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Install the Salt StorageTank Overflow Elbow and Hose
1. Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow in the 13/16” diameter hole in the salt storage
tank sidewall.
NOTE:
The brine tank overflow elbow accepts either 1/2” or 3/8” I. D. hose.
2. Measure, cut to needed length and connect the 3/8” drain line (provided) to the salt storage tank
overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp.
3. Run the hose to the floor drain, or other suitable drain point no higher than the drain fitting on the
salt storage tank. (This is a gravity drain). If the tank overfills with water, the excess water flows
to the drain point. Cut the drain line to the desired length and route neatly out of the way.
IMPORTANT:
For proper operation of the water softener, do not connect the water softener
valve drain tubing to the salt storage tank overflow hose.
hose
adaptor
overflow
drain hose
grommet
to floor
drain
Figure 10
Test for Leaks
To prevent air pressure in the water softener and plumbing system, do the following steps in order.
1. Fully open two or more softened cold water faucets close by the water softener, located
downstream from the water softener.
2. Place the single valve bypass valve or 3 valve bypass in “bypass” position. See “Plan The
Installation” section.
3. Fully open the main water supply valve. Run water until there is a steady flow from the opened
faucets, with no air bubbles.
4. Place bypass valve(s) in “service” or soft water position as follows:
•
Single valve bypass: Slowly move the valve stem toward “service”, pausing several times
to allow the water softener to fill with water.
•
3 valve bypass: Fully close the bypass valve and open the outlet valve. Slowly open the
inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the water softener to fill with water.
5. After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet until there is a steady flow and there are no air
bubbles, then close.
6. Close all cold water faucets and check for leaks at the plumbing connections that you made.
