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GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS
The control valve, fittings and/or bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments. There is a small amount of “give” to properly
connect the piping, but the water treatment unit is not designed to support the weight of the plumbing.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants, or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be used on black “O” Rings, but is not
necessary.
Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip seals.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads.
Teflon® tape must be used on the threads of the 1” NPT inlet and outlet and on the threads for
the drain line connection. Teflon® tape is not used on the nut connections or caps because “O” Ring seals are used. The nuts and caps are designed
to be unscrewed or tightened by hand or with the special plastic Service Wrench, #100249864 (CV3193-02). If necessary, pliers can be used to
unscrew the nut or cap. Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten nuts or caps.
Do not place screwdriver in slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer.
SITE REQUIREMENTS
• Water pressure – 30-100 psi
• Current draw is 0.5 amperes
• Water temperature – 33-100°F (0.5-37.7°C)
• The plug-in transformer is for dry locations only
• Electrical – 115/120V, 60Hz uninterrupted outlet
INSTALLATION
1. The distance between the drain and the water conditioner should be as short as possible (see #9).
2. Since salt must be added periodically to the brine tank, it should be in an easily accessible location.
3. The media tank should be installed on a firm, level surface (above or below grade).
4. It is NOT recommended to install any water treatment unit with less than 10 feet of piping between its outlet and the inlet of a water heater.
CAUTION: To protect the unit in the event of a hot water heater backup, the manufacturer recommends the use of an expansion tank
on the outlet side of the unit (see diagram).
5. Do not locate unit where it or its connections (including the drain and overflow lines) will ever be subjected to temperatures under 33°F.
6. Do not subject the tank to any vacuum as this may cause an “implosion” and could result in leaking. If there is a possibility a vacuum could
occur, please make provision for a vacuum breaker in the installation.
7.
INLET/OUTLET PLUMBING:
Be sure to install Bypass Valve onto main control valve before beginning plumbing. If it is desired to
bypass outside hydrants, a cold water kitchen sink, or other locations, provisions should be made at this time. Install an inlet shutoff
valve and plumb to the unit’s bypass valve inlet located at the right rear as you face the unit. There are a variety of installation fittings
available. They are listed under the Installation Fitting Assemblies section of the manual. When assembling the installation fitting package
(inlet and outlet), connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then attach the nut, split ring and “O” Ring. Heat from soldering
or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring or “O” Ring. Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should be set before
installing the nut, split ring and “O” Ring. Avoid getting solder flux, primer, and solvent cement on any part of the “O” Rings, split rings, bypass
valve or control valve. If the building’s electrical system is grounded to the plumbing, install a copper grounding strap from the inlet to the outlet
pipe. Plumbing must be done in accordance with all applicable local codes.
WELL WATER INSTALLATION
MUNICIPAL INSTALLATION
COLD
HOT
EXPANSION
TANK
PRESSURE
TANK
MAY NOT
BE REQUIRED
SHUTOFF
VALVE
GROUND
STRAP
10 FEET
OUTSIDE
TA
P
WATER SUPPLY
TO
DRAIN
WATER
HEATER
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OUT IN
COLD
HOT
EXPANSION
TANK
MAY NOT
BE REQUIRED
SHUTOFF
VALVE
GROUND
STRAP
10 FEET
OUTSIDE
TA
P
WATER SUPPLY
WATER
METER
TO
DRAIN
WATER
HEATER
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