Hydrotech 7000 Valve Automatic Water Softeners Operation Manual - Manual (Page 4)

Control Operation During a Power Failure
During a power failure, all control displays and programming are stored for use upon power re-application. An inaccurate
or flashing Time of Day display indicates that a power outage has occurred. During power failure the control:
• Is fully inoperative and any calls for Regeneration are delayed.
• Upon power re-application, resume normal operation from the point that it was interrupted.
• Does not monitor the volume of water used during a power outage.
• In Delay Regeneration types, the reserve capacity is set to 1/3 the capacity.
Installation Instructions
All government codes and regulations governing the installation of these devices must be observed.
CAUTION: If the ground from the electrical panel or
breaker box to the water meter or underground copper pipe
is tied to the copper water lines and these lines are cut
during installation of the Noryl bypass valve and/or poly
pipe, an approved grounding strap must be used between
the two lines that have been cut in order to maintain
continuity. The length of the grounding strap will depend
upon the number of units being installed and/or the amount
of copper pipe being replaced with poly. See Figure 1.
In all cases where metal pipe was originally used and is
later interrupted by poly pipe or the Noryl bypass valve as
in Figure 1 or by physical separation as in Figure 2, an
approved ground clamp with no less than #6 copper conductor
must be used for continuity, to maintain proper metallic pipe
bonding.
Check your local electrical code for the correct clamp and
cable size.
1. Determine the best location for your water softener, bearing in mind the location of your water supply lines, drain line
and 120 volt AC electrical outlet. Subjecting the softener to freezing or temperatures above 110°F (43°C) will void
the warranty.
2. Outside faucets used to water lawns and gardens should not supply softened water. A new water line is often
required to be connected to supply hard water to the inlet of the water softener and to the outside faucets. Cut the
water line between where it enters the house and before any lines that branch off to feed the hot water heater or
other fixtures in the house and as near the desired location of the water softener as possible. Install a tee fitting on
the feed end of the cut pipe, and an elbow fitting on the other end. Install piping from the tee to the inlet of the water
softener and from the elbow to the outlet of the softener. To sever the water lines which branch off to feed any
outside faucets, cut the branch lines approximately two inches from the fitting on the main water line. Install an
elbow on the end of the pipe nearest the outside faucet and a cap on the end connected to the existing water line.
Install piping from the tee installed on the inlet line to the water softener to the elbow installed on the pipe to the
outside faucet. Following this procedure will result in all lines in the house, with the exception of the outside faucets,
but including the water heater and therefore the hot water lines, being supplied with soft water.
3. Familiarize yourself with the location of the inlet, outlet and drain on the control valve. Be very careful not to get the
controls wet.
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Figure 2
Figure 1
Electrical Panel
Ground Strap
Poly Pipe
Ground
From
Panel
Poly Pipe
Softener
c/w Plastic Bypass
Copper Pipe
Water Meter
Outside Water Line For Outside & 3rd Tap Comes From Meter
Filtered Water Line in Home
Unfiltered Water Bypass
Loop Cut & Capped Ground Strap Required
Because of Break in Continuity