Kinetico CP 213s OD, Technical Manual

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CP Series Technical Manual
Page - 20 Installation December 15, 2004
Rev. 3
Central Brining System Installation
Use teflon tape for all threaded pipe connections
For 39" and 50" Diameter Drums
1. Assemble bulkhead fittings to brine drum as shown, with the rubber washer on the inside. Be sure the
washer does not "squeeze" out while tightening.
2.
Mount the brine well (Part #4758) to the drum using overflow fitting (Part #1138) and nut (Part
#1139).
3. Assemble
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elbow (Part # 3407) and nipple (Part #3406) to refill valve (Part #4967).
4.
Install top collar (Part #2360) on bent float rod and position it 14 inches from straight end and secure.
Slide ball on rod. Position lower collar (Part #2360) on rod, and secure it approximately 2 inches from
end of rod.
5.
Screw “float to valve” adapter fitting (Part #3408) to float rod - DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
6.
Using pin (Part #3411) and "E" ring (Part #3413), attach rod and float assembly to valve (Part #4967)
activator arm.
7.
Lower float rod and valve assembly into brine well. Mount valve to tank through hole in brine well.
8.
Assemble tube to nipple fitting (Part #4761) to nipple (Part #3406) through hole in brine wall.
9.
Connect spray tube (Part #3431) to fitting (Part #4761) leading to valve and add end "plug" fitting to
spray tube. Plug fitting consists of (Part #4761) hose to female thread fitting and ¼ inch pipe plug
(Part #4762).
10.
Using the 8 hangers (Part #3431), screws (Part #1869) and nuts (Part #3430) mount spray tube to
drum using holes provided. Spray holes should be angled down towards salt.
For 24" Drum
The procedures are identical to those listed, except the shorter 46½ inch brine well is used. Also, only 6
hangers are needed to mount the spray tube (Part #4756).
Valve Modifications for Central Brining
Operation
Depending on the CP unit selected, the Venturi Throat and
Brine Flow Control may need to be changed. This will
regulate the amount of salt used per regeneration.
Standard Recommended
Unit Throat Brining Throat Brining
CP 208 Tan
(3342)
8.5 lbs. Dark Blue
(2117)
5.5 lbs.
CP 210 White
(2120)
30 lbs. Tan
(3342)
10.5 lbs
CP 213 Yellow
(6016)
42 lbs. Clear
(2379)
19 lbs.
CP 216 Yellow
(6016)
42 lbs. Black
(1045)
35 lbs.