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Figure 3

All plumbing must conform to local codes.

Inspect unit carefully for carrier shortage or shipping damage.

1. The distance between the unit and a drain should be as short as possible.
2. If it is likely that supplementary water treating equipment will be required, make 

certain adequate additional space is available.

3. Since salt must be added periodically to the brine tank, the location should be 

easily accessible.

4. Do not install any unit closer to a water heater than a total run of 10 feet (3 m) 

of piping between the outlet of the conditioner and the inlet to the heater. Water 
heaters can sometimes overheat to the extent they will transmit heat back 
down the cold pipe into the unit control valve.
Hot water can severely damage the conditioner. A 10-foot (3-m) total pipe run, 
including bends, elbows, etc., is a reasonable distance to help prevent this 
possibility. A positive way to prevent hot water from flowing from heat source 
to the conditioner, in the event of a negative pressure situation, is to install a 
check valve in the soft water piping from the conditioner. If a check valve is 
installed, make certain the water heating unit is equipped with a properly 

To Brine 

Tank

From Brine 

Tank

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