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Proper Installation
This water system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used or the warranty will be void.
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Do not
install or store where it will be ex-
posed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to any type of weather. Water
freezing in the system will break it. Do not
attempt to treat water over 100°F.
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Do not
install in direct sunlight. Excessive
sun or heat may cause distortion or other
damage to non
-
metallic parts.
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Properly ground to conform with all gov-
erning codes and ordinances.
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Use only
lead
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free solder and flux
for all
sweat
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solder connections, as required by
state and federal codes.
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Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is
125 psi. If daytime pressure is over 80 psi,
night time pressure may exceed the maxi-
mum. Use a pressure reducing valve to
reduce the pressure.
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WARNING:
Discard all unused parts and
packaging material after installation. Small
parts remaining after the installation could
be a choke hazard.
Before Starting Installation
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials
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Channel Locks
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Screwdriver
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Teflon tape
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Razor knife
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Two adjustable wrenches
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Additional tools may be required if modifi-
cation to home plumbing is required.
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To maintain full valve flow,
1”
pipes to and
from the system fittings are recommended.
The outlet pipe should be the same size,
or a larger than the water supply pipe.
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Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fit-
tings.
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Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.
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ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or install a 3 shut
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off valve hard piped by-
pass. Bypass valves allow the water to be
turned off to the system, but can still pro-
vide water to the house for water use dur-
ing repairs or service.
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5/8”
OD,
1/2”
ID drain line is needed for
the valve drain.
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