EcoPure MW_MW40_450216 - Manual (Page 5)

..................................................AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
! WHERE TO 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 SOFTENER.
Temperature of water passing through the
softener must be less than 120
o F (49 o C).
! 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 covered
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
softener. The transformer has an attached 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, installation
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
! TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED (see page 6) ..............
! In and out fittings included with the softener are 1”
(nominal) copper sweat tubes. To maintain full valve
flow, 1” pipes to and from the softener fittings are
recommended. 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 the included bypass valve, 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 (5/8” inside diameter) is needed for the
valve drain. See step 5 on page 8. A 15’ length of
hose is included with some models.
! A length of 3/8” or 7/16” inside diameter hose is
needed for the salt tank drain. A 7’ length of hose is
included with some models. If a longer length is
needed, you can buy good quality, thick-wall, flexible
hose at most hardware stores or supply houses.
! If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 8) to connect a ½ in. copper tubing drain.
! Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill
the brine tank (see page 9, 10 and 16).
! PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER ..................................................................
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
brass/galvanized? What is the pipe size?
Now look at the typical INSTALLATION illustration on
page 6. Use it as a guide when planning your
particular 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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