Tapworks Ultra 15 User And Installer Handbook

User and Installer Handbook
Tapworks Softener Models AD10 & Ultra 15
Thank you for choosing Tapworks to supply your soft
water. We are confident that you will be pleased with your
purchase and would encourage you to read this installation
and instruction handbook thoroughly to ensure maximum
performance from your water softener.
If you should experience any difficulty with your water softener,
please refer to the Troubleshooting Checklist at the back of this handbook.
This will help to prevent unnecessary and expensive callouts.
For service support or technical advice please call our service
desk on 01494 48 48 48.
Please retain this handbook for future reference
Unpacking Your Water Softener
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Control Valve Cover & Electronic Faceplate
Salt Lid
Salt Cabinet
Water Softener Valve & Motor
Resin Cylinder
Brine Well and Cover
Overflow Connection
Drain Connection
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1
4
Notes
1 Serial Number and Date Code are under the Salt Lid
2 Remove all packaging parts from inside the unit.
3 If you need to remove the valve cover for ease of installation follow
the instructions carefully.
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2
5
Release the two catches either side of the valve cover and tilt top end
towards you slowly, taking care not to pull off the wire connections.
Please note that the valve cover is connected to the valve motor,
so cannot be removed fully.
3
6
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Unpacking Your Water Softener
(cont)
Part
Ref
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Description
Quantity
1 pair
Part
Number
1
Easy Install Tees
G0817
2
Drain/Overflow Tubing
1
7108118
3
Overflow Elbow
1
1103200
4
Overflow Grommet
1
9003500
5
Hose Clips
2
900431
6
Water Hardness Test Kit
1
800005
7
Transformer
1
98124612
8
Adapter Clips
2
1205500
9
Adapter ‘O’ Rings
2
900535
10
Adapter Elbows (3⁄4”)
2
7106328
11
Silicone Grease
1
n/a
12
Bypass Set
1
555021
13
Inlet/Outlet Hoses
2
803186
14
Hose Gaskets
2
803188
15
Filter Discs
2
803187
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Installation of Your Water Softener
PLANNING & SITING THE INSTALLATION
HARDWATER TAP
The installation of a 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 service and salt access. If installed next to a boiler
or hot water cylinder you may have to protect against condensation.
Water Authority byelaws require that one tap in the house remains
unsoftened. It is also recommended that the garden tap is left with
a hard water supply.
When siting the softener please consider the engineer and customer.
Sufficient space should be left behind the unit to allow easy access for
repairs and cleaning.
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 pressurereducing valve should be fitted. If daytime pressure is less than 25 psi
a pressure pump is required.
Note: Night-time pressure will be much higher than daytime.
FREEZING
FLOW RATES
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.
The water flow must be at least 1 litre per minute for the water softener
to work as originally designed.
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
Maximum flow is 53 litres per minute (peak).
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: FAILURE TO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WATER SOFTENER, OR RESTRICT
ITS OPERATION.
The water softener requires a 240 volt 50 Hz electrical supply taken
off a power supply not a lighting circuit. Power is supplied via a 24 volt
50 Hz transformer.
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Installation of Your Water Softener
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SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Maximum Water Temperature 49°C (120°F)
Maximum Daytime working pressure 4.76 BAR (70 psi)
A Pressure Reducing Valve
Minimum working pressure 1.7 BAR (25 psi)
B Bypass Valve
Minimum system flow 0.06m3/hr
C Inlet Valve
Maximum system flow 3.18m3/hr
D Outlet Valve
(if required)
If a pressure-reducing valve is required this may be ordered from Tapworks:
Quote Part No. 800220 for 1⁄2” or 15mm pipework
Quote Part No. 800223 for 3⁄4” or 22mm pipework
UNVENTED OR DIRECT SYSTEMS
Connection to the water softener should be made with 22mm or 28mm
copper pipe and not with flexible hoses supplied, to ensure that a
satisfactory flow rate is maintained. You will also require a suitably sized
bypass set and check valve. Full flow valves are recommended. Large
bore flexible hoses are available from Tapworks.
