Installation Instructions - GE AvantaPure Operation Manual

Note: Before turning on the water to the valve, rotate the
two handles on the bypass valve 2-3 times. This will help
seat the O-rings and prevent leaking.
If the plumbing to the conditioner is metal, a ground strap
must be installed.
The plumbing must be self supporting and secure to
prevent movement. A piece of metal or a ground strap is
secured to both the inlet and outlet pipes, Figure 10.
Figure 10 Grounding Strap
WARNING:
connected to the inlet port of the valve.
When replacing non-Autotrol valves, the
inlet and outlet may be reversed. It is also
possible for the plumbing to be installed in
an opposite order.
Do not solder pipes with lead-based solder.
WARNING: Do not use tools to tighten
plastic fittings. Over time, stress may break
the connections. When the 1265 bypass is
used, only hand tighten the nuts.
WARNING: Do not use petroleum grease
on gaskets when connecting bypass
plumbing. Use only 100% silicone grease
products when installing any AvantaPure
brand valve. Non-silicone grease may cause
plastic components to fail over time.
Note: Several tube adapters are available to connect the
valve to the water plumbing. See Parts List.
T
he inlet water must be

Installation Instructions

The 269 conditioner should be installed by someone
familiar with plumbing practices.
The conditioner is located after the pressure tank (or
incoming water supply) and any filtration equipment.
Water that leaves the conditioner will feed the hot water
heater and the rest of the building.
Place the conditioner and resin tank in position.
Use the plumbing adapters or the bypass and connect the
valve to the building plumbing. Be certain the water in and
out valve connections match the plumbing.
Connect the drain line, see Drain Line Connection.
Connect the regenerant line, see Regenerant Line
Connection.
Connect the brine tank overflow, see Overflow Line
Connection.
Plug in AC adapter to the control. Before loading
regenerant or applying power, review the sections on
AvantaPure Controller, Programming Conventions,
Programming Levels I, II, and III, and Placing the Conditioner
Into Operation.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet that is not
switched on/off. The controller display will cycle to Level I
Programming. Refer to Level I Programming for further
startup instructions.
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