Drinking Water - EcoWater Timetronic 314 User/Installer Handbook

CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VEN'TLIRI
A clean nozzle and venturi is a must for the
softener to work right. This small unit moves
brine from the salt storage tank to the resin
tank during regeneration. If it becomes
plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the
softener will not work and you will get hard
water. We would recommend that an
engineer should perform this service.
Be sure the softener is in normal operation
mode (no water pressure at nozzle and
venturi), then turn off the capfrom the nozzle
and venturi housing. Lift out the screen
support and screen, then the nozzle and
venturi.
Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until
clean. If needed, use a small brush t o remove
iron or dirt. Also check and clean the gasket
and flow plug if dirty.
Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.
Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease
or Vaseline and place in position. Install and
tighten the cap, BY HAND ONLY DO IVOT
OVER-1-IGHTEN AND BREAK THE CAP OR
HOUSING.
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THE USE OF SOFTENED WATER
WASHING MACHINES
You will need much less soap powder. In most
washes one tablespoon will be sufficient.
Too much lather and clothes will not rinse
properly.
DISHWASHERS
If your dishwasher is on a softened supply it
will no longer need t o be filled with salt as this
was used t o soften the water in the
dishwasher.
STEAM IRONS/CAR BATTER1 ES
Only use distilled or deionised water, not
softened water. An Ecowater Distiller (part
no. 202100) is a cost effective alternative t o
buying distilled water.
COPPER STAINING
In some cases small amounts of blue copper
deposits may be noticed shortly after
installation. This will be caused by new
pipework and should disappear after a short
time. Simply wipe away the deposit.
CLEANING SINKS, BATHS AND
BASINS
You will find that your cleaning chores are
reduced, as cleaning becomes a quick wipe
around. Occasionally 'spotting' may result but
this is easily rinsed off and nothing t o worry
about.
HOW SOFTENED IS M Y WATER
Test the water hardness from a softened
supply using Ecowater's Test kit. Your water
should change the colour of the test with
one drop of solution. If your unit has been
installed for a short period of .time it may
be 2-3 weeks before the softened water
replaces the hard water in your header tank.
DRINKING WATER
One household tap s h o ~ ~ l d be left on a hard
water supply Softened water contains a small
amount of sodium. In one pint of softened
water the sodium content is the same as in
two slices of white breador 1/4 pint of milk.'
lnaividuals on a low sodium diet should follow
the Department of Health's advice that water
from a domestic water softener s h o ~ ~ l d not be
used for drinking and cooking. All water for
mixing with powdered milk for babies should
be taken from an ~ ~ n s o f t e n e d mains tap as
powdered milk and softened water both
contain sodium for which young babies have
a limited tolerance.
Anyone on a sodium restricted diet should
follow their doctor's advice.
If you are concerned about 'the quality of your
drinking water supply ask your local stockist
about the benefits of an Ecowater drinking
system.