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3C. KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING
If the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum-
mer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water
from it to stop possible freeze damage_ To drain the
softener --
1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water
pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank_
2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent
pressure in the softener,
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Looking at FIG. 16 on page 21, move the stem in
a single bypass valve to bypass. Close the inlet
and outlet valve in a 3-valve bypass system, and
open the bypass valve. If you want water in the
house pipes again, reopen the shut-off valve on
the main water pipe.
4. Unplug the transformer at the walt outlet. Remove
the salt hole cover and the main cover. Take off
both drain hoses.
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Carefully remove the large holding clips at the
softener inlet and outlet (see Key No. 61,
on page 34). Separate the softener from the
adaptors or bypass valve.
DRAIN WATER FROM THE
SOFTENER
Drain
Wood Block
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Looking at FIG 14, lay a piece of 2 inch thick
board near the floor drain. Move the softener
close to the drain_ SLOWLY and CAREFULLY tip
it over until the rim rests on the wood block with
the inlet and outlet over the drain. DO NOT
ALLOW THE SOFTENER'S WEIGHT TO REST
UPON THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS OR
THEY WILL BREAK.
Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and
hold until all water has drained, Leave the softener
laying like this until you are ready to use iL Plug
the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt, bugs,
etc. out,
w Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the
brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi
assembly (See page 34). Lift the brine valve out
ofthe brinewell. Tip the brine valve upside down
to drain out water.
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