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General Valve Installation
Water Pressure
20 – 70 psi (1.5 – 5bar)
Electrical Supply
Uninterrupted AC
Existing Plumbing
Free of any deposits or build-ups inside pipes
Softener Location
Locate close to drain and connect according to local
plumbing regulations
Bypass Valve
Always provide for a bypass valve if unit is not
equipped with one
CAUTION
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Do not exceed 120psi (8.3 bar)
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Do not exceed 43°C (110°F)
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Do not subject the unit to freezing conditions
Planning the installation
Locate the softener tank and brine
tank close to a drain where the system
will be installed. The surface should be
clean and level.
Perform all plumbing according to local
plumbing codes.
Use a ½” minimum pipe or tubing size
for the drain line.
Flexible drain line should be limited to
2 metres.
Any solder joints near the valve must
be done before connecting any piping
to the valve. Always leave at least 6”
(152 mm) between the valve and joints
when soldering pipes that are
connected to the valve. Failure to do
this could cause damage to the valve.
Electrical connection
With the power off, connect the transformer - supplied - to a continuous electrical supply. Push the flying
lead from the transformer into the adaptor on the lead coming from the controller.
Obtain your water hardness
Run hard water for approx. 1 minute and rinse the test tube well.
Fill the test tube up to the 10ml level. Add 2 drops of the dark solution and mix gently. If the water sample
contains hardness it will turn red.
Add the dark solution in batches of 5 drops, holding the dropper bottle 45 degrees.
