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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 ena-
bles the softener to be isolated from the water service lines for maintenance and service, and also to main-
tain the continuity of the water supply when the softener is disconnected.
Separate bypass fittings from
valve before sweating any copper. Overheating may cause damage to valve.
Turn supplied bypass valve to
“Bypass” position (see Bypass Valve Diagram) and make connections to household water lines.
Ensure
that inlet and outlet are properly piped, per arrows on valve body
. 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 a 1 1/2” minimum air gap must be maintained to prevent potential backflow hazard. Firm-
ly secure at drain, while maintaining a minimum 1 1/2” air gap.
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 dedicated 120v, 15 amp, ground fault inter-
rupt (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.
Bypass Valve Diagram
