Installation Instructions - Morton M45C Installation And Operation Manual

Hard Water
To Outside
Faucets
Water Softener
Valve
To
Controller
Plug-in
Power
Supply
Valve Drain
Elbow
Valve Drain
Hose*
*Do not connect the
water softener valve drain
tubing to the salt storage
tank overflow hose.
Step 1. Turn Off Water Supply
1. Close the main water supply valve, located near the
well pump or water meter.
2. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water
heater.
3. Open all faucets to drain all water from house pipes.
NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the water
heater, as damage to the water heater ele-
ments could result.
Step 2. Assembly
1. Morton
water softener models are factory assem-
®
bled. During installation, unsnap and remove the
top cover, together with the salt lid, to expose the
softener valve assembly. Set them aside to prevent
damage. Check the brinewell to be sure it is
secured and vertical (See Figure 11).
2. Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow
into the 13/16" diameter hole in the back of the salt
storage tank wall (See Figure 11).

Installation Instructions

TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Overflow
Drain Elbow
Salt Storage
Tank Overflow
Hose*
Floor Drain
Morton Water Softener Installation & Operation Manual
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Soft
Water
Clips
Inlet
Lubricated
O-ring
Secure Valve Drain
Hose in place over
Floor Drain
NOTE: See "Air Gap Requirements" section.
NOTE: Water Softener shown with Salt Lid and
1-1/2"
air gap
Step 3. Move the Unit into Place
1. Move the water softener into the desired location.
Set it on a solid, level surface.
IMPORTANT: Do not place shims directly under the
salt storage tank to level the softener.
The weight of the tank, when full of
water and salt, may cause the tank to
fracture at the shim.
2. Visually check and remove any debris from the
water softener valve inlet and outlet ports.
3. Make sure the turbine assembly spins freely in the
"out" port of the valve (See Figure 10).
4. If not already done, put a light coating of silicone
grease on the single bypass valve o-rings.
5. Push the single bypass valve into the softener valve
as far as it will go. Snap the two large holding clips
into place, from the top down as shown in Figures
12 & 13.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place
so the single bypass valve will not pull
out.
Pipe
1" NPT Sweat
Adaptor (not
included)
1" NPT
Threaded
Adaptor
Outlet
O-ring
Single
Bypass Valve
Top Cover removed
FIG. 9A
9