Specifications

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Note: Standard commercial practices have been expressed
here. Local codes may require changes to these suggestions.
Brine Line Connection
Install the brine line between the pickup tube in the brine tank
and the 3/8-inch tubing nut on the air check of the control
valve.
Note: Make sure that all fittings and connections are tight so
that premature checking does not take place. Premature
checking occurs when the ball in the air check falls to the
bottom before all brine is drawn out of the brine tank. Refer
to the Troubleshooting section in this manual for additional
information.
Brine Tank Overflow Line Connection
In the event of a malfunction, the brine tank overflow
connection directs overflow to the drain instead of spilling on
the floor where it could cause water damage:
1. Locate the fitting hole on the side of the brine tank.
2. Insert the overflow fitting (not supplied) into the tank
and tighten with the plastic thumb nut and gasket as
illustrated in Figure 4.
3. Attach a length of 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) tubing (not
supplied) to the fitting and run to the drain.
Note: Do not elevate the overflow line higher than
3 inches (7.6 cm) below the bottom of the overflow fitting.
Do not tie into the drain line of the control unit. The overflow
line must be a direct, separate line from the overflow fitting
to the drain, sewer, or tub. Allow an air gap as the drain line
connection (Figure 3).
Figure 4
Brine Tank and Salt Selection
The Technetic Plus is designed to operate with a wet salt system.
Do not use a grid plate (salt shelf) in the brine tank. High
quality salt is recommended. Do not use block salt.
Connecting the Control
1. Connect the control to the 12-volt wall transformer cable.
The power connection is located on the underside of the
control on the left front side. Insert the barrel style
connector into the power plug.
2. Plug the wall-mount transformer into an electrical outlet
that is not controlled by a wall-switch.
Increasing the Length of the Transformer Cord
If it is necessary to extend the length of the transformer cord,
an optional 15-foot (4.6-m) extension cord is available, P/N
1000907, Figure 5 or the cord may be spliced as follows:
1. Strip insulation from wire 5/16 inch (7.87 mm) from wire
end.
2. Insert stripped wire into barrel of connector and crimp.
For best results, crimp twice per wire as shown Figure 6.
Splice connections or extension wire is not supplied. They are
available at hardware or electrical stores.
Figure 5
Figure 6
There is also a 15-foot splitter cord (not shown) to use one
transformer to operate two 12-volt controls,
P/N 1034264.
Placing Conditioner into Operation
Initial Start-Up
After the water conditioning system is physically installed,
we recommend that the conditioner be disinfected before it is
used to treat potable water. Refer to the Disinfection of
Water Conditioners section in this manual. Complete the
following steps to place the conditioner into operation:
1. Remove the control valve cover by grasping each side of
Brine Tank
Overflow Fitting
Installed
Connect 1/2-in (1.3-cm)
I.D. Tubing or Hose and
Run to Drain