8
DETERMINE THE CORRECT
LOCATION OF THE WATER
CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
Determine the best location for your water filter, bearing in mind the
location of your water supply lines, drain line and 120 volt AC electrical
outlet. Subjecting the filter to freezing or temperatures above 43°C
(110°F) will void the warranty. Review the various conditions below to
determine a proper location:
1. Locate as close as possible to the water supply source.
2. Locate as close as possible to a floor or laundry tub drain.
3. Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment
(see Fig. 1 on Page 7)
4. Filter should be located in the supply line before the water heater.
Temperatures above 120°F damage filters.
5. Do not install a filter in a location where freezing temperatures
occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage to this type of
equipment and will void the factory warranty.
6. Allow sufficient space around the unit for easy servicing.
7. Determine if additional plumbing is required if your water source is a
community water supply, a public water supply or you wish to bypass
water used for a geothermal heat pump, lawn sprinkling,
out-buildings or other high demand applications, refer to Fig. 1.
8. Keep the filter out of direct sunlight. Heat build up from direct
sunlight may soften and distort plastic parts.
TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR INSTALLATION:
uPliers
uScrewdriver
uTeflon tape
uRazor knife
uTwo adjustable wrenches
u Additional tools may be required if modifications to home
plumbing are required.
u Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included with the filter.
3/4” or 1” pipes to and from the filter fittings are
recommended to maintain full valve flow. You should maintain
the same or larger water supply pipe sizes as the filter inlet
and outlet pipe sizes.
u Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.
u Some codes may also allow PVC plastic pipe.
Refer to local codes.
u ALWAYS INSTALL THE INCLUDED BYPASS VALVE, OR 3
SHUT-OFF VALVES. Bypass valves let you turn off water to the
filter for repairs, but still have water in the house pipes.
u5/8” OD drain line is needed for the valve drain. A 10’ length of
hose is not included with some brands
If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of
the electric supply, continuity should be maintained
by installing ground straps around any nonconductive
plastic piping used in installation.
NOTE
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