How The Bypass Valve Works; Installation Of Your System In Copper Or Metal Piping Systems - Clean Water Systems 7500-REV2.5 Installation Manual

7500-Rev2.5 Greensand Filter Installation & Startup Guide

How the Bypass Valve Works

Turn knob so the valve is bypassed
when installing.
When you go to start up system
turn the bypass SLOWLY to let
water in and put in service.

Installation of Your System in Copper or Metal Piping Systems:

If your new filter system is to be installed in a metal (conductive) plumbing system, i.e., copper, or
galvanized steel pipe, the plastic components of the system will interrupt the electrical continuity of the
plumbing system.
As a result, any stray currents from improperly grounded appliances downstream or potential galvanic
activity in the plumbing system can no longer ground through the contiguous metal plumbing.
Some homes may have been built in accordance with building codes, which encouraged the grounding
of electrical appliances through the plumbing system.
Consequently, the installation of a bypass consisting of the same material as the existing plumbing, or a
grounded "jumper wire" bridging the equipment and reestablishing the contiguous conductive nature of
the plumbing system must be installed prior to your systems use.
This is simple and easy step to take if you are installing your water treatment system into copper piping.
A simple ground jumper wire with a pipe clamp can be purchased at any Home Center, or hardware
store etc. for a few dollars.
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