Use and Care Manual

9
Installation Requirements
14-7/16"
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
43-1/4"
22-7/16"
3-3/8"
IN
OUT
37"
IN - OUT
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Consider all of the following when selecting an
installation location for the water softener.
 Do not locate the water softener where freezing
temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water
over 120ºF. Freezing temperatures or hot water
damage voids the warranty.
 To condition all water in the home, install the
water softener close to the water supply inlet, and
upstream of all other plumbing connections, except
outside water pipes. Outside faucets should remain
on hard water to avoid wasting conditioned water
and salt.
 A nearby drain is needed to carry away regeneration
discharge (drain) water. Use a floor drain,laundry
tub, sump, standpipe, or other options(check your
local codes). See “Air Gap Requirements” and
“Valve Drain Requirements”sections.
 The water softener uses a direct plug-in external
power supply (included). Be sure to use the included
power supply and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60
cycle household outlet that is in a dry location only,
grounded and properly protected by an over current
device such as a circuit breaker or fuse.
 Always install the water softener between the water
inlet and water heater. Any other installed water
conditioning equipment should be installed between
the water inlet and water softener (See Figure
below).
 If installing the water softener outdoors, do not
locate where it will be exposed to wet weather,
direct sunlight, extreme hot or cold temperatures, or
other forms of abuse.
 DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER. Temperature of water passing through
the softener must be less than 120° F.
 Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun
heat may cause distortion or other damage to non-
metallic parts.
 When installing in an outside location you must take
steps necessary to assure the softener, installation
plumbing and wiring, are protected from the
elements, direct sunlight, contamination, vandalism,
insects, vermin, etc.
 Do not install the softener where it would block
access to the water heater or access to the main
water shutoff.
DIMENSIONS
PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
Well
Pump
Well Water Supply
City Water Supply
OR
Pressure
Tank
Optional
Sediment
Filter
Water
Heater
Water
Softener
Hot Water to House
Cold Water to House
Untreated Water to
Outside Faucets
Shut off
valve