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SOFTPRO INSTALLATION GUIDE
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The pumping rate of your well pump must at
least equal the required backwash flow rate of
your model.
LOCATE WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT CORRECTLY
Select the location of your softener tank with care.
Various conditions which contribute to proper location
are as follows:
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Locate as close as possible to the water supply
source.
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Locate as close as possible to a drain.
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Locate in the correct relationship to other water
conditioning equipment.
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Softener should be located near the supply line
before the water heater. Temperatures above
120°F damage softeners.
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Do not install a softener in a location where
freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause
permanent damage to this type of equipment
and will void the factory warranty.
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Allow sufficient space around the unit for easy
servicing.
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Plumb in a bypass for your treated water where
your water source is a community water supply,
a public water supply or if you wish to bypass
water used for a geothermal heat pump, lawn
sprinkling, out-buildings, or other high demand
applications.
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Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The
sun’s heat may soften and distort plastic parts.
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Determine the best location for your water
softener. Factor in the location of water supply
lines, drain line and 120-volt AC electrical outlet.
Subjecting the Softener to freezing or
temperatures above 43°C (110°F) will void the
warranty.
MANUAL WATER BYPASS
In case of an emergency such as softener maintenance,
you can isolate your water softener from the water
supply using the bypass valve located at the back of the
control. In normal operation the bypass is open with the
ON/OFF knobs in line with the INLET and OUTLET pipes.
To isolate the softener, simply rotate the knobs clockwise
(as indicated by the word BYPASS and arrow) until they
lock.
You can use your water related fixtures and appliances as
the water supply is bypassing the softener. However, the
water you use will be hard. To resume treated service,
open the bypass valve by rotating the knobs counter-
clockwise.
Please make sure bypass knobs are fully opened during
service, otherwise the unsoftened water could bypass
through the valve.
You are now ready to install your new water
softener system.