Excalibur Water Systems Superflow Series, Installation And Operation Manual

Water Pressure:

All 3” water softeners require a minimum of 25psi of water pressure for regeneration of 
water softeners to operate effectively.

Electrical Requirements:

All 3” water softeners require 24 volt, 60 Hertz continuous current supply (other voltages 
are available). Make certain the water softeners current supply is always hot and cannot be 
turned off with another switch. All water softeners must have a designated wall receptacle 
to eliminate any power interupptions to the water softener.

Existing Plumbing:

The condition of existing plumbing should be free of scale and iron buildup. All piping that 
has a heavy buildup of scale and/or iron should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron, a 
separate iron filter should be installed ahead of the water softener.

Location of Softener and Drain:

The water softener should be located close to a drain and 3 feet away from electrical panels.

Bypass Valve:

The water softener will always require 3-way or 5-way bypass valves.

CAUTION:

The water softener water pressure is not to exceed 120psi, water temperature not to exceed 
110˚, and the water softener cannot be subjected to temperatures below 40˚ F.

Installation Concerns:

A]  Place the water softener tank where you want to install the water softener, making sure 

the water softener is level and on a firm base, (the water softener must be a maximum of 
7 feet apart for Duplex water softeners), to provide the water softener for expansion and 
contraction of fiberglass resin/media tanks and rigid plumbing load, use flexible fittings at 
the water softener control valve.

B]  All plumbing to thet water softener should be done in accordance with local plumbing 

codes. The water softener pipe size for the water softener drain line should be the same 
pipe size as the water softener flow control connection. Water meters are to be installed 
on water softener outlets. Duplex water softeners with 1 (one) meter shall be installed on 
commmon water softener outlet of multiple water softeners.

C] Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the water softener brine tank and that it is level.

D]  Place in the water softener brine tank approximately 1 (one) inch of water above the grid 

plate (if used). If grid plate is not used in the water softener brine tank, add 12 (twelve) 
inches of water to the brine tank. Water softener salt may be placed in the water softener 

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