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General Valve Installation
Water Pressure
Minimum 25 PSI
Electrical Supply
Uninterrupted 115V AC
Existing Plumbing
Free of any deposits or build-ups inside pipes.
Softener Location
Locate close to drain and connect according to
plumbing codes
Bypass Valves
Always provide for bypass valve if unit is not
equipped with one.
Plumbing
Softener and or other water treatment
equipment should be installed to local
plumbing codes
CAUTION
Do not exceed 120 psi water pressure.
Do not exceed 110°F water temperature.
Do not subject unit to freezing conditions.
Figure 6. Piping Diagram
1.
Locate the softener tank and brine tank close to a drain where the system will be installed. The surface should be clean and
level.
2.
Perform all plumbing according to local plumbing codes.
Use a 1/2" minimum pipe or tubing size for the drain line
Use a 3/4" pipe or tubing for backwash flow rates that exceed 7 gpm or length that exceeds 20ft (6 m)
3. Only use Teflon tape on the drain fitting. Any solder joints near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the
valve. Always leave at least 6” (152 mm) between the valve and joints when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve.
Failure to do this could cause damage to the valve.
4. Cut the 1" central pipe flush with top of each tank.
5. Lubricate the large o-ring on the valve that seals against the tank. Screw the valve on to the tank. Be careful to not cross
thread the valve into the tank. Only use silicone lubricant.
6. Add water until there is approximately 1" (25 mm) of water above the grid plate. If the tank does not have a grid, add water
until it is above the air check in the brine tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank at this time.
7. Place the unit in the bypass position.
8. At a softened faucet near the unit remove the aerator screen, turn the water back on slowly and allow the air and any
turbidity as a result of installation to flush from the line.
