Star S07EC24 Owner's Manual
OWNERS GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION
Fully Automatic
Water Softeners
SINGLE TANK
CABINET MODELS
TWO TANK MODELS
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read the instructions carefully and learn the specic
details regarding installation and use. Failure to follow
them could cause serious bodily injury and/or property
damage.
• Make certain the electrical outlet is grounded by
having it checked by an electrician or by using a UL
Listed Circuit analyzer. Units are furnished with 3-prong
grounded plugs to protect you against the possibility of
electrical shock.
Do not under any circumstances
remove the ground prong and
never splice or cut the electrical cord.
• The outlet must be within reach of the power cord. Do
not use an extension cord. Extension cords that are too
long or too light do not deliver sufcient voltage to the
unit and could present a safety hazard if the insulation
INSTALL WATER CONDITIONER IN AN AREA PROTECTED FROM FLOODING, RAIN, DIRECT SUNLIGHT, DUST,
SNOW AND FREEZING. THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO
WEATHER.
were to become damaged. The receptacle should be
located four (4) feet above the basement oor to guard
against the possibility of immersion.
Disconnect power at the main
electrical box before installing or
servicing the unit. Do not plug in unit or change
fuses while standing on wet or damp surfaces and
do not touch any other metal surfaces while plugging in product or changing fuses. Do it with one (1)
hand while keeping the other hand free.
• Check to be sure your power source is capable of
handling the voltage requirements of the unit. Plug into
a dedicated grounded receptacle which contains a fuse
or circuit breaker of 20 amps or less.
• All water treatment installations must conform to local
plumbing, electrical and sanitation codes. These codes
are established for your protection.
95 North Oak Street • Kendallville, IN 46755 • 800-545-2206
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Pay Special Attention to the Following Points
• Installation must be made within
a protected area covered from the
elements and freezing. In areas
where it is common practice to bury
the unit in the ground, the unit must
be protected from direct sunlight,
rain, dust, ooding, snow and
freezing. Failure to do so will void
the warranty.
• Check plumbing inlet and outlet
to ensure the proper ow of water
through the unit. Match plumbing
inlet and outlet with arrows located
on the sides of the valve head and
on the by-pass valve (especially if
replacing an existing unit).
• Make sure the unit is plugged into
a 115 volt grounded outlet which
contains a fuse or circuit breaker of
20 amps or less.
• Do not run 1/2” I.D. semi-rigid drain
tube over 20 running feet. If over 20
ft., increase drain line tubing size to
3/4” I.D. for the entire length of tube.
• Initially ll salt brine tank only 3/4 full
with salt. (Do not pack full.)
• If any red rust stains are apparent,
mix Super Iron Out® with the salt. As
an alternative, there are types of salt
available that contain iron control
agents.
• After installing the unit, manually
regenerate unit, following the control
valve instruction manual.
• Make sure control head is correctly
set for your specic water needs.
• If more than one unit is being
installed, the regeneration/back wash
times should be staggered.
REMEMBER, YOUR PURCHASE IS AN INVESTMENT AND
NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED PROPERLY.
If any parts are missing, damaged, unit does not seem to be
working properly, or if you have any questions call
1-800-545-2206 or 1-800-345-9422
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TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT LOCATION
LOCATE WATER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
CORRECTLY:
1. Select the location of your water softener with care.
Various conditions which contribute to proper location
are as follows:
2. Locate as close as possible to water supply source.
3. Locate as close as possible to a oor or laundry tub drain.
4. Locate unit in correct relationship to other water
conditioning equipment, if required. (See Diagram A.)
5. Select location where oor is level. If oor is rough and/
or uneven, you can level by placing cabinet or tanks on
3/4” plywood, and shim to level as needed.
6. Locate the softener in the supply line BEFORE the water
heater. Temperatures above 100°F (38°C) will damage the
softener and void the factory warranty.
Install water conditioner in an area protected from
flooding, rain, direct sunlight, dust, snow and freezing. The warranty does not cover damage incurred as a
result of exposure to the weather.
7. Allow sufcient space around the installation for easy
servicing.
8. Provide a non-switched 110/120V, 60Hz power source for
the control valve.
Typical rst oor installation for utility room or
breezeway, where oor drain exists.
Typical basement installation uses overhead piping
with oor or wash tub drain outlet.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Water softeners are available in several styles.
Installation is essentially the same for all of them.
Outlet
By-Pass
Valve
Inlet
Drain
Connection
IL0635
Outlet
Inlet
Drain
Connection
IL0596
2. Units with a by-pass valve (left) use a ¾” female
threaded inlet/outlet, units with a yoke or manifold
(right) use a ¾” male threaded inlet/outlet
4. Install the unit in the water line ahead of the water
heater, close to a drain, and a 115 volt grounded
outlet on a at surface.
NOTE: Make sure electric outlet is grounded and
cannot be turned o by a wall switch or pullchain.
5. Remove the salt compartment cover from single
tank units or the brine tank lid from two tank units.
3. The above water heater element shows the eect
hard water buildup has on water heaters. Scale
buildup from hard water is dramatically increased
when water is heated.
6. Position softener near main water supply line, drain
and electrical outlet. Position so main water supply
shut-o valve is between softener and main water
source.
NOTE: Install unit in an area protected from the
elements and freezing.
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