SIGNATURE SERIES
5
Installation
Installation Requirements
• A level floor position ahead of piping into water heater.
• Unit must be installed at least 10 feet ahead of the inlet to a water heater to prevent damage due to back-up of hot
water.
• DO NOT install the unit in an area of direct sunlight or where freezing temperatures may occur!
Major System Components:
1.
Brine Tank
- This tank holds the salt that is added to the softener. This salt is dissolved with water to form a brine
solution used in the softener regeneration process.
2.
Resin Tank
- These tanks contain the ion exchange resin media. Water flows through the tanks under pressure to
come into contact with the resin for water softening.
3.
Control Valve
- The valve directs water through the resin tank for water softening and controls the flow of water / brine
for the regeneration process.
Softener Location / Other Requirements
• Locate the unit near an unswitched, 120 volt / 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet.
• Check the distance and proper drain installation (e.g. floor drain, washing machine standpipe).
• Determine type and size of piping required for softener connection (e.g. cooper, galvanized, PVC plastic).
Note:
If household plumbing is galvanized and you intend to make the installation with copper (or vice versa), obtain
di-electric unions to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.
Note:
Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20 feet in length to reach the drain, use 3/4"
I.D. Drain line tubing instead of 1/2" I.D. Drain line tubing is not included.
Caution:
If sweat soldering copper pipe (remember to always use lead free solder and flux), cover yoke or bypass valve
with wet rags to prevent heat damage to connections and control valve!! If using PVC or plastic pipe, primers
and solvent cements specifically recommended for use with potable water are required.
Note:
All plumbing lines not requiring “soft” water should be connected “upstream” of the softener.
Installation Procedure
Water Supply Connections and Bypass Valve
To allow for softener servicing, swimming pool filling or lawn sprinkling, a manual bypass valve has been installed at
the factory. The bypass valve allows hard water to be manually routed around the softener.
1. Position softener at desired location for installation. Tank marked (L) = left and tank marked (R) = right.
2. For
SD96V unit only
- The filling material is shipped separately from the tanks. Remove the valves by unscrewing from
center hole. Leave distributor tube in tank while filling. Use a cork or tape to place over top of distributor tube to prevent
material from entering tube while filling. Place funnel in hole. Pour several gallons of water in the tanks. Pour in the
resin. Remove funnel and cork or tape from distributor tube. Replace the valves, being careful to position the distributor
tube into the distributor tube pilot hole.
3. Install the included interconnect manifold assembly and fasten clips on shuttle valve (center) to both R & L tanks.
4. Turn OFF main water supply and OPEN nearest faucet to relieve pressure.
5. Cut main line and install appropriate elbows and extensions. Inlet and outlet connections on the bypass are 3/4" FNPT
pipe size.
Caution:
Raised arrows located on the sides of control valve body and bypass valve indicate proper direction of water
flow. Install inlet and outlet piping in direction of arrows. It is recommended that a vacuum breaker be
installed on the inlet plumbing.
Note:
Bypass valve is packed separately. It is normal to have “play” in the bypass valve after installation.