DRAIN HOSE
A
B
D
C
We recommend that the maximum length of drain line is 3 feet before
entering an air gap. Also any rise in height of the drain should not be
above 3 feet.
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS
Central heating systems should always be treated with a proprietary
corrosion inhibitor regardless of being filled with softened or hard water.
Systems containing aluminium should always be filled with hard water
unless instructed otherwise by the manufacturer.
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Step By Step Guide To Plumbing The Softener
PLUMBING
Turn off the water supply at the incoming main and begin plumbing as per
the installation instructions on pages 4 & 5.
FIT THE BYPASS KIT
Cut off the rising main and install the inlet tee with check valve. Next, plumb
the bypass, inlet and outlet valves so that the water supply can be turned
back on. Use the red valve for the inlet, the blue valve for the outlet and the
grey valve as the bypass. Before turning the water back on, make sure the
bypass is open and the inlet and outlet valves are closed. This will allow
water to pass directly to the household system without it diverting to the
water softener. (The use of the plastic plumbing fittings with copper pipe may
affect the electrical earthing or bonding of the copper pipe. If in doubt, we
advise that you contact a qualified electrician for advice).
Valve Service Position
From Water
Softner
To Water
Softner Inlet
From
Mains
Outlet
Open
Bypass Closed
From Water
Softner
To Water
Softner Inlet
To
System
Inlet Tee
Incorporating
Check Valve
Open
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Hard Water Bypass Position
From
Mains
To
System
Inlet Tee
Incorporating
Check Valve
Closed
Bypass Open
Outlet
Closed
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Step By Step Guide To Plumbing The Softener
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FIT THE INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTOR ELBOWS
Remove the plastic plug from the outlet port on the water softener valve,
if present. Fit the ‘O’ rings to the outer groove of each adaptor elbow.
Push the adaptors into the valve inlet as far as they will go. Lightly lubricate
using the silicone grease provided.
NOTE: Do not use petroleum jelly or oil based lubricants.
‘O’ Ring
Inlet
Outlet
‘O’ Ring
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SECURE THE ADAPTOR ELBOW
Snap the two large hold clips into place, from the top down (see top illustration
opposite). Be sure they snap firmly into place so that the adaptors will not pull
out. Pull on the adaptors to assure a tight fit has been achieved.
INLET AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS
(For unvented or direct systems refer to page 5). Use the connecting hoses
provided with the elbow unions to make the inlet and outlet
connections. For ease of connection the straight ends may be connected
to isolating valves or elbow unions. Fit the filter discs into the straight union
end of the inlet/outlet hoses.
DRAIN OUTLET/OVERFLOW CONNECTION
Insert the rubber grommet into the overflow socket situated 2⁄3 of the way up
the rear of the water softener cabinet. Only insert the overflow adaptor
using the silicone grease provided once the grommet is secure.
Cut two lengths of hose as required to make the drain and overflow
connections. Fit one length of hose onto the overflow adaptor and one
length onto the drain line adaptor. Turn the drain line adaptor so that
a straight connection can be made. The drain hose and overflow hose must
be secured with the supplied metal clamps (see bottom illustration opposite).
Pass the overflow hose through a hole in an outside wall so that its end can
be seen. The drain hose may be connected directly into an open drain or
via the waste outlet similar to a washing machine. The drain and overflow
must be kept straight and not kinked.
On some tight fitting installations it may be
a benefit to make all connections up before
inserting the elbow into the valve ports.
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Step By Step Guide To Plumbing The Softener
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The water softener works on a 24 volt, 50 Hz electric power supply.
You must plug the transformer into a 240 volt outlet only. Be sure that the
electrical outlet you plug the transformer into is inside, as the transformer
is not designed for outdoor use.
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Should the faceplate fail to display or indicate an error code please check
that the connections are as per the diagram below, you will need to remove
the valve cover to do this.
To connect the transformer to the valve, push the female end plugs on to
the male connectors as indicated below. The two flat ends of the female
connectors should face each other to allow for an easy connection.
