Hydrotech 5600 SE Valve Chem Free Iron Filter Operation Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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Facts to Remember When Planning Your Installation
1. All installation procedures must conform to local and state plumbing codes.
2. All water must pass through the Mazzei injector, pressure tank and the filter or refer to the special instructions for a
split-stream installation. (System may malfunction if this instruction is ignored.)
3. If water for other devices/activities, such as lawn sprinkling, a swimming pool, geothermal heating/ cooling is to be
treated by the filter, a larger model filter must be selected to accommodate the higher flow rate demands of these
items. The pumping rate of the well pump must be sufficient to accommodate these items plus the backwashing
requirement of the filter. Consult your dealer for alternative instructions if the pumping rate is insufficient.
4. Remember that the filter inlet is attached to the pipe that supplies water and the outlet is the line that runs toward
the water heater.
5. Before commencing installation, it is advisable to study the existing piping system and to determine the size, number
and type of fittings required. Typical system schematics shown in these instructions will be of assistance.
NOTE: If the plumbing system is used as the ground leg of the electric supply, continuity should be maintained by
installing ground straps around any non-conductive plastic piping used in the installation.
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.
Figure 2 Figure 1
Electrical Panel
Ground Strap
Poly Pipe
Ground
From
Panel
Poly Pipe
Filter
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