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KDS 4
Water Softener
Installation Guide
Manual 026.0
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  • Page 1 KDS 4 Water Softener Installation Guide Manual 026.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page CONSUMER INFORMATION Introduction Choice of Salt Control Operation and Layout Changing the Time of Day Manual Regeneration Specification INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING INFORMATION Before you start Installation 7,8,9 nc positioning, connections, electrics and programming Control Operation & Layout Commissioning and start Up Advanced Programming inc quick cycling regeneration and system reset 9,10...
  • Page 3: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION Introduction Thank you for purchasing this water softener. Please take the time to read this guide as we think it will help you have years of trouble free softened water. Make sure the softener has been installed and commissioned by a competent person. One commissioned all you need to do is check the softener has enough water softener salt.
  • Page 4: Control Operation And Layout

    Control Operation & Layout Time (set) Time (display) Manual Regeneration Salt dosage (Kg) Button Capacity (m3) Injector/Screen Refill Control Camshaft indicator Delayed Regeneration Flow Indicator Indicator Cover latch Brine line Low voltage power supply Outlet ¾” Drain ½” Inlet ¾” BSPT BSPT BSPT...
  • Page 5: Specification

    Specification Nominal flow rate @ 1.05 bar drop 160 l/hr Peak flow rate 480 l/hr Backwash @ 1.05 bar drop 400 l/hr Inlet / outlet connections ¾” BSPT, Male Drain line connections ¾” BSPT, Male Operating Pressure 1.5 – 6 bar Water Temperature 2 –...
  • Page 6 • Minimum pipe run to a water heater should be more than 3 meters to prevent backup of hot water into system. • Only use the power transformer supplied with the Water Softener. • The power outlet must be earthed. Install an appropriate earthing strap across the inlet and outlet piping of the Water Softener to ensure proper earth is maintained.
  • Page 7 Positioning the water softener • Measure your water softener and the space where it will be installed. Remember to allow extra space for connecting pipe work when you do your calculations and access for future servicing and topping up salt. •...
  • Page 8: Control Operation & Layout

    Drinking Water • When fitting your water softener, allowance should be made for at least one drinking water tap that is not fed by the water softener. Where practical this should be at the kitchen sink but a utility room or other alternative will suffice. •...
  • Page 9: Commissioning And Start Up

    Manual Regeneration Delayed Regeneration: Press and release to program a delayed regeneration. The system will regenerate at the next time of regeneration (02.00 (am)) Repeat the procedure to disable the delayed Regen. Regen dot blinks when delayed regeneration is on. Immediate Regeneration: Press and hold the for 3 seconds to initiate regeneration.
  • Page 10: Advanced Programming

    Start-up Lift the salt lid and pour 1.2 litres of clean water into softener. Do not put the salt in yet. 1. Make sure the supply water for the system is off. 2. Press and hold the button on the controller for 3 seconds. This will initiate a manual regeneration, and cycle to the backwash position.
  • Page 11 Regeneration Cycle. Cycle Cycle Description Notes Approx mins Backwash Cleans debris out of softener Draw & slow rinse Uses brine to recharge the softener Depressurisation Equalises water pressures Fast rinse Rinses out any remaining brine backwash rinse Brine refill Makes brine ready for next regeneration System Reset Please contact your installer before changing the system setting.
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