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Setting Up
Your water softener has an advanced volume controlled system, which
allows you to achieve important salt and water savings during regeneration:
c) Regeneration is based on patterns established for volumes of water used,
giving you the maximum conservation of water and salt usage.
a) LCD display and user friendly buttons.
Note: To alter settings during normal operation press SELECT until desired
function is reached.
b) An extended power back up (48 hours). The memory retains all settings
for extended periods during any power loss and beyond that time only
requires the time setting to be reprogrammed.
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Programming
When the transformer is first plugged in the display will flash 12.00am.
NOTE: Each time you press a button on the fascia panel display a beeper
sounds. One beep signals that a change is accepted. If the beeper sounds
continually then a different button is required to effect the required operation.
WATER HARDNESS
ppm
Unit Setting
(200)
12
(220)
13
(240)
15
(260)
16
(280)
17
(300)
18
The display will continue to flash and the time can be advanced or moved
backwards using the
or
buttons. Holding down the buttons advances
the time at a faster rate.
(320)
19
(340)
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If the time requires changing during normal operation, press the SELECT
button once. The display will flash and indicate present time. You may use
the
or
buttons as described above to alter the time. Once the required
time is displayed the time may be set by pushing the SELECT button once
more.
(360)
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(380)
22
(400)
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SET THE WATER HARDNESS CALCULATION
(420)
24
(440)
25
(460)
30
(480)
30
(500)
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1 2:00
AM
PRESENT TIME
SET THE PRESENT TIME
The display will flash “19 hardness” (this is a pre-set factory setting).
Hardness varies from one location to another. Use the kit provided to
determine your water hardness in ppm. If necessary change to the unit
setting indicated.
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Programming
(cont)
To advance or reduce the displayed number to your required setting, use the
or
buttons.
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HARDNESS
Once the required setting is displayed it may be set by pushing the SELECT
button once more.
SET THE REGENERATION TIME
The display will flash 02.00 recharge time, which is the pre-set factory
setting. If you wish to change this time then proceed as follows: (if not,
press SELECT and proceed to the next section).
2:00
AM
RECHARGE TIME
NOTE: 2.00 am is chosen because any household water used during
recharge will be replaced with hard water. Consequently a time is required
when very little, if any, water will be used. To select a different regeneration
time use the
or
buttons, to adjust one hour at a time. Once the
required setting is displayed it may be set by pressing the SELECT button
once more. Recharge will last for approximately 1 hour.
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Finishing Installation
Your unit should now be fully plumbed and ready to programme.
NOTES TO THE INSTALLER – BEFORE YOU LEAVE
1 Having programmed your unit you will wish to ensure that the unit is
functioning properly before you leave the site.
2 Our Service Department will offer you advice. If you have any queries
do not hesitate to call us.
3 Open the inlet and outlet valve and close the bypass as indicated in the
diagram (page 6). Check that all the plumbing connections are secure
and that there are no leaks.
4 Check that the time of day is correct.
8 Advise the customer that any water fed from the storage tank will not
be softened immediately. Any water drawn directly from the softener
following regeneration will be soft.
9 Ensure that the customer is left with all literature relating to the unit.
10 Return the Guarantee Registration Card to Tapworks.
IMPORTANT – TAPWORKS WATER SOFTENERS HAVE 12 MONTHS
PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY. YOU CAN EXTEND THIS TO
2 YEARS BY RETURNING THE GUARANTEE REGISTRATION CARD.
WE WILL SEND YOU (WITHIN 28 DAYS) YOUR WARRANTY
CERTIFICATE DETAILING YOUR 2 YEAR GUARANTEE.
5 Initiate a Regeneration
Hold down the TOUCH/HOLD button for about 3 seconds until
RECHARGE flashes in the display. After a few minutes a small amount
of water will enter the Salt Cabinet. This process will take approximately
4-8 minutes.
If you are a regular user of water softeners you will benefit from joining our
Tapworks Installer Club loyalty scheme. Call 01494 480621 for details.
Thank you for choosing Tapworks.
