Installation manual

EXCALIBUR PREMIUM WATER SOFTENER
INSTALLATION MANUAL
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
The Water Softener control valve, fittings and/or bypass Water
Softener valve are designed to accommodate minor plumbing
misalignments that may occur during the Water Softener installation.
Do Not use Vaseline, oils or other hydrocarbon lubricants when
installing your Premium Water Softener or spray silicone anywhere.
A silicone lubricant may be used when installing your Premium Water
Softener on black o-rings but is not necessary. Avoid any type of
lubricants including silicone when installing your Premium Water
Softener on red or clear lip seals.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on the Water Softener
threads. Teflon tape must be used on the Water Softener threads
such as the 1 inch NPT elbow, the ¼ inch NPT connection, and the
Water Softener drain line connection. The nuts and caps of the
Premium Water Softener are designed to be unscrewed or tightened
by hand or with the special plastic Water Softener service wrench
part number V3193. If necessary, pliers can be used to unscrew the
Premium Water Softener nut or cap. No not use a pipe wrench to
tighten or loosen the Premium Water Softener nuts or caps. Do not