EcoPure MW_MW15_450217 - Manual (Page 8)

! ! Put grounding clamps (see step 5) on copper
tubes before soldering.
!
! 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 the valve
fittings.
5. INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMPS AND WIRE (IF
NEEDED):
!
! To maintain electrical ground continuity in the
house cold water piping, install the included ground
clamps as shown in Figure 2. Be sure the pipes are
clean, under the clamps, to assure good contact.
NOTE: A 3-valve bypass system maintains ground
continuity.
! !" " Tie or wire the hose in
place at the drain point.
Water pressure will cause it
to whip during the back-
wash and fast rinse cycles
of regeneration. Also pro-
vide 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 sof-
tener, 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.
6. CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN
HOSE:
!
! Take a length of 3/8" or 7/16" inside diameter
hose and attach to the valve drain fitting. So water
pressure does not blow the hose off, use a hose
clamp to secure in place.
!
! 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: 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.
7. CONNECT AND RUN THE BRINE TANK
OVERFLOW HOSE (see Figure 4):
!
!" " Attach a length of 3/8" or 7/16" I.D. hose to the
drain elbow, installed in step 2, page 7. Use a hose
clamp to hold it in place.
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