Outdoor Locations; Water Line Connection - Autotrol 255 Manuel D'utilisation

Outdoor Locations

When the water conditioning system is installed outdoors, several items must be considered.
• Moisture
The valve and 700 controller are rated for NEMA 3 locations. Falling water should not
affect performance.
The system is not designed to withstand extreme humidity or water spray from below.
Examples are: constant heavy mist, near corrosive environment, upwards spray from
sprinkler.
• Direct Sunlight
The materials used will fade or discolor over time in direct sunlight. The integrity of the
materials will not degrade to cause system failures.
If it is necessary to locate the conditioner in direct sunlight, a protective outdoor cover
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(P/N 1267811) over the valve and controller is necessary.
• Temperature
Extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to the valve or controller.
Freezing temperatures will freeze the water in the valve. This will cause physical
damage to the internal parts as well as the plumbing.
High temperatures will affect the controller. The display may become unreadable but
the controller should continue to function. When the temperature drops down
into normal operating limits the display will return to normal. A protective cover,
P/N 1267811, should assist with high temperature applications.
• Insects — The controller and valve have been designed to keep all but the smallest
insects out of the critical areas. Any holes in the top plate can be covered with a metal
foil duct work tape. The top cover should be installed securely in place.
• Wind — The Logix cover is designed to withstand a 30 mph (48 Kph) wind when
properly installed on the valve.

Water Line Connection

A bypass valve system should be installed on all water conditioning systems. Bypass
valves isolate the conditioner from the water system and allow unconditioned water to be
used. Service or routine maintenance procedures may also require that the system is
bypassed. Figures 5, 6, and 7 show the three common bypass methods.
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