SOFTPRO INSTALLATION GUIDE
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METAL PIPE GROUNDING GENERAL
INFORMATION
Do you have existing copper water pipes?
Prior to a new installation of the water softener, in all cases where metal pipe was originally used and is later interrupted
by poly pipe or the bypass valve or by physical separation, an approved ground clamp with no less than #6 copper
conductor must be used for grounding continuity, to maintain proper metallic pipe bonding.
Refer to your local building code.
CAUTION:
If the ground from the electrical panel or breaker box to the water meter or underground copper pipe is tied
to the copper water lines and these lines are cut during installation of the Noryl bypass valve and/or poly pipe, an approved
grounding strap must be used around the two lines that have been cut in order to maintain continuity. The length/ size of
the grounding strap will depend upon the number of units being installed and/or the amount of copper pipe being
replaced with plastic pipe.