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Lift off this cover and connect the
jack plug of the power lead to the
control box behind the front panel
9. Switching on for the first time
" Check that the inlet / outlet hoses or couplings are properly connected i.e. inlet-to-inlet,
outlet-to-outlet.
" The by-pass arrangement should be in the open position i.e. the inlet and outlet valves
closed, by-pass valve open. Mains stop valve open.
" Check that the brine cabinet contains salt.
" Check that the water softener is connected to the drain and the overflow pipe is
connected. The drain and overflow must not be linked to each other.
8. Testing for the water hardness in your area
Water hardness can vary from one location to another. To determine the hardness of the
water feeding your water softener (un-softened supply), use the hardness test kit supplied.
" Fill the test bottle .
" Add the tablets to the solution one tablet at a time.
" Shake the bottle in between and keep adding tablets to the water until the solution turns
from wine red to blue, record the number of tablets as you go.
" Using the data table supplied with your kit, match up the number of tablets with the
hardness. You will need this figure when programming your water softener in the next
section of this manual.
supplied to the fill line with water from a hard water tap
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" Gently open the inlet valve so that water flows into the resin vessel.
" Switch on the power, you will hear the valve move quietly into the start position. When
the positioning process has been completed (which can take up to 10 minutes), you
will hear the movement stop. The valve has now reached its start position in
preparation for the programming procedure.
" Close the by-pass valve.
" Gently open the outlet valve.
" Check for leaks, take corrective action to stop leaks if required.
" Your water softener is now on line and you may start the valve programming procedure
set out in the next section of this manual.
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