Installation Instructions - North Star NSR 17CS Installation And Operation Manual

Hard Water
To Outside
Faucets
Water Softener
To
Controller
Plug-in
Power
Supply
Valve Drain
Elbow
Overflow
Drain Elbow
*Do not connect
the water softener
valve drain tubing
to the salt storage
tank overflow
hose.
TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY
1. Close the main water supply valve, located near the
well pump or water meter.
2. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water
heater.
3. Open all faucets to drain all water from house pipes.
NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the water
heater, as damage to the water heater ele-
ments could result.
ASSEMBLY
1. North Star models are factory assembled. During
installation, remove the salt lid and set it aside to
prevent damage. Check the brinewell to be sure it
is secured and vertical (See Figure 11). Unsnap the
faceplate cover to expose the softener valve assem-
bly.

Installation Instructions

TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Valve
Salt Storage
Tank Overflow
Hose*
Valve Drain
Hose*
Floor Drain
Conditioned
Water
Clips
Inlet
Lubricated
O-ring
Secure Valve Drain
Hose in place over
Floor Drain
NOTE: See "Air Gap Requirements" section.
NOTE: Water Softener shown with Salt Lid
1-1/2"
air gap
2. Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell. Make sure
the float stem is parallel to the stand tube so the
seals will seat properly during operation. Place the
brine valve back into the bottom of the brinewell and
reinstall the brinewell cover.
3. Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow
into the 13/16" diameter hole in the back of the salt
storage tank wall.
MOVE THE UNIT INTO PLACE
1. Move the water softener into the desired location.
Set it on a solid, level surface.
IMPORTANT: Do not place shims directly under the
salt storage tank to level the softener.
The weight of the tank, when full of
water and salt, may cause the tank to
fracture at the shim.
6
Pipe
1" NPT Sweat
Adaptor (not
included)
1" NPT
Threaded
Adaptor
Outlet
O-ring
Single
Bypass Valve
Blend Adjusting Knob
(See Page 24 for instructions)
and Top Cover removed
continued on next page
FIG. 8