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-PROVECTR Plus Location / Other Requirements-
• Locate the filter near a 120 volt / 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet.
• Check for distance and proper drain installation (e.g. floor drain, washing machine standpipe).
• Determine type and size of piping required for PROVECTR connection (e.g. galvanized, PVC plastic).
Note:
If household plumbing is galvanized and you intend to make an installation with copper (or vice ver
sa), obtain di-electric unions to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.
Note:
Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20' in length to reach the drain,
use 3/4" I.D. drain line tubing instead of 1/2" I.D. Drain line tubing is not included.
Caution:
When sweat soldering copper pipe (remember to always use lead free solder and flux), bypass
valve with wet rags to prevent heat damage to connections and control valve! If using PVC or plas
tic pipe, primers and solvent cements specifically recommended for use with potable water are
required.
Note:
All plumbing lines not requiring “filtered” water should be connected “upstream” of the A/P Tank.
(See Typical Installation Diagram.)
-Installation Procedure-
Caution:
Raised arrows located on the sides of control valve body and bypass valve indicate proper direc
tion of water flow. Install inlet and outlet piping in direction of arrows. It is recommended that a
vacuum breaker be installed on the inlet plumbing.
1. Position AP tank and Filter tank at the desired location. The AP tank must be installed between the
pump/pressure tank and filter tank. If a water softener is to be installed, it should be positioned after the
filter tank.
2. The filter media is shipped separately from the filter tank and should be loaded prior to installation.
a) Remove control valve by unscrewing it from the filter tank.
b) Plug distributor with cap provided to prevent any media from entering the inside of the tube.
c) Place media funnel onto tank and fill tank 1/3 with water
d) Pour in media. Never fill tank more than 2/3 full to allow room for backwash. Since the Provectr
comes with a Vortech tank, gravel is NOT needed.
e) Remove cap and replace control valve.
3. Turn off main water supply and open nearest faucet to relieve pressure.
4. Cut main line and install the AP tank and Filter tank.
5. Turn on main water supply and allow water to flow through new plumbing and keep the nearest faucet
open to evacuate air.
6. Check for leaks.
7. If no leaks, proceed by slowly opening the bypass and allow water to fill the filter tank.
8. Allow water to run through the filter for a few minutes and then turn off the nearest faucet.
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