EcoPure MW_MW15_450217 - Manual (Page 5)

BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
!" " WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER
!" " TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
!" " PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER
Place the softener as close as possible to the
pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city
water).
Place the softener as close as possible to a floor
drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry tub,
sump, standpipe, etc.).
Connect the softener to the main water supply
pipe BEFORE or AHEAD OF the water heater. DO
NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE SOFTEN-
ER. Temperature of water passing through the sof-
tener must be less than 120oF (49oC).
Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft
water and salt.
Do not install the softener in a place where it could
freeze. Damage caused by freezing is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufacturer
will not repair or pay for water damage.
A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the included
transformer into, is needed within 10 feet of the sof-
tener. The transformer has a 10 foot power cable.
Be sure the electric outlet and transformer are in
an inside location, to protect from wet weather.
If installing in an outside location, you must take
the steps necessary to assure the softener, installa-
tion plumbing, wiring, etc., are as well protected
from the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc.,
as when installed indoors.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The
sun's heat will melt plastic parts.
! In and out pipes to the softener must be at least
3/4" size. Some local codes require a minimum of 1"
pipe size. To plumb with 1" pipes, buy adaptors to fit
the 1" pipe threads on the installation adaptors or
bypass valve (see page 6). You should maintain the
same, or larger, pipe size as the water supply pipe,
up to the softener inlet and outlet.
! Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipe.
! ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves. Either
use the optional valve (included with some models),
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.
! Drain hose (3/8" or 7/16" inside diameter) is need-
ed for valve and salt tank drains. You can buy good
quality, thick-wall, flexible hose at most hardware
stores.
!If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 8) to connect a 1/2 in. copper tubing drain.
!"Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to
fill the brine tank (see page 9 and 17).
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to
the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at
the point where you will connect the softener. Is the
pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded gal-
vanized? What is the pipe size? Now look at the typical installation illustration on
page 6. Use it as a guide when planning your par-
ticular installation. Be sure to direct raw, hard
water to the softener valve inlet fitting. The valve
is marked IN and OUT.
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