Morton
System Saver Water Softener System Requirements
Tools and Accessories Needed
- Common Screwdriver
- Pliers
- Tape
- Measure
- Pipe and Fittings, as required
| Soldered
Copper Pipe |
Threaded
Pipe |
CPVC
Plastic Pipe |
Tubing Cutter
Propane Torch
Misc. Fittings
LEAD-FREE Solder and Flux
Emery Cloth, sandpaper or steel wool |
Pipe Cutter
or Hacksaw
Threading Tool
Pipe Joint Compound
Miscellaneous Fittings |
Pipe Cutter
Hacksaw
Adjustable Wrench
Solvent Cement
Primer
Miscellaneous Fittings |
The Salt storage
tank drain elbow accepts either 1/2" or 3/8" I.D.
hose.
Electrical
Outlet
A
120V-60Hz, grounded electrical outlet (continuously "live")
is needed within 10' of the unit.
Drainage
A
drain is needed for regeneration discharge water. A floor
drain, close to the unit, is preferred. A laundry tub, standpipe,
etc., are other drain options.
Connect
a length of 3/8" or 7/16" I.D. hose (check codes)
to the valve drain elbow, on the controller. Use a hose clamp
to hold the hose in place. Route the hose out through the
notch in the faceplate cover.
Run
the hose to the floor drain, and as typically shown below,
tie or wire the end to a brick or other heavy object. This
will prevent "whipping" during regenerations. Be
sure to provide a 1 1/2" minimum air gap, to prevent
possible sewer water backup.
NOTE:
Avoid long drain hose runs, or elevating the hose more than
8' above the flor.
Valve
Drain Options
Flexible
drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing
codes). For a rigid valve drain run, cut the barbed section
off the drain fitting for access to the 1/4" pipe threads.
Then plumb a rigid drain as needed.
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