Doheny's 2457 Series - User Manual

Automatic
Chlorine Feeders
Item #s 2457, 2458 & 2459
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I INSTALLATION 2457 / 2458
1. Your automatic chlorine feeder is designed for
permanent installation in the pool water return line.
2. Always install the chlorine feeder after the heater. If
 thereisnoheater,installafterthelter.Damageto
 theheaterorltermayresultifconcentratedchlorine
 isallowedtoowthroughthem.
3. 2457 & 2458 are furnished with 1-1/2 in. female
threads. 2457 is also equipped with male threads.
Only use pipe sealants formulated and approved for
 usewithABSplasticconnections.Donotovertighten
 pipetting.Properttingmakeupishandtightplus
1 to 1-1/2 turns maximum.
Notice: After starting up system, re-check all
 connectionsforleaks.Re-tightenasrequired.
4.RefertoSection II DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
Note: Never install the chlorine feeder directly into
copper plumbing as pipe damage may occur.If
 you have brass or bronze backwash valves, or
 othersensitivemetalliccomponents,callDoheny’s
for precautions or recommendations for your
particular system.
A Planning Installation 2459
1. The inlet connection should be made in the piping after
 thepumpandbeforethelter.Marklocationonpipe.
2. The outlet connection should be made in the piping
after the heater. If no heater is being used, connection
 shouldbemadeafterthelter.Marklocationonpipe.
3. Based on the locations from Steps 1 and 2, cut
tubing to required lengths. Be sure ends are cut
evenly and cleanly.
Note: Never install the chlorine feeder directly into
copper plumbing as pipe damage may occur. If
 you have brass or bronze backwash valves, or
 othersensitivemetalliccomponents,callDoheny’s
for precautions or recommendations for your
particular system.
B Connection to Chlorine feeder 2459
1.Wrap Teon tape on larger male thread of Check
Valve and thread it securely into outlet port
of chlorine feeder.
Notice:TheCheckValveismarkedwitha‘dot’.It
 alsohasaballthat‘clicks’whenyoushakeit.
2.WrapTeontapeonlargemalethreadofthe Inlet
Fitting Adapter and thread it securely into the inlet
port of chlorine feeder.
3. To connect inlet tubing to chlorine feeder, place
compression nut over inlet tubing and move the nut
up about 2 in. Insert the tubing all the way into the
 inletttingadaptersocketandwhileholdingtubingin
 place,tightennutrmlybyhand.Donotovertighten.
4.ConnectoutlettubingtotheCheckValveinthesame
manner as in Step 3 above.
C Connection to Plumbing Lines 2459
Notice: The Saddle Fittings and clamps are
 designedtottheO.D.of1-1/2in.or2in.pipe.
5.Drilla3/8in.holeatlocationidentiedinStep1of
 planning installation section. Clean all burrs and
 shavings. Fit Saddle Fitting, with gasket, into
 oval shaped hole in clamp and insert tting into
the 3/8 in. hole. Secure clamp around Saddle Fitting,
 gasketand pipe and tighten securely toachieve a
 goodseal.Donotovertightenclamp.
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Doheny's 2457 Series Specifications