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Specifications
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Before Starting Installation
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials
Channel Locks
Screwdriver
Teflon tape
Razor knife
Two adjustable wrenches
Additional tools may be required if modifi-
cation to home plumbing is required.
Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included
with the softener. To maintain full valve
flow, 1” pipes to and from the softener fit-
tings are recommended. You should main-
tain the same, or larger, pipe size as the
water supply pipe, up to the softener inlet
and outlet.
Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fit-
tings.
Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.
ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you
turn off water to the softener for repairs if
needed, but still have water in the house
pipes.
5/8” OD drain line is needed for the valve
drain.
A length of 5/8” OD drain line tubing is
needed for the brine tank over flow fitting
(optional).
Extra Course Grade or Crystal water sof-
tener
Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the ser-
vice flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency perfor-
mance.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make product
improvements which may deviate from the specifications
and descriptions stated herein, without obligation to
change previously manufactured products or to note the
change.
Peak flow rates are intended for intermittent use only and
are for residential application only
At the stated service flow rates, the service pressure
drop through these devices should not exceed 15 psig
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