Tapworks Ultra 9 User And Installation Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Tapworks Softener Models Ultra 9, AD11, AD15 & Infinity pleased with your purchase and would encourage you to read this insta Thank you for choosing Tapworks to supply your soft water. We are confident that you will be handbook thoroughly to ensure maximum performance from your wate pleased with your purchase and would encourage you to read this installation and instruction handbook thoroughly to ensure maximum performance from your water softener.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation Information Identifying major parts of your water softener Installation of your water softener Fitting the valves to existing pipework Fitting the inlet/outlet hoses Fitting drain and overflow hoses Connecting to electrics Programming the faceplate Finishing Installation Owner Information User Information Power Cuts Re-setting the Time Manual Recharge...
Page 3: Identifying Major Parts Of Your Water Softener
Identifying major parts of your water softener Identifying major parts of your water softener Identifying major parts of your water softener Identifying major parts of your water softener Identifying major parts of your water softener Identifying major parts of your water softener Identifying major parts of your water softener Identifying major parts of your water softener Identifying major parts of your water softener...
Page 4: Installation Of Your Water Softener
Installation of your water softener WARNING: FAILURE TO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WATER SOFTENER, OR RESTRICT ITS OPERATION. We recommend your water softener is professionally installed. HARDWATER TAP Your installation must conform to water and electrical regulations Fitting a separate hard water drinking water tap is currently and local plumbing codes.
Page 5 Installation of your water softener (cont) Installation of your water softener (cont) DRAIN HOSE DRAIN HOSE A Pressure Reducing Valve (if required) - With pressure of 3 bar, the maximum drain run is 3m with a - With pressure of 3 bar, the maximum drain run is 3m with a constant fall before entering an air gap constant fall.before entering an air gap.
Page 6 WATER SOFTENER PLUMBING CONNECTIONS...
Page 7: Fitting The Valves To Existing Pipework
Fitting the valves to the existing plumbing Fitting the valves to the existing plumbing valves and outlet tee, using 15mm reducer if required. Use the Note: If you need to remove the valve cover for ease of installation, remove salt lid, then simply release the two catches behind the valve threaded valves for the inlet and outlet and the compression valve for the Note: If you need to remove the valve cover for ease of installation, valves and outlet tee, using 15mm reducer if required.
Page 8: Fitting The Inlet/Outlet Hoses
Fitting the inlet/out hoses Fitting the inlet/outlet hoses CONNECT ADAPTOR ELBOWS TO INLET/OUTLET HOSES Note: See diagram for ‘O’ Ring CONNECT ADAPTOR ELBOWS TO INLET/OUTLET HOSES Note: See diagram for ‘O’ Ring To avoid cross-threading we recommend fitting the adaptors elbows location (pre-fitted) location (pre-fitted) To avoid cross-threading we recommend fitting the adaptors elbows to the...
Page 9 Fitting the inlet/outlet hoses CONNECTING THE HOSE TO THE INLET VALVE Connect the hose to the inlet valve on the pipework. Insert the other end of the hose with the adaptor elbow into the inlet valve on the water softener. Push the adaptor elbow into the valve inlet as far as it will go. Secure with adaptor clip as below.
Page 10: Fitting Drain And Overflow Hoses
Fitting drain and overflow hoses DRAIN OUTLET/OVERFLOW CONNECTION See page 5 on drain and overflow before fitting. Cut tubing for drain and overflow to the required lengths. Fitting overflow hose Insert the rubber grommet into the overflow socket situated 2/3 of the way up the rear of the water softener cabinet, using the slilcone grease provided.
Page 11: Connecting To Electrics
Connecting to electrics Connecting to electrics ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION The water softener works on a 24 volt, 50Hz electric power supply. You Should the faceplate fail to display or indicate an error code, please Should the faceplate fail to display or indicate an error code, please The water softener works on a 24 volt, 50Hz electric power supply.
Page 12: Programming The Faceplate
Programming Faceplate You will need to programme the faceplate with the time and hardness SET THE PRESENT TIME of the water. The display will continue to flash and the time can be advanced or moved When the transformer is first plugged in, the display will flash 12.00am. backwards using the buttons.
Page 13 Programming the Faceplate SET THE WATER HARDNESS WATER HARDNESS The display will flash ’25 hardness’ (this is a pre-set factory setting). Hardness varies from one location to another. Use the kit provided to determine your water hardness in ppm. If necessary change to the unit Unit Setting setting indicated.
Page 14 Programming the Faceplate (cont) SET THE RECHARGE TIME The display will flash 02.00 recharge time, which is the pre-set factory setting. If you wish to change this time then proceed as follows: (if not, press SELECT. Programming is complete). Note: 2.00am is chosen because any household water used during recharge will be replaced with hard water.
Page 15: Finishing Installation
• Remember reward points are available to plumbers who are 3 Check that the time of day is correct members of the Team Tapworks Rewards Scheme. 4 Fill with salt - you will require a 25kg bag of tablet or pellet salt.
Page 16: User Information
User information Now your Tapworks water softener is plumbed in, it will be monitoring If you should experience any difficulty with your water softener,please your water use. refer to the problem solving checklist at the back of this handbook. For service, support or technical advice...
Page 17 THE USE OF SOFTENED WATER Washing machines – you will need much less soap powder. In most Now your Tapworks water softener is installed, you can start to enjoy the benefits of soft water. Your Tapworks water softener is automatic, there is washes one tablespoon will be sufficient.
Page 18 User information (cont) HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SALT USAGE When you use water it passes through a vessel of resin beads inside your Because your automatic demand water softener uses proportional brining, water softener. The resin beads extract the hard minerals making your more frequent recharges are not at the expense of high salt usage.
Page 19: Power Cuts
User information (cont) POWER CUTS SHOULD AN ERROR CODE APPEAR If the electrical power to the water softener is interrupted, the time display Check electrical connections are as per will be blank, but the ‘memory’ built into the electronics will keep the configuration on page 11 correct time for up to 48 hours.
Page 20: Manual Recharge
Manual recharge The water softener will automatically recharge when it needs to. The factory setting for the recharge is 2am. There may be occasions when you need to do a manual recharge, for example more people staying in the home than usual. TO RECHARGE NOW –...
Page 21: Problem Solving
Problem solving If you are experiencing poor water flow, please check all plumbing first, as it is extremely rare for a softener to cause flow rate problems. Save money by ensuring an engineer is not called out unnecessarily. However, if the solution to the problem is not successful, please call for service and advise us what you have tried.
Page 22 Problem solving (cont) Checklist Solution Page No. PROBLEM: Excessive Salt Usage 1. Check the hardness. 1. Reduce the unit setting if incorrect PROBLEM: No Water in Cabinet or Very Low 1. This is quite normal. Unlike conventional water softeners only a few inches 1.
Page 23: Guarantee
Guarantee, service & general information All Tapworks Domestic Water Softeners are fully covered 4 Resetting the programmer in the event of a power failure by one year parts and labour guarantee against or incorrect programming manufacturing defects from the date of purchase.
Page 24 Direct Service Line: 0870 429 9019 / 01494 48 48 48 www.tapworks.co.uk As part of our policy of ongoing research and development, we reserve the right to alter design and specification without prior notice. Part no: 300506 05/15...

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