User manual BOSCH SMI 54M06EU/80 SUPPLEMENT

[. . . ] A water softener will not improve other water problems such as acidity, tastes and odors, or iron other than clear water iron. It will not purify contaminated water, or make other unsafe water safe to drink. Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems. To be sure you have the proper type and size equipment, you must have your water tested. Your Sears store can give you water test results for hardness, iron and acidity, and tell you what equipment you need. [. . . ] Some models include a length of drain tubing, or you can buy it at most Sears stores. If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see page 16) to change the softener to a 1/2 in. 4 TOOLS NEEDED:-- Common and cross point (Phillips) screw drivers, slip joint pliers and a tape measure or rule. ALSO¼ ¼ for SOLDERED COPPER -- tubing cutter, propane torch, solid-core LEAD-FREE solder, paste flux, emery cloth, sandpaper or steel wool. ¼ for THREADED PIPE -- hacksaw or pipe cutter, pipe wrenches, pipe threading tool, pipe joint compound approved for use on potable water. ¼ for CPVC PLASTIC -- hacksaw, adjustable wrench, solvent cement approved for use on potable water, primer. 8 SECTION 2 2B. PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION PIPE AND FITTINGS, PLAN DRAWING 9 SECTION 2 2C. PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER (OR CPVC) IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER FIG. plumbing connection, buy 2 sweat adaptors (1 in. sweat) and plumb directly to the inlet ---outlet adaptors or bypass valve. Threads on the inlet ---outlet adaptors and bypass valve are 1 in. Do not use the installation kit, Sears Stock No. 42---3441, or the flexible connectors, Sears Stock No. If needed, put a piece of 3/4² plywood, at least 17² x 20², under the tank. Then put spacers under the plywood to level the softener. Do not put shims or spacers directly under the tank, without the plywood. The weight of the softener, when full of salt and water, may cause the tank to puncture or break at the shim or spacer. To move the softener, grip under the ridge on the salt tank sidewall and carefully rock back and forth, into position. 2. CONNECT THE SOFTENER (Refer to your plan drawing on page 9, and to page 10 or 11. Then, measure, cut (thread if needed) and put all pipe and fittings together up to the main water pipe, or to the bypass valve(s) you installed on page 14. FIG. 8 TYPICAL SOLDERING CONNECTION NOTE: a. Include adaptors, reducers, union fittings, *flexible connectors, installation kit, etc. , as needed. and to prevent stress on the softener valve. b. Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning, c. Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside pipe threads. d. [. . . ] Install across the iron or copper in and out pipes as shown in FIG. Be sure good contact is made between the pipe and the clamps. Fasten the ground wire tightly between the clamps. 1. INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE BETWEEN THE SOFTENER IN AND OUT PIPES The house cold water pipe (iron or copper) is often used to ground all electrical outlets in the home. [. . . ]