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6. Installation Instructions
6.1. General advices
Location
When you choose the softener location, please take into
account the following parameters:
• Install the KS20S softener in a chosen place on a flat firm
and clean surface.
• The KS20S softener must be close toa drain line to allow
an easy connection.
• Make sure there is an electrical earth grounded plug to
power the unit.
Pressure
A minimum pressure of 2 bar is needed to allow the valve to
regenerate properly. Please do not operate over 8 bars.
If this is the case, use a pressure reducer upstream of the
installation.
Power connection
Be sure that power cannot be switched off accidentally at
a wall switch. If the power cable is damaged, please ask a
professional electrician to change it.
Plumbing
Theplumbing must bein good state. Incaseof doubt, please
change it. We advise the use of prefilter upstream the instal-
lation.
All plumbing for the water inlet, distribution and drain lines
shouldbedonecorrectly in accordancewiththe legislation in
forceatthetimeoftheinstallation.Thepipesizefor thedrain
line should be a minimum of 20 mm (3/4’’).
To prepare for any maintenance:
1. Shut down water inlet
2. Unplug the KS20S softener
3. Drain the installation by opening the taps at the highest
and the lowest level of your house.
Water Temperature
6.2. Mounting
1. Thoroughly flush pipework.
2. Install the KS20S softener.
• Note flow direction (indicated by arrow).
• Install without tension or bending stresses.
3. Establish the connections to the KS20S softener.
4. Connect the sewerage tube to the discharge connection
(inner tube ø min. 13 mm, 1/2").
Caution! The installation must be performed by a
professional installer only.
Caution! It is seriously recommended to install apres-
sure reducer ahead of the softener, if the input pres-
sureismore than 6bar.Failingto adheretothissafety
note can cause irreversible damage.
Caution! During cold weather, bring the softener to
room temperature before operation.
Caution!Duringhotweather,donotinstallthesoftener
in direct sunlight or in a room with a temperature
above 45°C.
Warning! All electrical and plumbing installations
should be performed by professional electricians and
installers in accordance with all local codes.
Caution!Finishallthesolderingonthemainplumbing
and on the drain, before connecting the softener.
Failing to adhere to this safety note can cause irrever-
sible damage to the KS20S.
Caution! Inlet water temperature must not exceed
35° C. Complete installation mustnot be allowed to
freeze. Failing to adhere to this safety note can cause
irreversible damage to the KS20S.
Caution! Finish all welding and soldering works in the
near vicinity to the softener before mounting.
Failing to adhere to this saftey note can cause irrever-
sible damage.
Caution! Make sure the seal is fitted properly!