Installation procedure
1.
Identify installation location for water softener.
Piping should be such that all
household water, with the exception of outside hydrants, flows through softener. A hard
water line may be run to a kitchen tap if so desired. This system and installation must
comply with state and local laws and regulations.
2.
Connect water piping.
This unit has been supplied with a manually operated bypass
device which enables the softener to be isolated from the water service lines for
maintenance and service, and also maintain the continuity of the water supply when the
softener is disconnected.
Important: Make all sweat-solder connections within 6 inches
of softener before applying threaded fittings to supplied bypass valve. Overheating may
cause damage to valve.
Turn supplied bypass valve to “Bypass” position and make
connections to household water lines. Leave unit in “Bypass” position until startup
procedure.
3. Connect drain line.
Remove barbed drain line fitting from parts bag. Apply Teflon tape
to threads, and turn into the female threaded opening on the back side of the control
valve. Connect 5/8” drain line (supplied in parts bag) to barbed end of drain line fitting,
and run to a nearby drain. Be sure not to submerse drain line end into drain, as an 1 1/2”
minimum air gap must be maintained to prevent potential backflow hazard. Firmly se-
cure at drain, while maintaining a minimum 1 1/2” air gap (See detailed drawing on back
side of piping diagram).
4. Connect brine line (two-tank models only).
Connect 3/8” brine line (supplied in parts
bag) to fitting on brine tank, and on the control valve. Tighten both fittings with an
adjustable wrench.
5. Install brine tank overflow line.
Install overflow fitting (supplied in parts bag) into
hole in side of brine tank. An owner-supplied overflow line should then be attached and
run to a nearby drain.
Failure to run overflow line could cause flooding and water
damage should the brine tank overflow.
6. Connect to electrical power source.
Connect power cord to a dedicated 120v, 15 amp,
ground fault interrupt (GFI) outlet.
Proceed to start-up procedure
Note: This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without disinfection before or after the system.
