SOFTPRO INSTALLATION GUIDE
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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”.
C) NEW INSTALL BY RE-ROUTING A HOME’S WATER SUPPLY LINE
1)
Locate the main water supply line entering into 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)
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.
5)
Cut the water main to plumb in the softener loop. Use a bucket to catch any water from the water main.
6)
Plumb the new softener water lines to the water softener location.
7)
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”.