Penguin Water PWXH-150, Manual

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6. Connect the drain hose to the valve and secure it with a hose clamp. Run the drain
hose to the nearest laundry tub, floor drain or approved air gap fitting. The drain can
be ran overhead or down along the floor. Drain tubing should be a minimum of 1/2"
ID. When running the drain overhead, it is important that the tubing has no dips or
kinks. If the drain is ran overhead and must run linearly to the available drain, it is
recommended that a hard pipe is used of larger diameter than the drain line. This lin-
ear pipe should have a physical "drop" toward the drain (1/2" : 10'). The goal is to
have a gravity drain without much back pressure when traveling long distances.
NOTE: A direct connection into a waste drain is not recommended. A physical
air gap of at least 1.5" should be used to avoid bacteria and wastewater travel-
ling back through the drain line into the softener.
NOTE: Be sure to secure the drain line. The softener will drain with force and it
should be secured to prevent a leak. Hose clamps should be used to secure
the drain line at the connection points.
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