PLANNING
&
SITING
THE
INSTALLATION
The
installation
of
a
Permutit
water
softener
is
relatively
easy
to
carry
out,
but
we
recommend
that
this
work
is
undertaken
by
a
plumber
or
an
experienced
DIY
handyman.
Where
possible
the
water
softener
should
be
sited
close
to
the
rising
main,
allowing
for
any
required
hard
water
draw
off
points,
i.e.
drinking
tap
and
outside
tap.
Keep
the
drain
run
as
short
as
possible
and
allow
for
ease
of
access
for
salt
refill.
Do
not
install
next
to a boiler
or
hot
water
cylinder.
OPERATING
CONSIDERATIONS
FREEZING
The
installation
of
all
water
fittings
should
be
in
accordance
with
local
water
byelaws
and
the
water
softener,
and
all
associated
pipework
must
be
protected
against
freezing.
Take
special
care
where
the
drain
runs
outside.
Freezing
will
prevent
recharge
and
cause
overfloWing.
LEAD
PIPEWORK
Where
lead
pipework
exists
downstream
of
the
proposed
location
of
the
water
softener,
we
advise
you
ask
the
local
water
authority
for
advice
on
the
replacement
of
lead
pipework.
Grants
may
be
available.
Homes
built
since
1976
will
not
have
lead
pipework.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
The
water
softener
requires
a
240
volt
50
Hz
electrical
supply
fused
at
3
amps
taken
off
a
power
supply
not
a
lighting
circuit.
Power
is
supplied
via
a
24
volt
50
Hz
transformer.
HARDWATER
TAP
Water
Authority
byelaws
require
that
one
tap
in
the
house
remains
unsoftened
for
drinking
purposes.
It
is
also
recommended
that
the
garden
tap
is
left
with
a
hard
water
supply.
PRESSURE
All
water
softeners
have
an
effect
on
flow
rate
and
pressure.
Low
or
high
pressure
could
lead
to
damage
or
non
operation
of
the
water
softener.
If
the
daytime
pressure
exceeds
4.76
BAR
(70
psi)
a
pressure
reducing
valve
should
be
fitted.
If
daytime
pressure
is
less
than
25
psi
a
pressure
pump
is
required.
Note
that
night
time
pressures
will
be
much
higher
than
daytime.
FLOW
RATES
The
water
flow
must
be
at
least
10
litres
per
minute
for
the
water
softener to
be
working
as
per
its
design
specification.
PLUMBING
COMPONENTS
NEEDED
The
Installation
Kit
provides
the
basic
plumbing
components
but
additional
piping
and
connectors
(capillary
and/or
compression
copper
"fittings)
should
be
used
as
required.
WARNING
FAILURETO
MEETTHE
FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS
CAN
CAUSE
DAMAGETO
THE
WATER
SOFTENER,
OR
RESTRICT
ITS
OPERATION.
SPECI
FICATI
ON
REQU
I
REM
ENTS
Maximum
Water
Temperature
49°C
(120°F)
Maximum
Daytime
working
pressure
4.7
6
BAR
(70
psi)
Minimum
working
pressure
1.7
BAR
(25
psi)
Minimum
system
flow
O.6m
3
/hr
If
a
pressure
reducing
valve
is
required
this
may
be
ordered
from
Ecowater
Systems:
Quote
Part
No.
800220 for
'12"
or
15mm
pipework
Quote
Part
No.
800223 for
%"
or
22mm
pipework
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