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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