Aqua-Pure AWS150M - Manual (Page 6)

GENERAL
1) Observe all warning and caution statements that appear in this manual.
2) Keep the media tank in the upright position. Do not turn upside down or drop. Turning the tank upside down will cause media to enter the valve.
3) Operating temperature is between 40°F (4.4°C) and 110°F (43.3°C).
4) Rated water pressure range is 20 - 125 psi.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Installation and use MUST comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this fi lter system is 110°F (43.3°C).
• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 125 psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumb-
ing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
5) Use only regenerant salts designed for water softening.
IMPORTANT NOTE
SODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water. Persons who are on sodium restricted diets
should consider the added as part of their overall sodium intake.
6) Follow state and local codes for water testing.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
7) When installing the water connections (bypass or manifold) connect to the plumbing system fi rst. Allow heated parts to cool and cemented parts to be set
before installing any plastic parts. Do not get primer or solvent on o-rings, nuts or the valve.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If sediment is present, the installation of a sediment pre-fi lter is recommended. Even if sediment is not currently present or at a level high enough to be objection-
able, a pre-fi lter can help increase the effi ciency of the softener and help reduce the amount of maintenance required.
Installation Site Selection:
Select the location of your water softener with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:
1) Locate as close as possible to water supply source.
2) Locate as close as possible to a drain.
3) Locate in correct relationship to other water conditioning equipment (Figure 1, page 2-1).
4) Locate the water softener in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 110°F (43°C) will damage the water softener and void
the factory warranty.
5) DO NOT install the water softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage and will also void the
factory warranty.
6) Allow suffi cient space around the installation for easy servicing.
7) Provide a non-switched 110V, 60Hz (220V, 50Hz for specifi ed systems) power source for the control valve.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Protect from freezing, relieve pressure and drain system when temperatures are expected to drop below 40°F (4°C).
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this water softener is 110°F (43°C).
• Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors.
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