Before Starting Installation - NorthStar NSC 11 ED Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Repair Parts

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Place the softener as close as possible to the
pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city
water).
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Place the softener as close as possible to a floor
drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry
tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
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Connect the softener to the main water supply
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 120EF
(49EC).
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Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft
water and salt.
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Do not install the softener in a place where it
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size. Some local codes require a minimum of 1" pipe
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same, or larger, pipe size as the water supply pipe,
up to the softener inlet and outlet.
0Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipe.
0ALWAYS 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
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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?
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Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufac-
turer will not repair or pay for water damage.
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A 220 volt electric outlet, to plug the included
transformer into, is needed within 3 meters of the
softener. The softener has a 3 meters power
cable. If the outlet is remote (up to 30.5 m), use
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If installing in an outside location, you must take
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.
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Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The
sun's heat will melt plastic parts.
water to the softener for repairs if needed, but still
have water in the house pipes.
0Drain 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.
0If 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.
0Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill
the brine tank (see page 9 and 16).
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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