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The distance between the drain and the water condi oner should be as short as possible.
Since salt must be periodically added to the brine tank, the tank should be located where it is easily accessible.
Do not install any water condi oner with less than 10 feet of piping between its outlet and the inlet of a water heater.
Do not locate unit where it or its connec ons (including the drain and overflow lines) will be subjected to temperatures at or below
34ºF.
The use of resin cleaner in an unvented enclosure is not recommended.
Do not install equipment in loca ons that would receive rain run‐off from roof.
INLET/OUTLET PLUMBING: Connect to a supply line downstream of outdoor spigots. Install an inlet shutoff valve and plumb to the
units bypass valve inlet located at the right rear as you face the unit. When assembling the installa on‐fi ng package (inlet
and outlet), connect the fi ng to the plumbing system first and then a ach the nut, split ring and O‐ring. Heat from soldering
or solvent cements will damage the nut, split ring or O‐ring. Solder joints should be cool and solvent cements should be set
before installing the nut, split ring and O‐ring. Avoid ge ng solder flux, primer, and solvent cement on any part of the o‐rings,
split rings, bypass valve, or control valve. If the building's electrical system is grounded to the plumbing install a copper‐
grounding strap from the inlet to the outlet pipe. Plumbing must be done in accordance with all applicable local codes.
DRAIN LINE: First, be sure that the drain can handle the backwash flow of the system. Solder joints near the drain must be located
prior to connec ng the drain line flow control fi ng. Leave at least 6" between the drain line flow control fi ng and solder
joints. Failure to do so could cause interior damage to the flow control. Install a 3/8"‐1/2" I.D. flexible plas c tube to the Drain
Line Assembly or discard the tubing nut and use the ¾" NPT fi ng for rigid pipe. If the backwash rate is greater than 7 gpm,
use a ¾" drain line. Run drain tube to its discharge point in accordance with plumbing codes. Pay special a en on to codes for
air gaps and ant siphon devices.
9. BRINE TANK CONNECTION: Install a 3/8" O.D. polyethylene tube from the Refill Elbow to the Brine Valve in the brine tank.
10. OVERFLOW LINE CONNECTION:
AN OVERFLOW DRAIN LINE IS RECOMMENDED ANYWHERE A BRINE OVERFLOW COULD DAMAGE FURNISHINGS OR THE BUILD‐
ING STRUCTURE.
Your so ener is equipped with a brine tank safety float, which greatly reduces the chance of an accidental brine overflow. In
the event of a malfunc on, an OVERFLOW LINE CONNECTION will direct the "overflow" to the drain instead of spilling on the
floor. This barb type fi ng should be on the side of the cabinet or the brine tank.
To connect the overflow fitting, locate the hole inside of brine tank. Insert overflow fitting into tank and tighten with plastic
thumbnut from the inside. Attach a length of ½" I.D. tubing (not supplied) to the fitting and run to drain. Do not elevate overflow
line higher than 3" below bottom of overflow fitting. Do not connect this tube into the drain line of the control valve. Overflow
should be a direct, separate line from overflow fitting to drain, sewer, tub, or appropriate outdoor location. Allow an air gap as
per the drain line instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Never insert a drain line directly into a drain, sewer line, or trap. Always allow an air gap between the drain line and the
wastewater to prevent the possibility of sewage being back-siphoned into the water conditioner.
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