How To Use This Manual; Safety Information - Pentair Pro Elite Professional Series Operation Manual

How To Use This Manual

This installation manual is designed to guide the installer
through the process of installing and starting water conditioning
systems featuring Pro Elite equipment.
This manual is a reference and will not include every system
installation situation. The person installing this equipment
should have:
• Training in the Pro Elite Demand systems.
• Knowledge of water conditioning and how to determine
proper control settings.
• Adequate plumbing skills and qualifications per local and
state laws, codes, and ordinances.
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WARNING: Failure to follow this
instruction can result in personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
Note: Helpful hint to simplify procedure.

Safety Information

• Observe all warnings that appear in this manual.
• Please review the entire Installation and Operation Manual
before installing the water conditioning system.
• As with all plumbing projects, it is recommended that
a trained professional water treatment dealer install
the water conditioning system. Please follow all local
plumbing codes for installing this water conditioning
system.
WARNING: Excessive Weight Hazard.
Use two or more people to move and
install the conditioner. Failure to do so
can result in injury (including back injury).
• System is not intended to be used for treating water that
is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system.
• This water conditioning system is to be used only for
potable water.
• Inspect the water conditioning system for carrier
shortage or shipping damage before beginning
installation.
• Use only lead-free solder and flux, as required by federal
and state codes, when installing soldered copper
plumbing.
• Use caution when installing soldered metal piping near the
water conditioning system. Heat can adversely affect the
plastic control valve and bypass valve.
• All plastic connections should be hand tightened. plumber
tape may be used on connections that do not use an
O-ring seal. Do not use pipe dope type sealants on the
valve body. Do not use pliers or pipe wrenches.
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• Do not use petroleum-based lubricants such as
petroleum jelly, oils, or hydrocarbon-based lubricants.
Use only 100% silicone lubricants.
• Use only the power transformer supplied with this water
conditioning system.
• All electrical connections must be completed according
to local codes.
• The power outlet must be grounded.
Install an appropriate grounding strap across the inlet and outlet
piping of the water conditioning system to ensure that a proper
ground is maintained.
WARNING: Dry location use only, unless
used with a Listed Class 2 Power Supply
suitable for outdoor use.
• To disconnect power, unplug the AC adapter from its
power source.
• Observe drain line requirements. The drain line must be
a minimum of 1/2-inch diameter. Use 3/4-inch pipe if the
backwash flow rate is greater than 5 gpm (19 Lpm) or the
pipe length is greater than 20 feet (6 m).
• Do not support the weight of the system on the control
valve fittings, plumbing, or the bypass.
• Do not allow this water conditioning system to freeze.
Damage from freezing will void this water conditioning
system' s warranty.
• Operating ambient temperature: 34° to 120°F
(1° to 49°C).
• Operating water temperature: 35° to 100°F
(1.7° to 38°C).
• Operating water pressure range : 20 to 125 psi
(1.38 to 8.62 bar). In Canada the acceptable operating
water pressure range is 20 to 100 psi
(1.38 to 6.89 bar).
WARNING: The valve and tank
components of this Pro Elite unit have
been assembled and tightened to the
proper factory torque specifications.
Over tightening may result in improper
valve, probe and tank alignment and may
damage the tank O-ring (PN1010154).
• Keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn
upside down or drop. Turning the tank upside down or
laying the tank on its side can cause media to enter the
valve.
• Ensure that all wiring and plumbing connections on the
mineral and brine tanks are installed correctly.
• Use only regenerants designed for water conditioning. Do
not use ice melting salt, block salt or rock salt.