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Iwater
so'tenin
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nstructlons
Model GNSM48F
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WARN ING:
Read entire
manual.
Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal
injurg or propertg
damage.
• Check with gour state and/or
local public works department
for plumbing
codes. You must follow their
guides as gou install the Water Softening
sgstem.
NOTE: Failure to complg
with these installation
instructions
will void the product
warrantg,
and the
installer
will be responsible
for ang service,
repair or damages
caused therebg.
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
Read these instructions
completelg
and carefullg.
• IM PORTANT
- save these instructions
for local inspector's
use.
• IM PORTANT - Observe all g overning
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer-
Be sure to leave these
instructions
with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer-
Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Proper installation
is the responsibilitg
of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper
installation
is not covered under the Warrantg,
• A shutoff valve must be available
or added near
the installation
point.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
• In the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts,
Plumbing
Code 248 CMR shell be adhered
to.
Consult with gour licensed plumber.
• Use onlg lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-
solder connections,
as required bg state and
federal codes.
• Connect the softener to the main water supplg
pipe before or ahead of the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER. Temperature
of water passing
through the softener must be less than 120°F.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
(CONT.)
• Use care when handling the softener. Do not
turn upside down, drop, drag or set on sharp
protrusions.
Maximum allowable
inlet water pressure is 125
psi, If dagtime
pressure is over 80 psi, nighttime
pressure mag exceed the maximum.
Use a
pressure reducing valve if necessarg, (Adding a
pressure reducing valve mag reduce the flow.)
The softener works on 24 volt-60 Hz electrical
power onlg. Be sure to use the included
transformer.
Be sure the electric outlet and
transformer
are in an inside location to protect
from moisture.
• See Where to Install the Softener section
for more details.
AWARNI NG:
Do not use with water
that is microbiologicallg
unsafe or of unknown
qualitg without
adequate
disinfection
before or
after the system, The water should be tested
periodicallg
to verify that the system is
performing
satisfactorily,
• Small parts remaining
after the installation
could
be a choke hazard. Discard safelg.
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