3.5
Bypass Installation
If plumbing size is greater than 2" (5 cm) diameter or if flow rates are greater than 120 gpm (450 lmp), the vessel
MUST be plumbed on by-pass (see Figure 5). It is recommended that 2" (5 cm) PVC Schedule 40 pipe is used to
plumb the by-pass line. A control valve must be installed to regulate the flow through the vessel. It can be installed on
the inlet side of the vessel or between the inlet and discharge side of the bypass piping.
1.
Make sure the pool pump is turned off.
2.
Remove the temporary cap on the cartridge side of the vessel, and install the Nature
in the box. Do not throw out the cap. It will be used for winterization of the system.
3.
Locate a suitable section of pipe in the by-pass line to install the vessel, approximately 17" (43 cm) long, that
conforms to the installation requirements outlined in Section 3.2.
" (35 cm) section of the 2" (5 cm) pipe to insert the vessel (see Figure 3).
4.
Cut out a 13
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7
8
5.
Install tees in the return line to allow water to be diverted to the Nature
6.
Connect the bypass line from the first tee to the inlet of the vessel and from the outlet of the vessel to the second
tee.
Control Valve Installation Options
Install between the inlet
and discharge side of
Install on the inlet
bypass plumbing
side of the vessel
Nature
Flow
Figure 5.
Example of Bypass Installation
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