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Installation and operating manual BWT Perla silk S, M, L, XL Important notice: Always keep the fi tting and operating instructions close at hand to avoid any mistakes and before carrying out any work on the device you should read the fi tting and operating instructions carefully and follow them.
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This water softener complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Improper use will invalidate your manufacturer’s warranty and could lead to injury and material damage. To help avoid the risk of accidents and unnecessary damage to this device, please read these instructions carefully before installation and use.
2.1 Display and control elements 7. Technical data 2.2 Standard factory settings 2.3 Programming procedure 7.1 BWT Perla Silk S / S Bio* 2.4 Display Key 7.2 BWT Perla Silk M / M Bio* 7.3 BWT Perla Silk L / L Bio* 3.
Any use other than this is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. BWT UK Ltd cannot be held liable for any damage or failure resulting from the incorrect or improper use of this appliance.
1.5 Scope of delivery BWT Perla Silk water softener with: Standard delivery: Multi-way control valve with microprocessor controller Salt Storage Cabinet Drain water Blending valve Hard water inlet Softened water outlet Overflow connection Softening column with ion exchange resin...
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1.5 Scope of delivery BWT Perla Silk water softener with: Standard delivery: Operating manual Hose clamp connection 2m drain water hose AQUATEST hardness tester 3 pin mains plug transformer power supply connection (UK) Optional Accessories: Inlet / Outlet Hoses Uniconnect simple install block...
You just need to make sure that you put some salt metered water capacity of your softener in order (BWT tablet salt is recommended) into the salt to regenerate at the best possible time and most cabinet at the front of your softener, set the time efficient frequency.
2.3 Programming procedure 1. Setting the time of day Fig 1 Once service position has been located the SET and CLOCK symbols will illuminate in the LCD display to prompt setting the current time. The first two digits (00) of the display will flash prompting the installer to set the hour (Fig 1).
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If this option is present simply use the UP, DOWN and SET keys to select BS for Block Salt and CC (Care Cubes) for tablet salt as needed. For information regarding salt please call BWT customer services team.
2.4 Display Symbol Key Time Litres Percent Hardness Per Minute Turbine Per Day Flow Low Battery Average Recharge Total Tonight Pressure French Degrees Internal (Hardness) External German Degrees (Hardness)
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Fill Warranty Dwell Service Brine Draw Alarm Rinse Pass Backwash Fail Frequency Model Charge Key code Salt Start Level Salt Used per Regeneration Capacity...
3. Installation Frost protection and ambient temperature: The installation site must be free of frost and kept free of chemicals, paint, solvents and fumes. The 3.1 Installation requirements ambient temperature should not exceed 40°C, even before the machine is started. Please avoid 1.
A connection to the waste water system (at least 3.3 Installation and operation DN50), a floor drain and a separate mains socket considerations (see technical data) must be nearby. Important - Never install the water softener where Overflow hose connection: it, or its connections (including the drain overflow A suitable overflow hose connection is lines), will be subject to temperatures under 0°C or...
2) Rechargeable Lithium ION Power Bank The C Cell battery box may be included with some softener models as an option. If you require either of these battery options please contact BWT UK Customer Services for prices and availability of these optional accessories.
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Standard Installation using individual Inlet, Outlet and Bypass Valves Supply Mains Non-return Outlet By-pass valve Supply valve shown closed Outlet valve Inlet valve shown open shown open Use reducing bush for 15mm pipework Softener Softener Outlet Inlet Key to the diagram: Key to the diagram: A.
3.5 Technical overview of device: Inlet connection (feed water), for flexible hose, with thread ¾“ Outlet connection (softened water), for flexible hose, with thread ¾“ Brine storage cabinet, salt filling Connection to brine, internal connection Power Connection, power supply from transformer or battery Blend Control valve, hardness regulation Servo motor, for control valve...
Installing your softener If the water softener is fitted in a cellar or basement, the overflow can be run to a pumped storage tank. 1. Positioning the water softener Do not elevate the overflow hose. Note: Do not use It is very important to establish the water pressure jointing cement on the fitting.
8. Testing for the water hardness in your area 4. Operation Water hardness can vary from one location to another. To determine the hardness of the water 4.1 Function feeding your water softener (unsoftened supply) The unit operates according to the principle of use the hardness test kit supplied.
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Resetting the display during operation Acknowledge - low salt reminder: NOTE: This function is optional - not standard on all models. Press any key to illuminate the display, press the [SET] key once. The display will flash and indicate If the salt alarm initiates open the salt cover and present time.
(contact BWT customer service team). must be checked 2x annually and the hardness The BWT customer service team offer a range of of the blended water must be corrected when maintenance and service options for your softener.
6. Fault finding 6.1 Trouble shooting guide Attention: If your water softener is not performing as it should, please run through the check list below. Checklist Solution Page Problem: Water still remains hard. Is there a minimum of 50mm of salt in Fill the brine cabinet with salt.
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Attention: If your water softener is not performing as it should, please run through the check list below. Checklist Solution Page Problem: Water runs from the drain constantly. Is the unit in recharge mode? If yes, this is normal, wait until the recharge is complete.
7. Technical data 7.1 BWT Perla Silk S / S Bio* BWT Perla Silk Type S / S Bio Nominal connection (outside thread) ¾“ (DN 20) Nominal flow rate in accordance with EN 14743 1440 Operating pressure (min./max.) 1.7 / 5.0 Operating flow range (min./max.)
7.2 BWT Perla Silk M / M Bio* BWT Perla Silk Type M / M Bio Nominal connection (outside thread) ¾“ (DN 20) Nominal flow rate in accordance with EN 14743 1560 Operating pressure (min./max.) 1.7 / 5.0 Operating flow range (min./max.)
7.3 BWT Perla Silk L / L Bio* BWT Perla Silk Type L / L Bio Nominal connection (outside thread) ¾“ (DN 20) Nominal flow rate in accordance with EN 14743 1680 Operating pressure (min./max.) 1.7 / 5.0 Operating flow range (min./max.)
Guideline for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Note: Do not perform any changes, extension and reconstruction work on the device which might impair safety without the approval of BWT UK Ltd., otherwise this declaration loses its validity. Note: Please ensure that all conditions of the...
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Further information available here: BWT UK Ltd. BWT House, Coronation Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire, HP12 3SU Phone: +44 / 1494 / 838 100 Fax: +44 / 1494 / 838 101 E-mail: enquiries@bwt-uk.co.uk bwt-uk.co.uk...
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