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A.O. Smith AO-WH-SOFT-450T - Precautions for Installation; Softener Installation Dos; Softener Installation Donts

A.O. Smith AO-WH-SOFT-450T
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Softener Do’s
DO Comply with all state,
local, building, plumbing,
and electrical codes.
DO Test your water quality with
strips provided. Optionally, obtain
a report on your water’s quality.
DO Install water softener
before water heater.
DO Install water softener after
the pressure tank on well water
installations.
DO Install a pressure-reducing
valve if inlet pressure exceeds
70 psi (4.8 bar).
DO Examine inlet line to ensure
water will ow through it freely
and conrm inlet pipe is sized
correctly. For well water with iron,
the recommended minimum inlet
pipe size is 3/4" (1.9 cm) I.D.
and for municipal water the
recommended minimum inlet
pipe size is 1/2" (1.27 cm) I.D.
DO Install a gravity drain on cabinet.
DO Secure drain line on water
softener and at drain outlet.
Due to high pressure, clamps are
recommended on drain line.
DO Allow a minimum of 8 to 10'
(2.4 to 3.0 m) of 3/4" (1.9 cm) pipe
from the outlet of water softener
to the inlet of water heater.
Softener Don’ts
DON’T Install if checklist items
are not compliant. (see Checklist
Before Installation)
DON’T Install if incoming or outlet
piping water temperature exceeds
120°F (49°C). (see Specications)
DON’T Allow soldering torch
heat to be transferred to valve
components or plastic parts when
using optional copper adapters.
DON’T Over-tighten plastic ttings.
Fittings can be obtained at Lowe’s.
DON’T Position water softener
against a wall that would prohibit
access to plumbing.
DON’T Install water softener
backwards. Refer to the arrows
on inlet and outlet for correct
installation.
DON’T Plug transformer into
an outlet that is activated by
an On/Off switch.
DON’T Connect drain and the
overow (gravity drain) lines
together.
DON’T Use to treat water that
is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before
or after the water softener.
DON’T Allow your water
softener or drain line to freeze.
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PRECAUTIONS

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