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Installation and operating manual AUS Device must be installed immediately downstream of an AS/NZS 2845.1 backflow prevention valve! Please contact your plumber! Caution! Do not install or expose the product to direct sunlight or UV! Bewamat 25A, 75A Simplex Water Softener Suitability: Suitable for domestic and commercial installations to soften incoming water...
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Table of Contents Safety Instructions Operation General safety instructions Setting the hardness of blended water Scope of the documentation Handing over the unit to the operator Personnel qualifications Setting the supply of softened water Transport and installation Setting the time/day of the week Symbols used Changing the time of regeneration How safety instructions are displayed...
12 “Technical data”. This documentation is intended for operators, end users, fitters without training from BWT, fitters with training from BWT (e.g. drinking water specialists), and BWT service technicians.
(e.g. risk of fatal injury)! ► Unplug device before any service and ► Escape or prevent hazard repair works. ► Rescue measure (optional) ► If the supply cable of the appliance is da maged, it must be replaced by an original BWT cable.
You must bring batteries to a designated collection point or send them to BWT (free of charge). Used batteries contain valuable raw materials that can In keeping with TrinkwV § 16 and § 21 (German be recycled.
Scope of Delivery Bewamat A water-softening unit, with: Manifold control valve with microproces- sor controller Brine valve Softening column with ion exchanger Cover Storage area for regenerative Brine cavity Softened water output Hard water inlet Flushing water connection Overflow Power supply unit with cable and mains plug 2 m flushing water hose 2 m overflow hose 18 x 24...
Function Installation Requirements General information The unit operates according to the principle of The unit must be installed as per AS/NZS 3500.1 intelligent regeneration. (Australian national plumbing code). Observe all applicable installation regulations, gene- Intelligent quantity-dependent regeneration: ral guidelines, hygiene requirements and technical When the unit is started, the available supply of specifications.
Feed-in water Installation This system is not intended to be used for treating The pipe network must be flushed before the unit water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown is installed. quality without adequate disinfection before or after Use corrosion-resistant pipe materials for installati- the system.
Installation Place and align the softening column with control valve behind the cabinet. Run the the brine hose from the inside though the bore to the outside and insert it as far as it will go (a depth of about 15 mm) in the connection angle. Put the grey cover onto the left side of the control valve.
Firmly attach the flushing water hose into the flushing-water connection (9). Route the flushing water hose at an incline to the sewage system connection (drain) and secure the end with the supplied fixing material to prevent it moving around when under pressure. Put the overflow hose (18 x 24) on the overflow (10).
Start-up Operation of the Controller Keypad Function of keys Confirms entries Moves cursor, changes entries Moves cursor Change mode between operation and program- ming Operating display Display shows either day and time or remaining capacity in litres. Dots are flashing while in programming mode.
Preparing the brine ● Check that the unit has been properly installed. ● Remove cover (4). ● Pour regenerative into the storage area (5). Recommended salt: Cube or pellet salt is recommended. This type of salt is high puri- ty evaporated crystals, formed and pressed into briquets.
(about 500-600 l/h) and check the hardness of the blended water using the AQUATEST hardness tester. Adjust with the blending valve V until the desired value (BWT recommendation 4 - 8 °d) is reached. Note: The sodium content increases. Check local limits or regulation apply.
Setting the supply of softened water The unit is preset to an: Inlet water hardness of 20 °d Blended water hardness of 4 °d The supply of softened water is set if – the capacity of the unit is changed –...
Setting the time/day of the week Press Change Mode button Display indicates SEt The flashing numbers can be changed. 4 08:32 Changes the number 5 07:43 Moves the cursor e.g. 5 07:43 Current day of the week and time Press Change Mode button to end programming.
Changing the time of regeneration Press Change Mode button Display indicates SEt Press OK button e.g. 5 07:43 Press Cursor button e.g. r 09:15 Setting the regeneration time The flashing numbers can be changed. r 09:15 Changes the number Moves the cursor r 02:00 New regeneration time e.g.
Adding regenerative Refill the regenerative no later than when the sieve base becomes visible or when SALt is indicated on the display. SALt Recommended salt: Cube or pellet salt is recom- mended. This type of salt is high purity evaporated crystals, formed and pressed into briquets.
2-year legal warranty. Disinfection BWT assumes no liability in the event that the unit In unfavourable conditions, e.g. if the unit is located fails or if the capacity becomes deficient due to...
Troubleshooting Fault Cause Action SALt is indicated on the Insufficient regenerative in the Refill regenerative and press display storage area (5). the OK button until the SALt display goes out. Insufficient pipeline pressure Press the OK button to ack- resulting in insufficient suction nowledge the fault.
VDC / A Protection class IP44 Operating weight if filled to max. Shipping weight, approx. Production number 6-501198 Order number 11378 1) Operating Pressure in accordance with ATS 5200.103-2004: 250 – 1250 kPa Operating Pressure Recommended by BWT: 250 – 800 kPa...
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VDC / A Protection class IP44 Operating weight if filled to max. Shipping weight, approx. Production number 6-501199 Order number 11379 1) Operating Pressure in accordance with ATS 5200.103-2004: 250 – 1250 kPa Operating Pressure Recommended by BWT: 250 – 800 kPa...
13.1 Dimensions Model Bewamat 25 A Bewamat 75 A Height 1090 Width Depth 460 / 560 460 / 560 Water inlet connection height Water outlet connection height Overflow connection height Regenerative container height Diameter or width of regenerative container Filling height, min. Distance from wall, min.
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