Setting the softener to work
With the bypass and outlet
valve closed, slowly open
the inlet valve to the
softener. Then open the
outlet valve and
the soft water
kitchen tap to
flush the pipework.
After a few minutes
close the kitchen
tap and check
the
pipework
f o r
l e a k s .
Manually
fill
with
water via a jug until there
is sufficient to cover the
salt platform, on which the
blocks sit, by approximately
10 mm (1/2”)
LOAD WITH SALT BLOCKS.
Place a saltblock in each of the
two salt bays.
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Show Customer
Show the customer how to load the salt cabinet with
Harvey’s name on the side and explain that only
Harvey’s Block Salt should be used. Explain that the
first blocks will dissolve rapidly to make up a stock
of brine. They may then place additional blocks on
top of the first blocks as space becomes available.
Also show them where the bypass is and how to use it.
Tell Customer
When they return from holiday, or if the softener has
not been used for more than 4 days, we recommend
that the softener is flushed by allowing the water to
run to drain for a minute or two.
Before leaving check the following:
Bypass
Check that the bypass valve is closed and the inlet and
outlet valves are open.
Soft water
Check at the kitchen tap that soft water is coming
through. If you do not have a hard water test kit wash
your hands in a bowl of cold water with a bar of soap.
When the water is soft you will get lots of lather and
no scum. If you get scum, the water is hard.
Manual regeneration.
Close the outlet valve
Before you regenerate the softener make sure the water
level is above the platform in the salt compartment by
10mm, if not manually fill with a jug to this level.
Manually regenerate the softener by inserting a bladed
screw driver into the white button under the cover and
depress. Rotate slowly one complete turn clockwise,
adjusting the position until the button pops back up.
Make sure the white button pops back up into the D.
Water will now go down the drain for about 12 minutes
removing the water from above the platform in the salt
compartment. Then the cabinet will refill above the
platform.
Now manually regenerate the
softener again.
Make sure the white button pops
back up into the D.
Open the outlet valve
BEFORE YOU GO
Load bearing platform
The drain outlet from the softener should be
taken back down into the house and connected
via a suitable connection to the waste system.
Note that there are two
overflows, one for
the tank and one
for the softener
overflow pipe.
The Block Salt Softener may be
installed in the loft or roof cavity
but it should be within a safety tank.
A suitable tank is a plastic roof
storage tank sufficiently large to
accommodate the block salt softener.
Please note that it should be mounted
on a board strong enough to spread
the weight over a load bearing wall.
INSTALLATION
IN THE LOFT
Finally check for leaks and clean up site.
YOU ARE NOW FINISHED BUT BEFORE YOU GO SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE.
