CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS FULLY PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION. Be sure to follow all applicable plumbing codes. The system must be installed on a main water supply line Caution: Do not install on well water unless you have spoken to a customer service representative first.
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener IMPORTANT! The carbon media inside the filter system MUST soak in water for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation Carbon Soak Instructions (48 Hours Prior) This step will require the materials listed below Lawn Hoses (x2) and Conditioner Hose Bib...
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener IMPORTANT! The carbon media must be flushed on both tanks prior to install Carbon Flush Instructions This step will require the materials listed below Lawn Hoses (x2) and Conditioner Hose Bib Carbon Filter Assembly (x2) access to a faucet Tank Tank (CF+)
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener Assembling a Bypass Valve Bypass Operation Note: The tanks do not have a built- in bypass valve. Therefore you will need to build a bypass to allow for Bypass on. No water flow to Bypass off.
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener Assembling a Bypass Valve 16) Cut two 3” pieces of PVC for the 17) Insert one piece of the cut 18) Attach one of the 3-way next step. PVC into each of the elbows splitters with the openings facing upward.
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener Assembling a Bypass Valve 25) Cut two more 3” pieces of PVC 26) Insert one piece of the cut 27) To limit the height of the for the next step. PVC into each of the 3-way other valves, elbows are splitters facing upward.
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener Prepping the Pre-Filter This step will require the materials listed below Pre-Filter Housing Sediment Filter O-Ring w/Lube 33) Unscrew the lid from the 34) Insert the Sediment Filter 35) The O-Ring will now be laid Pre-Filter Housing.
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener Installing the Pre-Filter This step will require the materials listed below 1/2” Socket and 1.5-inch Adapter (Slip x 1.5-inch Elbow Connector (Slip) (x2*) Ratchet Thread)(x2) Mounting Bracket Drill with 3/16” drill bit Prepped Pre-Filter Plumbers Tape 1.5-inch PVC Pipe (Cut to fit) Housing...
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener Installing the Pre-Filter (cont.) 45) Take note of the in versus out 46) The other 4 bolts will be used 47) Fully tighten the bolts. flow markings on the top of the to secure the pre-filter housing to pre-filter housing.
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener Installing the Tanks This step will require the materials listed below 1.5-inch Adapter (Slip x 1.5-inch Elbow Thread)(x4) Connector (Slip) (x2*) 54) Note: Plumbers tape will need to be applied to all PVC threads during the installation.
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CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener 61) Connect the outlet of the CF+ 62) Start to build the connection 63) Add an elbow pointing to the FS+ tank from the other tank to the inlet of the FS+ tank towards the outlet connection on with a length of PVC.
CSF+ Whole House Filter/Salt Free Softener Testing the System 71) Turn the bypass off and allow 70) Fully turn on the cold water 69) Start with the bypass on to water to flush through the system. on a bathtub faucet in your check it for leaks prior to home.
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