9
ground wire
clamp (2)
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
B
A
3 -- Valve Bypass
OUTLET
VALVE
INLET
VALVE
BYPASS
VALVE
to conditioner
from conditioner
D
for
SERVICE:
-- Open
the
inlet
and
outlet valves.
-- Close
the
bypass valve.
D
for
BYPASS:
-- Close
the
inlet
and
outlet valves.
-- Open
the
bypass valve.
ground
clamp
single
Bypass Valve
PUSH
IN
for
bypass
PULL
OUT
for
service
7
. COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING
The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used as a ground for the house electrical system. The 3---valve
bypass type, if installed, will maintain ground continuity. If you use the plastic bypass valve at the filter, continu-
ity is broken. To restore the ground, install one of the following grounds.
a.
Use the included ground clamp to jumper across the inlet and outlet copper tubes Figure 6a.
b.
Install a #4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe, securely clamping on both ends,
Figure 6b.
8
. INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE
a.
Connect a length of 5/8” I.D. (minimum) hose to the valve drain elbow on the controller, Figure 1. The elbow
accepts a standard garden hose onto the threads.
NOTE:
Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities. See option on page 6.
b.
Route the hose to the drain point (standpipe, laundry tub, floor drain, etc.) as typically shown in Figure 1.
Affix the end of the hose securely
to prevent “whipping” during recharges. Be sure to provide a 1---1/2” mini-
mum air gap, to prevent possible sewer water backup.
NOTE:
Avoid long drain hose runs, or elevating the hose.
9
. INSTALL VENT TUBE
a.
Locate the 20’ coil of 1/4” O.D. tubing included with the filter. Connect one end of the tubing to the outlet
port of the solenoid valve, Figure 2.
NOTE:
Do not cut the vent tubing --- use the entire 20’ length.
b.
Route the vent tubing to the drain point (standpipe, laundry tub, floor drain, etc.) as typically shown in Figure
1.
Affix the end of the tube securely
, as water and air will exit this vent with force.
10
. PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS
TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE IN THE FILTER AND PLUMBING SYSTEM, DO THE FOLLOWING
STEPS IN ORDER.
a.
Open two or more filtered water faucets, both hot and cold.
b.
Referring to Figure 7, turn the bypass valves to service position.
c.
Slowly open the main water supply valve.
d.
Close the filtered water faucets.
e.
Check your complete installation for leaks. If rework is required, be sure to observe precautions in step
7.
