LEAKTEST
SINGLE BYPASS VALVE
To check for leaks, complete the following steps:
CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure damage to softener inner parts, and to flush pipe chips or other residue from the water pipes, be sure to do the following steps exactly as instructed.
1.Fully open two nearby cold water faucets down- stream from the softener.
2.Place bypass valve(s) in "bypass" position (see Figures 12 & 13). On a single valve, slide the stem inward to bypass. On a
3.Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff valve. Observe steady water flow from both open faucets.
4.Place bypass valve(s) in SERVICE, EXACTLY as fol- lows: Keep soft water faucets open.
a. Single Bypass Valve: Slowly, slide pull the valve stem outward toward service, pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize gradually.
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5.After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet for about one minute, or until all air is expelled, then close.
6.Close both cold water faucets.
7.Check your plumbing work for leaks, and fix right away if any are found. Be sure to observe previous caution notes.
NOTE: If this procedure is performed on a new softener, water coming from the taps may initially be dis- colored. This normally occurs the first time water runs through the resin bed. The discol- ored water is not harmful, and the discoloration will not last more than a few minutes.
Pull stem outward for Service
Push inward
for Bypass
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| Figure | 13 |
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