INDUSTRIAL WATER PROCESSING SYSTEMS CENTRAL BRINE DRUM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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1 INDUSTRIAL WATER PROCESSING SYSTEMS CENTRAL BRINE DRUM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manufactured by: Kinetico Incorporated Newbury, OH The pioneer in non-electric water processing systems. 1

2 CAUTION Central Brine Drum The central brine refill valve (part number 4967) has a maximum operating pressure of 80 psi (5.5 bar). If the system pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), a pressure regulator must be installed on the central brine drum s refill line. Failure to do so will result in erratic brine valve operation, which can result in brine tank overflow, hardness breakthrough, and other issues. Step 1 Check contents. Before you begin the assembly, inventory all parts to be sure nothing is missing Brine Drum Internals Assembly # x 48 w/lid Part No. Description Qty. # x 60 w/lid 1138 Elbow, Overflow 1 # x 60 w/lid 1139 Nut, Overflow C/B Screw, 10/32 x ½ C/B 3/8 PVC Coupling C/B Brass Collar C/B Brass Rod, A C/B Bulkhead with Distributor C/B Bulkhead Fitting, ¾ C/B Brine Refill Valve, ¼ C/B Plastic Nipple C/B Plastic Elbow C/B Adapter, Float Rod C/B Brass Nut, 10/ C/B Clamp, 3/ C/B Cover, Brine Well C/B Float Ball 4½ C/B Tubing, 13 x 3/8 Drilled C/B Brine Well 5 x 57 Drilled C/B Plug ¾ JACO C/B Spray Tubing End Fitting C/B Plug ¼ JACO 1 Brine Drum Internals Assembly # x 36 w/lid Part No. Description Qty C/B Brass Rod 31 (22 x 36 only) C/B Brine Well 5 (22 x 36 only) 1 2

3 Step 2 Cut brine well. If you are using 24 x 48 brine tank (part number 4724), you must shorten the brine well (part number 4758). The brine well has a standard length of 57. For use with the brine tank (part number 4724), this length must be reduced to 46½. Well is to be shortened on the opposite end of holes when necessary. Refer to Figure 1. Figure 1 Part Number length for 39 x 60 and 50 x 60 brine tanks Cut to 46½ Length for 24 x 48 Brine Tank Cut Here (For 24 x 48 drum only.) 3

4 Step 3 Cut the spray ring to proper length. See table below. Brine Tank Size Part Number Spray Ring Length 22 Dia. x 36 H Dia. x 48 H = Dia. x 60 H = Dia. x Height = 12 9 Figure 2 Spray Ring Part number 4756 (13 raw length) See chart above for length of spray ring to be cut from the 13 foot raw length. Step 4 Assemble the internals package and attach it into the brine drum as shown in Figure 3. Use detailed instruction sheet if required (Step 8). NOTE: Be sure to place part number in the bottom hole on the brine tank. This is used for clean out purposes, so install plug (part number 4759), or add a shut-off valve. Part number 2944A should be inserted into the opening that is located 6 from the floor. This is the brine feed to the softeners. For 22 x 36 drum, install part number 2944A in either hole. 4

5 Figure (7740 for 22 x 36 drum only) (7739 for 22 x 36 drum only) A External plumbing not supplied by manufacturer NOTE: All items, except tank with lid and decal, are supplied as a kit unity, part number Use kit, part number 7742, when installing the 22 x 36 drum. 5

6 Step 5 Brine Distribution Piping The distribution piping from the brine tank to the brine check valve is not included with this system (refer to Figure 4). This represents our recommended layout for this piping. Figure 4 3/8 Tubing To Additional Units ¾ PVC 6

7 Step 6 Inlet Connection When the brine discharge piping is complete, install a feed line to the brine spray valve. This feed line should connect to a soft water line. Refer to water softener instruction. The inlet tubing and fittings are not part of the system. This represents our recommended layout for the system Use flexible 3/8 tubing. Be sure to install a shut-off valve. Refer to Figure 5. Figure 5 Soft Water ¾ PVC 3/8 Tubing Shut Off Valve Step 7 Start-up 1. Open inlet valve slowly. 2. Check spray valve for correct operation. 3. Let water level cover brine discharge fitting. 4. Shut off water. 5. Check brine discharge fitting for leaks. 6. Check clean-out fitting for leaks. 7. Add sale to spray ring opening. 8. Open inlet valve. 7

8 9. Water level should shut off approximately 24 down the brine well. Central Brine Drum Step 8 Detailed Assembly Instructions for Brine Drum Assembly NOTE: Use teflon tape for all threaded pipe connections. A. For 39 and 50 Diameter Drums 1. Assemble bulkhead fittings to brine drum as shown, with the rubber washer on the inside. Be sure the washer does not squeeze out while tightening. 2. Mount the brine well (part number 4758) to the drum using overflow fitting (part number 1138) and nut (part number 1139). 3. Assemble 90 o elbow (part number 3407) and nipple (part number 3406) to refill valve (part number 4967) 4. Install top collar (part number 2360) on bent float rod and position it 14 from straight end and secure. Slide ball on rod. Position lower collar (part number 2360) on rod and secure it approximately 2 from end of rod. Top collar for 22 x 36 should be installed 9 from end of rod. 5. Screw float to valve adapter fitting (part number 3408) to float rod. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 6. Using pin (part number 3411) and E-ring (part number 3413), attach rod and float assembly to valve (part number 4967) activator arm. 7. Lower float rod and valve assembly into brine well. Moiunt valve to tank through hole in brine well. 8. Assemble tube to nipple fitting (part number 4761) to nipple (part number 3406) through hole in the brine wall. 9. Connect spray tube (part number 3431) to fitting (part number 4761) leading to valve and add end plug fitting to spray tube. Plug fitting consists of hose to female thread fitting (part number 4761) and ¼ pipe plug (part number 4762). 10. Using the 8 hangers (part number 3431), screws (part number 1869) and nuts (part number 3430), mount spray tube to drum using holes provided. Spray holes should be angled down toward salt. B. For 24 Drum The procedures are identical to those listed, except the shorter 46½ brine well is used. Also, only 6 hangers are needed to mount the spray tube (part number 4756). C. For 22 Drum Same as above. Only difference is a different brine well is used (part number 7740). 8