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“CMP” & “C” Series Automatic Water Conditioners
A. GENERAL
1. Shut off all water at main supply valve.
2. Shut off the fuel supply to water heater.
3. Open faucets (hot and cold) nearest pump or water meter to relieve pressure and drain system.
4. Move softener into the installation position. Loosely attach all fittings to measure for bypass valve as-
sembly (if used), or manual bypass valve.
5. Level the unit. Place shims under cabinet or brine tank as needed.
(Do Not
use metal shims.)
6. Cut the
cold water
supply line as required.
7. Install the bypass valve assembly if used.
B. PLANNING INSTALLATION
1. All installation procedures must conform to local plumbing, electrical and sanitation codes and ordinances.
2. It is recommended that outside faucets for lawn service be on the hard water line, ahead of the softener,
to conserve softened water, save salt and prevent lawn damage.
3. If this isn’t practical, use the convenient integral bypass valve assembly during irrigation flows.
CAUTION: The inlet water temperature MUST NOT exceed 120
0
F.
4. Do not locate softener where ambient temperature drops below 40
0
F.
5. Allow space around the softener for ease of servicing.
6. The softener drain lines must never be solidly connected to the sewer line. (Always provide an air gap at
the END of the drain line). Valve drain line must not be elevated over 5’ from the top of the softener on
well systems, and not over 8’ on municipal water systems.
7. The salt storage cabinet or brine tank is a gravity drain, and this drain line must be lower than the drain
fitting on the side wall of the cabinet.
8. Move the softener into position and connect to bypass assembly (if used). The integral manual bypass
option is a connection which eliminates the need for a 3-valve manifold. This makes installation easier
and provides a more convenient method of bypassing.
9.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that the water inlet line is connected to the “inlet” side of the bypass valve or to
the inlet fitting. (Bypass valve both inlet/outlet fittings are marked.) If water lines are reverse, (inlet/out-
let) resin may be forced from the water softener into the household plumbing system. If this occurs,
household plumbing system must be flushed clean.
C. CONNECT ALL FITTINGS (refer to previous page)
CAUTION: Care must be used when working with copper tubing. Do not allow the flame from torch to
contact any portion of the Valve assembly.
1. Attach 1/2” drain line to drain elbow with insert and nut. Use optional 3/4” drain fittings if drain run
exceeds 25 ft.
2. Do not elevate the drain line over 5’ above the top of the valve (8’ on municipal systems) or to exceed 25’
in length at either height.
CAUTION: An air gap must be provided upon sewer entry. (Conform to local plumbing and sanitation
codes and ordinances).
3. The salt storage cabinet or brine tank provides an overflow. Attach 1/2” ID flexible plastic tubing to the
overflow fitting and direct it to the drain.
DO NOT
connect to the main drain line. Use a separate gravity
flow line.
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