Whirlpool Pro Series Installation And Operation Manual

9MOVE THE WATER SOFTENER INTO PLACE1. Move the water softener into the desired location.Set it on a solid, level surface.IMPORTANT: Do not place shims directly under thesalt storage tank to level the softener.The weight of the tank, when full ofwater and salt, may cause the tank tofracture at the shim.2. Visually check and remove any debris from thewater softener valve inlet and outlet ports.3. Make sure the turbine assembly spins freely in the“out” port of the valve.4. If not already done, put a light coating of siliconegrease on the single bypass valve o-rings.5. Push the single bypass valve into the softener valveas far as it will go. Snap the two large holding clipsinto place, from the top down as shown in Figures11 & 12.IMPORTANT: Be sure the clips snap firmly into placeso the single bypass valve will not pullout.Excessive Weight HazardUse two or more people to move and install oruninstall water softener.Failure to do so can result in back or otherinjury.TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY1. Close the main water supply valve, located near thewell pump or water meter.2. Open all faucets to drain all water from house pipes.NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the waterheater, as damage to the water heaterelements could result.INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOWELBOWInstall the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow inthe 13/16" diameter hole in the back of the salt storagetank sidewall.NOTE: The brine tank overflow elbow accepts either1/2" or 3/8" I.D. hose.Installation InstructionsFIG. 12CORRECT ASSEMBLYClipOutside diameterof clip channel onsingle bypass valveOutside diameterof water softenervalve inlet & outletNOTE: Be sure all 3 tabs of the clip go through the matchingholes on the water softener valve inlet or outlet, andfully into the channel on the single bypass valve.Make sure that the tabs are fully seated.FIG. 11ClipChannelSingle Bypass ValveFIG. 10Top CoverSalt LidSaltStorageTankBrine TankOverflowElbowBrine TankOverflowGrommet13/16" Hole