INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Checklist Before Installation
Refer to this checklist before each installation.
Water Quality—If the water supply contains sand, sulfur, bacteria, iron bacteria, tannins, algae, oil, acid, or other unusual substances, consider pre-treating the water to remove these contaminants before the water supply enters the appliance, unless the appliance is represented as being capable of treating these contaminants in its specifications.
The appropriate WaterMax® Water Filter can address these water shortcomings. See WaterMax® Filter Specifications for details on each filter.
Iron—A common problem found in many water supplies is iron. It is important to know what type of and how much iron is in the water supply.
| Iron Type | Description |
| Ferrous Iron* | |
| (sometimes called clear | Only type of iron that can be treated with a water softener |
| water or dissolved iron) | |
| Ferric Iron | Insoluble and the particles can eventually foul a resin bed. It should be filtered out before the |
| water reaches the softener |
| |
| Organic Iron or Bacterial | Attached to other organic compounds in the water. Additional treatment is needed to remove |
| Iron | this type of iron |
| Colloidal Iron | Not dissolved, yet stays in suspension. A softener cannot remove this type of iron |
*If the water supply contains ferrous iron, a commercially available resin bed cleaner should be used every six months.
Water Pressure—Not less than 20 psi or greater than 120 psi (1.4–8.4 bar) constant. If water pressure exceeds 70 psi, a pressure regulator is recommended.
Water Supply Flow Rate—A minimum of 3 gallons per minute or equal to the backwash flow rate of the particular model is recommended. For the purposes of plumbing sizing, only the rated service flow rate and corresponding pressure loss may be used. Prolonged operation of a water conditioner at flow rates exceeding the tested service flow rate may compromise performance.
Water Temperature—Not less than 40° or greater than 120°F (6°–49°C).
Drain—Drain the appliance to an appropriate drain, such as a floor drain or washer drain that will comply with all local and state plumbing codes. To prevent back-siphoning, provide an adequate air gap or a siphon break. See Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures.
Electricity—The transformer supplied is for a standard 115 volt, 60-cycle AC outlet for locations in North America or 220 volt, 50-cycle AC outlet for locations outside North America.
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