Grounding the Plumbing
It.is.important.that.the.plumbing.system.be.electrically.grounded..
When.a.water.softener.is.installed.a.non-metallic.bypass.valve.
may.interrupt.the.grounding..To.maintain.continuity,.a.grounding.
strap.can.be.purchased.at.a.hardware.store..When.it.is.installed.
the.strap.will.connect.the.plumbing.into.the.softener.to.the.
plumbing.out.of.the.softener.
If.you.have.other.water.treating.equipment.such.as;.chlorinator,.
sediment.filter,.neutralizer,.iron.filter,.or.taste.&.odor.filter.they.
should.be.installed.upstream.of.the.water.softener.
You.may.wish.to.consult.a.water.professional.if.additional.water.
treating.equipment.is.to.be.installed.
Valve Layout
Outlet
Inlet
Drain
To.Brine.Tank
Figure.3...
Water Line Connection
A.bypass.valve.system.is.included.and.will.be.installed.on.the.
water.conditioning.system..Bypass.valves.isolate.the.softener.
from.the.water.system.and.allow.unconditioned.water.to.be.used..
Service.or.routine.maintenance.procedures.may.also.require.that.
the.system.is.bypassed..
Once.you.have.selected.your.location.check.the.direction.of.the.
water.flow.in.the.main.pipe..Figure.4.Bypass.can.be.used.to.plan.
the.new.plumbing.assembly.
Inspect.the.main.water.pipe..Write.down.the.type.of.pipe.(copper,.
plastic,.galvanized.etc.)..Record.the.size.of.the.pipe..Plastic.style.
pipes.usually.have.the.size.printed.on.the.outside..Other.pipes.
can.be.measured.for.the.outside.diameter.and.converted.into.
the.pipe.size.at.the.store..Do.not.use.pipe.that.is.smaller.than.the.
main.water.pipe..
If.the.main.plumbing.is.galvanized.pipe.and.you.are.installing.
copper.pipe,.then.you.must.use.dielectric.insulating.connectors.
between.the.two.styles.of.pipe..
Place.the.two.tanks.in.position..The.design.of.the.tank.does.not.
allow.for.bad.alignment.of.the.connections..Ask.your.supply.store.
about.flexible.connections.
Take.measurements.and.create.a.drawing.of.your.installation..
Include.pipe.lengths.and.elbows.that.are.needed..If.the.water.
flow.is.from.right.to.left.you.will.need.to.cross.the.plumbing.to.
the.softener..Take.the.drawing.to.your.plumbing.supply.store..
Consult.with.their.expert.for.installation.ideas.and.suggestions..
Assemble.the.plumbing.
WARNING:
If pipes will be sweat soldered, do not connect
adapters to the bypass until the pipes have
cooled.
Figure.4...Bypass
WARNING:
The inlet water must be connected to the inlet
port of the valve. When replacing existing water
valves, it is possible that the inlet and outlet
plumbing is installed in a reversed position.
Be certain the inlet connection on the valve is
connected to the incoming water fitting from
the water supply. Do not solder pipes with lead-
based solder.
WARNING:
Do not use petroleum grease on gaskets when
connecting bypass plumbing. Use only 100%
silicone grease products when installing any
plastic valve. Non-silicone grease may cause
plastic components to fail over time.
NOTE:.. Before.turning.on.the.water.to.the.valve,.rotate.the.two.
handles.on.the.bypass.valve.2-3.times..This.will.help.seat.
O-rings.and.prevent.leaking.
Drain Line Connection
NOTE:.. Standard.commercial.practices.are.expressed.here..
Local.codes.may.require.changes.to.the.following.
suggestions..Check.with.local.authorities.before.
installing.a.system.
1.. The.unit.should.be.above.and.not.more.than.20.feet.(6.1.m).
from.the.drain..Use.an.appropriate.adapter.fitting.to.connect.
1/2-inch.(1.3.cm).plastic.tubing.to.the.drain.line.connection.of.
the.control.valve.(Figure.5).
Drain Line
To.Salt.Tank
Figure.5...
2.. If.the.unit.is.located..20-40.feet.(6.1-12.2.m).from.drain,.use.
3/4-inch.(1.9.cm).tubing..Use.appropriate.fittings.to.connect.
the.3/4-inch.tubing.to.the.3/4-inch.NPT.drain.connection.
on.valve.
3.. The.drain.line.may.be.elevated.up.to.6.feet.(1.8.m).providing.
the.run.does.not.exceed.15.feet.(4.6.m).and.water.pressure.at.
the.softener.is.not.less.than.40.psi.(2.76.bar)..Elevation.can.
increase.by.2.feet.(61.cm).for.each.additional.10.psi.(.69.bar).of.
water.pressure.at.the.drain.connector.
4.. Where.the.drain.line.is.elevated.but.empties.into.a.drain.
below.the.level.of.the.control.valve,.form.a.7-inch.(18-cm).loop.
at.the.far.end.of.the.line.so.that.the.bottom.of.the.loop.is.level.
with.the.drain.line.connection..This.will.provide.an.adequate.
siphon.trap.
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
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