vitapur Pro Soft VWS296GR - Types of Salt and Level to Maintain; Programming Procedures

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7. Thedistancebetweenthedrainandthewatersoftenershouldbeasshortaspossible.
8. Sincesaltmustbeperiodicallyaddedtothebrinetank,itshouldbelocatedwhereitiseasilyaccessible.
9. Donotinstallanysoftenerwithlessthan10ftofpipingbetweentheoutletandtheinletofawaterheater.
10. Do not locate unit where it or its connections (including the drain and overflow lines) will ever be
 subjectedtoroomtemperatureunder34˚F/1.1˚C.
11. IfyouaresolderingcopperfittingsthatconnecttothebypassassemblymakesurethatthefittingisNOT
 connectedtothebypassassemblywhichisplastic.Theheatcouldmelttheplasticthreads.
12. Drain Line Connection: Connect ½” I.D. drain line with a
 clamp to drain line barb fitting connector on the valve. The
 plasticbarbfittingsfordrainlineandbrinelinearedesignedto
 be screwed and unscrewed by hand to the valve. If leakage
 occurs carefully use pliers to tighten until leakage stops. When
 the drain line is elevated but empties into a drain below the
 levelofcontrolvalve,forma7”loopatthedischargeendofthe
 linesothatthebottom oftheloopislevelwithdrainconnection
 on the control valve. This will provide an adequate anti-
 siphon trap. The drain line can be piped overhead to a
 maximum of 3 ft provided that adequate pressure is available
 (40-60psi is recommended). Where the drain empties into an
 overhead sewer line, a sink-type trap must be used. Run drain
 tube to its discharge point in accordance with plumbing codes.
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 Rundrainhosetofloordrain,laundrytuborstandpipetakingmeasurestosecurethehosetoprevent
 “whipping“actionduringregenerationmodesincedrainlinehoseisunderpressureduringbackwashing
 andrinsecycles.Alwaysallowaminimumairgapof11/2”betweentheendofdrainhoseanddrain
 topreventsewerbackup.
13. Overflow Line Connection:
 An overflow drain line is recommendedwherethe brine overflow could
 damagefurnishingsorthebuildingstructure.Yoursoftenerisequippedwith
 brinetanksafetyvalvewhichgreatlyreducesthechanceofanaccidental
 brineoverflow. Intheevent ofa malfunction,however,an overflowline
 connectionwilldirectthe“overflow”tothedraininsteadofspillingonthe
 floorwhereitcouldcausedamage.Thefittingisanelbowonthebackside
 ofthebrinetank.Attachalengthof2.1m½”I.D.tubingtothebarbelbow
 fittingandrun todrain.Donotelevatetheoverflowline higherthan3”
 belowbottomofoverflowingfitting.Donot“tie”thistubeintothedrainline
 ofthecontrolvalve.Overflowlinemustbeadirect,separatelinefrom
 overflowfittingtodrain,sewer,ortub.Allowanairgapasperdrainline
 instructions.
CAUTION: NEVER insert a drain line into a drain, sewer line or trap. Always
allow an air gap between the drain line and the wastewater to prevent
thpossibility of sewage being back- Siphoned into the water softener.