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Important notice: Always keep the fitting and operating instructions
close at hand to avoid any mistakes and before carrying out any work
on the device, you should read the fitting and operating instructions
carefully and follow them. While our data sheets and brochures should
provide advice to the best of our knowledge, the content thereof is not
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Fitting and operating instructions
BWT WS Range
Water Softener
WS Range: WS355
EN
WS455
WS555
WS655
WS755

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The BWT WS355 uses tablet salt, as it includes a 10kg BWT Salt Tablet Starter Bag.

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  • Page 1 Fitting and operating instructions BWT WS Range Water Softener WS Range: WS355 WS455 WS555 WS655 WS755 Important notice: Always keep the fitting and operating instructions close at hand to avoid any mistakes and before carrying out any work on the device, you should read the fitting and operating instructions carefully and follow them.
  • Page 2 Your water softener will benefit from regular service - After prolonged periods of non-use, please see welcome pack or call BWT on ensure inlet and outlet valves are open 01376 334 200 for details. and bypass valve is closed, and start a...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page Contents Introduction, features and benefits PART ONE Overview of the softening process Installation and operating considerations Installation layout PART TWO 9-12 Installing your water softener Water hardness test Programming procedure 12-14 PART THREE Troubleshooting guide 15-17 Specification table Warranty...

  • Page 4: Introduction, Features And Benefits

    At the heart of your BWT Waterside water softener is the Millennium valve controlled by At the heart of your BWT WS Range Water Softener is the Millennium valve controlled by the BWT “Advanced Memory Electronic Control System” (AMECS). AMECS is the BWT “Advanced Memory Electronic Control System”...

  • Page 5: Part One

    PART ONE OVERVIEW OF THE WATER SOFTENING PROCESS WHAT IS A WATER SOFTENER? Hard water Soft water A water softener works by passing hard water through a cylinder containing ion exchange resin. Resin The resin consists of tiny beads that attract Brine and retain the hardness minerals, allowing the now softened water into your...

  • Page 6: Installation And Operating Considerations

    INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS 1. Before you begin 1. Before you begin The installation of your new water softener is relatively straightforward. However, we The installation of your new water softener is relatively straightforward. However, we would recommend that either a qualified plumber or a person with relevant plumbing would recommend that either a qualified plumber or a person with relevant plumbing experience carries out the installation.
  • Page 7 If you are planning to install the water softener above ground level e.g. In the loft, If you are planning to install the water softener above ground level e.g. In the loft, the following instructions should be strictly adhered to. the following instructions should be strictly adhered to.

  • Page 8: Installation Layout

    TYPICAL INSTALLATION LAYOUT TYPICAL INSTALLATION LAYOUT To rising To rising Inlet from Inlet from main main mains mains Non-return Non-return By-pass valve By-pass valve valve valve shown closed shown closed Outlet valve Outlet valve Inlet valve Inlet valve shown open shown open shown open shown open...

  • Page 9: Part Two

    PART TWO PART TWO INSTALLING YOUR WATER SOFTENER INSTALLING YOUR WATER SOFTENER 1. Positioning the water softener 1. Positioning the water softener It is very important to establish the water pressure before installing the water softener. If It is very important to establish the water pressure before installing the water softener. If the water pressure is low, then the water softener may not operate effectively.
  • Page 10 Now place the water softener salt in the brine cabinet. Use care cubes (tablet salt) Now place the water softener salt in the brine cabinet. Use care cubes (tablet salt) only, this is available from your local BWT stockist. only, this is available from your local BWT stockist.

  • Page 11: Water Hardness Test

    8. Testing for the water hardness in your area 8. Testing for the water hardness in your area Water hardness can vary from one location to another. To determine the hardness of the Water hardness can vary from one location to another. To determine the hardness of the water feeding your water softener (un-softened supply), use the hardness test kit supplied.

  • Page 12: Programming Procedure

    PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE 00:00 00:00 Time Time Fig1 Fig1 Fig2 Fig2 Fig3 Fig3 Hardness Hardness 00:00 00:00 02:00 02:00 Time Time RECHARGE Time RECHARGE Time 1. SETTING THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig1) 1. SETTING THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig1) The first two digits (00) of the display will flash, prompting the installer to set the time.
  • Page 13 4. Setting The Type Of Salt Used. (WS455 & WS555 only) See Fig 4. 4. Setting The Type Of Salt Used. (WS455 & WS555 only) See Fig 4. To operate effectively, your water softener must be set to the type of salt that you intend to To operate effectively, your water softener must be set to the type of salt that you intend to use in the system.
  • Page 14 10. Manual regeneration ( 10. Manual regeneration ( button) button) Under normal operating conditions, your water softener will regenerate automatically and Under normal operating conditions, your water softener will regenerate automatically and you should not normally have to regenerate the unit manually. If, however, a manual you should not normally have to regenerate the unit manually.

  • Page 15: Part Three

    PART THREE PART THREE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IF YOUR WATER SOFTENER IS NOT PERFORMING AS IT SHOULD, PLEASE RUN IF YOUR WATER SOFTENER IS NOT PERFORMING AS IT SHOULD, PLEASE RUN THROUGH THE CHECK LIST BELOW THROUGH THE CHECK LIST BELOW CHECKLIST CHECKLIST SOLUT ION...
  • Page 16 IF PROBLEM PERSISTS, PLEASE CALL YOUR BWT STOCKIST OR CONTACT IF PROBLEM PERSISTS, PLEASE CALL YOUR BWT STOCKIST OR CONTACT...

  • Page 17: Specification Table

    SPECIFICATION TABLE SPECIFICATION TABLE Model Model WS355 WS355 WS455 WS455 WS555 WS555 WS655 WS655 WS755 WS755 Size Size 14 Litre 14 Litre 10 Litre 10 Litre 14 Litre 14 Litre 20 Litre 20 Litre 25 Litre 25 Litre Height (mm)

  • Page 18: Warranty

    Extended Warranties In addition to the standard warranty, BWT can offer you the option to further extend this protection with one of their unique warranty and service plans that provides the peace of mind offered by an extended warranty and the practical benefits of a service plan.
  • Page 20 Contact © BWT 2012. In the interest of product development, we reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice. All photographs are to be used as a guide only. Terms and conditions apply. E & OE. Tel: 01494 838100 Fax: 01494 838101 Email: sales@bwt-uk.co.uk...

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