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GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS
The control valve, fittings and/or bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments . There is a small
amount of “give” to properly connect the piping, but the water softener is not designed to support the weight of the plumbing .
Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere . A silicone lubricant may be used on black
“O” Rings, but is not necessary .
Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip seals.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads.
Teflon
®
tape must be used on the threads of the 1” NPT inlet and outlet, the
brine line connection at the control valve, and on the threads for the drain line connection . Teflon
®
tape is not used on the nut
connections or caps because “O” Ring seals are used . The nuts and caps are designed to be unscrewed or tightened by hand
or with the special plastic Service Wrench, #CV3193-02 . If necessary pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap . Do not
use a pipe wrench to tighten nuts or caps .
Do not place screwdriver in slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer.
SITE REQUIREMENTS
• water pressure – 25-100 psi
• current draw is 0 .5 amperes
• water temperature – 33-100°F (0 .5-37 .7°C)
• the plug-in transformer is for dry locations only
• electrical – 115/120V, 60Hz uninterrupted outlet
• the tank should be on a firm level surface
INSTALLATION:
1 . The distance between the drain and the water conditioner should be as short as possible .
2 . It is not recommended to install any water conditioner with less than 10 feet of piping between its outlet and the inlet of
a water heater .
CAUTION:
To protect the unit in the event of a hot water heater backup, the
manufacturer recommends the use of an expansion tank on the
outlet side of the unit.
3 . Do not locate unit where it or its connections (including the drain and overflow lines) will ever be subjected to room
temperatures under 33°F .
4 . Do not subject the tank to any vacuum, as this may cause an “implosion” and could result in leaking . If there is a possibility a
vacuum could occur, please make provision for a vacuum breaker in the installation .
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INLET/OUTLET PLUMBING:
Be sure to install Bypass Valve onto main control valve before beginning plumbing . Make
provisions to bypass outside hydrant and cold hard water lines at this time . Install an inlet shutoff valve and plumb to the
unit’s bypass valve inlet located at the right rear as you face the unit . There are a variety of installation fittings available .
They are listed under Installation Fitting Assemblies, page 23-24 . When assembling the installation fitting package (inlet
and outlet), connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then attach the nut, split ring and “O” Ring . Heat from
soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring or “O” Ring . Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements
should be set before installing the nut, split ring and “O” Ring . Avoid getting solder flux, primer, and solvent cement on
any part of the “O” Rings, split rings, bypass valve or control valve . If the building’s electrical system is grounded to the
plumbing, install a copper grounding strap from the inlet to the outlet pipe . Plumbing must be done in accordance with all
applicable local codes .
WELL WATER INSTALLATION
MUNICIPAL INSTALLATION
