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PLUMBSOFT PS12 AUTOTIMER WATER SOFTENER

PROGRAMMING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Effective December 2010.

Thank you for choosing our water softener. Please read the following carefully, which if followed correctly, should ensure the

installation is trouble free.

A. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

Always observe the water byelaws. Ensure there is only one rising

main, that you have allowed space for access to the unit for salt

filling and for any possible maintenance in the future. Check the

water pressure; locate the rising main, a drain facility and a power

supply.

B. SITING THE SOFTENER – Fig 1

Where possible, this should be close to the rising main. Take care to

allow hard water take off points for a drinking water facility

and/also an outside tap. The distance between the softener and the

drain should be as short as possible. Ensure that both the drain and

the overflow are not subject to freezing or over 120 degrees F.

If siting the softener within a kitchen cupboard ensure that the base

is adequately supported.

If the softener is being installed in your loft, 1

, 2

floor etc, it is

recommended to house the softener within a 25-gallon plastic tank

and insulate well. The overflow on the plastic tank should be below

the overflow of the softener and a minimum of ¾” in size. Failure to

install the softener in a suitable tank will void the Guarantee

C. NON-RETURN VALVE

In single dwellings a single check valve should be fitted. All other

applications require a double check valve.

D. DRINKING WATER FACILITY – Fig 1.

In compliance with U.K. Water Regulations a tap for drinking water

purposes should be left on the hard water supply.

E. MATERIAL CHECK LIST

The softener includes an installation kit for a conventional system

(tanks in roof). For Combi boilers you will need additional Maxflow

Hoses. For a pressurised system (22mm pipe work) you will need

the additional PSK that includes Maxflows.

F. WATER PRESSURE TEST

It is IMPORTANT that a pressure check is carried out. Low and

high pressure can result in either damage to, or failure of the

softener. If daytime static water pressure* exceeds 3.5 bar (50psi)

a pressure limiter should be fitted. Minimum dynamic pressure must

exceed 1.4 bar. If in any doubt please call us on 01986 784 759.

*50psi daytime pressure can reach over 70psi nighttime pressure!

G. INSTALL BYPASS VALVES & NON-RETURN VALVE

Form an installation as per Fig 1.

H. INLET & OUTLET CONNECTIONS – Fig 3.

Using the hoses provided connect the braided hoses to the in/out

connections on the sides of the softener – it is recommended to use

the ‘elbow’ connections here. Under no circumstances use washing

machines hoses or plumb the softener in solid copper pipe.

I. DRAIN CONNECTION – Fig 3.

Connect the white drain hose to the white barbed fitting using a

jubilee clip to fix. Run the drain hose to either an upstand or an

outside drain. A minimum air gap of 20mm should exist at the end

of the drain line. Softened water will have no adverse effect on a

septic tank. If you need to extend the drain hose this can be done by

connecting to a 15mm copper tube for a max run of 8 metres with a

minimum daytime pressure of 40 psi.

Ensure that the drain hose is adequately fixed to the copper pipe.

The drain hose must not dip or be kinked in any way as this will

lead to an overflow of the machine.

UPHILL? The white flexible drain hose can run uphill internally

for a maximum of 3 feet with a minimum water pressure of 40 psi.

J. FAST FLOW DRAIN KIT

Where a drain is not readily available. A Fast Flow Drain Kit may

be used and is available from us. Ref: FFDK

Please note that the Fast Flow Drain Kit cannot be used on overflow

connections.

K. OVERFLOW CONNECTION

The hose for the overflow should be cut from the drain hose

provided. The overflow connection is the ½” hose spigot on the rear

of the cabinet. No clip is required. The overflow must be run

downhill through an outside wall without kinks or restriction. It is

recommended the overflow hose be run to over an outside gully

whenever possible with a clear 20mm air gap at the end of the hose.

A 22mm copper protective sleeve through the outside wall will help

prevent kinking of the hose.

L. TEST INSTALLATION FOR LEAKS

Close Inlet and Outlet valves to the softener and open Bypass valve.

Open mains stopcock slowly and flush the new pipe work and

connections via an adjacent mains tap. Ensure the tap used is not a

hard water tap. Check all connections for leaks.

M. OBTAIN YOUR WATER HARDNESS

These instructions apply to the enclosed test kit only.

Run hard water for approx. 1 minute and rinse the test tube well.

Fill the test tube up to the 10ml level. Add 2 drops of the dark

solution and mix gently. If the water sample contains hardness it

will turn red. Add the dark solution in batches of 5 drops, holding

the dropper bottle at 45 degrees. Mix gently after each 5 drops.

Count the drops needed until the colour of the sample in the test

tube changes from a dark red to a dark blue/green.

You will need this figure for the ‘Settings Chart’.

Fig 1.

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Summary

Installation Planning and Setup

Planning the Installation

Check water byelaws, rising main, space for access, drain facility, and power supply.

Siting the Softener

Position close to rising main, allow for hard water take-offs, ensure drain is short and protected.

Non-Return Valve Requirements

Fit a single check valve for single dwellings, double for others.

Drinking Water Facility Compliance

UK Water Regulations require a tap for drinking water on the hard water supply.

Material Check List

Check for installation kit for conventional systems or additional Maxflow hoses for Combi boilers.

Water Pressure Testing

Test pressure; fit a limiter if static pressure exceeds 50psi, dynamic must exceed 1.4 bar.

Install Bypass and Non-Return Valves

Form an installation as per Fig 1, ensuring correct valve setup.

Inlet and Outlet Connections

Use provided braided hoses, elbow connections recommended. Do not use washing machine hoses.

Drain Connection

Connect drain hose to barbed fitting, run to upstand or outside drain with 20mm air gap.

Fast Flow Drain Kit

Optional kit available for locations where a drain is not readily available.

Overflow Connection

Run overflow hose downhill to an outside gully, maintaining a 20mm air gap.

Test Installation for Leaks

Open bypass valve, flush pipework and connections, checking all points for leaks.

Determine Water Hardness

Use provided test kit to measure water hardness by color change from red to blue/green.

Timer Programming and Maintenance

Electro Mechanical Timer Programming

Timer is automatic, activated by a 12-day skipper wheel.

Time of Regeneration Setting

Pre-set to 2am; can be altered by loosening centre screw and adjusting REGEN TIME wheel.

Time of Day Setting

Turn timer knob anticlockwise to align correct time in the TIME OF DAY window.

Days of Regeneration Setting

Push skipper pins according to family size and water hardness chart.

Pin Settings Explained

Details specific pin combinations for different hardness levels and family sizes.

Finalise Commissioning Steps

Fill with salt, close bypass, open inlet/outlet valves, check for leaks, connect power.

User Maintenance Guidelines

Keep unit topped up with tablet salt; never let salt go below water level.