WaterCare TotalCare Series, Installation Instructions & Owner'S Manual

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INSTALLATION
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 treatment unit 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 – 30-100 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
WELL WATER INSTALLATION MUNICIPAL INSTALLATION
1. The distance between the drain and the water conditioner should be as short as possible (see #8).
2. Since salt must be added periodically to the brine tank, it should be in an easily accessible location.
3. It is NOT recommended to install any water treatment unit 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 (see diagram).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. INLET/OUTLET PLUMBING: Be sure to install Bypass
Valve onto main control valve before beginning plumbing.
(See installation picture to right. Be sure bypass is
connected to treated water inlet and outlet.) 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 the Installation Fitting
Assemblies section of the manual. 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.