And a heater on its side will never tip over and be damaged.
Can i transport a water softener on its side.
Use a hand truck to transport the water softener.
They are too awkward to stand up secure and then take off the truck at the site.
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Furthermore do not lay the softener on its side because this will damage the control head covers or tanks.
I have been plumbing for 25 years and have transported more water heaters on their side than not on their side.
No it will not cause any damage.
The water softener must be in an upright position when you are transporting it or only moving it across the room.
The softener just needs to be upright for use.
Water softener moving instructions.
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If you re moving locally it is preferred that your local authorized watertech dealer move the system.
I have yet to have any problems.
Can i transport a water softener on its side.
Although the reionator and softmax are both quite heavy the systems cannot be tipped over or laid on their side during moving or transporting but must remain upright in order to maintain the integrity of the resins.
Marc the plumber.
If the water softener tank is tilted or laid on its side the resin and bedding will move out of position.
To prevent accident or injury do not hoist the water softener over your shoulder.
We often lay them on their sides to get them in the overhead rackingwe can t do that with all appliances.
Can the softener lay on its side during transport.
Can i transport a water softener on its side.
Keeping your water softener from freezing in the moving truck.
Do not lay the water softener on its side.
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Just don t go four wheeling with it on its side and you will be fine.