SERVICE
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To assure that the ion exchange process that is used
to soften the water, is properly executed, the flow
through the water softener in service is regulated to
never exceed the ‘recommended service flow rate’; for
this purpose, a ‘flow control’ is integrated in the outlet
connection.
To rapidly connect/disconnect the water softener
to/from the application where softened water is required,
it may be useful to permanently install ‘quick fit’
connections to the inlet/outlet of the water softener.
To simplify keeping track of the exhaustion of the
softening capacity of the water softener, it may be useful
to permanently install a simple water meter at the inlet
or outlet of the water softener; make sure it is
appropriate for application with this water softener.
SERVICE MODE
Picture 1
The water softener is in service mode when the timer is in
the ‘OFF’ position; the drain paddle is closed, no water
should be flowing from the drain elbow.
INLET & OUTLET
Picture 2
= inlet of water softener (untreated water)
= outlet of water softener (treated water)
1. Make sure the manual valves at the inlet and outlet of
the water softener are closed.
2. Connect the water supply to the inlet of the water
softener ().
3. Connect the application to the outlet of the water
softener ().
PRESSURIZING
1. Open the water supply.
2. Open the manual valves at the inlet and outlet of the
water softener.
ADJUSTMENT RESIDUAL HARDNESS
Depending on local plumbing codes, it may be
necessary to maintain some residual hardness in the
treated water.
Picture 3
1. Adjust the residual hardness of the water that leaves
the softener, by means of the adjusting screw,
incorporated in the control valve:
to raise the residual hardness: turn the screw
counter clockwise.
to reduce the residual hardness: turn the screw
clockwise.
2. Let water run for a few moments; measure the water
hardness at the outlet of the water softener.
3. Set adjusting screw again if necessary.
SOFTENING CAPACITY
Once the softening capacity of the water softener has
been exhausted, it needs to be regenerated. The volume
of water that can be softened is inversely proportional to
the water hardness:
water hardness ↗ = volume of softened water ↘
water hardness ↘ = volume of softened water ↗
Because this water softener can be used at different
locations, different water hardnesses need to be taken
into account; so simply monitoring the water usage is not
sufficient! It is therefore recommended to monitor the
‘exchange capacity’. The used exchange capacity can
simply be calculated by multiplying the water hardness by
the water usage:
used exch. cap. = water hardn. x water usage
Continued use of the water softener after the
exchange capacity has been exhausted, will result in an
incomplete softening process, resulting in an increase of
the hardness of the treated water. Therefore, make sure
to regenerate the water softener before the total
exchange capacity is used!
Make sure to consistently use the same water
hardness unit of measure for both the exchange capacity
and the measurement of the water hardness (°f = French
degrees, or °d = German degrees).
We recommend to make copies of the tracking table
enclosed for future use.
