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Hard Water
To Outside
Faucets
Water Softener
Valve
To
Controller
Plug-in
Power
Supply
Valve Drain
Elbow
Valve Drain
Hose*
*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, unsnap and remove the top cover,
together with the salt lid, to expose the softener
valve assembly. Set them aside to prevent damage.
Check the brinewell to be sure it is secured and ver-
tical (See Figure 11).
Installation Instructions
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Overflow
Drain Elbow
Salt Storage
Tank Overflow
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.
1-1/2"
air gap
2. 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.
8
Pipe
1" NPT Sweat
Adaptor (not
included)
1" NPT
Threaded
Adaptor
Outlet
O-ring
Single
Bypass Valve
continued on next page
FIG. 9
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