Fill with Salt
6 Once the water has run to drain, fill the cabinet with salt and check your
drain connections. You will require a 25kg bag of Pellet salt or Tablet
salt. DO NOT use granular salt. Make sure that the brine well cover is
in place and secure as salt must not be allowed to enter the brine well.
Do not fill salt above the overflow. (See Unit explosion diagram page 2).
7 The whole regeneration procedure will take approximately 1 hour. Once
complete softened water will gradually replace the hard water in the
storage tank over a period of normally 7 days. However, this can take
longer in larger houses.
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User Information
TO REGENERATE TONIGHT
TO REGENERATE NOW
The unit can be programmed to regenerate at the next pre-programmed
time, regardless of its remaining capacity. This is particularly beneficial to
ensure a sufficient softened water supply for an expected heavy water
usage the next day.
Alternatively, an automatic regeneration can be initiated at any time.
Simply press the TOUCH/HOLD button and hold it down for approximately
3 seconds, until a beep sounds. Recharge will flash on the display. The
process will take a few minutes to begin and last approximately 1 hour.
Simply press the TOUCH/HOLD button once. Recharge tonight will flash
on the display. To cancel recharge tonight, press the TOUCH/HOLD button
once and immediately release. The display will return to the time display.
It cannot be cancelled once started.
9:1 0
AM
RECHARGE TONIGHT
Use as little water as possible during this time period as hard water will
bypass the water softener. Once the regeneration is complete the recharge
display will disappear.
11:00
AM
RECHARGE
NOTE: The unit will automatically flash “recharge tonight” once the
computer calculates that a regeneration is required. This is for information
only – no action is required. At the next programmed regeneration time the
cycle will automatically begin. Once a regeneration is initiated a flashing
“recharge” replaces the flashing “recharge tonight”.
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User Information
(cont)
POWER CUTS
Check electrical connections are as per configuration on page 9.
If the electrical power to the water softener is interrupted, the time display
is blank, but the ‘memory’ built into the electronics will keep the correct time
for up to 48 hours.
a Unplug transformer.
The water softener will not regenerate but will pass softened water. In the
case of a power cut your demand for water will be less as most appliances
will not work and so a recharge should not be necessary. When electrical
power is returned, one of two things will happen:
c Replug transformer.
1 Power off up to 48 hours
The display returns and is steady. No operation is necessary.
2 Power off over 48 hours
The display returns and flashes. Only the time requires re-setting. The hardness
and regeneration time will not have been lost as they are stored. Even if the
time is incorrect after a certain period, the water softener will continue to
work but will regenerate at what it believes the time to be. Re-set the time as
described in the Programming Section (see page 11).
Should an error code appear …
b Check direct connections.
d Wait for 6 minutes. If the error code is rectified, the error code will
not re-appear.
NOTE: Softener may regenerate immediately following a cleared error code.
BUILDING A HISTORY
Because it has no historical data to base its logic on, your water softener
will regenerate quite frequently when first used to ensure continuous softened
water. Within a few months it will settle into a more regular pattern.
SALT USAGE
Because your Automatic Demand water softener uses proportional brining,
more frequent regenerations are not at the expense of high salt usage.
However, if you are a low water using household you will find after a few
months that your water softener will become increasingly efficient, as it
adapts to suit your water usage.
LARGE INFLUXES OF GUESTS
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If you have people to stay and use more water than normal, you will find
that your Automatic Demand water softener regenerates more frequently.
As your household water usage returns to normal, so too will the
regeneration frequency.
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Diagnostic Data Transfer
Tapworks Water Softeners come fitted with our unique diagnostic data
transfer system.
Our Automated Service Evaluation System enables your water softener to
'talk' directly to the Service Centre and communicate data which otherwise
might only be accessed by a site visit to your home.
The data received is reviewed by a technician and if there is a problem
it may be possible to correct it by telephone. If a service call is necessary,
the engineer will be likely to know in advance what parts and repairs
are required.
• Simultaneously press the UP and DOWN buttons.
• A constant beeping pattern is emitted.
• Release the buttons, the data message will continue to transmit for about
20 seconds.
• When the beeping stops finish your call.
