CP Series Technical Manual
December 15, 2004
Installation
Page - 17
Rev. 3
5.
After all plumbing is completed, but before connecting equipment, flush both the inlet and outlet lines
by opening the by-pass valve and allowing water to rinse out any debris in the lines.
6.
Locate the enclosed kit containing: four o-rings, two pipes with o-rings, and a silicone packet. Apply a
liberal amount of silicone to the four o-rings and the o-rings on the two pipes. Install the four o-rings
on the inlet/outlet adapters.
7.
Connect the main tank with softener valve to the inlet/outlet adapter. The inlet/outlet adapter is
inserted into the Mach
TM
Control Valve and locked in place by the plastic e-clips.
It is important that the e-clips are fully inserted into the Mach
TM
Control Valve. Check that all
3 tabs on the e-clips are fully inserted.
Do not
reuse the old e-clips replace with new e-clips.
8.
Connect the remote tank to the main tank using connector pipes, connector links and connector pins.
(Always use both links.)
An air gap must be provided for all drain lines. Check local
and state plumbing codes for the proper setup of drain line
air gaps.
9.
Run a drain line to the discharge point.
FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL CODES
. Before connecting
unit, check for any obstructions or kinks. Apply Teflon tape to pipe threads on side of softener valve,
and install the two fittings supplied. Connect drain line to valve.
On drain lines for the CP 213 & 216 that must travel more
than 8 feet up and 30 feet over, it is best to take the 5/8”
drain line that fits the valve and attach it in a larger diameter
line or pipe. The CP 208 & 210 will use ½” drain line. This
will eliminate chances of restrictions.
10.
Position the brine drum. In Kinetico Softeners, the brine drum mixes and stores a solution of salt or
potassium chloride for regeneration of the softener media. During the brine rinse cycle, this solution is
drawn from the brine drum and through the media to regenerate it.
The brine drum contains an adjustment to draw the correct amount of salt or potassium chloride
solution for each cycle. This adjustment is made in two places: the adjuster tube and the float cup.
The adjuster tube measures the amount of solution that is drawn from the brine drum into the softener
during the brine rinse cycle. The float cup height determines how much softened water flows back
into the brine drum to prepare for the next regeneration.
CP 208 - 213
CP 216
