3.3
CONNECTION TO THE WATER SYSTEM (fig.1)
The connection of the equipment to the water system must be done according
to all applicable norms, following the instructions of the manufacturer and
qualified personnel.
During the installation use pipes, hoses, valves and components which comply
with the applicable Italian norm on hygienic safety, the Ministerial Decree
174/2004. They must be kept in their sealed package until the moment of
installation to preserve their hygienic safety. It is forbidden to use components
that are not suitable for drinking water contact, or components which hygienic
safety was compromised, as they could corrupt the quality of treated water
and the equipment itself.
Connect the water inlet (fig. 1, A) and outlet (fig.1, B) to the connection joints
(fig.3) of the water softener, tightening them safely.
Ensure that:
The water inlet and outlet pipes (fig. 1, A and B) comply with the norms on
drinking water pipes.
The water inlet pipe (fig 1, A) has an internal diameter of at least 7 mm.
A standard tap (fig. 1, M) must be installed by the user between the water
system and the water softener, to ensure that water flow can be interrupted
in case of necessity.
Install on the water outlet a check valve (fig. 1, I) (DVGW, DIN 1988 T2) to
protect the water softener from a reverse flow of hot water that could cause
damage.
Install a tap to take a sample of the outlet water, to test its hardness.
All pipes must be free, not crushed or constricted.
3.4
CONNECTION TO THE DRAIN SYSTEM
Waste water resulting from the regeneration is funnelled into the floor sink by
the flexible pipe (fig.1, F) included in the package.
Warning: keep the drain pipe suspended over and not immersed in the water
of the sink (fig. 1, N).
At the end of the installation, before opening the water inlet and outlet taps
(fig. 1, C-D), rinse the resins as explained in the chapter “ACTIVATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REGENERATION”.
4. ACTIVATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REGENERATION
4.1
RINSING THE RESINS (fig. 2)
Put the water outlet pipe in the floor sink.
Turn the tap levers on the left and open the standard tap to let the water in.
Let the water flow until it is clear, then close the standard tap (fig.1, M) and
connect the water outlet pipe to the machine of your choice.
4.2
PERIODIC REGENERATION (fig. 4)
Position B (DEPRESSURIZATION MODE)
1) Put the depressurization pipe in a bucket (fig. 1, E and fig. 4, position B)
2) Turn the tap levers on the right and wait until depressurization.
3) Remove the lid (fig. 1, G) and add the required quantity of salt according to
the model (see the table at paragraph 2.6)
Position C (CLEANING)
Clean the lid and the seal (fig. 4, C) from any salt residue.
Clean the upper part of the water softener from any salt residue and clean the
tank and under the cover of the weld joint of any leaked salt water.
The manufacturer does not take responsibility for the corrosion of the tank
caused by the failure to follow these instructions.
4) Put the lid back on and tighten it.
Position D (RINSING MODE)
5) Turn the water inlet tap lever (fig. 1, C) on the left
6) Let the salt water come out from the drain pipe until the water is fresh
(around 40 minutes)
Position A (SERVICE MODE)
7) Put the water softener back in service mode by turning the water outlet tap
lever back on the left (fig.1, D)
WARNING: during the regeneration, the machine connected to the water
softener does not receive drinking water.
5. MAINTENANCE FOR THE INSTALLER:
5.1
CHANGING THE RESINS
The resins’ softening capacity ends after 5-7 years. This period can change
based on the characteristic of the feed water and the quantity of softened
water.
After this period of time, the user needs to decide if it is enough to change the
resins or if it is better to change the water softener itself.
To change the resins it is necessary to disconnect the water softener and bring
it to an appropriate place.
To disconnect the water softener:
1) Close the main water inlet tap (fig. 1, M)
2) Put the depressurization pipe in a bucket (fig. 1, E and fig. 4, Position B).
3) Turn the tap levers on the right, as in fig. 4, Position B.
4) Wait a few seconds until depressurization.
5) When water stops coming out of the depressurization pipe (fig. 1, E) it is
possible to unscrew the inlet and outlet pipes (fig. 1, A and B) from the joints
(fig. 3).
6) Open the lid (fig. 1, G) and change the resins. Clean the interior of the tank
before inserting the new resins.
Do not throw the exhausted resins in the sewers.
The resins are not biodegradable and must be considered a non-hazardous
waste (EU code CER 190905).
After changing the resins, clean the lid seal and the upper part of the softener
from any resin residue.
7) Close the lid (fig. 1, G) and bring the softener back to its installation place.
8) Connect the water inlet and outlet pipes to the joints (fig. 3) and tighten
them.
9) Rinse the resins as explained in paragraph 4.1.
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