Installation Procedures
LIST OF PARTS ENCLOSED
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AG140-001 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
AG140-001
1- Water Softener Air Gap
1- Mounting Base for 2" Pipe
Always comply with local plumbing codes during installation
The AG140 -001 is a water softener air gap, designed to share the drainpipe with a washing
machine discharge tubing. The AG140-001 feature a flow straightener to quiet and smooth out
turbulent flow and splash shields to provide completely dry operation.
• Air gap fits into a recessed washing machine box with 2" drain pipe
• Allow space for washer drain hook or soft rubber washer hose
• Tested at 15 GPM (56.8 Liter/minute)
• Recommended usage 7 GPM (26.7 Liters/minute)
• Inlet port fits 1/2" schedule 40PVC slip fitting with O ring
• UPC® listed and tested for compliance with IPC and NSF standards
2. Install the water softener air gap into the mounting base, as shown (see FIG 1-1), for dimensions see FIG 1-2.
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Fig 1-1
Water softener air gap
2" PVC
Mounting base
1.82"
"C/L"
Fig 1-2
4.7"
2"
1.10"-1.18"
Outlet port
Inlet Port
Air gap opening (1.5" x0.4")
(on both sides of unit)
Water Softener Air Gap
3. Insert water softener air gap in the mounting base, into 2"
drain standpipe.(see FIG 1-3).
(Recessed into wall)
Washing Machine Wall Box
(outlet box)
AG140-001
Flow Softener
Top View
Side View
Critical level
Fig 1-3
2.5"
O-ring
6-3/4"
1. Make sure that the flow rate output of the water softener meets AG140-001 flow capacity limits.
Mounting base
installed into 2" Drain
pipe
Washer drain hook
or soft rubber washer hose
1/2" PVC slip w/flow softener
