Installation Of Your Softener; Before You Start; Deciding Where To Locate The Softener - Permutit 825 User & Installation Manual

Installation of your Softener
The installation of a Permutit water softener is relatively easy to carry. out, but
we recommend that this work is undertaken by a plumber or an experienced
DIY handyman.
Note: The installation of all water 'fittings should be in accordance with
local water byelaws and the softener, and all associated pipework, must
be protected against freezing.
BEFORE YOU START
Before starting the installation, check that the following requirements can be
met:
Maximum water temperature 50°C (122°F)
Minimum working pressure 1.7 bar (25 psi)
Maximum working pressure 6.8 bar (100 psi) - Note that
night-time pressures may be much higher than daytime,
therefore we recommend that if daytime pressure
exceeds 4.76 bar (70 psi) a pressure limiting valve
should be fitted.
A pressure limiting valve is available from Permutit - ask
for part no. 536003.
A continuous supply of water meeting the above pressure and temperature
requirements must be available.
DECIDING WHERE TO LOCATE THE SOFTENER
It is most practical to site the softener as near as possible to the incoming
water main. However, the softener can be located anywhere in the home or
even outside, providing that adequate protection against the elements is
provided.
PLUMBING COMPONENTS NEEDED
The installation kit provides the basic plumbing components, but additional
piping and connectors (capillary and/or compression copper fittings) should be·
used as required. Use of plastic plumbing "fittings with copper pipe may affect
the electrical earthing or bonding of the copper pipe. We advise you to contact
an electrician about the implications on your system.
Plumbing must be carried out in accordance with local byelaws.
Note: Where lead pipework exists downstream of the proposed location of the
softener, we advise you ask the local Water Authority for advice on the
replacement of lead pipework. Grants may be available for this from your local
council.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The water softener requires a 240V, 50Hz electrical supply fused at 3 amps,
taken off a power supply and not a lighting circuit.