Whole House Water Filtration System and Softener Combo
Product Code: SYS-PRWH202SEV17
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INSTALLATION
BEFORE INSTALLATION
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED
Installation requires shutting water off to home, cutting home water supply pipe and using a welding torch to add piping
and fittings. Specialized tools and skills are required. Not a do-it-yourself type of project.
POSITIONING YOUR PRE-FILTRATION SYSTEM
Choose a location where any water spillage will not cause damage. Make sure mounting position is solid so that the filter
housing stays in position when changing filters. An isolation valve may be installed immediately prior to the filter to isolate
the filter for changing the cartridge.
INSTALL PRE-FILTRATION SYSTEM
1.
Isolate water supply and relieve pressure by opening a downstream tap.
2.
Cut pipe to suit length of required valve and housing installation.
3.
Use approved brass, galv/poly plumbing fittings to suit existing pipework. The female threads on the housing will receive
tapered male threads. Thread into housing head carefully as too much tape or overtightening may cause it to split.
Warning: Use PTFE thread seal tape on all connections. Use of pipe sealants will void warranty.
4.
If using sweated fittings, allow enough time to cool before connecting to the housing.
5.
Securely fix wall mount bracket and pipework with suitable clips. Allow 50mm clearance underbowl for filter changes.
6.
Flush debris from pipework.
7.
Install filter cartridge as per cartridge replacement instructions (pg.7).
INSTALL WATER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CORRECTLY
Select the location of your water softener with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:
1.
Install as close as possible to a drain.
2.
Install in correct relationship to other water treatment equipment. Contact AquaCo for assistance.
3.
Install the softener in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 43.3°C (110°F) will damage the
softener and void the warranty.
4.
DO NOT install the softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur. Freezing may cause permanent damage and
will also void the warranty.
5.
DO NOT install where water hammer conditions may occur without installing an arrestor.
6.
Allow sufficient space around the installation for easy servicing. Provide a non-switched 240V power source for the control
valve.
SOFTENER REGENERATIONS
The water softener has a cylinder that holds 27 litres of high-grade softening resin. This amount of resin can treat 17,000
litres of water at 100 mg/l hardness, once this capacity is reached, the computer will regenerate the resin (a brine solution
will wash down the resin). At 200 mg/l hardness, the computer in the water softener will need to be set up to do
regenerations every 8,500 litres. Each regeneration requires 4.5 Kg of salt, meaning that you need to top up with "water
softener salt" the side compartment in the water softener from now and then.
