WATER SOFTENER ALTERNATIVE WITH NATURSOFT® SALT-FREE TECHNOLOGY pentair.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................................................2 WATER CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION........................................................................................................................................2 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION..................................................................................................................
PRODUCT OPERATION AND SPECIFICATIONS Specification Description NS3-P NS6-P Max Flow Rate 10 GPM 15 GPM Minimum Working Pressure 25 PSI Maximum Working Pressure 80 PSI Maximum Vacuum 5 inch/127 mm Hg Operating Temperatures 36°F – 120°F pH Range 7 - 11 The WATER SOFTENER ALTERNATIVE WITH NATURSOFT® SALT-FREE TECHNOLOGY will be effective on water supplies with a maximum hardness of 75 Grains per Gallon (GPG) or 1,282 ppm.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Wall Wall IN OUT Sediment Filter Outgoing Water to House INLET Top View OUTLET 19" Incoming Water Supply Water Softener Alternative BYPASS 0 0 SHUTOFF VALVES WATER TO HOME SEDIMENT FILTER WATER SOFTENER ALTERNATIVE TANK Front View Note: Sediment filter position is at the discretion of your professional installer. As a general guideline, the sediment prefilter is typically installed in the "pre" position (as shown above) for well water applications.
PRE-INSTALLATION Notice: Head may come loose in transit. Please check head by tightening clock wise, hand tighten only, no more than 1/4 turn. Head may not move at all or less than 1/4 turn. Bypass Valve Installation Red Arrow INLET Water Filter Head OUTLET T Quick Connect Nut Water Softener Alternative Figure 2 The bypass valve comes pre-assembled and ready to install with the o-rings, split rings, and quick connect nuts.
MEDIA SOAK Wall Wall IN OUT Sediment Filter Outgoing Water to House Bypass Mode INLET Top View OUTLET Incoming Water Supply Water Softener Alternative Carbon Soak/Rinse: Note: Steps 1-3 should be done prior to installation 1. Locate the carbon filter tank and the hose bib attachment. 2. Attach the hose bib attachment to “Inlet” side of the carbon filter.
SEDIMENT FILTER INSTALLATION Note: Sediment filter position is at the discretion of your professional installer. As a general guideline, the sediment pre filter is typically installed in the "pre" position (as shown above) for well-water applications. For city water applications, the sediment filter is typically installed in the "post" position after the Water Softener Alternative tank. Sediment Filter Sediment Filter Cover O-Ring x2 Blue Filter Housing Stand Pipe Part 1 1.
WATER SOFTENER ALTERNATIVE TANK INSTALLATION 1. Level the Water Softener Alternative Note: See "Troubleshooting" section on tips for leveling the tank. Notice If the tank is not level, lift the tank straight up 6 inches and tap it on the ground until the tank stands vertical. The bottom of the tank is round and the boot allows the tank to stand upright.
BYPASS VALVE OPERATIONS In Service Figure A shows the system "in service" which allows water to flow in and out of the tank. In this position the system would be considered ON. Figure A In Bypass Figure B shows the system "in bypass" which will direct water straight to the home without going in and out of the tank. In this position the system would be considered OFF. Figure B COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION 1. Check for leaks. 2. Peel off the protective plastic wrap from the stainless steel tank jacket(s).
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH YOUR NEW WATER SOFTENER ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM If you have never had a water softener: Immediately after the installation you will experience naturally soft water. Most detergents will work better with treated water and you will be able to reduce the amount you use. However, there are mineral deposits and hard water scale coating the inside of your pipes and fixtures. Over the first few weeks, this hard water scale will dissolve, detach itself from the pipes, and come out of your faucets.
MAINTENANCE Sediment Filter It is recommended that the sediment filter be replaced every 6-9 months depending on the amount of sediment present in the water supply. If the system has been working properly and the pressure is slowing, it may be time to change the sediment filter. Check the sediment filter and replace if necessary. Sediment Filter Cover Sediment Filter O-Ring x2 Blue Filter Housing Stand Pipe Replacing the Sediment Filter 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Water leaking at the top of the tank around the head. You may need to turn the head to tighten it. The tank head is pre-installed hand-tight, do not overtighten the head (just turn it snug). The tank leans to one side or is not level. If the tank is not level, lift the tank straight up 6 inches and tap it on the ground until the tank stands vertical. The bottom of the tank is round and the boot allows the tank to stand upright.
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION FORM For details on your Pentair product warranty, please visit pentair.com/assets/residential-filtration-warranty. Warranty Registration Form Send in this Warranty Registration Form to validate your warranty or visit pentair.com/register-warranty to complete the warranty registration form online.
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION NS3-P, NS6-P are certified By IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 61 for material safety. The NaturSoft® system is DVGW DW-9191 certified for 99.6% hard water scale prevention.
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