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START TO iNSTALL I
WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER
Think of the following points as you choose a
place to put your softener. (See FIGo 1)..
,, Place as close as possible to the pressure tank
(well water) or water meter (city water-).
a Place as close as possible to a water drain such
as a floor drain, laundry tub, sump or standpipe°
A o Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORE
THE WATER HEATER. Ternperature of water'
going through the softener must not be more
than 120 F (49 C),.
• Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft
water and salt.
_, o DO NOT install in a place where the softener
could freeze° Freeze damage voids the warranty
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by Sears, Roebuck and Co. (See page 23).
Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if it develops a leako Sears or the
manufacturer will not repair or pay for-water'
damage.
A 120V electric outlet, to plug the transformer
into, is needed within 10 feet of the softener (the
softener has a 10 foot power cable). Be sure the
outlet and transformer are in an inside place,
to protect from wet weather.
When installing in an outside location, you must
take the steps necessary to assure the softener,
installation plumbing, and wiring, are as well
protected from the elements, contamination,
vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlighL The
sun's heat can melt plastic parts.
THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT
(Shows sequence* of equipment only - seldom, if ever would all items be needed)
Sediment or
Taste & Odor
Ca.[rtridge
Hlter
c01dsoft
Phosphate
Feeder
"A}ways put the iron Filter before the
softener, the Taste & Odor Filter after the
softener, the Neutrafizer before an iron
Filter, etc, as shown
Taste & Water
Odor Softener
Fitter
PLAN HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SOFTENER
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes
to the softener. Look at your house main water pipe
at the point you will connect the softener, ts the pipe
soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galvaniz-
ed or brass? What is the pipe size? What kind of pipe
and fittings is it easiest for you to work with, and what
tools do you have?
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Now look at the common plans for in and out piping
on pages 8 and 9. Select the drawing best for you
arid use it as a guide to plan what materials you will
need._ As you plan your in and out piping, keep in
mind the following check list.. Then get all the
materials you will need before you start.
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