Specifications

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D. Make sure the inlet/outlet and drain connections meet the applicable state and local codes.

E . C heck the arrow s on the by pass v alv e to ensure that the w ater flow s in the proper direction.

C a u tio n : Do not plumb the appliance in backw ard.

F . P lace y our appliance in the desired location using F ig ure 1 as a g uide. T he diag ram applies to

basement, slab, and craw l space.

G . F or most installations, install the appliance after the pressure tank and any w ater filter appliance or

w ater meter and before the w ater heater unless otherw ise recommended.

W a te r H e a te rs : If less than 1 0 feet (3 .0 m) of pipe connects the w ater treatment appliance(s) to the

w ater heater, then a check v alv e must be installed betw een the w ater treatment appliance and the

w ater heater. Install the check v alv e as close to the w ater heater as possible. E nsure that the w ater

heater has an adeq uately rated temperature and pressure safety relief v alv e.

Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures

F ig u re 1 : A p p lia n c e P la c e m e n t

S T E P 1

Prepare the Placement Area

A . C lean the placement area.

B . T urn off the electricity and w ater supply to the w ater heater. F or g as w ater heaters, turn the g as

cock to “P IL O T .”

C . E x amine the inlet plumbing to ensure that the pipe is not plug g ed w ith lime, iron, or any other

substance. C lean or replace plug g ed plumbing .

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Summary of content (11 pages)

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Installation Steps and StartUp Procedures STEP 1 Prepare the Placement Area A . C lean the placement area. B . T urn off the electricity and w ater supply to the w ater heater. F or g as w ater heaters, turn the g as cock to “P IL O T .” C . E x amine the inlet plumbing to ensure that the pipe is not plug g ed w ith lime, iron, or any other substance. C lean or replace plug g ed plumbing . A ir G a p F ig u re 1 : A p p lia n c e P la c e m e n t D.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures STEP 2 Test Your Water A. Test your water quality with the strips provided. Optionally, obtain a report on your water's quality. STEP 3 Turn Off Water Supply A. Turn off the water supply. B. Open the hot and cold water taps to depressuriz e the lines. STEP 4 Connect Water Lines A. Lift and remove the valve cover. B. Qest fittings. Q est connection fittings are provided with your appliance.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures STEP 6 Connect Drain Line The drain line drains away the backwash water as part of the regeneration cycle. A. Connect the drain line to the drain end cap (as shown in Figure 5 ) with a minimum of 1/2-inch I.D. tubing (size CANNOT be reduced). This tubing is supplied with the appliance. B. Route the drain line to a floor drain, laundry tub, or other suitable waste receptor.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures STEP 8 Check for Leaks A. Close all faucets. B. Check all lines and connections for leaks. If leaks are found 1. Turn off the main water supply. 2. Open a cold water faucet to depressurize the lines. 3. Close the faucet to eliminate any siphoning action. 4. Repair all leaks. 5. Turn on the water supply. 6. Place the bypass in the “service” position to slowly fill the appliance. (See Figure 7.) 7. Open a cold water faucet to purge air out of the appliance. 8.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures STEP 11 Set Up the Controller A. Program the appliance controller (See Figure 10. Also see Setting the Controller). STEP 12 Add Water to the Brine Tank A. Remove any packaging or installation materials. B. Add 2 gallons (7.6 L) of water to the brine tank. After the first regeneration, the appliance will automatically refill the correct amount of water into the brine tank. C.
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Optional Plumbing Procedures This section provides information on plumbing with copper fittings and with plastic pipe. Hard Plumbing the Bypass With Copper Fittings Do not use Qest fittings for hard plumbing the bypass connection with copper fittings. Instead, when preparing male threaded fittings of the bypass valve, use the following guidelines to avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads. A. W rap the threads three times with 1/2-inch wide Teflon tape.
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Optional Plumbing Procedures Plastic (PVC/CPVC) Pipe Joining Procedures To ensure reliable joint integrity when using solvent cement for PVC/CPVC plumbing, follow these recommendations: A. Cutting— The pipe must be cut square to allow for the proper interfacing of the pipe end and the fitting socket bottom. Use a wheel cutter, miter saw, or a ratchet shear for best results. B. Deburring and Beveling— Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or a file to remove burrs from the end of the pipe.
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Setting the Controller STEP 1 Determine the Controller Setting Number A. For municipal water, call the water department to determine the hardness and pH of your water supply. B. For well water, use the hardness test strips provided with your appliance or have a sample of your untreated water tested by a water testing laboratory. 1. Test Strips—Follow the instructions on the test strips. If the color on your test strip is between two readings, use the higher number.
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Understanding the Controller Demand Mode The controller is now in Demand Mode which means you will not have to worry about vacation settings or extra guests because the controller measures water usage and regenerates based on need. The appliance will regenerate using only the necessary amount of water and salt. If your power has been off, the appliance will retain programmed settings indefinitely. Note: You should not need to change from Demand Mode.
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Understanding the Controller powerClean™ Feature The powerClean™ feature is a service/maintenance step for water supplies that have an excessive amount of iron. Activate this feature by pushing the POWERCLEAN button on the controller. When this feature is activated, powerClean™ will appear in the display. The appliance will regenerate every other day with five pounds (2.3 kg) of salt. Leave the powerClean™ feature on for a minimum of two weeks.
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Understanding the Controller Advanced Customer Settings (cont.) Set Hours Until R egeneration F. “96 Hours” is now displayed. Press and release the CHANGE button to toggle this on and off. If “96 Hours” is selected, the appliance will work no more than 4 days without a regeneration. Default is for “96” Hours” to be ON. Note: If there is iron in your water, select this option. G. When the desired setting is displayed, press and release the SET button. Set Gallons or Litres H.