CP Series Technical Manual
December 15, 2004
Installation
Page - 19
Rev. 3
Installing the Brine Valve
After the adjustments have been made to the adjuster tube
and the float cup, the brine valve assembly must be installed
in the brine drum. Locate the brine valve in the brine well so
that the bent tube is along the back of the brine well away
from the brine drum wall. The bent tube snaps into a notch
and extends from the brine drum about 1".
Do not drop the brine valve into the drum!
Dropping may lower the float cup, resulting in an
improper setting.
11.
Add a clean grade of softener salt at this time. DO NOT
USE ROCK SALT.
On iron-bearing water, a salt that contains resin cleaning
additives is recommended.
12.
Open the inlet valve and the allow tanks to fill slowly with water. Water will run at the drain until unit is
full and pressurized.
13.
With the unit in service and under pressure, allow the brine drum to fill with water until the brine valve
shuts off.
14.
After the unit is fully pressurized, purge air from the lines by opening soft water outlet.
When installation is complete, plumbing lines must be
chlorinated for sanitation. Common household bleach may
be used. The amount of bleach will vary on plumbing size,
length and fixtures.
15.
VERY IMPORTANT! Where a brine drum overflow could cause damage, a 1/2" I.D. overflow line
must be installed on the barbed overflow fitting on drum and connected to a drain. Make sure drain is
not higher than barbed fitting.
FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL CODES
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16.
Before leaving installation, check plumbing for leaks.
