Installation Instructions
All government codes and regulations governing the installation of these devices must be observed.
CAUTION: If the ground from the e ectrica pane or
breaker box to the water meter or underground copper pipe
is tied to the copper water ines and these ines are cut
during insta ation of the Nory bypass va ve and/or po y
pipe, an approved grounding strap must be used between
the two ines that have been cut in order to maintain
continuity. The ength of the grounding strap wi depend
upon the number of units being insta ed and/or the amount
of copper pipe being rep aced with po y. See Figure 1.
In a cases where meta pipe was origina y used and is
ater interrupted by po y pipe or the Nory bypass va ve as
in Figure 1 or by physica separation as in Figure 2, an
approved ground c amp with no ess than #6
copper conductor
must be used for continuity,
to maintain proper meta ic pipe
bonding.
Check your oca e ectrica code for the correct c amp and
cab e size.
1. Determine the best ocation for your water softener,
bearing in mind the ocation of your water supp y ines,
drain ine and 120 vo t AC e ectrica out et. Subjecting the
softener to freezing or temperatures above 110°F (43°C)
wi void the warranty.
Media Installation (When Necessary)
• Remove the va ve from the minera tank.
• Temporari y p ug the open end of the riser tube to ensure that no resin or grave fa s down into the distribution.
• Fi minera tank one quarter fu of water to protect distribution during grave insta ation.
• S ow y and carefu y add the grave support bed and the softener or fi tration media eve ing each ayer as it is p aced
into the tank.
• Unp ug the riser tube, carefu y position the va ve over it and turn the va ve into the threads in the fiberg ass tank,
tightening secure y into tank. Note: Ensure that the interna O-ring in the va ve fits secure y over the riser tube.
Si icone grease (#13691) or other food grade ubricant may be app ied to the O-ring to ease insta ation of the riser
tube. DO NOT use petro eum based ubricants as they wi cause swe ing of O-ring sea s.
• The softener or fi ter is now charged with softening resin.
• It is recommended that the softener or fi ter tank now be comp ete y fi ed with water (SLOWLY) to soak the resin or
fi tration media before startup. This wi a ow the media to absorb water as we as he p disp ace any trapped air.
This wi reduce the chance of backwashing resin or fi ter media out of the tank during the initia backwash on
startup.
2. Outside faucets used to water awns and gardens shou d not supp y softened water. A new water ine is often
required to be connected to supp y hard water to the in et of the water softener and to the outside faucets. Cut the
water ine between where it enters the house and before any ines that branch off to feed the hot water heater or
other fixtures in the house and as near the desired ocation of the water softener as possib e. Insta a tee fitting on
the feed end of the cut pipe, and an e bow fitting on the other end. Insta piping from the tee to the in et of the water
softener and from the e bow to the out et of the softener. To sever the water ines which branch off to feed any
outside faucets, cut the branch ines approximate y two inches from the fitting on the main water ine. Insta an
e bow on the end of the pipe nearest the outside faucet and a cap on the end connected to the existing water ine.
Insta piping from the tee insta ed on the in et ine to the water softener to the e bow insta ed on the pipe to the
outside faucet. Fo owing this procedure wi resu t in a ines in the house, with the exception of the outside faucets,
but inc uding the water heater and therefore the hot water ines, being supp ied with soft water.
3. Fami iarize yourse f with the ocation of the in et, out et and drain on the contro va ve. Be very carefu not to get the
contro s wet.
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Figure 2
Figure 1
E ectrica Pane
Ground Strap
Po y Pipe
Ground
From
Pane
Po y Pipe
Softener
c/w P astic Bypass
Copper Pipe
Water Meter
Outside Water Line For Outside & 3rd Tap Comes From Meter
Fi tered Water Line in Home
Unfi tered Water Bypass
Loop Cut & Capped
Ground Strap Required
Because of Break in Continuity
