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BWT VSOFT 15 Fitting And Operating Instructions

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Fitting and operating instructions
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Water Softener
VSOFT 15
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ON–SITE
WARRANTY
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
legally binding.

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  • Page 1 Fitting and operating instructions Water Softener VSOFT 15 ON–SITE WARRANTY 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 01494 838100 for details. and bypass valve is closed, and start a...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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

    The protocol used in the system design is based on the testing of water softeners. The protocol used in the system design is based on the extensive experience of BWT in the UK. extensive experience of BWT in the UK.

  • Page 5: Part One

    PART ONE PART ONE PART ONE OVERVIEW OF THE WATER SOFTENING PROCESS OVERVIEW OF THE WATER SOFTENING PROCESS OVERVIEW OF THE WATER SOFTENING PROCESS WHAT IS A WATER SOFTENER? WHAT IS A WATER SOFTENER? Hard water Soft water Hard water Soft water A water softener works by passing hard A water softener works by passing hard...

  • Page 6: Installation And Operating Considerations

    INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION AND INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS 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.
  • 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 TYPICAL INSTALLATION LAYOUT To rising Inlet from To rising Inlet from main mains main 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...

  • Page 9: Part Two

    PART TWO PART TWO PART TWO INSTALLING YOUR WATER SOFTENER 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.
  • Page 10 Now place the water softener salt in the brine cabinet. Use care cubes (tablet salt) only, this is available for delivery from Victoria Plumb.com or from BWT by calling only, this is available for delivery from Victoria Plumb.com or from BWT by calling 01793 833 600.

  • Page 11: Water Hardness Test

    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 feeding your water softener (un-softened supply), use the hardness test kit supplied. supplied to the fill line with water from a hard water tap "...

  • Page 12: Programming Procedure

    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 Pressing the button will return the display to the Normal Operation mode. Programming is now complete and now further adjustments of the water softener is required. Remember to check the salt and water level in the brine cabinet weekly. 4. Charge Bar Having set the display on the control facia, you will notice that during normal operation, there is a charge bar running along the bottom of the display.
  • Page 14 3. If the button is subsequently pressed, this will clear the Recharge Tonight indicator from the display and cancel the Recharge Tonight feature. 4. If the is pressed down for six seconds, the controller will flash the Recharge display and immediately commence the regeneration cycle which cannot be cancelled once started.

  • Page 15: Part Three

    PART THREE PART THREE PART THREE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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...
  • Page 16 CHECKLIST SOLUTION Page Section PROBLEM: NO WATER Is the mains stop valve Open the mains stop valve. open? Are the inlet and outlet Open the inlet and outlet valves to valves of the water softener the water softener. open? PROBLEM: WATER RUNS FROM THE DRAIN CONSTANTLY Is the unit in recharge If yes, this is normal, wait until the mode?

  • Page 17: Specification Table

    SPECIFICATION TABLE SPECIFICATION TABLE SPECIFICATION TABLE Model Model VSOFT 15 VSOFT 15 Size Size 15 Litre 15 Litre Height (mm) Height (mm) Width (mm) Width (mm) Depth (mm) Depth (mm) Unit weight Kg (empty) Unit weight Kg (empty) Unit weight Kg (in service)

  • 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 In addition to the standard warranty, BWT can offer you the option to further extend this protection with one of...
  • Page 20 © BWT 2016. In the interest of product development, we reserve the right the 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: enquiries@bwt-uk.co.uk...

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