Operating instructions

CAUTION: To reduce the risks associated with water leakage, which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage — check with your plumbing professional to verify that water pressure is less than 100 psi.
5) Use only regenerant salts designed for water softening.
6) Follow state and local codes for water testing.
IMPORTANT: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system.
7) When installing the water connections (bypass or manifold) connect to the plumbing system fi rst. Allow heated
parts to cool and cemented parts to be set before installing any plastic parts. Do not get primer or solvent on
o-rings, nuts or the valve.
NOTE: If sediment is present, the installation of a sediment pre-fi lter is recommended. Even if sedi-
ment is not currently present or at a level high enough to be objectionable, a pre-fi lter can increase
the effi ciency of the softener and reduce the amount of maintenance required.
LOCATION SELECTION
Location of a water treatment system is important. The following conditions are required:
1) Level platform or fl oor.
2) Room to access equipment for maintenance and adding regenerant (salt) to tank.
3) Temperatures over 34°F (1°C) and below 100°F (38°C).
4) Water pressure below 100 psi and above 20 psi.
5) Constant electrical supply to operate the controller.
6) Total minimum pipe run to water heater of 10 ft (3 m) to prevent backup of hot water into system.
7) Local drain for discharge as close as possible.
8) Water line connections with shut-off or bypass valves.
9) Must meet any local and state codes for site of installation.
10) Valve is designed for minor plumbing misalignments. Do not support weight of systems on the plumbing.
11) Be sure all soldered pipes are fully cooled before attaching plastic valve to the plumbing.
OUTDOOR LOCATIONS
When the water conditioning system is installed outdoors, several items must be considered.
1) Moisture — The valve and controller are rated for NEMA 3 locations. Falling water should not affect perfor-
mance. The system is not designed to withstand extreme humidity or water spray from below. Examples are:
constant heavy mist, near corrosive environment, upwards spray from sprinkler.
2) Direct Sunlight — The materials used will fade or discolor over time in direct sunlight. The integrits of the ma-
terials will not degrade to cause system failures.
If it is necessary to locate the conditioner in direct sunlight, a protective outdoor cover over the valve and con-
troller is necessary.
3) Temperature — Extreme hot or cold temperatures will cause damage to the valve or controller.
Freezing temperatures will freeze the water in the valve. This will cause physical damage to the internal parts
as well as the plumbing.
High temperatures will affect the controller. The display may be unreadable but the controller should continue
to function. When the temperature drops down into normal operating limits the display will return to normal.
A protective cover should assist with high temperature applications.
4) Insects — The controller and valve have been designed to keep all but the smallest insects out of the critical
areas. Any holes in the top plate can be covered with a metal foil ductwork tape. The top cover should be
installed securely in place.
5) Wind — The cover is designed to withstand a 30 mph (48 kph) wind when properly installed on the valve.
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