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This "Platinum Home Water Softener System" is designed for homes with one water heater with a capacity of 40 gallons or less. This includes homes with "on demand" or "tankless" water heaters.

If your water heater is over 40 gallons or you have multiple water heaters in your home, this system is NOT for you. Please see the GMX Home Systems Page to select the correct GMX System for your home. If you are not sure, please contact us via telephone at (928) 978-0757 or via Email.

One for the Water Heater Output Pipe

The GMX devices easily clamp over the outside of your existing water pipes. The is no need to cut the pipes. Complete installation instructions below.

The GMX water softener devices can be easily placed on the outside of CPVC, PEX, PVC, or any type of Copper, Rubber or Plastic pipe.

You will be installing two (2) devices over your main incoming cold water line and one (1) device on the output (hot) pipe of your water heater.

Selecting the Proper Location for the
Two Cold Water Pipe Devices.

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You should mount these two devices over your main incoming cold water line (pipe) in a location that treats all water consuming appliances and fixtures, including sprinklers and outside hose bibs. This location is usually near your main cold water shut off valve. It may be necessary to place these devices in your basement, attic, outside, or underground as needed. These devices can be mounted in any orientation (vertical, horizontal, diagonal).

These two GMX Model 800 devices take up a total of 12" of pipe space and there must be at least 3" of straight pipe (no elbows or Ts) before and after these two devices. This is to minimize the turbulence in the water as it flows through each device. You will need a minimum of 18" of straight pipe to install both devices on the main incoming cold water line (pipe).

Additional Considerations:

• This location MUST be at least 12" downstream of (after) your water meter.

• This location MUST be at least 12" upstream of (before) your 40 gallon (or less) water heater.

• This location MUST be at least 6" downstream of (after) any whole house filter you may have.

Point of use filters such as tap mount, under sink canister, reverse osmosis or refrigerator filters are NOT considered whole house filters. The GMX devices can be installed before these point of use filters.

• This location MUST be within 50 feet of your home.

• This location MUST be at least 6" downstream of (after) the pressure tank (well systems only).

• This location MUST be at least 24" downstream of (after) any pump (well systems only).

The exact location of these two devices is not critical, as long as they are installed before the cold water line splits or Ts off and feeds your 40 gallon (or less) water heater.

GMX treated water will benefit all outside plants and grasses. GMX breaks down the minerals in the water and allows the minerals and water to be more easily absorbed through the root systems. GMX will also make it easier to wash your vehicle and the outside windows of your home. This is why we suggest placing these devices before the main cold water shut off valve. These GMX devices can be buried underground and/or exposed to the outside elements.

The location that is used by most homeowners in the southwest is over the main incoming cold water line (pipe) just before the shut off valve, as the pipe rises up out of the ground and enters your home. If there is not sufficient room above the soil, or if you prefer, you can bury one or both devices at this location, while maintaining the 1" separation (see picture below). You CANNOT straddle the shut off valve with these two devices.

Selecting the Proper Location for the
Hot Water Pipe Device.

See Water Heater Installation Pictures by clicking here.

You should mount this device on the water heater output (hot) pipe. This is the pipe without the shut off valve. If you are not sure, turn on the nearest hot water tap and allow the water to run for about 15 seconds. While the hot water is still running, feel the pipes on the top of your water heater. Place the GMX device on the hottest pipe... that is, after you turn off the hot water tap.

A single GMX Model 800 device takes up about 6" of pipe space and there must be at least 3" of pipe (no elbows or Ts,) before and after the device. This is to minimize the turbulence in the water as it flows through the device. We do not consider the bend in a "Flex" copper pipe to be an elbow. You will need 12" of pipe to install this device. If you have a flex copper pipe on your water heater, place this device in a fairy flat spot that is 5" to 6" long.

Additional Considerations:

• Do not allow this device to come in contact with the water heater.

• Be sure this device is at least 1-1/2" away from the chimney (gas water heater) .

The exact location of this device is not critical, as long as it is upstream of any hot water using appliance or hot water hose bibs (clothes washer).

1. Place the first Model 800 device against the pipe to be treated. Take note of the orientation of the label or arrow on the device.
   
   The GMX device should NOT stick to the pipe in ANY installation !!! Use a refrigerator stick-on magnet, or any magnet, to test your pipes at the location you are going to install the GMX device. If the GMX device does NOT stick.... GREAT... Go on to step 2.
   
   If it does stick, you will have to replace an 24" section of pipe with a piece of copper, PVC, or any other NON-FERROUS material. Please call (928) 978-0757 or Email if you encounter this situation PRIOR to making any plumbing changes.

2. Place the backing plate on the opposite side of the pipe and align the holes with the device. The backing plate is designed to be reversible. Place the dimples toward the pipe for 1/2" and 5/8" pipes and place the dimples away from pipes that are 3/4" and larger.

3. Insert the nylon bolts through the holes in the device and backing plate. Then secure with the nylon wing-nuts. These bolts can pass through the device and the backing plate in either direction.

4. Tighten the wing-nuts until the device is snug against the pipe. Do not over tighten !

5. If you are installing more than one device in this location, the second device should be mounted tandem (see picture above) to the first. They MUST be spaced exactly 1" apart (very important) and both devices MUST be on the same side of the pipe.
   
   The GMX devices should tend to oppose, not attract each other. The GMX labels on both devices should face the same direction. It makes no difference which way the labels or the arrows point as long as both are facing the same direction.

6. You are finished with the installation.

Installation Instructions are Shipped with Each System.