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Contents

Introduction, features and benefits

PART ONE

Overview of the softening process

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Installation and operating considerations

Installation layout

PART TWO

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Installing your water softener

Water hardness test

Programming procedure

PART THREE

Troubleshooting guide

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Specification table

Warranty

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CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for MC405

Page 1: ...the softening process 4 5 Installation and operating considerations 6 Installation layout PART TWO 7 8 Installing your water softener 9 Water hardness test Programming procedure 10 PART THREE Troubles...

Page 2: ...system design is based on the extensive experience of Culligan in the UK Rotary valve means less moving parts for greater reliability Flow rates suitable for use on conventional and modern plumbing s...

Page 3: ...Soft water Water inlet To drain Brine pick up Rinse water to drain Hard water SOFTENING CYCLE REGENERATION CYLCE RINSING CYCLE Periodically these resin beads are automatically cleaned and regenerated...

Page 4: ...sible dependant on the incoming water pressure Please remember the weight of your new water softener will considerably increase once installed and filled with salt Therefore please ensure your chosen...

Page 5: ...unt of sodium it has been calculated that 1 pint of softened water contains a similar amount of sodium as two slices of white bread or pint of milk Water that is used for mixing powdered milk for babi...

Page 6: ...bush for 15mm pipework Key to the diagram A Non return valve B Pressure reducing valve where required C Inlet valve D Bypass valve E Outlet valve 6 PART ONE A B C E D Mains stop valve Drinking water...

Page 7: ...the valve will confirm the direction of flow Connections can be made with either conventional copper tube and fittings or the high flow flexible hoses supplied ensure hoses are not kinked as this may...

Page 8: ...from your local Waterside dealer 7 Blending control 6 Filling the brine cabinet salt usage and salt alarm All machines are factory set to produce water that is soft If you prefer water which is less...

Page 9: ...ne with water from a hard water tap 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...

Page 10: ...h a value of 300 parts per million of hardness minerals keys to adjust the setting to match that of the one you obtained identified earlier See page 9 for details Pressing the set key once enters the...

Page 11: ...ed Remember to check the salt level in the brine cabinet weekly 11 PART H EE T R cc bs OR Fig4 4 SETTING THE TYPE OF SALT USED see Fig4 To operate effectively your water softener must be set to the ty...

Page 12: ...within the specified operational parameters the water level should not reach the overflow connection If however an overflow situation occurs please refer to the troubleshooting section on page 13 to d...

Page 13: ...BRINE CABINET REACHES OVERFLOW Is the line pressure within the specification of the water softener Connect a pressure gauge to a water outlet and check the pressure is between 1 7 5 0 bar 7 1 Pressure...

Page 14: ...e If yes this is normal wait until the recharge is complete 3 There should be no flow to drain in the service position Isolate the softener and call for service 9 9 PROBLEM EXCESSIVE SALT USAGE Check...

Page 15: ...CATION TABLE MC450 MC550 50 50 30 35 24 28 10 10 1 4 2 2 5 5 1 7 1 7 49 49 5 5 230 230 12 12 3 4 3 4 1 2 1 2 Model Maximum peak flow rate L min Maximum continious flow rate L min Basic flow rate flow...

Page 16: ...or it representatives Any defect caused by malicious or wilful action negligence misuse or third part interference Any defect or damage occasioned by fire lightening explosion flood storm frost impact...