7
INSTALLATION STEPS
1.
INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or PLASTIC
INSTALLATION ADAPTORS:
NOTE:
Before installing the plastic installation adaptors or
bypass valve, be sure the turbine and support are firmly
in place, in the valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and
observe the turbine for free rotation.
turbine
turbine support
sensor port
"
Push the bypass valve, with lubricated o--ring
seals in place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports,
Figures 1A and 1C.
-- AND
/
OR --
"
Slide plastic installation adaptors, with lubricated
o--ring seals in place, into the softener valve or
bypass valve inlet and outlet ports, Figure 1A.
"
Snap the two large plastic clips in place, from the
top down, Figures 1A and 1B.
Be sure they snap
into place. Pull on the plastic installation
adaptors, or bypass valve, to make sure they are
held securely in place.
2.
INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW FIT-
TINGS:
"
Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4” diameter
hole in the brine tank sidewall, see page 9.
"
Push the barbed end of the hose adaptor elbow
into the grommet.
3.
MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY (CAB-
INET MODEL), OR RESIN TANK (TWO TANK
MODEL) INTO INSTALLATION POSITION:
"
Be sure the installation surface is level and
smooth. If needed, place the tank on a section of
3/4” thick (min.) plywood. Then, place shims under
the plywood as needed to level the softener.
4.
PLUMB
IN
AND
OUT
PIPES TO AND FROM
SOFTENER:
CAUTIONS:
Observe all of the following cautions
while you connect inlet and outlet plumbing.
"
Turn off the house water supply valve and
open faucets to relieve pressure in the pipes.
"
BE SURE RAW,
HARD WATER
IS DIRECTED
TO
THE VALVE
INLET
PORT.
"
Be sure to use bypass valve(s).
FIGURE 1
A
B
C
bypass valve or
plastic adaptor
o--ring
clip
cross section
of
valve inlet or outlet
clip snaps into place
between larger diameter rings
INLET
clip (2)
IN
OUT
Bypass Valve turned
downward for connec-
tion to floor level plumb-
ing.
OUTLET
bypass
valve
clip (2)
plastic installation adaptors
(install in softener valve
or
bypass valve)
NOTE:
CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM
TO THEM. In the state of Massachusetts, plumbing code 248--CMR of Massachusetts shall be adhered to.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
