Installation Steps And Start-Up Procedures - WaterBoss 700 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures

The water softener is capable of treating a combination of undesirable constituents (such as iron, dirt, sediment,
chlorine, and/or lead) in water. See Specifications for the capabilities of your appliance. Install, set up, and use
the appliance within the operating limits outlined in this manual. Failure to comply with these specifications may
decrease the effectiveness of the backwash and cause control valve malfunction. The water softener, like any
other appliance, requires correct installation and setting for optimum performance.
Each water treatment appliance includes water test strips and eight feet of drain line.
Prepare the Placement Area
Step 1
A. Make sure the placement area is clean.
B. Turn off the electricity and water supply to the water heater. For gas water heaters, turn the
gas cock to "Pilot."
C. Examine the inlet plumbing to ensure that the pipe is not plugged with lime, iron, or any
other substance. Clean or replace plugged plumbing.
Note: A minimum 3/4-inch pipe is required between the pressure tank and the appliance for
the appliance to function properly.
D. Make sure the inlet/outlet and drain connections meet the applicable state and local codes.
E. Check the arrows on the bypass valve to ensure that the water flows in the proper direction.
See Bypass Valve.
Caution: Do not plumb the appliance in backward.
F. Place the appliance in the desired location using Figure 1 as a guide. The diagram in
Figure 1 applies to basement, slab, crawl space, and outside installations.
WaterBoss Softener Owner's Manual
Figure 1: Appliance Placement
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