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Pelican NaturSoft NS3/NS6

Salt Free Water Softener/Conditioner

	NS3-6 Rev H —					Systems
	Pelican NaturSoft NS3/NS6 Salt Free Water Softener/Conditioner					Page 2
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	3060 erformance Circle, Suite 2, DeLand, FL 32724					[phone]

		Systems
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Operation and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Information . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Water Conditions for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Complete Parts List . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Overview . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pre-Installation . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bypass Valve Installation . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pre-Filter Assembly . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pre-Filter Installation . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Whole House Salt Free Water Softener/Conditioner Tank Installation . . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Media Soak . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
	Water
Media Flush/Condition . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Complete the Installation . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clean your Hot Water Heater (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
What to Expect with your New NaturSoft
Salt Free Water Softener/Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adding the Pelican Logo Sticker: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sediment Filter . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing the Sediment Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty Registration Form .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Product Certifications . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pelican
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3060 erformance Circle, Suite 2, DeLand, FL 32724			[phone]

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Product Operation and Specifications
Specification Description		NS3				NS6
Max Flow Rate		10 GPM				15 GPM
Minimum Working Pressure		25 PSI
Maximum Working Pressure		80 PSI
Maximum Vacuum		5 inch/127 mm Hg
Operating Temperatures		36°F – 120°F
pH Range		7 - 11
Important Information
 Read these instructions carefully and determine the location of all system components before
beginning installation.
 Check all applicable plumbing, building, and electrical codes for installation compliance.
 Install the system on the main water supply.
 Systems that contain electronic components cannot be installed outside in uncovered areas.
Water Conditions for Operation					Systems
 The water should be free of hydrogen sulfid			, a dissolv d gas with a characteristic smell of rotten
eggs. If present, it can coat the cataly ic surface of				he m dia and interfere with the process. The gas
should be removed through adequate pre- r a m nt.
 The water should be free of hydrocarbons, oils, and lubricants. If present, they can coat the catalytic
surface of the media and interfere with the process. Remove through adequate pre-treatment.
 The water should contain less th n 1 mg/l of phosphates. Phosphates sequester dissolved hardness
molecules preventing them from forming cryst ls				nd may coat the catalytic media surface and
interfere with the process.
 The copper level in the water supply should be below the MCL of 1.3mg/L. If copper is present above
this level, it can attach to the surface of the catalytic media and interfere with the process.
WARNING:
If this or any other system is installed in			metal (conductive) plumbing system, i.e. copper or
galvanized metal, the plastic components of the system will interrupt the continuity of the
plumbing system. As a result a	y errant electricity from improperly grounded appliances
downstream or pote tial galvaWateric activity in the plumbing system can no longer ground
through contiguous metal plumbing. Older homes may have been built in accordance with
building codes from decades ago, some of which actually encouraged the grounding of
electric l ppli nces through the plumbing system. Consequently, the installation of a bypass
consisting of the s me m terial as the existing plumbing, or a grounded "jumper wire"
bridging the equipment nd re-establishing the contiguous conductive nature of the
plumbing system must be installed prior to your systems use.

CAUTION:

When add ng f ltration/softening system to homes/buildings supplied by well water, the system should be insta ed fo ow ng the pressure tank. DO NOT USE this system for pneumatic or hydro pneumatic app ications. If you are using a booster pump, then install this system following the booster pump. If you have questions, please call customer service.

© 2011 Enviro Water Solutions, Inc.	www.pelicanwater.com
3060 erformance Circle, Suite 2, DeLand, FL 32724	[phone]
Pelican

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Complete Parts List
Note: Pelican supplies the parts below to accommodate a variety of water supply lines.
Table 1: Parts List
Part	Description		Qty.	Part	Description	Qty.
	1" Plastic Male NPT		1		Bypass Valv :	1
	Assembly:				In/Out Bypass Valve wi h Red
	V3007-04 WS1 Fitting 1"
					Arrow Handles
	Plastic Male NPT Assembly
	(2): O-Rings (2), Split Rings
	(2), and Connectors (2)
	Pre-Filter System:		1		Sediment Filter	1
	PP5 Big Blue Pre-Filter				PC40-1 5 Micron Poly-Spun
	Housing, Mounting Bracket,				ediment Filter
	Phillips Head Screws (4),		Bolt
	Head Screws (4), and Washers
	(4)	Water
	Pre-Filter Wrench				Pelican Whole House Salt
			1			1
					Free Water Softener
Note: Drawings are not to scale.
Additional fittings will be needed to d			pt to your plumbing.
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Installation Overview
	Wall				Wall
			Pre-Filter
		IN	OUT
Incoming					Ou going
					Wa er o
Water
					Hou e
Supply
		Water			19"
				oftener/Conditioner
			Salt F ee Water
Figure 1
Pre-Installation
Bypass Valve Installation
			Red Arrow
			Quick Connect Nut
Pelican			ater Filter Head	UPFLOW INLET	DOWNFLOW INLET
			Salt Free Water
			Softener/Conditioner

Figure 2

The Byp ss V lve comes pressembled and ready to install with the O-Rings, Split Rings, and Quick Connect Nuts. Push the Byp ss Valve into the head of the Pelican Whole House Salt Free Water Softener with the unthre ded ends oriented toward the tanks and hand-tighten the Quick Connect Nuts.

Not e:

The bypass va ve(s) in luded with this system are designed for multiple Pelican water systems. This may resu t the arrows on the bypass valve(s) pointing differently than shown. If the arrows on your bypass va ve(s) do not match the diagram, remove the red arrows by pulling them straight up, turn them 180° to match the drawing, and push them back down onto the stem.

© 2011 Enviro Water Solutions, Inc.	www.pelicanwater.com
3060 erformance Circle, Suite 2, DeLand, FL 32724	[phone]