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Control Valve Installation 
Do not overtighten! Overtightening may cause the valve 
to crack and void the warranty. 
Figure 5-1 
1. Remove the temporary shipping cap. The 32mm
riser will come preinstalled in your tank. The appropriate 
amount of resin is factory installed in the tank up to 48,000 
grain sizes. 64,000 grain and larger systems may have been 
partially loaded with resin and a media funnel and 
additional instruction provided to add the full amount of 
remaining resin. The actual resin in the tank may vary due 
to shipping conditions but the proper level will range from 
just above 1/2 to 2/3 full in the tank.
2. Install Valve Base O-ring around the neck of the valve.
3. Lubricate the center hub O-ring of the Genesis 2 Iron Pro 
Max valve.
4. Install the top basket with a twist and lock action to center 
hub of the Genesis 2 Iron Pro Max valve.
5. Do not use teflon tape or pipe sealant to attach control 
valve to tank.
6. Place Genesis 2 Iron Pro Max valve onto tank with the 
distributor pipe inserted down the middle of the top 
basket. Rotate clockwise to secure onto the tank.
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2 Iron Pro Max Water Softener and Iron Filtration System Manual