Pre-Installation Checklist; Installation - Pentair Harmony Falls Series Operation Manual

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Installation by a licensed plumber is recommended.
1. Valves, grounding straps, wire, clamps and wall pipe, are
not supplied with the water softener.
NOTE: Ball or globe valves are recommended.
2. Electrical Requirements: AC 220V, 50 or 60HZ current
supply is required.
Make certain the electrical supply cannot be turned
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off accidentally.
3. Location of Softener and Drain: We recommend that the
softener be installed on a sound plumbing system within
500 cm from the drain.
NOTE: Outside faucet should be bypassed and left on
hard water.
4. Bypass Valves: Bypass valves allow you to turn off the
water to your unit but not the water service to your home.
Figure 2
5. Pre-Filtration: To prevent your softener from incoming
sediment and iron particles we recommend the installation
of a pre-fi lter on the water line going to the unit

INSTALLATION

RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that a qualifi ed plumber
be contracted to make all diffi cult piping installations.
1. SHUT OFF FUEL SUPPLY TO WATER HEATER. See
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Shut off all water at main supply valve.
3. Open faucet nearest pump or water meter to relieve
pressure and drain system.
The water fi lter system should be installed
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with the inlet, outlet and drain connections
made in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and to meet applicable
plumbing codes.
4. Set the water fi lter in place.Place in a fi rm concrete fl oor or
slab base. Be sure unit is reasonably level.
NOTE: Do not shim the tank directly for leveling. If
necessary to shim, fabricate a platform base to
set the tank on and then shim under the platform
base.
5. Shut off the water to the home. Open the highest faucet
in the plumbing system and then the lowest (you cannot
work on pipes with water in them). Make necessary piping
changes for connection of the fi lter to the plumbing of the
home (see Figure 5).Harmonyfalls softeners are suplied
with 1"BSP connection
6. It is highly recommended that the bypass valve accessory
be installed
Make certain the untreated water piping connects to
the control valve on the right and the softened water is
connected on the left (Figure 4).
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Figure 4
7. Connect the inlet and outlet piping. The valve connection
threads are 1" BSP. Be sure you have the incoming water
connected to the right side (Figure 4).
NOTE: Do not use pipe joint compound or plumber's
putty on the backplate threads. Use only Tefl on
Tape.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten fi tting to backplate.
8. Make certain proper piping alignment is maintained. Do
not apply heat to any fi tting connected to the conditioner or
damage to the valve may occur.
9. Move conditioner into position and level. Check all
connections for tightness.
To prevent water leaks, connections to softener
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must be straight when the tank is leveled
Review Drain Requirements section before
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connecting drainlines.
10. Carefully attach valve drain line to drain on the back of the
valve.
Do not raise drain line over 2m from fl oor
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