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Where To Install The Softener
How The Water Softener Works
The principle behind water softening is simple chemistry. A water softener contains resin
beads which hold electrically charged ions. When hard water passes through the softener,
calcium and magnesium ions are attracted to the charged resin beads. The result is remov-
al of calcium and magnesium ions which produces soft water.
This system is controlled with simple, user-friendly electronics displayed on a LCD screen.
Place the softener as close as possible to
the pressure tank (well system) or water
meter (city water).
Place the softener as close as possible to
a floor drain, or other acceptable drain
point (laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
Connect the softener to the main water
supply pipe BEFORE the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH
THE SOFTENER
. Temperature of water
passing through the softener must be less
than 100 deg. F.
Outside faucets and irrigation systems
should be supplied with hard water prior to
the water softener. If this is not possible,
be sure to bypass the softener when wa-
tering grass or plants. Chronic soft water
exposure can be detrimental to plant life.
Do not install the softener in a place where
it could freeze.
Damage caused by freez-
ing is not covered by the warranty.
Put the softener in a place where water
damage is least likely to occur if a leak de-
velops. The manufacturer will not repair or
pay for water damage.
A 120 volt electric outlet is needed within 6
feet of the softener. The transformer has
an attached 8 foot power cable.
Be sure
the electric outlet and transformer are
in an inside location, to protect from
wet weather.
If installing in an outside location, you must
take the steps necessary to assure the sof-
tener, installation plumbing, wiring, etc. are
protected from the elements and contami-
nation sources.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight
.
The sun’s heat may soften and distort
plastic parts.
Unwrap and lay out the parts in the brine tank. The following parts should be with
each system;
Control Valve (1)
Funnel (2)
Upper Distributor Basket (3)
Brine Line (4)
Power Transformer (5)
Brine Connector Pack (6)
NOTE: Brine Connector Pack (6) is
shipped in the transformer box for
(5)
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3
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