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Location Selection
Location of a water conditioning system is important.
The following conditions are required:
• Level platform or floor.
• Room to access equipment for maintenance and
adding regenerant (salt) to tank.
• Ambient temperatures over 34
o
F (1
o
C) and below
120
o
F (49
o
C).
• Water pressure below 120 psi (8.27 bar) and above
25 psi (1.7 bar).
• In Canada the water pressure must be below
100 psi (6.89 bar).
• Constant electrical supply to operate the controller.
• Total minimum pipe run to water heater of ten feet
(three meters) to prevent backup of hot water into
system.
• Local drain for discharge as close as possible.
• Water line connections with shutoff or bypass
valves.
• Must meet any local and state codes for site of
installation.
• Valve is designed for minor plumbing
misalignments. Do not support weight of system on
the plumbing.
• Be sure all soldered pipes are fully cooled before
attaching plastic valve to the plumbing.