Ultra Compact Meter Controlled Water
Softener Installation Guide
Planning your installation
Always observe the water bylaws. Ensure there is only one rising main and that you have allowed space for
access to the unit for salt filling and possible maintenance in the future.
Check the water pressure; locate the rising main (stop cock), a drain facility and a power supply. We
recommend installation by a competent handyman or a qualified plumber.
If you have difficult or non
standard pipework, we suggest you consult a qualified plumber for advice, before commencing
installation.
Ensure you have all the necessary connections and valves before you start work. It is important
that you fit a bypass valve so that the softener can be isolated if required. Valves, installation kits and wire
clamps are not included with this softener. Please check all packaging for any parts and check your
Siting the softener
This should be as close to the rising main as possible. Allow hard water take
off points for a drinking water facility and /or an outside tap if required. For
easy DIY installation we recommend the fitting of a hard or filter water kit. If
the stopcock is located in a difficult position to create a hard water supply, you
can fit a Reverse Osmosis system. The distance between the drain and the
softener should be as short as possible. Ensure that both the drain and
overflow are not subject to excessive temperatures (freezing or over 120°F). If
you are siting the softener in a cupboard, ensure that the base of the cupboard
is adequately supported. If the softener is being installed in a loft, it is
recommended that you house the softener within a well insulated 25
-
gallon
tank. The overflow on the tank should be below the softener overflow and be a
minimum of ¾
”
in size.
Non Return Valve
In single dwellings, a non return valve should be fitted. This is supplied with
our 15mm installation kits and can be ordered separately.
Check list
If you purchased an EMWC fitting kit with your softener, all valves required for
installation will be included. Combi boilers require a
Combi Kit.
Pressurised
systems require a
22mm Fitting Kit.
Check you have ordered the correct fitting
kit for your installation.
Water Pressure Test
It is important that you carry out a pressure test. High and low water pressure
can result in damage to/failure of the softener. Although the softener is tested
to a pressure of 8 bar we recommend the fitting of a pressure limiter should
your pressure exceed 5 bar (70 psi). We also recommend that any household
appliance using water should be fitted with a leak controller.
Typical Softener Installation
Valve Configuration
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Before starting the installation of the valves, ensure THE STOP COCK IS IN A CLOSED position.
DO NOT ADJUST THE RED BAR ON THE SOFTENER—THIS IS ONLY TO BE USED BY OUR ENGINEERS
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