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DO NOT INITIATE A REGENERTION OF THIS SYSTEM
FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS AFTER ADDING THE
WATER TO ALLOW ADEQUATE PRE-SOAKING.
BACKWASHING BEFORE THE MEDIA IS SATURATED
MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF MEDIA AND POTENTIAL
DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL VALVE.
Attach the upper screen to the underside of the control
valve. Be sure to twist clockwise and lock it into place.
Apply a small amount of lubricant to the top inch of the
outside of the riser tube and to the tank o-ring seal.
Note: Only use food-grade silicone lubricant. A small bag of
lubricant is provided in the small parts bag. Do NOT use petroleum jelly.
The control valve can now be secured to the top of the tank. Before attaching the valve,
check to make sure that there is no debris such as gravel or media in the tank threads.
Screw the control valve onto the tank. Make sure that the riser tube inserts into the center
hole in the upper screen and the control valve as you screw down the valve. The control
valve should be hand-tightened (clockwise). Do NOT use the control valve's timer assembly
for leverage and do not use tools. A firm grasp with both hands at the base of the valve will
work. Do NOT use pipe cement (“pipe dope”) or Teflon
®
tape on the threads.
Step 4. – Turn off the Water & Electric Water Heaters
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS, PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN YOUR WATER HEATER.
If you have a conventional electric water heater or an on-demand (tankless) electric water
heater, we highly recommend that you turn off the power to the heater while installing any
water treatment equipment. Turn off power to your water heater now.