Water Treatment System Installation

Purpose

Procedures for installing water treatment systems including softeners, RO, and whole-house filtration.

Select installation location: near main water entry, with drain access, and power outlet

Install bypass valve assembly

Connect inlet and outlet lines — ensure correct flow direction

Connect drain line to approved drain point

Connect brine tank overflow to drain

Program the control valve: hardness setting, regeneration schedule, time of day

Add salt to brine tank

Run a manual regeneration cycle

Test water hardness before and after to verify operation

Show customer how to add salt and check the system

Install under the kitchen sink (most common location)

Connect cold water supply with included saddle valve or tee fitting

Install the RO faucet on the sink (requires drilling a hole if not pre-existing)

Connect the drain line to the drain pipe (before the P-trap)

Connect the storage tank

Install all filter stages per manufacturer diagram

Flush the system per manufacturer instructions before first use

Test TDS before and after to verify membrane performance

Install on the main water line after the meter and before any branching

Install bypass valves for service access

Ensure proper flow direction per filter specification

Flush the system before putting into service

Softener installation tips: ensure proper drain routing, verify bypass valve operation
Water quality testing before and after is essential to demonstrate value to the customer
Recommend maintenance plans for all treatment systems
Document installation with photos and register warranty
Tradeshift for ordering treatment system equipment and supplies