Table of Contents
Advertisement
Warning
Caution
Caution
Figure 3
8
installation
Electrical Requirements
WaterGard's provided cord serves as the ground. Conduit and water
pipes are NOT an acceptable ground.
• All wiring must be properly sized, rated, and connected in accordance with
local, state, and national electrical codes. The system is pre-wired and tested
at the factory. See provided drawing for additional details.
• The WaterGard unit should be on a dedicated circuit originating at a service
disconnect panel. Refer to unit nameplate for correct voltage information.
• The electrical voltage and phase must match and be verified to the
WaterGard unit that was purchased.
Do not operate pump dry. Damage to pump seal and shaft may occur.
Piping Connections
• All piping, valves, etc. for the product permeate water outlet of the Water-
Gard unit must be made of PVC, PP, PEX, or corrosion resistant stainless
steel. Local plumbing codes must be observed and followed.
• The carbon filter (if present) must be installed upstream from the
WaterGard unit. This is designed to remove any residual chlorine present in
the feedwater stream. For information on pipe sizes for each unit reference
the installation and/or sales drawing.
Properly secure all pipe runs. Pipe movement may cause damage to
WaterGard and/or pipe. Ensure waste drain line is adequately sized
and free flowing to handle the reject flow. Reject flow rates can be
found in Table 2.
The drain for the WaterGard unit must be designed and constructed to provide
for connection to the sanitary waste system through an air gap of two pipe
diameters or 1" whichever is larger.
Minimum Gap = 2 x Pipe Dia.
or 1" Whichever is Greater
Optional Elbow
Gap
Cut Opening
if Required
Gap
Gap
WaterGard Drain
Floor Drain
Advertisement
Table of Contents
