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Locate Water Conditioning Equipment Correctly
Select the location of your filter tank with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:
1. Locate as close as possible to the water supply source.
2. Locate as close as possible to a floor or laundry tub drain.
3. Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (see Fig. 1, 2 or 3, Page 8).
4. Filters and softeners should be located in the supply line before the water heater. Temperatures above 120°F damage
filters and softeners and will void the factory warranty.
5. Do not install a filter or softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent
damage to this type of equipment and will void the factory warranty.
6. Allow sufficient space around the unit for easy servicing.
7. If your water source is a community water supply, a public water supply or you wish to bypass water used for a
geothermal heat pump, lawn sprinkling, out-buildings or other high demand applications, refer to Fig. 2 or 3 on Page 8
for additional equipment required.
The Importance of Your Pressure Tank
The pressure tank found on private well systems becomes an integral part of the filter system by providing necessary
mixing and “contact time” to the “hydrocharged” water. While the iron filter will perform better on a standard air-to-water
pressure tank, it will perform satisfactorily on a captive air (bladder) pressure tank. The bladder tank requires more careful
adjustment of the hydrocharger and careful location of the air relief valve. (see page 17).
If cycle time on pumping system is less than 30 seconds and severe operating conditions exist (low pH, high iron,
manganese, and small concentrations of sulfur), a standard air-to-water pressure tank with an air-relief valve must be used
(if a bladder tank is already in place – do not remove it – install the air-to-water pressure tank between the hydrocharger
and the bladder tank).
NOTE: If your pressure tank (or any part of your water system) is not functioning properly, corrective action must be taken
before installation of your iron filter.
Facts to Remember When Planning Your Installation
1. All installation procedures must conform to local and state plumbing codes.
2. All water must pass through the hydrocharger, pressure tank and the filter, or refer to the special instructions for a split-
stream installation on Page 18. (System may malfunction if these instructions are ignored.)
3. If lawn sprinkling, a swimming pool, geothermal heating/cooling or water for other devices/activities is to be treated
by the filter, a larger model filter must be selected to accommodate the higher flow rate demands of these items. The
pumping rate of the well pump must be sufficient to accommodate these items plus the backwash requirement of the
filter. Consult your dealer for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufficient.
4. Remember that the filter inlet is attached to the pipe that supplies water (i.e., runs to the pump) and the outlet is the line
that runs toward the water heater.
5. Before commencing installation, it is advisable to study the existing piping system and determine the size, number
and type of fittings required. Typical system schematics shown in these instructions (Fig. 1, 2, or 3, Page 8), will be of
assistance.
NOTE:
If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply, continuity should be maintained by
installing ground straps around any nonconductive plastic piping used in installation.
6. When utilizing a constant pressure or VFD pump system you will require the addition of an air pump and vent tank kit
#978003 for 115 volt or 978004 for 230 volt systems. A flow switch #79980 will also be required to run the air pump, see
Figure 4 on page 9 for installation diagram.
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