Your call will then be processed by the Service Centre.
Don’t forget to leave your details if you expect a reply!
DIAGNOSTIC DATA TRANSFER
• Can provide you with information on the efficiency and performance
of your water softener.
• Can save you the cost and inconvenience of an unnecessary call-out.
• Can save time and money in the event of a call-out.
USING THE DIAGNOSTIC DATA TRANSFER
• You Will need a portable telephone.
• Have your softener service number to hand. This is found under the
salt lid.
• Dial the Service Centre Dedicated telephone number 09068 615355.
• When connected, the Service Centre will ask you to follow
a simple procedure.
• Hold the telephone mouthpiece about 1" from the
symbol
on the faceplate below the screen. (see illustration opposite).
Speaker
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Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing poor water flow, please check all plumbing first,
as it is extremely rare for a softener to cause flow rate problems.
Save money by ensuring an engineer is not called out
unnecessarily. However, if the solution to the problem is not
successful, please call for service and advise us what you
have tried. Call our Direct Service Line on: 01494 484848
Checklist
Solution
Page
Ref
PROBLEM: Hard Water or, Intermittently Hard Water
1 Is there a minimum of 6 inches
1 Fill the cabinet with salt.
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of salt in the cabinet?
2 Is the bypass valve closed and
the inlet and outlet valves open?
3 Is the hardness setting correct?
2 Close the bypass valve and
p6
open the inlet and outlet valves.
3 Reset the unit setting as per table
p11
open the inlet and outlet valves.
Important Note: If any of the above requires action, add 4 litres of
clean water to the salt and initiate a “regenerate now”
PROBLEM: No Water
1 Is the water mains open?
1 Open water mains.
p5
2 Are the inlet and outlet valves open?
2 Open the inlet and outlet valves.
p6
PROBLEM: Unit regenerates at incorrect time of Day
1 Is the present time correct?
1 Reset the present time.
2 Is the regeneration time correct?
2 Reset the regeneration time.
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p12
p15
3 Has there been a power cut?
PROBLEM: No regeneration occuring or, little or no salt usage
1 Is the water soft?
1 If yes, no action is required.
2 Is the water level in the salt
2 if yes, check the drain link is not.
cabinet high?
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frozen or blocked. Initiate an
immediate regeneration.
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Troubleshooting
Checklist
Page
Ref
Solution
PROBLEM: Excessive Salt Usage
1 Check the Hardness.
Checklist
Solution
(cont)
Page
Ref
PROBLEM: Electronic Faceplate
p11
1 Reduce the unit setting if incorrect.
1 Is the faceplate blank?
1 Check the power is turned on and
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all conections are secure.
PROBLEM: No Water in Cabinet or Very Low
2 Is the display stuck on one function?
1 This is quite normal. Unlike
1 No action necessary.
2 Turn the power off for ten seconds
and then switch back on.
conventional water softeners only a
few inches of water is at the bottom
3 Does an error code appear,
of the cabinet.
eg. “ERR03”
3 Check all the connections are secure.
p15
Turn the power off for ten seconds.
and then switch back on.
PROBLEM: High Water Level in Cabinet
1 Is the water level in the salt
cabinet high?
p14
1 Initiate an immediate regeneration.
If the problem does not return,
there is nothing wrong.
PROBLEM: Water Running Down the Overflow
1 Is the water level in the salt
cabinet high?
p6
1 If yes, bypass the water softener and
call for service.
PROBLEM: Water Running Down the Drain Line Constantly
1 Is the unit in regeneration mode?
1 If yes, wait until it finishes, check
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the present time and regeneration
time settings and adjust if incorrect.
2 Does an error code appear, eg.
“ERR 01”
2 Check all electrical connections
p9
are secure. Turn the power off for ten
seconds, and then switch back on.
Important Note: If the problem persists bypass the softener and call for service
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Guarantee, Service & General Information
All Tapworks Domestic Water Softeners are fully covered by
one year parts and labour guarantee against manufacturing
defect from the date of purchase.
General information
This guarantee does not effect the statutory rights of the consumer.
