Installation
-Installation Procedure-
- Water Supply Connections and Bypass Valve -
To allow for softener servicing, swimming pool filling or lawn sprinkling, a manual bypass valve has been installed
at the factory. The bypass allows hard water to be manually routed around the softener.
1. Position softener at desired location for installation. (See Installation Diagrams.)
2.
For AS96V & DS96V Units ONLY
- The resin material is shipped separately from the
mineral tank. Remove the valve by unscrewing from center hole. Use a cork or tape to place over top of distributor
tube to prevent material from entering tube while filling. Place funnel in hole. Pour several gallons of water in the
tank.
No gravel is required
. Pour in the resin material. Remove funnel and cork or tape from distributor tube. Clean tank
threads and fill the mineral tank completely with water. Replace the valve, being careful to position the distributor
tube into the distributor tube pilot hole.
Note :
If rebedding an existing unit and the system utilizes a standard tube & basket style distributor, a “D” gravel
underbedding will be required.
3. Turn OFF main water supply and OPEN nearest faucet to relieve pressure.
4. Cut main line and install appropriate elbows and extensions. Inlet and outlet connections on the control valve are
3/4” FNPT. (1” FNPT for AS96V & DS96V units.)
Caution :
Raised arrows located on the sides of control valve body and bypass valve indicate proper direction of water
flow. Install inlet and outlet piping in direction of arrows.
6. Rotate bypass valve to the bypass position (position of lever is at right angle to inlet / outlet piping).
7. Turn the main supply line on to restore water service to the home.
8. OPEN nearest faucet to evacuate air and repressurize plumbing lines.
9. Check for leaks!
-Drain Line Connection-
1. Pull out clip and remove drain line assembly located on the left side of control valve. Remove drain line hose barb
and wrap threads with Teflon tape. Reinstall drain line hose barb.
Caution
: Hand tighten only!!! Replace drain line
assembly and reinstall clip.
2. Install 1/2” I.D. drain line tubing (not included) from hose barb to an open drain. A 4” gap between the end of the
drain line and the open drain is required to prevent waste water backflow. Keep the drain line as short as possible.
An overhead drain line can be used if necessary, but should discharge below the control valve. A syphon trap
(taped loop) at the outlet of the drain line is advisable to keep the drain line full and assure correct flow during
regeneration. Elbows or other fittings must be kept at a bare minimum.
Note:
Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20’ in length, 3/4” I.D. drain line tubing should
be used.
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