Installation of your water softener (cont)
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Maximum water temperature 49°C (120°F)
Maximum daytime working pressure
4.76 BAR (70 psi)
Minimum working pressure 1.7 BAR (25 psi)
Minimum system flow 0.06m
3
/hr
Maximum system flow 3.18m
3
/hr
If a pressure-reducing valve is required this may be ordered
from Tapworks:
Quote Part No.800220 for 1/2” or 15mm pipework
Quote Part No.800223 for 3/4” or 22mm pipework
UNVENTED OR COMBINATION SYSTEMS
The water softener and installation kit is compatible with
unvented or combination systems. All connections are included
for the by-pass (two 15mm reducers are included if required).
DRAIN HOSE
With a recommended pressure of 3 BAR, the maximum drain
run is 3m with a constant fall before entering an air gap.
The maximum height above the softener should be no more
than 2m.
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS
Central heating systems should always be treated with a
proprietary corrosion inhibitor regardless of being filled with
softened or hard water. Systems containing aluminium should
always be filled with hard water unless instructed otherwise by
the manufacturer.
A Pressure Reducing Valve (if required)
B Bypass Valve
C Inlet Valve
D Outlet Valve
E Inlet tee incorporating check valve
A
B
D C
E
Installation of Tapworks Softener models Ultra 9, AD11 & AD 15
Please Remember – Only use tablet or pellet salt in your softener!
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