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7. The distance between the drain and the water softener should be as short as possible.
8. Since salt must be periodically added to the brine tank, it should be located where it is easily accessible.
9. Do not install any softener with less than 10ft of piping between the outlet and the inlet of a water heater.
10. Do not locate unit where it or its connections (including the drain and overflow lines) will ever be
subjected to room temperature under 34˚F / 1.1˚C.
11. If you are soldering copper fittings that connect to the bypass assembly make sure that the fitting is NOT
connected to the bypass assembly which is plastic. The heat could melt the plastic threads.
12. Drain Line Connection: Connect ½" I.D. drain line with a
clamp to drain line barb fitting connector on the valve. The
plastic barb fittings for drain line and brine line are designed to
be screwed and unscrewed by hand to the valve. If leakage
occurs carefully use pliers to tighten until leakage stops. When
the drain line is elevated but empties into a drain below the
level of control valve, form a 7" loop at the discharge end of the
line so that the bottom of the loop is level with drain connection
on the control valve. This will provide an adequate anti-
siphon trap. The drain line can be piped overhead to a
maximum of 3 ft provided that adequate pressure is available
(40-60psi is recommended). Where the drain empties into an
overhead sewer line, a sink-type trap must be used. Run drain
tube to its discharge point in accordance with plumbing codes.
Run drain hose to floor drain, laundry tub or standpipe taking measures to secure the hose to prevent
"whipping" action during regeneration mode since drain line hose is under pressure during back washing
and rinse cycles. Always allow a minimum air gap of 1 1/2" between the end of drain hose and drain
to prevent sewer back up.
13. Overflow Line Connection:
An overflow drain line is recommended where the brine overflow could
damage furnishings or the building structure. Your softener is equipped with
brine tank safety valve which greatly reduces the chance of an accidental
brine overflow. In the event of a malfunction, however, an overflow line
connection will direct the "overflow" to the drain instead of spilling on the
floor where it could cause damage. The fitting is an elbow on the back side
of the brine tank. Attach a length of 2.1 m ½" I.D. tubing to the barb elbow
fitting and run to drain. Do not elevate the overflow line higher than 3"
below bottom of overflowing fitting. Do not "tie" this tube into the drain line
of the control valve. Overflow line must be a direct, separate line from
overflow fitting to drain, sewer, or tub. Allow an air gap as per drain line
instructions.
CAUTION: NEVER insert a drain line into a drain, sewer line or trap. Always
allow an air gap between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent
thpossibility of sewage being back- Siphoned into the water softener.
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