Salt is used as the regenerate (cleansing agent) for your water softener’s
resin bed. The salt cabinet will need to be refilled from time to time.
Any faults which are not attributable to the water softener
but to faulty installation or operation will be chargeable.
The following, which are not attributable to the water softener but to faulty
installation or operation, will be chargeable.
SALT
It is essential that approximately 6 inches of salt is maintained
as a minimum to ensure operating efficiency.
1
Water softeners installed where pressure or flow rates are not within
the limits stated in the user and installer handbook.
2
Faults arising from misuse or neglect.
Failure to replenish salt will prevent the unit from cleansing itself on its
recharge cycle and consequently it will be unable to soften water. Pour the
salt slowly into the cabinet. Ensure that the brine well cap is secure, as no
salt should be allowed to enter here. DO NOT use granular salt. ONLY
USE TABLET SALT OR PELLET SALT.
3
Failure to replenish salt, or not using tablet/pellet salt.
Your local water softener stockist will stock salt.
4
Resetting the programmer in the event of a power failure
or incorrect programming.
NOTE: During the cleaning process salt does not enter the water supply.
Salt is rinsed to drain.
5
Resetting the programmer when the influent water hardness or the
number of people in the household changes.
CLEANING
6
Water softeners are not installed in accordance with local regulations.
7
Any fault arising from repairs or alterations to the water softener carried
out by anyone other than our own engineers.
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Water softeners installed outside the mainland counties of England.
9
Faults arising from faulty installation, plumbing or electrical.
Your unit may be cleaned with a damp cloth and detergent. Do not use
bleaches, solvents or spirits as this may cause damage.
WATER LEVEL
The water level will vary. Generally there will be no more than two inches
of water in the cabinet. During re-charge this will increase. Water may
normally be visible only when the salt level is very low.
10 Any defect or damage occasioned by fire, lightning, explosion, flood,
storm, tempest, impact or other extraneous causes.
11 Water softener installed on bore hole, well water or a non-standard
installation not covered by the instruction book may be subject to
limitations on the warranty provided.
12 Units installed in such a way that access for servicing is restricted.
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RETURN YOUR REGISTRATION CARD TODAY!
TO BENEFIT FROM YOUR FREE 2 YEAR GUARANTEE
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General Information
(cont)
THE USE OF SOFTENED WATER
CLEANING SINKS, BATHS AND BASINS
WASHING MACHINES
You will find that your cleaning chores are reduced, as cleaning becomes
a quick wipe around. Occasionally ‘spotting’ may result but this is easily
rinsed off and nothing to worry about.
You will need much less soap powder. In most washes one tablespoon will
be sufficient. Too much lather and clothes will not rinse properly.
DISHWASHERS
HOW SOFTENED IS MY WATER?
STEAM IRONS/CAR BATTERIES
Test the water hardness from the softened supply using the test kit supplied.
Your water should change the colour of the test with one drop of solution.
If your unit has been installed for a short period of time it may be 2-3 weeks
before the softened water completely replaces the hard water in your
storage tank.
Only used distilled or deionised water, not softened water.
Always follow manufacturers instructions.
HARD WATER
If your dishwasher is on a softened water supply, you will no longer need to
fill your unit with salt. The salt was used to soften the water in the dishwasher.
COPPER STAINING
In some cases small amounts of blue copper deposits may be noticed
after installation. This will be caused by new pipework and should
disappear after a short time. Simply wipe away any deposit.
If this persists poor earthing may be allowing electrolytic corrosion.
Contact an electrical engineer.
One household tap and any garden taps should be left on a hard water
supply. Softened water contains a small amount of sodium. In four pints of
softened water the sodium content is about the same as in 1⁄4 pint of milk. If
you are concerned about the quality of your drinking water supply ask your
local stockist about the benefits of a Tapworks Drinking Water System.
Tapworks, Mill Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks, HP14 3TP
Tel: 01494 480 621 Fax: 01494 484 396 Direct Service Line: 01494 484848
www.tapworks.net
As part of our policy of ongoing research and development, we reserve the right to alter design and specification without prior notice.
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