Kinetico Softener Installation Cp213 - Cp216 - Kinetico Commercial Plus Softener Series Owner's Manual

CP Softener Series Owners Manual
• Do not solder brass adapters while inserted in the module main base.
Damage to the plastic and rubber parts may occur due to the heat and
may result in water damage.
• The materials used in the soldering process may attack certain types of
plastics. Care should be taken during the installation process to assure
that solder and flux do not come in contact with media tanks, the control
module, E-clips and related plastic components.
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" " VERY IMPORTANT! Where a brine drum overflow could cause damage, a 1/2"
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. to a drain. Make sure the drain is not higher than barbed fitting.
NOTE: Clear area along wall where PVC drain line will be run to floor
drain. Kinetico does not recommend running flexible tubing across the
floor or along walls, as it may be kicked out of discharge point at floor
drain, or line may become pinched resulting in improper backwashing.
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When installing a plastic component in line, it is recommended that grounding
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straps be put in place BEFORE the lines are actually cut to ensure that the
. ground is never broken.
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When installation is complete, plumbing lines must be chlorinated for sanitation.
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Common household bleach may be used. The amount of bleach will vary on
plumbing size, lengths and fixtures.
"". On iron bearing water, a salt which contains resin cleaning additives is
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recommended. (IMPORTANT! This does not apply to tannin units.)
NOTE: A clean grade of salt is strongly recommended. Do not use rock
salt.
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Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using the
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Kinetico Softener.
Kinetico Softener Installation CP 213 - CP 216
1. Determine location to install equipment. Make sure that the unit will be on a flat surface, Test the water
to confirm unit is properly sized for installation. If sand/silt or turbidity is present, a separate prefilter
should be installed.
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A ladder should be used for all work over head that would be beyond your
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natural reach. If working continuously at a height of six feet or more, the
. appropriate safety devices must be employed.
2. FOR MODEL CP 213 & CP 2161V1EDIA INSTALLATION:
a) Remove module and remote bases from media tanks.
b) Properly cover the distributor tubes to prevent media from getting inside.
c) For the Model CP 213, place 25 Ibs. or 0.25 ft3 of gravel into each tank. For the Model CP 216,
place 75 Ibs. or .75 ft3 of gravel into each tank.
d) For the Model CP 213, place 2.5 ft3 (2
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bags) of high capacity resin into each tank. (This should
leave 14" of freeboard.) For the Model CP 216, place 4.0 ft3 (4 bags) of high capacity resin into
each tank leaving 18" of freeboard. Freeboard depths are estimates, and will change with settling
and the form of the resin.
Rev. 08109 Kinetico Incorporated
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Corporate Headquarters
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Newbury. Ohio 44065
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440-564-9111 Product No. 111600
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