Eco Pure EPHS Installation And Operation Manual
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7Installation RequirementsVALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTSUsing the flexible drain hose (included), measure andcut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is notallowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). Iflocal codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, arigid valve drain run must be used. Purchase a com-pression fitting (1/4 NPT x 1/2 in. minimum tube) and1/2" tubing from your local hardware store. Plumb arigid drain as needed (See Figure 6).NOTE: Avoid drain hose runs longer than 30 feet.Avoid elevating the hose more than 8 feetabove the floor. Make the valve drain line asshort and direct as possible.INLET / OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONSAlways install either a single bypass valve (provided),as shown in Figure 7, or, if desired, parts for a 3 valvebypass system (not included) can be purchased andassembled, as shown in Figure 8. Bypass valvesallow you to turn off water to the softener for mainte-nance if needed, but still have water in house pipes.Pipe fittings must be 3/4” minimum.Use:= Copper pipe= Threaded pipe= PEX (Crosslinked Polyethylene) pipe= CPVC plastic pipe= Other pipe approved for use with potable waterIMPORTANT: Do not solder with plumbing attached toinstallation adaptors and single bypassvalve. Soldering heat will damage theadaptors and valve.FIG. 6ClipBarbs1/4 NPTThreads1/2” Outside Dia.Copper Tube(not included)Compression Fitting.1/4 NPT x 1/2” O.D.Tube (not included)Cut barbs from drain fit-ting (pull clip to removefitting from valve)FIG. 7FIG. 8SINGLE BYPASS VALVEPull out for “Service”(Soft water)Push in for“Bypass”3 VALVE BYPASSFrom WaterSoftenerTo WaterSoftenerInletValveOutletValveBypassValveFIG. 51/4” NPTThread Barbs for 3/8”I.D. TubingDrain HoseHose Clamp |
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