Quooker Scale Control Plus User manual

Installation guide Scale Control Plus
Read this guide before installation

Introduction
How does the Quooker Scale Control Plus work?
The Scale Control Plus reduces the hardness of the water in order to prevent limescale build-up
in the tank. This extends its lifespan and improves the taste of the water. The Scale Control Plus
consists of a lter head and a cartridge, which is inserted into the head. This cartridge softens the
water that ows through it by means of an ion exchanger. The cartridge must be replaced after
a certain period of time, which depends on the mains water hardness and how much Quooker
water is used. Replace the cartridge before it becomes completely saturated.
Installing the Quooker system for the rst time
Using the installation manual, rst install the Quooker tank and connect it to the tap. Then use the
manual to install the Scale Control Plus.
When the Scale Control is to be replaced by a Scale Control Plus
Please note: the Scale Control Plus should be installed before the inlet combination valve. It is
therefore important to follow the instructions as shown in this installation manual.
Lifespan of the cartridge
The Scale Control Plus cartridge needs to be replaced regularly. The replacement frequency
depends on how hard the water is and how much water is used. Timely replacement of the
cartridge prevents the deposition of limescale in the Quooker system. For Quooker systems
installed after October 2017, the included Scale Control Plus Meter can be installed. The Scale
Control Plus Meter provided sounds an alarm signal when the cartridge needs to be replaced.
Before mounting the meter, use the test kit provided to determine the total water hardness, as
described in Part A. After doing so, mount the Scale Control Plus Meter and connect it to the
Quooker tank, as described in Part E.
For Quooker systems installed before October 2017, it is not possible to use the Scale Control Plus
Meter supplied. The cartridge lifespan can be determined in a dierent way. Before installing the
Scale Control Plus, test the water hardness with the test kit provided. Part A of this guide features
detailed instructions on how to do this. With the help of this value, the service life of the cartridge
can then be determined on the basis of the hardness table supplied. See Part B.
Technical specications
Height 470 mm
Diameter 100 mm
Maximum operating pressure 8,7 bar

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Package contents
1. Mounting bracket, head, cartridge, two plastic tubes
2. Two inserts, two push-ts
3. Mounting bracket inlet combination, Allen key, four short screws, four long screws
4. Total Hardness Test Kit
5. Scale Control Plus Meter, metal washer, screw and sticker
total hardness test kit
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Scale Control Plus
cartridge
Reduces limescale
Step 1 When alarm sounds, 0% blinks.
Step 2 Unscrew the old cartridge (counter
automatically.
Step 3 Screw in the new cartridge
(clockwise).
Step 4
The Scale Control meter is 100%.
Step 5 Run boiling water for 20 seconds.
Step 6 Check for leaks.
Operational data
Life span: 550L @ 15 dH
Max pressure: 8.6 bar
Temperature range: 2-38°C
Service and order: www.quooker.com
• Only to be connected to drinking water.
•
cartridge prior to use.
• Please dispose this cartridge with your
general waste.

