Specifications

FIG. 9
Ground
Wire
Clamp (2)
Morton
®
Installation & Operation Manual 9
Installation Instructions
Step 1. Turn Off Water Supply
1. Close the main water supply valve, near the well
pump or water meter.
2. Open all faucets to drain water from the house
pipes.
NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the water
heater, as damage to the water heater ele-
ments could result.
Step 2. Move the Whole Home Water
Filtration System into Place
1. Move the Whole Home Water Filtration System into
installation position. Set it on a level surface. If
needed, place the unit on a section of plywood, a
minimum of 5/8” thick. Then place shims under the
plywood to level the Whole Home Water Filtration
System (see Figure 8).
Step 3. Complete Inlet and Outlet
Plumbing
Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings
from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of
the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully
together, and pipes squared and straight.
Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the water sof-
tener valve inlet side.
NOTE: Inlet and outlet are marked on the water sof-
tener valve. Trace the water flow direction to
be sure hard water is to inlet.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to fit, align and support all
plumbing to prevent putting stress on
the water softener valve inlet and outlet.
Undue stress from misaligned or unsup-
ported plumbing may cause damage to
the valve.
Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing for the type of
pipes you will be using.
Step 4. Cold Water Pipe Grounding
CAUTION: The house cold water pipe (metal only)
is often used as a ground for the house
electrical system, The 3-valve bypass
type of installation, shown in Figure 6,
will maintain ground continuity. If you
use a plastic bypass valve at the unit,
continuity is broken. To restore the
ground, do the following:
FIG. 8
Plywood
Shim(s)
Level if Necessary
1. Install a #4 copper wire across the removed section
of main water pipe, securely clamping it at both
ends (See Figure 9) - parts not included.
NOTE: Check local plumbing and electrical codes
for proper installation of the ground wire.
The installation must conform to them. In
Massachusetts, plumbing codes of
Massachusetts shall be conformed to.
Consult with your licensed plumber.