Hints and
T
ips about your new water softener ...
1.
Please ensure that any appliances (washing machine etc.) used during 'Economy 7' time, do not
begin their cycle between 11 pm and
5
am.
2.
To ensure the highest efficiency is obtained, it is recommended that you top up the unit with
Monarchs
Ultimate Tablet Salt
(Ultra HE & Premio HE)
or Block Salt
(Ultra HE)
on a weekly basis, it
is a lot easier to remember than monthly!
IMPORTANT:
The quality of your salt will help determine the operating efficiency and reliability of
your softener. Monarch strongly recommend its own Ultimate Tablet Salt. However, if your local
outlet does not have this in stock, please ensure the salt used is of British origin.
3.
Bath and shower surfaces will become smoother
-
be careful, in particular the young
and infirm
-
why not buy a bath mat?
4.
Cut washing powder down by at least a 1
/3
rd or you will go into a kitchen/utility room full of suds!
5.
Soft water will become available throughout your system in varying time spans.
Conventional systems (tanks in your roof) will take anything from 4-10 days, whilst mains fed
Pressurised Systems will give soft water within 2-3 days.
6.
Dishwashers
-
On most installations the dishwasher is to be connected to the soft water. We
recommend that you continue to add a small amount of salt to the appliance as before, as this helps
the salt holder in the appliance stay clean. We do not however recommend that crystal glass, solid
silver or silver plated items are washed in your dishwasher as etching may occur.
Less dishwasher liquid may be required and in certain cases this will also apply to rinse aid. On
dishwashers connected to hard water, you should continue to put salt into the dishwasher's own
softener. If in any doubt if your machine should have either hard or soft water, please contact your
dishwasher manufacturer, but remember they want to sell you spare parts to replace those that get
scaled up!
7.
Steam Irons -We do not recommend the use of soft water in your steam iron as most are designed
for hard water and to be periodically de-scaled. Alternatively please use de-ionised water.
8.
Outside Tap
-
It is recommended to leave your outside tap on mains hard water.
Additionally, in the wintertime we recommend that this tap is isolated via an internal valve to
prevent freezing.
9.
Existing scale-Soft water will immediately begin to de-scale your pipes and appliances. Your hot
water cylinder will take longer to de-scale than your pipe work; therefore you may notice different
levels of soft water for some time whilst the system is de-scaling. This is particularly noticeable in
your bath and shower.
10.
Every boiler has two sides to its operation.
The radiators are classified as the 'primary system' and the hot water through the taps etc is called
the 'secondary system'.
All the benefits of soft water are enjoyed in the secondary side of the system, i.e. cold and hot water
in your shower, bath, toilets, appliances, your hot water cylinder etc. The majority of boilers primary
side are designed to be used with hard water. Therefore in compliance with the HHIC and boiler
manufacturer guidelines, place softener on bypass and fill primary system
(radiators) with hard water and the appropriate inhibitor. The inhibitor is designed to keep the
radiators operating at maximum efficiency.
Once the radiators are filled with hard water, place your softener back into service. This will return
the remainder of the system (secondary) to soft water throughout.
11.
Accumulators
-
please ensure that the softener is installed on the outlet of an accumulator.
Monarch recommends Ultimate Tablet salt or Block Salt in their Ultra HE and
Ultimate Tablet salt only in their Premio HE.
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