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AHardness testing
• Test your water hardness with the Total Hardness Test Kit, as described below, to determine
the expected cartridge lifespan.
• Ensure the Scale Control Plus is working optimally by comparing the water hardness of the
cold mains water to the hardness of the Quooker tank water. The second value should be
lower.
1. Filling test tube
Take the test tube out of its box. Take
a sample of water from the mains cold
water feed. Rinse out the test bottle with
this sample water then ll to the 5 ml mark.
2. Adding reagent
Slowly add the reagent drop by drop, all
the while swirling gently to mix the water.
Count the number of drops it takes to turn
the red colour of the solution to green.
3. Determining water hardness
One drop of the reagent is the equivalent
to 1.0°dH (degree of hardness) – For
example, if it takes 9 drops for the sample
to turn to green, this means your water has
a water hardness of 9°dH.
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BHardness table (for systems before October 2017)
• The left side of the table shows the reduced water hardness, derived from the mains water
hardness. The right side of the table shows the expected lifespan of the cartridge, derived
from the mains water hardness and the type of Quooker tank used. For continuous optimum
performance replace the cartridge at the end of the lifespan.
• Enter the replacement date for the cartridge in the table below. Keeping this table
in a handy place will remind you to order a new cartridge on time.
• For Quooker systems installed after October 2017, the life of the cartridge is determined by
the Scale Control Plus Meter. This sounds an alarm signal when the cartridge needs to be
replaced. Part E describes how to install this meter.
Cartridge 1
Lifespan
Installation date
Replacement date
Cartridge 2
* The cartridge lifespan is based on the
average consumption of Quooker water
for each type of Quooker tank: PRO3,
3 litres/day; PRO7, 7 litres/day; COMBI,
8 litres/day.
Total hardness (°dH) * Cartridge lifespan (in weeks)
Type of tank
PRO3 PRO7 COMBI
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7
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19 8 7
20 9 8
22 9 8
23 10 9
25 11 9
27 11 10
29 12 11
31 13 12
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Mains water
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Mounting the Scale Control Plus
• When mounting the bracket, make sure to leave enough space for the cartridge to be replaced.
• For PRO3, PRO7 or COMBI.
1. Mounting the bracket
Screw the bracket into the head of the
cartridge using the four short screws
provided.
2. Mounting the bracket
Screw the bracket onto the kitchen
cabinet wall using the two long screws
provided.
3. Removing the cap
Remove the blue cap from the top of the
cartridge.
4. Aligning the cartridge
In order to insert the cartridge into
the head of the Scale Control Plus,
the protruding parts on the side of the
cartridge need to be aligned with the
notches in the head. When doing so, keep
in mind that there are two grooves on one
side of the cartridge and only one on the
other side.
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Scale Control Plus
cartridge
Reduces limescale
Step 1 When alarm sounds, 0% blinks.
Step 2 Unscrew the old cartridge (counter
automatically.
Step 3 Screw in the new car tridge
(clockwise).
Step 4
The Scale Control meter is 100%.
Step 5 Run boiling water for 20 seconds.
Step 6 Check fo r leaks.
Operational data
Life span: 550L @ 15 dH
Max pressure: 8.6 bar
Temperature range: 2-38°C
Service and order: www.quooker.com
• Only to be connected to drinking water.
•
cartridge prior to use.
• Please dispose this cartridge with your
general waste.

5 6 5. Inserting the cartridge
Firmly push the cartridge into the head
of the Scale Control Plus until the groove
between the cartridge and the head is no
longer visible.
6. Securing the cartridge
Now rotate the cartridge a quarter turn
to the right to ensure that it is securely in
place.
(For installation with PRO3 or PRO7,
continue to section E1. For installation with
a COMBI, continue to section E2.)
Scale Control Plus
cartridge
Reduces limescale
Step 1 When alarm sounds, 0% blinks.
Step 2 Unscrew the old cartridge (counter
automatically.
Step 3 Screw in the new car tridge
(clockwise).
Step 4
The Scale Control meter is 100%.
Step 5 Run boiling water for 20 seconds.
Step 6 Check fo r leaks.
Operational data
Life span: 550L @ 15 dH
Max pressure: 8.6 bar
Temperature range: 2-38°C
Service and order: www.quooker.com
• Only to be connected to drinking water.
•
cartridge prior to use.
• Please dispose this cartridge with your
general waste.
Scale Control Plus
cartridge
Reduces limescale
Step 1 When alarm sounds, 0% blinks.
Step 2 Unscrew the old cartridge (counter
automatically.
Step 3 Screw in the new car tridge
(clockwise).
Step 4
The Scale Control meter is 100%.
Step 5 Run boiling water for 20 seconds.
Step 6 Check fo r leaks.
Operational data
Life span: 550L @ 15 dH
Max pressure: 8.6 bar
Temperature range: 2-38°C
Service and order: www.quooker.com
• Only to be connected to drinking water.
•
cartridge prior to use.
• Please dispose this cartridge with your
general waste.

