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Water softener Installation
Softener Location
It is important to Install the softener in a suitable place:
•Preferably indoors. (If outdoors it is recommended to have the unit
undercover or in a shed)
•As close as possible for water connections, drain line not to be too far
from the unit
•On a level ground or platform
•Ambient temperatures to not exceed 49°C or below 1°C
•Near electrical supply for transformer with constant power out the GPO
•Water pressure not to exceed 600kPa with a minimum pressure required
of 150kPa
•Easily accessible for maintenance of the unit, Add salt to the brine tank
Installation
A Non return Valve must be Installed on the outlet plumbing to avoid Brine
tank overfilling during Regeneration Cycle
•Connect the inlet and outlet pipework as per the directional arrows on
the back of the water softener valve ¾” Female BSP connections
•Use gaskets provided for the Inlet/Outlet and Drain Softener
connections
•Run the drain line to an open drain line, an air gap is required to prevent
back pressure or a siphon (As per Diagram)
•Secure all pipework from the water softener
•Fit a 12mm drain line for the overflow from the side of cabinet softener
to a drain. Air gap required from hose into the drain
