Section 2: Preinstallation Preparation - AFWFilters 5600 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Funnel (OPTIONAL) - The funnel is a complementary item that MAY be
included with some unloaded systems to help fill the polyglass tank with the
resin. If your system does not include one, a blender pitcher with the blade
assembly removed will screw onto the tank and work well.
Before You Start Plumbing
Money-saving tip: If hiring a plumber to do the installation you can save some money
by preparing the tank ahead of time. This cuts down on the time the plumber has to spend
and doing so is simple enough that most people can accomplish it in less than an hour.

Section 2: Preinstallation Preparation

Step 2a: Verify riser tube position
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Your system will ship with a cap de-
signed to keep the resin in the tank
during shipping. Once your system
is near the installation location,
remove the cap at the top of the tank
by unscrewing it counterclockwise.
The riser tube sits in the center of
the tank and should be no more than 1/3 inch (8 mm)
above the top lip of the tank.
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Ensure the riser tube is positioned in the middle of the tank. There is a slight depression that
the lower basket will slip into when properly positioned. Once correctly positioned the riser
tube should be no more than 1/3 inch (8 mm) above the top lip of the tank. Continue to the
next step.
Step 2b: Fill tank partially with water -Optional-
This optional step will help buffer the resin as it is poured in and will also help minimize air
bubbles upon initial startup. Simply pour water into the tank until it is 1/4 - 1/3 filled with
water.
Step 2c: Load gravel and resin
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Cover the riser tube before beginning. A piece of tape
or small bag will work, you just need to prevent resin
from falling down the riser when you are loading it.
If you have it, gravel will go in first, then the rest of
the resin.
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Do not attempt to remove your
riser tube. Doing so will require
emptying & reloading the system.
If your riser tube is not exactly
centered that is not an issue. If it
extends more than 1/3 inch above
the top of the tank refer to the FAQ
section for ways to correct this.
Do not cut the riser tube, as this
can cause improper operation.
The resin goes in the polyglass
tank, NOT the brine tank.
Standard softeners typically do
not need gravel. Very large or fine
mesh (Iron Pro ) systems will. If
you have it, use it, and verify you
have received all boxes.
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