QUANTUM INSTALLATION GUIDE
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General Water Softener and whole house filter Setup Overview .................................................................................... 14
Assemble Your Water Softener SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................... 15
Optional Whole House Filter SETUP ............................................................................................................................. 16
DRAIN INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................... 24
RECOMMENDED Option – Install Hose Bib for Treated Soft Water Access.................................................................. 26
FAQ ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Programming Your Valve ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
HOW YOUR WATER CONDITIONER WORKS
WHY WATER GETS HARD AND HOW IT IS SOFTENED
All the freshwater in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming
clouds. Then, nearly pure, and soft as it starts to fall, it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-
laden atmosphere. And as it seeps through soil and rocks it gathers hardness, rust, acid, unpleasant tastes, and odour.
Water hardness is caused primarily by limestone dissolved from the earth by rainwater. Because of this, in earlier times
people who wanted soft water collected rainwater from roofs in rain barrels and cisterns before it picked up hardness
from the earth.
Some localities have corrosive water. A softener cannot correct this problem and so its printed warranty disclaims
liability for corrosion of plumbing lines, fixtures, or appliances.
Iron is a common water problem. The chemical/ physical nature of iron found in natural water supplies is exhibited in
four general types: (Applies to private well or surface water applications only.)
1)
Dissolved Iron—Also called ferrous or “clear water” iron. This type of iron can be removed from the water by the
same ion exchange principle that removes the hardness elements, calcium, and magnesium. Dissolved iron is
soluble in water and is detected by taking a sample of the water to be treated in a clear glass. The water in the
glass is initially clear, but on standing exposed to the air, it may gradually turn cloudy or coloured as it oxidizes.
Applies to private well or surface water applications only.
2)
Particulate Iron—Also called ferric or colloidal iron. This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron. A softener
will remove larger particles, but they may not be washed out in regeneration effectively and will eventually foul
the ion exchange resin. A filtering treatment will be required to remove this type of iron. Applies to private well
or surface water applications only.
3)
Organic Bound Iron—This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic compound in the water. The ion
exchange process alone cannot break this attachment and the softener will not remove this type of iron. Applies
to private well or surface water applications only.
4)
Bacterial Iron—This type of iron is protected inside a bacteria cell. Like the organic bound iron, it is not removed
by a water softener. Applies to private well or surface water applications only.
