EcoPure MW_MW40_450216 - Manual (Page 7)

..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER
TUBES
NOTE: Before installing the copper tubes or bypass valve,
be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place, in the
valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and observe the
turbine for free rotation.
" Slide copper tubes, with lubricated o-ring seals in
place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports, Figure 1A
- OR –
" Push the bypass valve, with lubricated o-ring seals in
place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports, Figures 1A and
1C
" Snap the two large plastic clips in place, from the top,
down, Figures 1A and 1B. Be sure they snap into place.
Pull on the copper tubes, or bypass valve, to make
sure they held securely in place.
2. INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW
FITTINGS
" Insert the rubber grommet into the ¾” diameter hole in
the brine tank sidewall, see page 9.
" Push the barbed end of the hose adaptor elbow into
the grommet.
3. MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY INTO
INSTALLATION POSITION
" Be sure the installation surface is level and smooth. If
needed, place the tank on a section of ¾” thick (min.)
plywood. Then, place shims under the plywood as needed
to level the softener.
4. PLUMB IN AND OUT PIPES TO AND FROM
SOFTENER
CAUTIONS: Observe all of the following cautions while
you connect inlet and outlet plumbing.
" Turn off the house water supply valve and open
faucets to relieve pressure in the pipes.
" BE SURE RAW, HARD WATER IS DIRECTED TO
THE VALVE INLET PORT.
" Be sure to use bypass valve(s). continued
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