Piping Details; Drain Requirements - Pentair RIVERSOFT serie Montage- Und Bedienungsanleitung

INSTALLATION continued
12. Pressure: Test the Installation: The plumbing installation
can now be checked for possible leaks. Open the main
water supply valve and hot and cold water faucets. When
all air is purged from system, close faucets. Check system
for leaks over the next hour. Any leaks should be corrected
immediately.
Do not reheat fittings with conditioner connected
CAUTION:
to plumbing.
13. Manually index control through all positions to flush out seats
and observe drain line for flow.
14. Plug in transformer.
EN
15. Drain Water Heater: You can now drain the hard water from
the water heater. Let it drain until the water is cold, then
shut off the drain and RELIGHT PILOT. (See manufacturer's
instructions.) If this is not done, you will not have fully
conditioned water for two or three days.
16. If bypass valve is used, be certain it is left in the "IN SERV"
position after installation. If a three-valve system is used, be
sure the center valve is closed completely.
17. Proceed with System Startup.

PIPING DETAILS

Hard Water
Soft Water
VALVE
(Normally Open)
VALVE
DRAIN
LINE
1/2" Diameter
Minimum Size
Sanitary drain, floor
drain, or laundry tubs are
acceptable. Do not make
a direct connection to the
drain. An air gap must be
present.
4 • Sys-man-Riv A AP12
.
MANUAL BYPASS VALVE
(Normally Closed)
CONTINUOUS
POWER
SUPPLY
CABINET
ASSEMBLY
OVERFLOW
DRAIN LINE
1/2" Diameter
Minimum Size
Figure 5

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

If at all possible, locate the softener for optimum drain line
conditions as follows:
To prevent electrical shock, do not place
WARNING:
electrical equipment or electrical cords over or
near the drain.
When running the drain line to a floor drain the
CAUTION:
area around the drain may become wet during the
regeneration process. Keep floor drain area clean
at all times to prevent any damage.
NOTE: Some states and/or counties have restrictions when
connecting the drain line to your septic system.
Check with your local authorities first.
• Drain line should be as short as possible.
• If available, a floor drain or sump drain is most desirable.
• An elevated drain installation requires precautions as
detailed under Special Drain Line Situations below.
Typical Drain Hookups (Figure 6)
• Floor drain in basement or utility room. (Holes in drain cover
MUST be kept open.)
• Sump pit. (Sump must NOT discharge to surface watering of
lawn, shrubs, trees, etc.)
• Dry well (if legal).
• Laundry tub or clothes washer drain.
• Sanitary sewer line with sink type trap.
Valve Drain Line
Softener
Laundry Tubs
Sanitary Drain, Floor Drain,
or Laundry Tubs
are acceptable. Do not
make a direct connection
to the drain. An air gap
must be present.
Floor Drain
Figure 6
Overflow Drain Line
Floor Drain
Overflow Drain Line
1/2" diameter
minimum size
(gravity flow)