Environmental Water Systems EWS-SPECTRUM-V2 Product And Installation Manual page 10

installation Instructions - all filter systems - plumbing connections
6. Locate water line or pipe to be cut and make sure of direction of water flow.
CAUTION:
PLUMB INLeT AND OUTLeT CONNeCTIONS TO AND FROM THe SYSTeM
7.
side view - inlet side:
connected valve, bypass &
adaptors with flexible pipe example and
installed valve screen shown
Stainless steel corrugated flexible water connectors,
PEX or PVC Sch 40 have a flexible capability that will
assist with the installation where the rough plumbing
and finish measurements are slightly off.
REqUIRED: Use stainless steel corrugated flexible water connectors, PEX or PVC Sch 40 is required by tank
manufacturer unless restricted by local plumbing code.
WARNING: Do not plumb backwards. Be sure the incoming water supply is connected to the inlet port of the valve.
Make sure of the direction of water flow supplied from home connected to system is actual main
supply. Note: the valve is clearly marked with arrows indicating the proper flow direction.
WARNING: Do not force valve and bypass to meet the plumbing. This will cause stress between tank neck and valve
connections which will result in leak issues under pressure.
WARNING: Do not use pipe joint compound or pipe dope. Use Teflon tape only on all external pipe threads.
WARNING: Any pressure on the system exceeding, surging or spiking above 75 psi and any negative pressure
due to vacuum break voids the
WARNING: If making a soldered copper installation, do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the
bypass valve, adaptors or drain line. Torch heat will damage plastic parts.
WARNING: When installing valve onto tank (1465 systems) and/or turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings,
use care not to cross-thread, strip threads and/or over-tighten.
CAUTION: Allow for a gentle curve when using flexible connections to avoid a rigid connection. Support inlet and
outlet plumbing in some manner (use pipe hangers) to keep the weight off of the valve fittings.
CAUTION: An operating and maintained pressure reducing valve (PRV) may be required on the main water line and
prior to the system to regulate pressure. If applicable, a check valve on the main supply before the system
or a check valve on the outlet side of the the system (water heater will require expansion tank) to prevent
backflow and excessive head pressure may be required. Location of system on the lowest or highest floor
or where home is located at the bottom or top of a hill may create head pressure or pressure variances.
CAUTION: Maintain grounded plumbing. If the home's plumbing system is copper (or any metal) then it may be
necessary to install a jumper between the incoming and outgoing pipes before and after the flexible
stainless connections to maintain the continuity of the systems' ground. Properly ground system to
conform with all codes and ordinances.
Do not cross-connect or plumb backwards. Make sure of the direction of water flow from cut pipe to
be connected.
outlet
connection
to the home
adaptors - connect to bypass
For Illustration Purposes only:
configuration may vary,
corrugated flexible stainless not supplied
warranty.
flexible piping - connect to adaptors
back
left
outlet
bypass - connect to valve
outlet
left
View:
front/facing valve
front
inlet
connection
right
from main supply
inlet
bypass - closed position
CAuTIoN:
remain closed until
startup procedure
inlet
right
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