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Preinstallation Considerations
Water Pressure
A minimum of 25 pounds of water pressure is required for
regeneration valve to operate effectively. Do not exceed maximum
water pressure of 125 pounds of water pressure.
Electrical Facilities
A continuous 120 volt, 60 hertz current supply is required. Make
certain the current supply is always hot and cannot be turned off
with another switch.
Existing Plumbing
Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron
buildup. Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/or iron should
be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron, a separate iron filter unit
should be installed ahead of the water softener.
Where to Install the Softener
Consider the following points when determining where to install the
water softener.
• Place the system as close as possible to a sewer drain.
• Do not install the softener where it would block access to the
waterheater, or access to the main water shutoff, water meter, or
electrical panels.
• Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt.
• Install the softener in a place where water damage is least likely to
occur if a leak develops.
• A 120VAC electrical outlet is needed to plug in the transformer.
If the outlet is remote (up to 100 feet), use 18 gauge wire to
connect.
• Always connect the system to the main water supply pipe before
the water heater.
• Install the system where temperatures are within the limits stated
in the Operating Parameters section but not in direct sunlight.
Bypass Valves
Always provide for the installation of a bypass valve.
Installation Instructions
1. Turn off water heater(s).
2. Turn off the main water supply to the home and open an inside
faucet (cold and hot) to relieve any pressure within the plumbing
system.
Remove Upper Cabinet Assembly
1. Standing in front of cabinet water softener, reach both hands
around to back of upper cabinet assembly as shown in images
below.
2. Gently pull the sides apart to disengage upper cabinet assembly
from bottom cabinet assembly while lifting up.
3. To reinstall upper cabinet assembly, reverse this procedure while
pushing down on upper cabinet assembly to lock into bottom
cabinet assembly.
Select Location
1. Place the system in the desired installation location. Make sure
that the location is level and sturdy enough to support the weight
of the system once it is in operation.
2. Locate the water softener at least 10 feet away from the hot
water heater so that hot water does not backup and damage the
softener.
3. Make sure a drain is close by for disposal of regenerated
wastewater.
4. If installing the softener in an outside locations, make sure to
protect softener from the elements, such as freezing temperatures,
rain, sunlight, and contamination
Install a Bypass
After a location has been determined, install bypass onto the control
valve. (Figures 1 and 3 show standard bypass on valve. Figures 2
and 4 show 3-way bypass plumbing.)
Always install a bypass, either a 3-way valve system or the standard
bypass, for the valve you have. This allows you to shut off the water
supply to the softener, but still have water in the house if the softener
is in need of repair.
If installing a 3-way bypass valve, do so now.
1. Close main water supply valve, at the well or at the water meter.
2. Shut off electrical or fuel supply to the water heater.
3. Open all faucets to drain pipes.
The bypass (provided) easily connects to the valve body using nuts
that only require hand tightening. The split ring retainer design holds
the nut on and allows the load to be spread over the entire nut
surface area reducing the chance for leakage.
Make certain the nut is placed on first, then the split retainer
ring, followed by the O-ring to make the seal. A silicon lubricant
may be used on the black O-ring seals. This design allows for an
approximate 2-degree misalignment of the plumbing but should
never handle the weight of the plumbing system.