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BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
TOOLS, PIPE, AND FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS
Pliers
Screwdriver
Teflon tape
Razor knife
Two adjustable wrenches
Additional tools may be required if modification to home plumbing is
required.
Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included with the softener. To maintain
full valve flow, 3/4” or 1” pipes to and from the sof-tener fittings are
recommended. You should maintain the same, or larger, pipe size as the
water supply pipe, up to the softener inlet and outlet.
WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER
Place the softener as close as possible to the pressure tank (well system) or
water meter (city water).
Place the softener as close as possible to a floor drain, or other acceptable
drain point (laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
Connect the softener to the main water supply pipe BEFORE the water
heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE SOFTENER
.
Temperature of water pass-ing through the softener must be less than
100 deg. F.
Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt.
Do not install the softener in a place where it could freeze.
Damage
caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty
.
Put the softener in a place water damage is least likely to occur if a leak
develops. The manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage.
Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow PVC plastic pipe.
ALWAYS install the included bypass valve, or 3 shut-off
valves. Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener
for repairs if needed, but still have water in the house pipes.
5/8” OD Drain line is needed for the valve drain. A 10’ length
of hose is included. with some models.
A length of 5/8” OD drain line tubing is needed for the brine
tank over flow fitting (optional).
Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill the
cabinet tank.
A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the included transformer
into, is needed within 6 feet of the softener. The transformer
has an attached 6 foot power cable.
Be sure the electric
outlet and transformer are in an inside location, to
protect from wet weather
.
If installing in an outside location, you must take the steps
necessary to assure the softener, installation plumbing,
wiring, etc., are as well protected from the elements,
contamination, vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight
. The sun’s heat
may soften and distort plastic parts.
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