H.
INLET & OUTLET CONNECTIONS
See Fig 2
Fig 2
Inlet
&
Outlet
connections &
drain connection
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Remove both salt lid and main cover to access inlet and
outlet connections.
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Remove grey retaining clips and BSP connection points
(indicated red and blue in fig 2). Connect inlet hose to
male BSP connection point (indicated red in fig 2) and
connect outlet hose to BSP connection (indicated blue
in fig 2), using supplied washers and tighten to seal.
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Then reinsert BSP connection points back into valve
body. Fit grey clips. The connection points are designed to
rotate once inserted in valve body. This removes any
stress/pressure placed upon the angle/direction of the
hoses when connecting them to the
Rapid-Fit bypass.
Under no circumstances use washing machines hoses or plumb the softener in solid
copper pipe.
I.
DRAIN CONNECTION
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2.5mtrs of white low pressure drain hose is supplied with the unit. This is to be used
for both the drain and overflow. The
drain connection
is the white elbow on the side
(pictured green in Fig 2). Fix drain hose to white barbed elbow with jubilee clip
(supplied).
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Run the drain hose to either an upstand or an outside drain. A minimum air gap of
20mm should exist at the end of the drain line.
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If you need to extend the drain hose, this can be done by connecting to a 15mm
copper tube for a maximum run of 4 metres, with a minimum daytime pressure of
40 psi. Over 4 metres please use 22mm copper tube.
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Ensure that the drain hose is adequately fixed to the copper pipe.
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The drain hose must not dip or be kinked in any way, as this will lead to an overflow
of the machine.
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Uphill?
The white flexible drain hose can run uphill internally, for a maximum of 3
feet, with a minimum water pressure of 40 psi.
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Softened water will have no adverse effect on a septic tank.
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Under no circumstances should the softener drain and overflow share the same
pipe. This could lead to foul smells entering the salt cabinet from the main drain via
the overflow. Also if the common drain ever gets blocked, the regen water can re-
enter the softener via the overflow pipe.
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