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Installation Fitting Assemblies
The installation fittings connect to the control valve or the bypass valve using nuts that only require hand tightening. Hand tighten nut
connections between control valve and installation fittings, control valve and bypass valve, and bypass valve and installation fittings
allow for easy serviceability. Do not use a pipe wrench to tighten nuts on installation fittings. Hand tighten only.
The split ring retainer design holds the nut on and allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area, reducing the chance for
leakage. The split ring design, incorporated into the installation fittings allows approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment to the
plumbing system. The installation fittings are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but are not designed to
support the weight of a system or the plumbing.
When assembling the installation fitting package, connect the fitting to the plumbing system first and then attach the nut, split ring and
o-ring. Heat from soldering or solvent cements may damage the nut, split ring or o-ring. Solder joints should be cool and solvent
cements should be set before installing the nut, split ring and o-ring. Avoid getting primer and solvent cement on any part of the
o-rings, split rings, bypass valve or control valve. Solvent cements and primers should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Slip the nut onto the fitting first, then the split ring second and the o-ring last. Hand tighten the nut. If the fitting is leaking tightening
the nut will not stop the leak. Remove the nut, remove the fitting, and check for damage or misalignment of the o-ring.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealant on threads. Use teflon tape on threaded inlet, outlet and drain fittings. Teflon tape is not
necessary on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, or other unacceptable lubricants on o-rings. A silicone lubricant may be used on black o-rings.
Bypass Valve
The bypass valve easily connects to the control valve body using nuts that only require hand tightening. Hand tighten nut
connections between control valve and fittings, control valve and bypass valve, and bypass valve and installation fittings allow for
easy serviceability. The split ring retainer design holds the nut on and allows load to be spread over the entire nut surface area,
reducing the chance for leakage. The split ring design incorporated into the bypass allows approximately 2 degrees off axis alignment
to the plumbing system. The bypass is designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignments but is not designed to support the
weight of a system or the plumbing.
Avoid getting primer and solvent cements on any part of the o-rings or split rings, bypass valve or control valve. Do not use pipe dope
or other sealant on threads. Teflon tape is not necessary on the caps because of o-ring seals.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, or other unacceptable lubricants on o-rings. A silicone lubricant may be used on black o-rings.
Mixing Valve
The mixing valve is an option on the control valve. If the control valve is ordered with a mixing valve it will be installed in the control
valve assembly process.
To adjust the blended water, close the mixing valve. Open a water faucet to the desired flow rate. Open the mixing valve until the
desired hardness is reached. Close the faucet.
Note: The use of the mixing valve requires modification to the valve body. These modifications should not be done in the field.
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