Before Starting Installation - North Star Ultra NSC30UD Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Repair Parts

" WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER
Place the softener as close as possible to the
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pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city
water).
Place the softener as close as possible to a floor
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drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry
tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
Connect the softener to the main water supply
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pipe BEFORE or AHEAD OF the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER. Temperature of water passing
through the softener must be less than 120_F
(49_C).
Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft
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water and salt.
Do not install the softener in a place where it
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could freeze. Damage caused by freezing is
not covered by the warranty.
" TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
GIn and out pipes to the softener must be at least 3/4"
size. Some local codes require a minimum of 1" pipe
size. To plumb with 1" pipes, buy adaptors to fit the
1" pipe threads on the installation adaptors (see
page 6).
GUse copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipe.
GALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves. Either
use the optional valve (included with some models),
or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you turn off
" PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to
the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at
the point where you will connect the softener. Is the
pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded gal-
vanized ? What is the pipe size?

BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION

Put the softener in a place water damage is least
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likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufac-
turer will not repair or pay for water damage.
A 120V, 60 Hz electrical outlet, to plug the in-
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cluded power supply into, is needed near the
softener. Be sure the electric outlet and
power supply are in an inside location, to
protect from wet weather.
If installing in an outside location, you must take
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the steps necessary to assure the softener,
installation plumbing, wiring, etc., are as well
protected from the elements, contamination,
vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The
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sun's heat may soften and distort plastic parts.
water to the softener, but still have water in the
house pipes.
GDrain hose (3/8" or 7/16" inside diameter) is need-
ed for valve and salt tank drains. You can buy good
quality, thick--wall, flexible hose at most hardware
stores or supply houses.
GIf a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 8) to connect a 1/2 in. copper tubing drain.
GNugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill
the brine tank (see page 9 and 15).
Now look at the typical installation illustration on
page 6. Use it as a guide when planning your partic-
ular installation. Be sure to direct raw, hard water
to the softener valve inlet fitting. The valve is
marked IN and OUT.
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