WS1”, 1.5” & 2” Series Watersoftener
Installation Operation Maintenance Manual
SIMPWS1 REV3 13/07/11 PAGE
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1.0 PARTS LIST
1.1 BASIC PARTS LIST
1. WS1 VALVE C/W TRANSFORMER
2. VESSEL & RISER
3. BRINE TANK
4. INSTRUCTIONS
5. REDUCER (if required)
6. RESIN
1.2 MISSING OR DAMAGED GOODS
Immediately on receipt of the goods, it is advisable to check that all items
ordered have been received. If you have any doubt that goods have been
supplied as requested, please contact your supplier immediately. If any
items are missing or damaged, the carrier and your supplier must be notified
within 2 days of receipt if a claim is to be made.
2.0 TEMPORARY STORAGE
If installation is not to start immediately after delivery, the equipment should
be stored in a clean dry area, where it will not be damaged, or be subjected
to temperatures below freezing.
3.0 REGENERATION
3.1
The Regeneration Process
The regeneration process consists of six stages:-
1. Backwash
- Water flows upwards through the resin bed, and out to a
drain. As it does so, it loosens the ion exchange beads, removes any resin
'fines' (i.e. small pieces of broken beads etc.) and cleans off any particles of
dirt or pipework corrosion products which may have accumulated during the
service cycle.
2/3. Brine/Slow Rinse
- During the first part of this stage, the
concentrated salt -solution is drawn from the brine tank, blended with water to
reduce the concentration to the correct level, and passed down through the
resin. When the required quantity of brine has been drawn in, the water flows
alone to push the remaining brine through the resin at the correct rate, and
ensure that all of the resin sees the right amount of regenerant.
