3). Chlorine & Chloramine Tolerance: Softener resin may degrade in the presence of chlorine or chlo-
ramines. Feedwater that contains these contaminants will reduce the life of the resin. In these condi-
tions, a whole house carbon filtration system with chlorine, chloramine reducing media is recom-
mended.
• Maximum: 2 ppm
4). Pre-install environment checklist:
a. Not for use with microbiologically unsafe water. Pre-filtration to remove contaminants and heavy
sediment is recommended to ensure optimum performance and product life.
b. Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Use only lead-freesolder and
flux for all sweat-solder connections as required by state and federal codes.
c. Place the softener as close as possible to the pressure tank (well system) / water meter (city water).
d. Place the softener as close as possible to a floor drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry
tub, sump, standpipe, etc.) to prevent air breaks and back flow.
e. Place softener in a place where water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops.
f. The brine tank should be located no more than 10 feet from the resin tank.
g. Connect the softener to the main water supply before the water heater. Do not run hot water
through the softener. The maximum temperature of softener water is 100º F.
h. Outside faucets and irrigation systems should be supplied with pre-softened water. If this is not pos
sible, be sure to bypass the softener when watering grass or plants. Chronic soft water exposure can
be detrimental to plant life.
i. An electric outlet must be within 6 feet of the softener. The transformer has an included
8 feet power cable. Be sure the electric outlet and transformer are protected from water and wet
weather.
j. If installing outside, necessary steps must be taken to ensure the softener, installation plumbing, wir
ing, etc. are protected from the elements and contamination sources.
k. Handle with care when moving the water softening system. Do not drop, drag, or set on areas with
sharp protrusions.
l. The system works on a standard 120v power plug only. Do not use any other transformer except the
one that is included with the system.
m. The transformer must be plugged into an indoor, grounded outlet.
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