Whirlpool Water Softener Bypass Valve Operation
Water softener bypass valve assembly kit includes.
Whirlpool water softener bypass valve operation. The water softener bypass valve is normally included as part of the control valve assembly on top of the water softener media tank the smaller tank that handles the actual ion exchange that is the real work of a water softener. Standard bypass valve assembly four black clips and two installation adaptors with attached o rings factory original replacement parts plumbing adaptor connections are standard 1 male pipe threads. How to use set the water softener bypass valve. Always install either a single bypass valve provided as shown in figure 6 or if desired parts for a 3 valve bypass system not included can be purchased and assembled as shown in figure 7.
Test for leaks to prevent air pressure in the water softener and plumbing system do the llowing fully open two or more softened downstream place the single valve bypass valve or 3 valve bypass in bypass installation fully open the main water supply valve. Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for mainte nance if needed but still have water in house pipes. Pipe fittings must be 3 4 minimum. Turn both outer valves off by rotating clockwise.
Copper pipe threaded pipe pex crosslinked polyethylene pipe cpvc plastic pipe other pipe approved for use with potable water. Now the water is flowing past the softener and not through it. Click to enlarge any image article contents.