6. Turn Off the Water and Drain the Plumbing
• Turn off the water at the meter or the pressure tank.
• To drain the plumbing system, open all faucets in the house and
flush the toilets. The water will drain out of the lowest faucet or
outlet.
• Do not sweat pipes with water in them or while attached to the
system; steam will damage the plastic parts in the valve.
• Do not point the soldering torch directly at the mineral tank or
control valve. These composite materials will last a lifetime, but
cannot withstand the intense heat from a torch.
• Avoid short connections of pipe between the system and the
water heater. If you cannot avoid a short connection, move
the system to another location. As a last resort, install a heat
trap or check valve. If this causes “water hammer”, install a water
hammer suppressor.
7. Provide Untreated Water for Irrigation or
Outdoor Watering
• If available, run an untreated water line to outside faucet or
provide a hose connection on untreated line prior to system.
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Helpful Tip: This procedure will
allow air to enter the plumbing
system.
Important Note: Applicable for
copper plumbing installations.
Figure 1
Important Note: Short connections
of pipe may allow hot water
to back up into the system.
Recommend at least 10 linear feet
or 3 linear meters of pipe between
Conditioner and Water Heater.
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