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1 2 1. Turning o the tank
Turn o the tank. Leave the plug in the
socket. Open the boiling water tap and
let the water run cold. Also open the cold
water tap. Close the inlet combination rst,
and then the tap. Then turn o the mains
cold water supply.
2. Removing the copper pipe
Remove the copper pipe, including the
nuts and clamping rings, between the
T-piece and inlet combination.
3. Mounting the inlet combination
Mount the push-t using the insert on the
pressure reducing valve. Then connect
one of the two plastic tubes (B) to the
push-t.
4. Mounting the bracket
Screw the bracket onto the kitchen
cabinet wall using the two long screws
provided.
D1
Installation with a PRO3 or PRO7
• Follow the steps below to install the Scale Control Plus with a Quooker PRO3 or PRO7.
• The ‘Q’ on the top of the tank is the on / o switch.
COLD
COLD
COLD
B

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ScaleControl Plus
cartridge
Reduceslimescale
Step1 Whenalarmsounds,0%blinks.
Step2Unscrewtheold cartri dge(counter
automatically.
Step3Screwin thenewcartridge
(clockwise).
Step4
TheScaleControlmeteris 100%.
Step5Runboilingwaterfor20seconds.
Step6Checkforleaks.
Operationaldata
Lifespan:550L@ 15dH
Maxpressure:8.6bar
Temperaturerange:2-38°C
Serviceandorder:www.quooker.com
• Onlytobeconnectedtodrinkingwater.
•
cartridgepriortouse.
• Pleasedisposethiscartrid gewithyour
generalwaste.
COLD
AB
A
5. Mounting the inlet combination
Insert the inlet combination into the
bracket. Turn the screw on the top of the
bracket clockwise using the supplied Allen
key until the inlet combination is securely
attached.
6. Connecting the tube
Mount the provided push t connection
using the insert on the T-piece. Then
connect plastic tube A to the push-t.
7. Connecting the Scale Control Plus
Now connect plastic tube (A) to the head
of the Scale Control Plus. Make sure that
this is done in the right direction (see
the arrow on the head). Now connect the
second plastic tube (B) to the other side
of the head.
8. Flushing out the cartridge
Open the inlet combination and turn on
the mains cold water supply. Ventilate the
system by opening the boiling water tap.
Flush the system with 20 litres of water
until the water runs clear. Turn on the tank.
Once the water has heated up again, the
Quooker system is ready to use (continue
to section F).
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Scale Control Plus
cartridge
Reduces limescale
Step 1 When alarm sounds, 0% blinks.
Step 2 Unscrew the old cartridge (counter
automatically.
Step 3 Screw in the new cartridge
(clockwise).
Step 4
The Scale Control meter is 100%.
Step 5 Run boiling water for 20 seconds.
Step 6 Check for leaks.
Operational data
Life span: 550L @ 15 dH
Max pressure: 8.6 bar
Temperature range: 2-38°C
Service and order: www.quooker.com
• Only to be connected to drinking water.
•
cartridge prior to use.
• Please dispose this cartridge with your
general waste.
AB
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Installation with a COMBI
• Follow the steps below to install the Scale Control Plus with a Quooker COMBI.
• The ‘Q’ on the top of the tank is the on / o switch.
B
1. Turning o the tank
Turn o the tank. Leave the plug in the
socket. Open the boiling water tap and
let the water become cold. Also open the
cold water tap. Close the inlet combination
rst, and then the tap. Then turn o the
mains cold water supply.
2. Removing the copper pipe
Remove the copper pipe, including the
nuts and clamping rings, between the
T-piece and inlet combination.
3. Mounting the inlet combination
Mount the push-t using the insert on the
inlet combination. Then connect one of
the two plastic tubes (B) to the push-t.
4. Mounting the bracket
Screw the bracket onto the kitchen
cabinet wall using the two long screws
provided.
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COLD
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COLD
5. Mounting the inlet combination
Insert the inlet combination into the
bracket. Turn the screw on the top of the
bracket clockwise using the supplied Allen
key until the inlet combination is securely
attached.
6. Connecting the tube
Mount the provided push-t connection
using the insert on the T-piece. Then
connect plastic tube A to the push-t.
7. Connecting the Scale Control Plus
Now connect plastic tube (A) to the head
of the Scale Control Plus. Make sure that
this is done in the right direction (see
the arrow on the head). Now connect the
second plastic tube (B) to the other side
of the head.
8. Flushing out the cartridge
Open the inlet combination and turn on
the mains cold water supply. Ventilate the
system by opening the boiling water tap.
Flush the system with 20 litres of water
until the water runs clear. Turn on the tank.
Once the water has heated up again, the
Quooker system is ready to use.
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Scale Control Plus
cartridge
Reduces limescale
Step 1 When alarm sounds, 0% blinks.
Step 2 Unscrew the old cartridge (counter
automatically.
Step 3 Screw in the new cartridge
(clockwise).
Step 4
The Scale Control meter is 100%.
Step 5 Run boiling water for 20 seconds.
Step 6 Check for leaks.
Operational data
Life span: 550L @ 15 dH
Max pressure: 8.6 bar
Temperature range: 2-38°C
Service and order: www.quooker.com
• Only to be connected to drinking water.
•
cartridge prior to use.
• Please dispose this cartridge with your
general waste.
AB
ScaleControl Plus
cartridge
Reduceslimescale
Step1 Whenalarmsounds,0%blinks.
Step2Unscrewtheold cartri dge(counter
automatically.
Step3Screwin thenewcartridge
(clockwise).
Step4
TheScaleControlmeteris 100%.
Step5Runboilingwaterfor20seconds.
Step6Checkforleaks.
Operationaldata
Lifespan:550L@ 15dH
Maxpressure:8.6bar
Temperaturerange:2-38°C
Serviceandorder:www.quooker.com
• Onlytobeconnectedtodrinkingwater.
•
cartridgepriortouse.
• Pleasedisposethiscartrid gewithyour
generalwaste.
COLD
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B

