Connect To Existing Plumbing; Open Filter Cartridge; Turn On The Water; After Installation - Stiebel Eltron Scale TAC-ler Série Manuel D'utilisation Et Installation

OPERATION

After installation

6.5

Connect to existing plumbing

NOTE:
We recommend that you use a wrench to securely hold
the inlet and outlet fittings on the TAC-ler to prevent
accidentally turning these fittings while making your
connections.
Make the appropriate plumbing connections between the inlet and
outlet shut-off valves and your plumbing lines using appropriate
union fittings where necessary.
Your Scale TAC-ler unit is supplied with ¾˝ NPT threaded (female)
fittings on the inlet and outlet.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING PLUMBING
CONNECTIONS TO THE SYSTEM:
Teflon tape should be used on all threaded fittings.
Plumber's cement should NOT be used.
If possible, we recommend that PEX or PVC pipe be
used for all new plumbing pipe used in connection
with the installation. This is because new copper
water lines may release some copper ions into the
water for several weeks after installation and these
ions can have a negative impact on the Scale TAC-ler
system's TAC media. To further minimize any problems
with copper, avoid applying excess flux on the inner
surfaces of the pipe and use a low-corrosivity water
soluble flux listed under the ASTM B813 standard. For
homes with significant newly installed copper pipes
prior to the Scale TAC-ler unit, it is recommended that
installation of the Scale TAC-ler cartridge be postponed
for 3-4 weeks to allow a protective coating to form on
the new copper pipes.
If you wish to use copper piping and will be soldering
the joints, DO NOT apply heat near your Scale TAC-ler
unit or connection fittings, or serious internal damage
to these parts could occur. Always solder joints with
these components detached.
NOTE:
If your water pipes are metal (galvanized or copper),
they may be used to ground electrical systems, appli-
ances, or your phone line. If this is the case, be sure to
install regulation ground clamps to the metal pipe on
each side of the Scale TAC-ler unit and connect a jump-
er wire between the 2 clamps (#4 gauge solid copper
wire recommended). Consult a certified electrician or
plumber if you are unsure.
If you suspect that your water pressure will at any
time exceed the maximum rating of 90 psi (6.2 Bar), a
pressure regulator must be installed before the sys-
tem. It is recommended that the pressure regulator be
set at 75 psi (5.2 Bar) or less.
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6.6

Open filter cartridge

Remove the protective plastic wrap from the filter cartridge and
place it in the white housing sump. The wider part of the Scale
TAC-ler cartridge is the top. At the bottom of the sump, there is
a raised portion in the middle (standpipe) that will help center
the filter in the housing. The standpipe will fit inside the hole in
the bottom of filter cartridge. Store any spare filters in a cool dry
place for future use (do not unwrap the protective plastic wrap on
your spare filters until you are ready to use them). Check to make
sure that the O-ring is seated properly at the top of the housing
sump. Screw the housing sump onto the housing cap. Hand tighten
only. It is not necessary to over-tighten to create a good seal. You
can use the spanner wrench for convenient grip, but do not use
excessive force.
NOTE:
It is normal that the filter cartridge is not full. The filter
cartridge contains 0.4 gal (1.5 l) of media. The remain-
ing space, called freeboard, is important to allow the
media to fluidize during normal flow conditions. This
enhances system performance.
6.7

Turn on the water

Turn on the water and inspect all plumbing connections very care-
fully for leaks. Also inspect the seal between the housing cap and
the housing sump to ensure that the O-ring has formed a good
seal. Tighten this connection again using the spanner wrench (do
not use excessive force) if necessary. If this connection still leaks,
turn off the water supply and check to make sure that the filter is
aligned properly in the housing, and the o-ring is properly seated
in the grove at the top of the sump and repeat your test for leaks.
When you are confident that all connections are sound, run cold
water for 5 minutes at any faucet to purge air out of your system
and to prime the filters. It is safe to turn on the power to your
electric water heater again once all air is purged.
7. After installation
During the first few weeks after the installation of the Scale TAC-ler
conditioner, a de-scaling effect whereby existing hard water scale
previously built-up in the plumbing system is released, will often
occur. Over time, this will enhance performance of water heating
equipment and restore flow performance of plumbing fixtures.
However, it may be necessary to clean out your faucet aerators
and showerhead periodically during this time to remove pieces
of scale that have dislodged from your pipes. This effect will stop
once the pipes have been de-scaled.
After installation of Scale TAC-ler, low or phosphate-free clean-
ing products (for clothes and dishwashing) are recommended to
achieve optimum results. Modern surfactant or detergent based,
liquid soaps are preferred over old-fashioned caustic solid soaps.
7.1

Water heaters

Existing mineral accumulations in your water heater may also
de-scale after the installation of your Scale TAC-ler System. If you
have a traditional water heater, we recommend that you clean out
this material by opening the bottom drain valve on the hot water
heater 30 to 60 days after installation of Scale TAC-ler. Be sure to
turn off the electricity or gas to your water heater before draining
your tank. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for draining and
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