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- Page 1 Installation Instructions and User Manual kinetico.co.uk Visit:...
- Page 2 Our products are and the benefits of having a Supersoft installed in hundreds of thousands of Water Softener. homes around the world.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety information Getting to know your softener Pre-installation check list Installation instructions Setting the brine valve Installation review Startup instructions Using your SuperSoft Maintaining your water softener Maintenance tips & FAQs Specifications Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Read all information carefully prior to installing and using the water softener. Qualified Installer Water Pressure INSTALLER Kinetico recommends that a Do not install if the supply water qualified installer performs the pressure exceeds 6 BAR (87 installation. Failure to do so could psi), unless a suitable pressure invalidate the Limited Warranty. - Page 5 Return to contents Copper/Plastic Pipework Intended Use Where copper and plastic Not intended to be used for pipework is used, Kinetico advises treating water that is micro- adherence to the regulatory biologically unsafe or of an requirements to ensure adequate unknown quality, without earth bonding is provided.
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Page 6: Getting To Know Your Softener
Return to contents Getting to know the softener In/out retaining bracket Drain connector Overflow Drain connector Overflow In/out Salt block bay retaining bracket Salt block bay Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual... -
Page 7: Pre-Installation Check List
To RO unit on inlet (K5 range) Isolation To drinking water filter Outlet (AquaRange) Inlet Air Gap Overflow through to outside To drain Cold water supply Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual... - Page 8 IMPORTANT: Refer to the plumbing schematic in pre-installation before beginning installation. NOTE: There are two SuperSoft water softener models. Correct application will ensure you enjoy the full benefits of the water softener. If you are unsure of the correct model for your particular system, please contact your local stockist.
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
Please note: The softener can be installed with the connections on the left or right side of the cabinet by reversing the components. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual... - Page 10 Return to contents Test water pressure: Test incoming pressure to the unit. A pressure regulating valve will be required if the pressure is above 5 bar. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual...
- Page 11 NOTE: Verify installation complies with local plumbing codes before continuing. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual...
- Page 12 Install adapters into control valve in/out ports, ensuring that they are fitted into the correct ports (see flow arrows on valve for reference). Attach the retaining bracket and pin to the control valve. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual...
- Page 13 Push the drain line onto the barbed fitting and tighten the jubilee clip securely. NOTE: Drain lines must not run more than 2.4m up or exceed a total of 9m. The drain line must not be restricted or kinked. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual...
- Page 14 (see page 16). Replace the brine valve and make sure the 1/4” brine line is secure and that the valve is sat firmly on the base of the unit. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual...
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Page 15: Setting The Brine Valve
Return to contents Setting the brine valve The standard salt dosage for the SuperSoft is 0.3 kg salt. The brine valve is prepared in the factory to take account of this. However, it is possible that the float may have moved during shipping and it is advisable to check the setting on each unit prior to installation. -
Page 16: Installation Review
The water level should be approximately one inch over the grid plate. TIP: If the cabinet does not fill with water, manually fill with 4 litres of mains water. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual... -
Page 17: Startup Instructions
Actuator Indicator NOTE: After the unit is pressurized, open the outlet valve, ensure isolation valve is closed. Open a tap in the house to release trapped air from the lines. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual... -
Page 18: Using Your Supersoft
Return to contents Using your SuperSoft Now that your SuperSoft is installed, you can enjoy the benefits of soft water throughout your home. If you are not accustomed to soft water, here are some helpful tips so you can gain the full benefit from your system:... - Page 19 This may be as little as 20% of the amount recommended by the appliance manufacturer or dishwasher detergent container. Wash good china and crystal by hand. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual...
- Page 20 Water your garden, shrubs and outside plants from an outside hard water tap or put your SuperSoft into by-pass before watering. See the “By-Pass” section on page 13 for instructions on how to do this. Many house plants can be watered with soft water although some can be very sensitive to the elevated level of sodium ions in soft water.
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Page 21: Maintaining Your Water Softener
Adding salt: The SuperSoft is designed to accommodate two 4kg blocks of salt in the front compartment although a good quality tablet salt can be used if desired. The water level will normally sit around 5cm above the salt grid and in contact with the salt. - Page 22 IMPORTANT: Never turn the actuator anti-clockwise. Cold weather protection: If your SuperSoft is installed outside or in an area that is not heated, you may want to take precautionary measures to prevent damage to your unit from freezing. Kinetico offer cabinets specifically designed to protect your softener from freezing temperatures.
- Page 23 To return the softener to service, set the by-pass valve to the “SERVICE“ position. NOTE: By-pass styles vary and yours may not be as described. Contact your local stockist for further assistance. Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual...
- Page 24 Contact your local Kinetico dealer ut the house, however all of the water will be treated. To return the softener to by-pass valve to the “SERVICE“ position. yles vary and yours may not be as described. Contact your local Kinetico dealer ance. Inlet...
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Page 25: Maintenance Tips & Faqs
The twin cylinder design allows one tank to provide treated water while the other regenerates so you will never be without soft water. If at any time you feel your SuperSoft requires a service, put the system in by-pass and call your local stockist. Visit: kinetico.co.uk... -
Page 26: Specifications
Pipe connections - in/out 3/4” Min./Max. Operating 12/120 PSI (0.83 BAR/8.3 BAR) Pressure Min./Max. Operating 1.7°C - 35°C Temperature Minimum Operating Flow 1.1 l/m Water used per cycle 23 litres Visit: kinetico.co.uk Supersoft Water Softener Installation Instructions and User Manual... - Page 27 Bridge House, Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, Park Gate, Hampshire SO31 1FQ 01489 566 976 info@kinetico.co.uk kinetico.co.uk © 2020 Kinetico UK Limited Kinetico reserves the right to amend details or specifications without notice. All trademarks are registered to Kinetico Incorporated, Newbury, Ohio. 2434_0718...
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