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E
1. Connecting the tap
Detach the tap's jack plug from the tank
and insert it into the jack plug socket of
the Scale Control Plus Meter.
2. Connecting the Scale Control
Plus Meter
Insert the jack plug of the Meter into the
socket closest to the centre on the top of
the Quooker tank.
3. Mounting the metal washer
Screw the washer provided into the
kitchen cabinet using the screw provided.
4. Securing the Scale Control Plus Meter
Mount the Meter on the metal washer
using the magnet on the back of the
Meter. Ax the sticker provided next to the
Meter on the inside of the cabinet.
Installing the Scale Control Plus Meter (for systems after October 2017)

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65. Activating Scale Control Plus Meter
Initially activate the Scale Control Plus
Meter by pressing the wheel until the
screen lights up.
6. Setting water hardness
Turn and press the wheel to input the
water hardness (found using the steps in
part D). Press the wheel again to conrm.
7. Setting tank type
Turn the wheel again to set the power
(in kW) in correspondence with the type
of tank you have (see table below). Press
the wheel when the correct value is
highlighted. Press again to conrm.
8. Using the Scale Control Plus Meter
After setting the meter, ‘100%’ will appear
on the screen. This percentage represents
the lifespan of the cartridge and will slowly
count down to ‘0%’. When this happens,
the meter sounds an alarm signal that the
cartridge needs replacing.
PRO3 1.6kW
PRO7 2.9kW
COMBI 2.2kW

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Replacing the cartridge
• The cartridge must be replaced before it becomes completely saturated.
• The ‘Q’ on the top of the tank is the on / o switch.
• When installed with a Meter: If it is not possible to replace the cartridge when the alarm
sounds, you can temporarily snooze it (for 72 hours) by pressing the wheel on the Scale
Control Plus Meter.
Scale Control Plus
cartridge
Reduces limescale
Step 1 When alarm sounds, 0% blinks.
Step 2 Unscrew the old cartridge (counter
automatically.
Step 3 Screw in the new car tridge
(clockwise).
Step 4
The Scale Control meter is 100%.
Step 5 Run boiling water for 20 seconds.
Step 6 Check fo r leaks.
Operational data
Life span: 550L @ 15 dH
Max pressure: 8.6 bar
Temperature range: 2-38°C
Service and order: www.quooker.com
• Only to be connected to drinking water.
•
cartridge prior to use.
• Please dispose this cartridge with your
general waste.
1. Releasing the pressure
Press the on/o switch at the top of the
tank to switch it o. Dispense boiling and
cold water together in order to release the
pressure from the system and then close
it once again when the water runs cold.
Close the inlet combination then turn o
the mains water supply.
2. Replacing the cartridge
Detach the saturated cartridge by twisting
it out of the head and replace it with
a new one.
3. Flushing out the system
Open the inlet combination, then turn
on the mains water supply. Ventilate the
system by opening the boiling water tap.
Flush the system with 20 litres of water
until the water runs clear. Turn on the tank.
Once the water has heated up again, the
Quooker system is ready to use.
4. When installed with a Meter: resetting
the Meter
Turn on the Meter by pressing the wheel
once. Turn the wheel to ‘reset’ and press
the wheel to conrm.

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