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I SECTION 2 I BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL
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TOOLS, PIPE, FITTINGS
AND OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
In and out pipes to the filter must be at least 3/4 in.
size. Some local codes may tell you to use no less
than 1 in. pipe size.
Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fit-
tings. Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic
pipe.
t,_ Copper and galvanized pipe corrode fast when
connected together. Use pipe and fittings of the
same material.
You can buy adaptors to go from a copper or
threaded main water pipe to CPVC in and out
•pipe.
v,' Sears has kits and bypass valves you can buy to
help make installing your filter easier• See page 8.
v" ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves. Either
use 3 shut-off valves, or 1of Sears special valves.
Bypass valves let you turn off water to the filter,
but still have water in the house pipes.
v," You will need a length of standard 5/8 in. inside
diameter (I.D.) garden hose for the filter drain (see
step 9, page 12). DO NOT USE A SMALLER HOSE
DRAW THE PLANS FOR YOUR IN AND OUT PIP-
ING HERE. BE SURE TO FOLLOW GUIDES
LISTED ABOVE. INCLUDE ALL PIPE, FITTINGS
AND ACCESSORIES YOU WILL USE. MAKE A
LIST OF ALL MATERIALS YOU NEED AND BUY
THEM BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL THE
FILTER.
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1'20V
OUTLET
p,
OR THE FILTER WILL NOT BACKWASH RIGHT.
You can buy e 15 ft. hose from Sears, Item No.
42/65-3431.
NOTE: Flexible hose is not allowed by some codes.
If a rigid drain is required, buy an adaptor (garden
hose thread on 1 end) and plumb in following codes.
TOOLS NEEDED - Common and cross point
(Phillips) screw drivers, slip-joint pliers and a tape
measure or rule. ALSO...
...for SOLDERED COPPER - tubing cutter, propane
torch, lead-free solder and flux, emery cloth, sand-
paper or steel wool.
...for THREADED PIPE - hacksaw or pipe cutter,
pipe wrenches, pipe threading tool, pipe joint com-
pound approved for use on potable water.
...for CPVC PLASTIC - hacl_saw, adjustable
wrench, solvent cement approved for use on
potable water, primer.
--..........____. YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE"
*IN WHAT DIRECTION
DOES THE WATER
FLOW? BE SURE TO
PLAN IN AND OUT PIPING
SO WATER FLOW IS TO
THE FILTER INLET, PLAN
A CROSSOVER (FIG, 2
OR 3) IF FLOW IS FROM
LEFT TO RIGHT,
VALVE
INLET