Installation procedure
1.
Identify installation location for water softener.
Piping should be such that all household
water, with the exception of outside hydrants, flows through softener. A hard water line
may be run to a kitchen tap if so desired. This system and installation must comply with
state and local laws and regulations.
2.
Connect water piping.
This unit has been supplied with a manually operated bypass
device which enables the softener to be isolated from the water service lines for
maintenance and service, and also maintain the continuity of the water supply when the
softener is disconnected.
Important: Make all sweat-solder connections within 6 inches of
softener before applying threaded fittings to supplied bypass valve. Overheating may cause
damage to valve.
Turn supplied bypass valve to “Bypass” position and make connections
to household water lines. Leave unit in “Bypass” position until startup procedure.
3. Connect drain line.
Remove barbed drain line fitting from parts bag. Apply teflon tape to
threads, and turn into the female threaded opening on the back side of the control valve.
Connect 5/8” drain line (supplied in parts bag) to barbed end of drain line fitting, and run
to a nearby drain. Be sure not to submerse drain line end into drain, as an 1 1/2” minimum
air gap must be maintained to prevent potential backflow hazard. Firmly secure at drain,
while maintaining a minimum 1 1/2” air gap (See detailed drawing on back side of piping
diagram).
4. Connect brine line (two-tank models only).
Connect 3/8” brine line (supplied in parts
bag) to fitting on brine tank, and on the control valve. Tighten both fittings with an
adjustable wrench.
5. Install brine tank overflow line.
Install overflow fitting (supplied in parts bag) into hole
in side of brine tank. An owner-supplied overflow line should then be attached and run to a
nearby drain.
Failure to run overflow line could cause flooding and water damage should
the brine tank overflow.
6. Connect to electrical power source.
Connect power cord to a separate 120v, 15 amp,
ground fault interrupt (GFI) outlet.
Proceed to start-up procedure
Note: This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without disinfection before or after the system.
