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 INSTALL ATION
• 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.
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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 Smtr 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 120
°
F/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 ¾"in size. Failure to install the softener in a suitable tank
will void the
G
uarantee.
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 UST
• The softener includes a 15mm Monarch Rapid-Fit bypass installation kit for a
conventional system (storage tanks in roof).
• For Combi boilers you will need additional Maxflow Hoses-ref MFH006.
• For pressurised systems (22mm pipe work) simply remove the reducers within
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