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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

33.  Draw a 5 gallon bucket of water to be used in the 

brine tank.

34.  Pour the 5 gallon bucket of water into the 

brine tank. See Figure 42 for location of brine 

compartment on single tank models.

35.  Measure 1-1/2 oz of chlorine bleach and pour 

solution directly into the brine tank or salt 

compartment on single tank units.

36.  On all tank units, pour salt into compartment. Fill 

about 3/4 full initially. Do not pack full. This is also 

where iron control agents will be put if you have 

rust stains. Replace lids on the salt compartment.

TO PROGRAM THE CONTROL 

VALVE, SEE SEPARATELY 

ENCLOSED INSTRUCTION 

ENTITLED  “SETTING THE  CONTROL 

VALVE.”

Summary of Contents for S07EC24

Page 1: ...if the insulation were to become damaged The receptacle should be located four 4 feet above the basement floor to guard against the possibility of immersion Disconnect power at the main electrical bo...

Page 2: ...aker of 20 amps or less Do not run 1 2 I D semi rigid drain tube over 20 running feet If over 20 ft increase drain line tubing size to 3 4 I D for the entire length of tube Initially fill salt brine t...

Page 3: ...placing cabinet or tanks on 3 4 plywood and shim to level as needed 6 Locate the softener in the supply line BEFORE the water heater Temperatures above 100 F 38 C will damage the softener and void the...

Page 4: ...ters Scale buildup from hard water is dramatically increased when water is heated 4 Install the unit in the water line ahead of the water heater close to a drain and a 115 volt grounded outlet on a fl...

Page 5: ...an existing unit CAUTION Install in directions of arrows IL0635 11 Above diagram shows unit installed with a by pass valve The unit can be removed easily without disrupting the plumbing A 3 valve by p...

Page 6: ...ASS VALVE HEAT WILL DAMAGE PLASTIC PARTS Inlet Outlet Control Valve Copper Pipe Compression Fittings Sweat Fittings IL0704 Connecting to Copper Pipe 16 Turn fittings clockwise with a wrench to tighten...

Page 7: ...nk unit proceed to step 28 22 Loosen compression nut located on right side of control valve by turning counter clockwise Insert one end of 3 8 O D tube included NOTE This step has already been done on...

Page 8: ...the softener cabinet or brine tank and run to a suitable drain Do not connect to drain line off of softener 29 Plug cord from control valve into 115V grounded electrical outlet Make certain that outl...

Page 9: ...sure 1 1 2 oz of chlorine bleach and pour solution directly into the brine tank or salt compartment on single tank units 36 On all tank units pour salt into compartment Fill about 3 4 full initially D...

Page 10: ...DITIONERS OR FILTERS FROM FREEZING WHILE IN STORAGE NOTE The warranty does not apply to damage due to freezing nor is the manufacturer responsible for or assume any liability for breakage missing part...

Page 11: ...water Draw a sample of untreated water before it goes through the softener and a sample of treated water after the softener Have the samples analyzed to see if any hardness is being removed Water flow...

Page 12: ...Clean and unplug necessary line so water flows uninterrupted Brine salt line and connections not allowing salt solution into mineral tank to regenerate Visually check tubing for cracks or kinks Check...

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