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Matrixx Infusion Support
Installation Instructions
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If your hot water tank is electric, turn off the power to it to avoid damage to the element in the tank
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If you have a private well, turn the power off to the pump and then shut off the main water shut off valve
If you have municipal water, simply shut off the main valve. Go to a faucet or spigot (preferably on the lowest floor of the house) and turn on the cold water until all pressure is relieved and the flow of water stops.
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Locate the backwashing tank close to a drain where the system will be installed
The surface should be clean and level.
NOTE: Any solder joints being soldered near the valve must be done before con- necting any piping to the valve. Always leave at least 6" (152 mm) between the control valve and joints being soldered when soldering pipes that are connected to the valve. Failure to do this could cause damage to the valve. The system is equipped with male pipe threaded ports on the control valve bypass. The bypass is marked with arrows to show proper flow direction. The arrow pointing toward the valve indicates the inlet. The arrow pointing away from the valve is the outlet.
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Insert the provided plumbing fittings into the bypass. 3/4" and 1" male pipe thread fittings are supplied so ensure you pick the correct one for your plumbing
Tighten the retaining nuts hand tight, ensuring that the fittings are not cross threaded.
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Be sure to use Teflon tape or other pipe sealant on the plumbing fitting threads and install them on the bypass accordingly
Use an adjustable wrench to ensure they are tight.
NOTE: All piping should be secured to prevent stress on the bypass valve and connectors.
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Connect the plumbing from the water source to the inlet of the Injection Panel
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Proceed to connect the plumbing from the outlet port of the Injection Panel to the inlet port of the bypass on the carbon filter
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Now install the outlet plumbing for the bypass outlet port to the next piece of treat- ment equipment or out to the home
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Connect the drain hose to the valve and secure it with a hose clamp
Run the drain hose to the nearest laundry tub, floor drain or approved air gap fitting. The drain can be ran overhead or down along the floor. Drain tubing should be a minimum of 1/2" ID. When running the drain overhead, it is important that the tubing has no dips or kinks. If the drain is ran overhead and must run linearly to the available drain, it is recommended that a hard pipe is used of larger diameter than the drain line. This linear pipe should have a physical "drop" toward the drain (1/2" : 10'). The goal is to have a gravity drain without much back pressure when traveling long distances.
NOTE: A direct connection into a waste drain is not recommended. A physical air gap of at least 1.5" should be used to avoid bacteria and wastewater travelling back through the drain line into the system.
NOTE: Be sure to secure the drain line. The system will drain with force and it should be secured to prevent a leak. Hose clamps should be used to secure the drain line at the connection points.
NOTE: If installing a 20 GPM system (081-MIF-10-250), it is recommended to use a 3/4" minimum drain pipe to ensure proper performance during back- wash.