for leaks, and fix right
away if any are found. Be sure to observe previous
caution notes.
NOTE:
If this procedure is performed on a new softener,
water coming from the taps may initially be dis-
colored. This normally occurs the first time
water runs through the resin bed. The discol-
ored water is not harmful, and the discoloration
will not last more than a few minutes.
Figure 12
SINGLE BYPASS VALVE
Pull stem outward
for Service
Push inward
for Bypass
