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EcoSoft Water Softener General Installation Guide...
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Planning Our Softener Installation Please observe any local or national regulations concerning the installation of your water softener. Check that there is only one rising main and that sufficient space has been allowed for access to the unit for installation, possible future maintenance and salt addition. After locating the rising main, check the water pressure (minimum of 20 psi required, maximum of 120 psi) - locate a drain and a 230V power supply.
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Use a Check List Before you start the installation make sure ensure that all the necessary fittings are available. Normally one of our standard installation kits will ensure that everything is to hand for a typical installation. Water Pressure High or low water pressure can result in either damage to, or failure of our softener.
Prior to Installation Ensure mains water stop cock is closed - off position.
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Plumbing of Our Softener Complete the plumbing as per the above schematic – Use our fitting kits when ordered. Please ensure that you select the correct kit for your requirements. Things to consider 1) Vented or Unvented Hot Water System? Do you have a hot water tank system or a combi boiler? Unvented cylinders work directly from the mains water supply and are essentially a hot water storage cylinder, whereas vented cylinders are connected, via a vent pipe, to the cold water...
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With the softener inlet and outlet valves closed - open the Bypass valve - now open the stop cock. Installation of Waste/Drain The flexible drain/waste tubing provided should be connected to the drain/waste outlet and the tubing should be run to either an “up-stand” or “outside” drain – there should be a 20mm “air gap”...
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Setting the time Our range of EcoSoft Water Softener comes in 8, 10 or 20 litre cabinets. There are also two different types of Clack Valve – either a metered or a time clock version. Each has its own way of setting the time. Difference between metered and time clock: 1) Metered Based Water Softeners –...
– i.e. restrictions in service flow, drain and brine lines – these should be fitted without and restrictions Need Help? Call or email us: Osmio Water Sales & Support Line: 01322 401 345 Out of hours contact: 0785 23 23 666 Email: info@osmio.biz Web: www.osmiowater.co.uk...
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10 litre except it has a 20 model uses the same system as EcoSoft Primo is one of most litre cabinet which means the the 8 litre except it has a 10 popular softening systems. The...
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