PRE-INSTALLATION
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION
PLUMBING BASICS
NO SWEAT INSTALLATIONS
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Step 1. Turn Off Water Supply

• Close the main water supply valve, near the well pump or water meter.
• Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water heater.
• Open all faucets to drain all water from the house pipes.

• Move the unit into installation position. Set it on a solid, smooth and level surface. If needed, place the unit on a section of plywood, a minimum of 3/4" thick. Then shim under the plywood to level the unit.
  CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE SHIMS DIRECTLY UNDER THE SALT STORAGE TANK. The weight of the tank, when full of water and salt, may cause the tank to fracture at the shim.

• Visually check and remove any foreign materials from the valve inlet and outlet ports.
• If not already done, put a light coating of silicone grease or vaseline on the bypass valve O-rings.
• Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as it will go. Snap the 2 large holding clips into place, from the top down as shown below.

• Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of the valve.
• Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the valve inlet side.
  NOTE: Inlet and outlet are marked on the valve. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.
  CAUTION: Be sure to fit, align, and support all plumbing to prevent putting stress on the softener valve inlet and outlet. Undo stress may cause damage to the valve.

Step 4. Connect Inlet and Outlet Plumbing

• Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing as applicable, below:

WARNING: The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used as a ground for the house electrical system. A 3-valve bypass type of installation will maintain ground continuity. If you use a plastic bypass valve at the unit, continuity is broken. To restore the ground, do the following:

• Install a #4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe, securely clamping at both ends (parts not included).

NOTE: See valve drain options.

• Connect a length of 3/8" or 7/16" I.D. hose (check codes) to t he 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" air gap.
  NOTE: In addition to a floor drain, you can use a laundry tub,1/2" minimum air gap, to prevent possible sewer water backup.

  NOTE: In addition to a floor drain, you can use a laundry tub, or standpipe as a good drain point for this hose. Avoid long drain hose runs, or elevating the hose more than 8' above the floor.

• Connect a length of 3/8" I.D. hose to the salt storage tank overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp.
• Run the hose to the floor drain, or other suitable drain point no higher than the drain fitting on the salt storage tank. (This is a gravity drain). If the tank overfills with water, the excess water flows to the drain point.

  NOTE: Route the tubing neatly out of the way and cut it to the desired length.

  DO NOT connect the valve drain tubing from step 6 to the salt storage tank overflow hose.

Step 8. Pressure Testing For Leaks

To prevent excessive air pressure in the unit and plumbing system, do the following steps EXACTLY in order:

• Fully open 2 or more softened cold water faucets nearby the unit.
• Place the bypass valve(s) in "bypass" position.

• Fully open the main water supply valve. Observe steady flow from the open faucets, with no air bubbles.
• EXACTLY as follows, place bypass valves in "service."

• SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY, move the valve stem toward "service," pausing several times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.
• 3-VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass valve and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open the inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.

• After about 3 minutes, open a hot water faucet for about 1 minute, or until all air is expelled, then close.
• Close all cold water faucets and check your plumbing work for leaks.

Step 9. Add Water and Salt to the Salt Storage Tank

• Using a container, add about 1 gallon of clean water into the salt storage tank.
• Fill the salt storage tank with Windsor^TM System Saver^TM Pellets.

Step 10. Sanitizing the Softener

Care is taken at the factory to keep your unit clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the unit will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the unit. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing.

• Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 1-1/2 oz. (2 to 3 tablespoons) of common household bleach into the softener brinewell, see diagram below. Replace brinewell cover.
• The final step in the sanitizing procedure is done as you complete the following steps, including timer programming.

• Connect the power cable leads to the 2 terminals on the transformer.

  NOTE: Check to be sure all leadwire connectors are secure on the back of the timer.

  CAUTION: Be sure all wiring is away from the valve gear and motor area, which rotates during regenerations.

• Plug the transformer into a continuously "live," grounded house electrical outlet, approved by the local codes. THE UNIT WORKS ON 24V ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT WITHOUT THE TRANSFORMER.

• Press the (VAC/RCHG) button and hold for 3 seconds until RCHG begins to flash in the timer display, starting a recharge. This recharge draws the sanitizing bleach into and through the unit. Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the drain.

Step 13. Restart The Water Heater

• Turn on the electricity or fuel supply to the water heater, and light the pilot, if applicable.

  NOTE: The water heater is filled with HARD water and, as hot water is used, it refills with conditioned water. In a few days the hot water will be fully conditioned. To have fully conditioned hot water immediately, wait until the recharge (Step 12) is over. Then drain the water heater until water runs cold.

Step 14. Install The Salt Hole And Faceplate Cover(s)

Complete the Electronic Programming Steps