Specifications

5
Installation
All plumbing must conform to local codes. Inspect the unit
carefully for carrier shortage or shipping damage.
Location Selection
The following considerations must be taken into account
when selecting the location for the water conditioning
system.
• Locate the unit as close to a drain as possible.
• If supplementary water treating equipment is required,
make sure that adequate additional space is available.
Locate the brine tank in an accessible place so that salt
can be added easily.
• Do not install any unit closer than 10 feet (3 m) between
the outlet of the conditioner and the inlet of water heater.
Water heaters can transmit heat back down the cold water
pipe into the control valve. Hot water can severely
damage the conditioner. A positive way to prevent hot
water from flowing from a heat source to the conditioner
is to install a check valve in the soft water piping from
the conditioner. If a check valve is installed, make sure
that the water heating unit is equipped with a properly
rated temperature and pressure safety relief valve.
Always conform to local codes.
• Do not locate the unit in a area where the temperature
falls below 34
o
F (1
o
C) or over
120
o
F (49
o
C)
• Do not install the unit near acid or acid fumes.
• Do not expose the unit to petroleum products.
Water Line Connection
A bypass valve system must be installed since there are
occasions when the water conditioner must be bypassed for
hard water or for servicing. The most common bypass
systems are the Technetic Plus bypass valves. Figure 1, and
plumbed-in globe valves,
Figure 2. Though both are similar in function, the Technetic Plus
bypass offers simplicity and ease of operation.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Drain Line Connection
Ideally located, the unit will be above and not more than 20
feet (6.1 m) from the drain. For such installations, using an
appropriate adapter fitting (not supplied), connect 1/2-inch
(1.3-cm) plastic tubing to the drain line connection of the
control valve.
If the unit is located more than 20 feet (6.1m) from the drain,
use 3/4-inch (1.9-cm) tubing for runs up to
40 feet (12.2 m). Also, purchase appropriate fitting to connect
the 3/4-inch tubing to the 1/2-inch NPT drain connection.
If unit is located where drain line must be elevated, you may
elevate the line up to 6 feet (1.8 m) providing the run does not
exceed 15 feet (4.6 m) and water pressure at the filter is not
less than 40 psi (280 bar). You may elevate an additional 2
feet (61 cm) for each additional 10 psi (70 bar).
Where the drain line is elevated but empties into a drain
below the level of the control valve, form a 7-inch
(18-cm) loop at the far end of the line so that the bottom of
the loop is level with the drain line connection. This will
provide an adequate siphon trap.
Where a drain empties into an overhead sewer line, a sink-
type trap must be used.
IMPORTANT: Never connect drain line directly into a
drain, sewer line or trap. Always allow an air gap between the
drain line and the wastewater to prevent the possibility of
sewage being back-siphoned into conditioner.
Figure 3
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