Central Water Filtration System Safety; Before You Start - Whirlpool WHELJ1 Installation Instructions Manual

Central Water Filtration System Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING"
These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
Do not turn the Central Water Filtration System
upside down, drop, or set on sharp protrusions.
The Central Water Filtration System has a maxi-
mum allowable inlet water pressure of 125 psi and
a minimum of 30 psi. If daytime pressure is over 80
psi, nighttime pressure may exceed the maximum.
Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary (Adding
a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow.). If
your home is equipped with a back flow preventer,
an expansion tank must be installed in accordance
with local codes and laws.
Do not use this system to treat water that is micro-
biologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection upstream or downstream of
the system.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Consider the following when selecting an installation
location for the Central Water Filtration System.
Do not operate the Central Water Filtration System
where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt
to treat water over 100ºF (38ºC). Freezing temper-
atures or hot water damage voids the warranty.
To condition all water in the home, install the
Central Water Filtration System close to the water
supply inlet, and before all other plumbing connec-
tions, except outside water pipes.
For a home with municipal water supply, install the
Central Water Filtration System between the home's
incoming water supply and the water softener, if one
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.

Before You Start

PLUMBING CODES
All plumbing must be completed in accordance with
national, state and local plumbing codes.
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is being used (See Figure 1A). If the home has well
water, reverse the order of the Central Water Filtra-
tion System and the water softener (See Figure 1B).
A nearby drain is needed to carry away Clean
Rinse discharge water. Use a floor drain, laundry
tub, sump, standpipe, or other options (check your
local codes). See "Air Gap Requirements" and
"Valve Drain Requirements" sections.
The Central Water Filtration System works on 28V
DC electrical power, supplied by a direct plug-in
power supply (included). Provide a 120V, 60 Hz
electrical outlet in accordance with NEC and local
codes.
Do not install the Central Water Filtration System on
a hot water line (See Figures 1A & 1B).
Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun
heat may cause distortion or other damage to non-
metallic parts.
In the state of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth
of Massachusetts plumbing code 248-CMR shall
be adhered to. A licensed plumber shall be used
for this installation.