ECOPURE EP 6225 Installation And Operation Manual - page 7
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INSTALLATION STEPS
1.
INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER
TUBES:
NOTE: Before installing the copper tubes or bypass valve,
be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place, in the
valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and observe the tur-
bine for free rotation.
turbine
turbine support
sensor port
" Slide copper tubes, with lubricated o--ring seals
in place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports, Figure
1A.
-- OR --
"
Push the bypass valve, with lubricated o--ring
seals in place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports,
Figures 1A and 1C.
" Snap the two large plastic clips in place, from the
top down, Figures 1A and 1B. Be sure they snap
into place. Pull on the c opper tubes, or bypass
valve, to make sure they are held securely in
place.
2.
INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW FIT-
TINGS:
" Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4” diameter
hole in the brine tank sidewall, see page 9.
" Push the barbed end of the hose adaptor elbow
into the grommet.
3.
MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY (CAB-
INET MODEL), OR RESIN TANK (TWO TANK
MODEL) INTO INSTALLATION POSITION:
"
Be sure the installation surface is level and
smooth. If needed, place the tank on a section of
3/4” thick (min.) plywood. Then, place shims under
the plywood as needed to level the softener.
4.
PLUMB IN AND OUT PIPES TO AND FROM
SOFTENER:
CAUTIONS:
Observe all of the following cautions
while you connect inlet and outlet plumbing.
"
Turn offthe house water supply valve and
open faucets to relieve pressure in the pipes.
" BE SURE RAW,
HARD WATER
IS DIRECTED
TO
THE VALVE
INLET
PORT.
" Be sure to use bypass valve(s).
FIGURE 1
A
B
C
bypass valve or
copper tube
o--ring
clip
cross section of
valve inlet or outlet
clip snaps into place
between larger diameter rings
OUTLET
INLET
bypass
valve
clip (2)
copper tubes (install in soft-
ener valve or bypass valve)
clip (2)
IN
OUT
Bypass Valve turned
downward for connec-
tion to floor level plumb-
ing.
NOTE: CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM
TO THEM. In the state of Massachusetts, plumbing code 248--CMR of Massachusetts shall be adhered to.
Consult with your licensed plumber.