Specifications

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General Installation
Typical Softener Location
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the softener. Look at the house main
water pipe at the point where you will connect the softener. Is the pipe soldered copper,
glued plastic, PEX, or threaded brass/galvanized? What is the pipe size?
Now look at the typical installation illustrations below. Use it as a guide when planning your
particular installation. Make sure you have correctly identified the inlet of the system. Be
sure to direct raw, hard water to the softener valve inlet fitting. The bypass valve is
marked IN and OUT arrows.
1. If your hot water tank is electric, turn off the power to it to avoid damage to the element
in the tank.
2. If you have a private well, turn the power off to the pump and then shut off the main wa-
ter shut off valve. If you have municipal water, simply shut off the main valve. Go to the
faucet, (preferably on the lowest floor of the house) turn on the cold water until all pres-
sure is relieved and the flow of water stops.
3. Locate the softener tank and brine tank close to a drain where the system will be in-
stalled. The surface should be clean and level.
4. Connect the inlet and outlet of the softener using appropriate fittings. Perform all plumb-
ing according to local plumbing codes.
 Use a ½” minimum pipe or tubing size for the drain line
 ON COPPER PLUMBING SYSTEMS BE SURE TO INSTALL A GROUNDING
WIRE BETWEEN THE INLET AND OUTLET PIPING TO MAINTAIN GROUND-
ING.
Any solder joints near the valve must be done before connecting any piping to the valve.
Always leave at least 6" (152 mm) between the valve and joints when soldering pipes that
are connected to the valve. Failure to do this could cause damage to the valve.
Installation Instructions