Lync WQ-SF
SECTION 2: Installation and Operation
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2/23/2022
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The power outlet must be grounded.
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For installations where plastic plumbing is used, install an appropriate grounding strap across the
inlet and outlet piping of the building’s metal plumbing to ensure that a proper ground is
maintained.
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To disconnect power, unplug the AC adapter from its power source.
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Observe drain line requirements.
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Support the full weight of the plumbing system with pipe hangers or other means.
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Do not allow this water conditioning system to freeze. Damage from freezing will void this
water conditioning system’s warranty.
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It is established that when daytime water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), the maximum
pressure rating of 125 psi (8.6 bar) can be exceeded. A pressure regulator must be
installed on this system or warranty is voided.
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Periodic cleaning and maintenance be required for system to function properly.
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Observe all warnings that appear in this manual.
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Keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn upside down or drop. Turning the
tank upside down or laying the tank on its side can cause media to enter the valve.
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Use only regenerants designed for water conditioning. Do not use ice melting salt, block
salt or rock salt.
How To Use This Manual:
This installation manual is designed to guide the installer through the process of installing and
starting up this commercial water conditioning systems.
This manual is a reference and will not include every system installation situation The person
installing this equipment should have:
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Training on the control valve.
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Knowledge of water conditioning and how to determine proper control settings.
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Adequate plumbing skills.
WARNING
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
1.1.
Principals of Softening and Ion Exchange
In nature, water acts as a solvent that dissolves substances it comes in contact with such as
solid rocks. When water dissolves limestone rock, which is composed of calcium and
magnesium, the solid calcium and magnesium becomes ions. This means they have been
dissolved into the water and are now a liquid. An ion with a positive electrical charge is called a
cation. Calcium and magnesium hardness ions in water are positively charged cations. When
water dissolves enough calcium and magnesium hardness cations, it is classified as hard water,
which can cause lime scale build up in plumbing systems, water spots, and an increase in soap
and cleaning product usage.
Ion exchange water softening is a process where an ion exchange resin is used to effectively
exchange calcium and magnesium hardness cations for sodium cations in the water. Newly or
freshly regenerated, ion exchange resin is saturated with sodium cations. As calcium and
