Genesis 2 Series Manual page 5

To allow for filter servicing, swimming pool filling or lawn sprinkling, a manual Bypass Valve has been installed at the
factory. The Bypass allows raw water to be manually routed around the filter.
1. Position filter at desired location for installation. If a water softener is to be installed, the filter should be positioned first
and then the softener. (See Installation Diagrams.)
2. The filter is shipped with the proper amount of media already loaded in the tank.
3. Unscrew and remove temporary shipping cap from tank.
4. Use a garden hose or small bucket to add water to the tank until the media is covered with water. Media in the tank
will be at 1/2 to 2/3 full, That is the correct amount of media.
5. Install round deflector about 11/2" down on to the riser.
6. Screw on the control valve to one 1/2 turn past hand tight. Do not use threade compound or Teflon tape. The control
valve has a large O-ring to prevent leaks.
7. Turn off main water supply and open nearest faucet to relieve pressure.
8. Cut main line and install appropriate elbows and extensions.
Caution: Raised arrows located on the sides of control valve body and bypass valve indicate proper direction of water
flow. Install inlet and outlet piping in direction of arrows. It is recommended that a vacuum breaker be installed on the
inlet plumbing.
1. The drain line flow control assembly is pre-assembled for your convenience. Should you choose to hard plumb the
drain line, please remove the barb fitting. The flow control housing can be removed by removing the clip and pulling
straight out on housing.
Note: When re-installing the drain line flow control housing, be sure you hear and feel the O-Ring pop into place before
inserting the clip.
2. Install 1/2" I.D. drain line tubing (not included) from hose barb to an open drain. Only use stiff walled tubing such as
polyethylene tubing or PEX. Do not use soft wall or vinyl tubing that can collapse. A 4" gap between end of the drain
line and the open drain is required to prevent waste water backflow. Keep the drain line as short as possible. An
overhead drain line can be used if necessary, but should discharge below the control valve. A syphon trap (taped
loop) at the outlet of the drain line is advisable to keep the drain line full and assure correct flow during backwash.
Elbows or other fittings must be kept at a bare minimum.
Note: Where the drain line is elevated above the control valve or exceeds 20 feet in length, 3/4" I.D. drain line tubing
should be used.
Installation Procedure
- Water Supply Connection and Bypass Valve -
Genesis 2 Bypass - Shown
- Drain Line Connection -
Installation
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