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EM
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Ocean Water Softener
Thank you for purchasing this EM
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Ocean Water Softener. We are sure that it will provide
you with trouble free service for many years to come. Please use the following pages to
assist you in the installation and set up of your new softener.
Planning your Installation.
Please observe the regulations concerning the installation of your water softener. For guidance check
out the water regulations advisory service web site (www.wras.co.uk) Check that you only have one
rising main and that you have allowed space for access to the unit for possible future maintenance and
salt replenishment.
Check the water pressure; locate the rising main (stop cock) a drain facility and a power supply.
Unless you are replacing an existing water softener, this installation will require you to carry out
plumbing work and may require an electrical outlet to be fitted near the softener. You should only
attempt this if you have the necessary skills.
Positioning your Softener
Where possible, the softener should be placed close to the rising main. Take care to allow hard water
take off points for a drinking water facility and /or an outside tap. The distance between the drain and
the Softener should be as short as possible. Ensure that both the drain and overflow will not freeze or
reach a temperature above 40°C. If putting the Softener inside a cupboard or other constructed
environment, ensure that the base of the cupboard is adequately supported. If the Softener is being
installed in a loft or similar environment, we recommend that the softener is placed within a tank of
storing at least 100 litres with an overflow fitted. The overflow on the tank should be below the softener
overflow and be a minimum of
3/4”
in size.
Non return valve
Its recommended that you fit a non return valve to a standard water softener installation.
Check List
Before you start the installation make sure that you have all the necessary fittings. The purchase of one
of our standard installation kits will normally ensure that you have everything that you need for a typical
installation.
Water Pressure Test
It is important that a pressure test is carried out.
High and low water pressure can result in either
damage to or failure of the Softener. Although the softener is tested to a pressure of 8 bar (120psi) we
recommend the fitting of a pressure limiter should your pressure exceed 5 bar (70 psi). The minimum
working pressure is 1.4 bar (20psi)
