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Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
Step 3. Assemble Inlet and Outlet Plumbing
Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and out-
let ports of the valve.
Be sure
hard water
supply pipe
goes to
the valve
inlet side
.
NOTE: Inlet and outlet are marked on the valve. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.
CAUTION: Be sure to fit, align and support all plumbing to prevent putting stress on the
softener valve inlet and outlet. Undo stress may cause damage to the valve.
Step 4. Connect Inlet and Outlet Plumbing
Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing as applicable, below.
1. SOLDERED COPPER
a. Thoroughly clean and flux all joints.
b. Make all solder connections. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes square and
straight.
DO NOT solder with installation adaptors or bypass valve attached to plumbing.
Soldering heat will damage the installation adaptors and valve.
2. THREADED PIPE
a. Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe threads.
b. Tighten all threaded joints.
3. PVC PLASTIC PIPE
a. Clean, prime and cement all joints, following the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the
plastic pipe and fittings.
Step 5. Cold Water Pipe Grounding
WARNING: The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used as a ground for the house
electrical system. The 3-valve bypass type of installation, shown in Figure. 2,
will maintain ground continuity. If you use a plastic bypass valve at the unit,
continuity is broken. To restore the ground, do the following.
Install a #4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe, securely clamping at both
ends, see Figure 9 (parts not included).
NOTE: Check local plumbing and electrical codes for proper installation of the ground
wire. The installation must conform to them. In Massachusetts, plumbing codes of
Massachusetts shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber.
