Plan the Installation
Inlet --- Outlet Plumbing Options
Always install either a single bypass valve (provided) or, if desired, parts for a 3 valve bypass system (not included) can be purchased and assembled, as shown in Figure 4. Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for maintenance if needed, but still have water in house pipes.
Single valve bypass |
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pull out for |
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service/ soft water |
|
push in | outlet |
for bypass | valve |
3 valve bypass
bypass
valve
inlet valve
from water softener | to water softener |
Figure 4
•Pipe and fittings must be 3/4” minimum. Use either:
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•
Copper pipe | • | Threaded pipe |
CPVC plastic pipe | • | Other pipe approved for use with potable water |
to outside faucets
hard water
water softener valve
direct plug
to timer
conditioned water
grounding clamp
clips
outlet
grounding clamp 3/4” pipe
1” NPT sweat adaptor (not included)
1” NPT threaded adaptor
valve drain elbow
valve drain hose *
* Do not connect |
the water softener |
| inlet |
overflow drain |
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elbow |
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salt storage tank |
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overflow hose * | lubricated |
| |
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single valve bypass
valve drain tubing |
to the salt storage |
tank overflow |
hose. |
To keep over floor drain, secure valve drain hose in place.
| NOTE: | See “Air Gap Requirements” section. |
floor drain | NOTE: | Shown with salt hole cover and top cover removed. |
Figure 5 (typical installation)
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