General Installation - First Sales IBW10-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

GENERAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE WARNINGS
The water conditioner is not designed to support the weight of plumbing.
Do not use Vaseline, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere. A silicone lubricant may be
used on black "O" Rings. This will allow ease of installation and decrease chance of rolling from the bypass and
tank connections. Avoid any type of lubricants, including silicone, on red or clear lip seals.
Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads. Teflon
®
tape is not used on any connection where "O" Ring seals are used
connection. Teflon
The nuts and caps are designed to be unscrewed or tightened by hand or with the special plastic Service
Wrench, (CV3193, not included). If necessary pliers can be used to unscrew the nut or cap. Do not use a pipe
wrench to tighten nuts or caps. Do not place screwdriver in slots on caps and/or tap with a hammer.
NOTE: If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply, continuity should be maintained
by installing ground straps around any non-conductive plastic piping or bypass used in the installation.
Make sure the filter is not installed backwards. The filter will not function properly if installed backwards and filter
media may be forced into the water lines. Arrows molded into the valve body and red handles of the bypass
indicate the direction of flow.
Typical Installation
Treated Water
Water Heater

General Installation

Filtered Hard Water
Brine Tank Softener
FIGURE 1: Typical Installation
4
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tape must be used on the threads of the drain line
Grounding Strap
IBW/IMBW Filter Pressure Tank
Tank
Untreated Water for
geothermal heat pumps,
swimming pools, lawn
irrigation, hose bibs etc.
Untreated Water