Manual
Installation instructions.
CAUTION:Certainplumbingsl illsareneededforinstallation.Ifyouareunsureabout
any part of the installation of this product, consult a professional plumber,
Unpacking and Inspection
Be sure to check the entire sottener tot any
shipping damage or parts loss. Also note
damage to the shipping cartons. Contact the
transportation company fl)r all damage and
loss claims. The IllaIltlf;IctuI'eI" is not
responsible lot damages in transit.
Small parts needed to install tile softener are
packaged either in a bag or on a cardboard
sheet. To awfid loss of the small parts, kee I)
them packaged until you are ready to use them.
Be sm'e not to discard components hidden in
packaging.
Important Installation Recommendations
Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guidelines and rules could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Before you begin installation, read these
Installation Instructions completely. Then,
obtain all tile materials and tools you will
need to make tile installation. Failure to
properly install tile softener voids tile
W}l I'I'}1 n IV;
Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is
125 psi. If daytime pressure is over 80 psi,
nighttime pressure may exceed the
maximmn. Use a pressm'e reducing valve
if necessary. (Adding a pressm'e reducing
valve Ill}Iv reduce tile flow.)
Check local codes. Tile installation must
con[oI'Ill to them.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Use only lead-h'ee solder and flux for all
sweat-solder connections, as required bv
state and federal codes,
Connect tile softener to tile main water
supply pipe before or ahead of the water
heater. DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH
THESOFTENER. Temperature of water
passing through the sotiener illtlSt be
less than 120°F.
Tile softener works on 24 volt-60 Hz
electrical power only. Be sure to use the
included transformer. Be sure tile electric
outlet and transfm'mer are in an inside
location to protect ]['l'OIl/ inoisture.
See Where to Install the Softener section lot
more derails.
k, WARNING:D,),,,it,,sewithw.te,"
that is microbiologically tmsafe or of
tmknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
The water should be tested periodically
to verifY' that tile system is performing
satisla ctorilv.
Use care when handling tile softener.
Do not tm'n upside down, drop, drag
or set on sharp protrusions.
Small parts remaining after tile installation
could be a choke hazard. Discard saliqv: