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Proper Installation
This water treatment system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used or the warranty will be void.
•
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 govern-
ing codes and ordinances.
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Use only
lead
-
free solder and flux
for all
sweat
-
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 re-
duce 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.
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Periodic control testing for bacteria and oth-
er contaminants is recommended to ensure
system performance.
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 modifica-
tion to home plumbing is required.
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Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.
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Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.
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ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or 3 shut
-
off valves. Bypass valves let you
turn off water to the system for repairs if
needed, but still have water in the house
pipes.
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5/8”
OD drain line is needed for the valve
drain.
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A length of
5/8”
OD drain line tubing is
needed for the brine tank over flow fitting
(optional).
Where to Install the Treatment System
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Place the softener as close as possible to
the supply pump pressure tank.
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Place the system as close as possible to a
floor drain, or other acceptable drain point
(laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
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Connect the system to the main water sup-
ply pipe BEFORE the water heater.
DO
NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SYSTEM
. Temperature of water passing
through the system must be less than 100
deg. F.
•
Do not install the system in a place where it
could freeze.
Damage caused by freezing
is not covered by the warranty.
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Put the system in a place water damage is
least likely to occur if a leak develops. The
manufacturer will not repair or pay for water
damage.
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A 120 volt electric outlet is needed within 6
feet of the system.
Be sure the electric
outlet and transformer are in an inside
location, to protect from wet weather.
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If installing in an outside location, you must
take the steps necessary to assure the sys-
tem, installation plumbing, wiring, etc. are
protected from the elements and contami-
nation sources.
•
Keep the system out of direct sunlight
.
The sun
’
s heat may soften and distort plas-
tic parts.
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