Grounding the Plumbing
It is important that the plumbing system be electrically
grounded. When a water softener is installed a non-metalic
bypass valve may interrupt the grounding. To maintain
continuity, a grounding strap can be purchased at a hardware
store. When it is installed the strap will connect the plumbing
into the softener to the plumbing out of the softener.
If you have other water treating equipment such as; chlorinator,
sediment lter, neutralizer, iron lter, or taste & odor lter they
should be installed upstream of the water softener.
You may wish to consult a water professional if additional water
treating equipment is to be installed.
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION continued
Valve Layout
Outlet 1" NPT
Inlet 1" NPT
Meter
Cable
Drain
1/2" Tube
To Brine Tank
3/8" NPT
Figure 4
Laundry Tubs
Pump
or
Meter
Hot Water
Outlet
Outside
Faucet
Outside
Faucet
Water
Heater
Bath Tub Lavatory Toilet Kitchen
Floor Drain
Figure 2 Standard Basement Before Installation. Cold Water Lines Shown
Soft Water
Hard Water
Faucet
Faucet
Bath TubLavatoryToilet Kitchen
Laundry Tubs
Pump
or
Meter
Hot Water
Outlet
Water
Heater
Brine Tank Overow Drain
Floor Drain
Drain Line
Bypass
Softener
Grounding
Strap
Figure 3 Softened Water Flow
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