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MONARCH FREEFLOW SERIES WATER SOFTENER
PROGRAMMING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for choosing our water softener. Please read the following carefully, which if followed
correctly, should ensure the installation is trouble free.
A. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
- Always observe the water byelaws.
- Ensure there is only one rising main.
- Make sure you have allowed space for access to the unit for salt filling and for any possible
maintenance in the future.
- Check the water pressure and locate the rising main, a drain facility and a power supply. Be aware
of condensation occurring in warm environments.
B. SITING THE SOFTENER - Fig 1
- Where possible, this should be close to the rising main.
- Tee off for mains water supply to outside tap if applicable.
- Rapid-Fit bypass has a 3/8” speedfit connection for flexi tube connection to a dedicated drinking
water faucet. Monarch faucet and 5mtr length of 3/8” tubing code is MW38CFK.
- The distance between the softener and the drain should be as short as possible, to ensure that
both the drain and the overflow are not subject to freezing, or over 120F/49
°
C.
- If siting the softener within a kitchen cupboard, loft etc. ensure that the base/floor is adequately
supported.
- If the softener is being installed in your loft, 1st, 2nd floor etc, it is strongly recommended to house
the softener within a 25-gallon plastic tank and insulate well. Monarch take no responsibility of any
water damage etc if this recommendation is not applied.
- The overflow on the plastic tank should be below the overflow of the softener and a minimum of
3/4” in size. Failure to install the softener in a suitable tank will void the Guarantee.
C. CHECK VALVE
Domestic Ion exchange water softeners are in fluid category 2. The Rapid-Fit bypass incorporates
a high flow check valve in accordance with this requirement. All other applications require a double
check valve.
D. DRINKING WATER FACILITY - See Installation Requirements Diagram
In compliance with U.K. Water Regulations a tap for drinking water purposes should be left on the
hard water supply. See Rapid-Fit bypass 3/8” speedfit connection.
E. MATERIAL CHECK LIST
- The softener includes a 15mm and 22mm install kit for 15mm and 22mm applications.
- For pressurised systems (22mm pipe work) simply remove the reducers within the inlet/outlet
connection on the Rapid-Fit bypass. For 28mm supplies a full upgrade for the softener is available -
details on request-ref M28UGHE.
F. WATER PRESSURE TEST
- It is IMPORTANT that a pressure check is carried out.
- Low and high pressure can result in either damage to, or failure of the unit.
- If daytime static water pressure* exceeds 3.5 bar (50psi) a 5 bar (70psi) pressure limiter should be
fitted. *50psi daytime pressure can reach nearly 100psi at night!
- Minimum dynamic pressure must exceed 1.4 bar.
- If in any doubt please call us on
01986 784 759
MONARCHWATER.CO.UK
01986 784759 [email protected]
