GENERAL INSTALLATION NOTES
1. Place the softener and salt tanks where you want to install the unit.
Notice
Be sure the tanks are level and on a firm base.
2. During cold weather it is recommended that the installer warm the valve to room temperature before operating.
3. Perform all plumbing according to local plumbing codes. Use a 1/2" minimum pipe size for the drain.
Notice
If required, solder copper tubing for tank interconnection before assembling on the main control valve and tank adapter.
Maintain a minimum of 1" distance between tanks on final assembly.
4. Solder joints near the drain must be done before connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting (DLFC). Leave at least
6" (152 mm) between the DLFC and solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected on the DLFC. Failure to do this could
cause interior damage to DLFC.
5. Use only plumber tape on the drain fitting.
6. Be sure the floor under the salt storage tank is clean and level.
7. Make all electrical connections according to codes. Plug the valve into an approved power source.
The brine line from the brine tube connects to the valve. Make certain the connections are hand tightened. Be sure that the
salt line is secure and free from air leaks. Even a small leak may cause the salt line to drain out, and then the softener will not
draw salt from the tank. This may also introduce air into the valve causing problems with valve operation.
To install the brine line:
1. Inside the salt tank, remove the cap from the large cylinder to gain access to the connection.
2. Be sure the brass insert is in the end of the brine tubing. Insert the tubing through the opening in the tank.
3. Push the tubing into the plastic nut. Slowly unscrew the nut until the tubing moves into the connection. The tubing will
hit bottom.
Figure 5
Notice
Once the tubing has been pushed into the nut it cannot be pulled out. The nut will need to be removed.
See Figure 6 for correct assembly.
4. Hand tighten the nut until the connection is tight.
5. Make compression fitting connection between brine line and valve (Figure 6).
Figure 6
BRINE LINE CONNECTION
Figure 4
Figure 5
PENTAIR INTELLIWATER CONNECTED WATER SOFTENER
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