Installation Procedure
1.
Identify installation location for water softener.
Piping should be such that all household
water, with the exception of outside hydrants, flows through filter. This system and installa-
tion must comply with state and local laws and regulations.
2.
Connect water piping.
This unit has been supplied with a manually operated bypass device
which enables the filter to be isolated from the water service lines for maintenance and ser-
vice, and also maintain the continuity of the water supply when the filter is disconnected.
Important: Make all sweat-solder connections within 6 inches of filter before applying
threaded fittings to supplied bypass valve. Overheating may cause damage to valve.
Turn
supplied bypass valve to “Bypass” position and make connections to household water lines.
Leave unit in “Bypass” position until startup procedure.
3.
Connect drain line.
Remove barbed drain line fitting from parts bag. Apply thread seal
tape to threads and turn into the female threaded opening on the back side of the control
valve. Connect 5/8” drain line (supplied in parts bag) to barbed end of drain line fitting and
run to a nearby drain.
IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended that a hose clamp be used to secure tubing to
drain fitting to ensure tubing from being removed during elevated pressure situations.
Be sure not to submerse drain line end into drain, as an 1 1/2” minimum air gap must be
maintained to prevent potential backflow hazard. Firmly secure at drain while maintaining a
minimum 1 1/2” air gap (See detailed drawing on back side of piping diagram).
4.
Connect brine line.
Connect 3/8” brine line (supplied in parts bag) to fitting on brine tank,
and on the control valve. Tighten both fittings with an adjustable wrench.
5.
Install brine tank overflow line.
Install overflow fitting (supplied in parts bag) into hole in
side of brine tank. An owner-supplied overflow line should then be attached and run to a
nearby drain.
Failure to run overflow line could cause flooding and water damage should
the brine tank overflow.
6.
Connect to electrical power source.
Connect power cord to a separate 120v, 15 amp,
ground fault interrupt (GFI) outlet.
Proceed to start-up procedure.
Note: This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without disinfection before or after the system.
