SOFTPRO INSTALLATION GUIDE
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D) NEW INSTALL FOR PRIVATE WELL WATER
NOTE
: THE WATER SOFTENER MUST BE INSTALLED AFTER THE PRESSURE TANK.
The softener will not operate properly if installed before the pressure tank.
1)
Shut-off the power off to the well pump.
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)
Release the water pressure by opening a faucet to drain the pressure tank.
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 supply line after the pressure tank and after any following irrigation lines. 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”.