SOFTPRO INSTALLATION GUIDE
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5)
Identify and label the inlet (supply), and the outlet plumbing pipes.
To identify the inlet (supply pipe), very slightly, turn open the water main supply to identify which pipe is the
water supply line. The pipe with water flowing out (supply side), should be labelled: “INLET”. Label the other
pipe: “OUTLET”.
B) NEW INSTALL WITH A WATER HEATER LOOP
1)
Check that untreated water supply return was plumbed. Refer to the illustration.
This untreated water line supplies the water heater and the home.
2)
Switch-off the breaker to the hot water heater. At the electrical control panel, temporarily switch off the power
feeding the water heater unit.
3)
Shut-off the water main.
4)
Shut-off the water heater valve, if applicable.
5)
Drain any existing water from both the cold and hot water pipes.
Simply, open all of the sink and bathtub faucets to empty the remaining water in the pipes. Drain completely.
TIP:
In addition, you can also remove a shower head (since it is located high) to create a vacuum so pipes can
drain better.
6)
Cut the untreated water line loop. Use a bucket to catch any water from the softener loop.
Cut the water line softener loop and cut/ unplug the appropriate drain line. Place a bucket to catch the water
from the softener loop. (Use the appropriate cutting tool for the different types of pipes (copper, PVC, PEX,
CPVC, etc.)
7)
Plumb the new softener water lines to the water softener location.
8)
Identify and label the inlet (supply), and the outlet plumbing pipes.