Manual

InstMlatien instructions°
Plan How You Will Install the Softener
Yol_ midst first decide how m rm_ im_aN_dom
pipes to the so[te_er, l,ook at the hol_se
mah_ _ater pipe at d_e [)oim_t _here y()l_ _i]]
c(mm_ect the soflel_er. Is the pipe soldered
coppe_; gh_ed plastic, or threaded ga]v;mized?
What is t]_e pipe size?
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im_sta]]atiom Be aura to direct the incoming hard
water supply to the softener valve inlet fitting,
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Whore to Install the Softener
Place the softener as close as possible to a
sewer drain, or other acceptable drain point
or standpipe.
It is recomm ended to kee I) outside taucets
on hard water to save spit water and salt.
Do not install the softener in a place where it
could t/'eeze. Freeze damage is not covered by
the warranty.
Do not install the softener where it would
1)lock access to the water heater or access to
the main water shutoIt.
Put the softener in a place where water
damage is least likely to occur if a leak
develops. The manufacturer will not repair
or pay for water damage.
A 120-volt electric outlet is needed to plug
in the included transformer. The softener
has a 10-toot power cal)le. If the outlet is
remote (up to 100 ti_et), use 18 gauge wire
to connect. Be sure the electric outlet and
transformer are in an inside location, to protect
from wet weather. Be sure the outlet is
unswitched to prevent accidental shutott.
If installing in an outside location, you must
take the steps necessary to assure the soltene_;
installation plumbing, wiring, etc., are as
well protected fl'om the elements (stmlight,
rain, wind, heat, cold), c(mtamination,
wmdalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
Outdoor installation is not recommended, and
voids the warranty.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight.
The stm's heat may distort non-metallic
parts and may damage the electronics.
Toolsand Materials Required for Installation
In and out fittings included with the softener
are 1" (nominal) copper sweat tul)es.
You should maintain the same, or larger,
pipe size as the water supply pipe, up to the
softener inlet and outlet.
Use the included 1)ypass valve to install the
softener. The 1)ypass valve allows you to turn
off water to the soltener ti:,r servicing, 1)ut
still have water in the house pipes, The in
and out fittings referred to above connect to
the bypass \:dye with the included nuts and
wash ers.
Use coppe_; 1)rass or galxanized pipe and
fittings, . Some codes may also allow CPVC
plastic pipes.
If additi(mal drain hose is needed fl,r xalve
and salt tank drains, it can be ordered from
GE Parts at 800.626.2002.
If a rigid wdve drain is needed to comply
with plmnl)ing codes, you can 1)uy the parts
needed to connect a 1/2" copper tul)ing or
plastic pipe drain.
Clean nugget or pellet water softener salt is
needed to fill the 1)fine tank, see Step 8 in
the Stop-by-Stop Installation Instructions.
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