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Ocean Water Softener
Connecting the Softener
Once you have completed the installation of the valves, set them as follows:
You can now safely return the stop cock to the open position. Using the hoses provided (if you ordered
our installation kit) connect the straight end of the hose having first inserted the washer provided to the
softener inlet and outlet valves.
Connect the angled end to the softener. The Softener inlets and outlets should be indicated either with
the words inlet or outlet or with an embossed directional arrow on the Softener tails. Normally the
Softener tails are in a configuration of three with the centre normally being the waste outlet.
Waste Pipe Installation
Connect the waste pipe to the waste outlet on the Softener and run the hose to either an up stand or
outside drain. A minimum air gap of 20mm must exist at the end of
the drain line. Softened water will have no
adverse effect on a septic tank. Should you
need to extend the drain hose this can be
done by connecting to a 15mm copper tube
for a maximum run of 8 meters with a
minimum daytime pressure of 40 psi.
The drain pipe can run uphill to a maximum
of 1 meter with a minimum water pressure of
40 psi.
Overflow Connection
The overflow connection is the white ½
”
hose spigot on the rear or side of the cabinet. The overflow
must be run downhill through an outside wall without kinks or restrictions. It is recommended the overflow
hose be visible when it exits the outside wall.
Electrical connection
Connect the transformer provided to a continuous electric supply with the power off. Plug the flying lead
from the transformer into the electrical connection on the controller. Ensure the flying lead cannot get
caught on the camshaft or any moving parts on the machine.
Preparing the Softener to go into service
Put approximately 5 litres of water into the brine tank. You may also at this point put a quantity of salt into
the tank. Do not allow the salt level in the brine tank to exceed the height of the overflow. The amount of
salt used will depend on the type and model of Softener you have, the hardness of your water and the
number of appliances/showers/baths taken in your property. You should keep the salt level above the
water level and check the salt level on a regular basis until a usage pattern has been established.
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Softener Inlet and Outlet valve
CLOSED
•
Bypass valve
OPEN
waste
Inlet and outlet
(marked)
Softener tails image
Ensure that the drain hose is not kinked or obstructed in any way as this will lead to an
overflow of the softener
.
