EcoPure MW_MW40_450216 - Manual (Page 8)

..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER
INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
" If making a soldered copper installation, do all sweat
soldering before connecting pipes to the softener
fittings. Torch heat will damage plastic parts.
" When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings,
use care not to cross-thread.
" Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe threads.
" Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner (use
pipe hangers) to keep the weight off of the valve fittings.
5. INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMP (IF NEEDED):
" To maintain electrical ground continuity in the house cold
water piping, install the included ground clamp as shown.
Be sure the pipes are clean under the clamps, to assure
good contact.
6. CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN
HOSE:
" Take a length of 5/8” inside diameter hose and attach
to the valve drain fitting.
" Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain
point...floor drain, sump, laundry tub, etc. Check and
comply with local codes.
IMPORTANT: If a longer length of hose is needed, buy
and use high quality, thick-wall hose that will not easily
kink or collapse. The water softener will not work if water
cannot exit this hose during regenerations.
" Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point. Water
pressure will cause it to whip during the backwash and
fast rinse cycles of regeneration. Also provide an air gap
of at least 1-1/2” between the end of the hose and the
drain point. An air gap prevents possible siphoning of
sewer water, into the softener, if the sewer should ‘‘back-
up’’.
" If raising the drain hose overhead is required to get to
the drain point, do not raise higher than 8’ above the
floor. Elevating the hose may cause a back-pressure
that could reduce brine draw during regenerations.
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