Monarch Water FREEFLOW Water Softener Installer & User Guide
The Monarch Water FREEFLOW Water Softener is designed to provide you with soft water throughout your home. It features an automatic regeneration system that ensures you always have soft water available. The unit includes a 15mm installation kit for a conventional system (storage tanks in roof).
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MONARCH WATER
Installer & User Guide
Effective February 2012
‘Suppliers to H.M. the Queens Estate at Sandringham’
Monarch Water Ltd. Halesworth Road Bramfield IP19 9HS
T 01986 784759 F 01986 784769
[email protected] www.monarchwater.co.uk
Model No.
The Ultimate Water Softener
with the 7 year Guarantee
Installer & User Guide
Effective February 2012
‘Suppliers to H.M. the Queens Estate at Sandringham’
Monarch Water Ltd. Halesworth Road Bramfield IP19 9HS
T 01986 784759 F 01986 784769
[email protected] www.monarchwater.co.uk
Model No.
The Ultimate Water Softener
with the 7 year Guarantee
MONARCH FREEFLOW SERIES WATER SOFTENER
PROGRAMMING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for choosing our water softener. Please read the following carefully,
which if followed correctly, should ensure the installation is trouble free.
A. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
• Always observe the water byelaws.
• Ensure there is only one rising main.
• Make sure you have allowed space for access to the unit for salt filling and for
any possible maintenance in the future.
• Check the water pressure and locate the rising main, a drain facility and a
power supply. Be aware of condensation occurring in warm environments.
B. SITING THE SOFTENER – Fig 1
• Where possible, this should be close to the rising main.
• ‘T’ off for a hard water drinking water facility and also an outside tap.
• The distance between the softener and the drain should be as short as
possible, to ensure that both the drain and the overflow are not subject to
freezing, or over 120 F.
• If siting the softener within a kitchen cupboard, loft etc. ensure that the base/
floor is adequately supported.
• If the softener is being installed in your loft, 1st, 2nd floor etc, it is recom
mended to house the softener within a 25-gallon plastic tank and insulate well.
• The overflow on the plastic tank should be below the overflow of the softener
and a minimum of ¾”in size. Failure to install the softener in a suitable tank
will void the Guarantee.
C. NON-RETURN VALVE
In domestic applications i.e. house, bungalow, apartment, flat etc, a single check
valve should be fitted. All other applications require a double check valve.
D. DRINKING WATER FACILITY – See Installation Requirements Diagram
In compliance with U.K. Water Regulations a tap for drinking water purposes
should be left on the hard water supply.
E. MATERIAL CHECK LIST
• The softener includes a 15mm installation kit for a conventional system
(storage tanks in roof).
• For Combi boilers you will need additional Maxflow Hoses.
• For a pressurised unvented system (22mm pipe work) you will need the PSK
installation kit which includes Maxflow Hoses.
• For 28mm supplies a full upgrade for the softener is available,
details on request.
IMPORTANT For GS models, only Maxflow hoses and Drain/Overflow hose are
included. Valve kits are available on request.
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PROGRAMMING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for choosing our water softener. Please read the following carefully,
which if followed correctly, should ensure the installation is trouble free.
A. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
• Always observe the water byelaws.
• Ensure there is only one rising main.
• Make sure you have allowed space for access to the unit for salt filling and for
any possible maintenance in the future.
• Check the water pressure and locate the rising main, a drain facility and a
power supply. Be aware of condensation occurring in warm environments.
B. SITING THE SOFTENER – Fig 1
• Where possible, this should be close to the rising main.
• ‘T’ off for a hard water drinking water facility and also an outside tap.
• The distance between the softener and the drain should be as short as
possible, to ensure that both the drain and the overflow are not subject to
freezing, or over 120 F.
• If siting the softener within a kitchen cupboard, loft etc. ensure that the base/
floor is adequately supported.
• If the softener is being installed in your loft, 1st, 2nd floor etc, it is recom
mended to house the softener within a 25-gallon plastic tank and insulate well.
• The overflow on the plastic tank should be below the overflow of the softener
and a minimum of ¾”in size. Failure to install the softener in a suitable tank
will void the Guarantee.
C. NON-RETURN VALVE
In domestic applications i.e. house, bungalow, apartment, flat etc, a single check
valve should be fitted. All other applications require a double check valve.
D. DRINKING WATER FACILITY – See Installation Requirements Diagram
In compliance with U.K. Water Regulations a tap for drinking water purposes
should be left on the hard water supply.
E. MATERIAL CHECK LIST
• The softener includes a 15mm installation kit for a conventional system
(storage tanks in roof).
• For Combi boilers you will need additional Maxflow Hoses.
• For a pressurised unvented system (22mm pipe work) you will need the PSK
installation kit which includes Maxflow Hoses.
• For 28mm supplies a full upgrade for the softener is available,
details on request.
IMPORTANT For GS models, only Maxflow hoses and Drain/Overflow hose are
included. Valve kits are available on request.
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FIG 1
F. WATER PRESSURE TEST
• It is IMPORTANT that a pressure check is carried out.
• Low and high pressure can result in either damage to, or failure of the unit.
• If daytime static water pressure* exceeds 3.5 bar (50psi) a 5 bar pressure limiter
should be fitted. *50psi daytime pressure can reach nearly 100psi at night!
• Minimum dynamic pressure must exceed 1.4 bar.
• If in any doubt please call us on 01986 784 759
G. INSTALL BYPASS VALVES & NON-RETURN VALVE
Form an installation as per Fig 1 Below.
Checklist
✔ Water pressure 1.5 – 5 bar (20 – 70psi)
✔ Access to incoming water supply
✔ Access to 3 pin socket
✔ Access to drain
✔ Installation preferably on an outside wall
for the overflow
✔ Easy access to fill unit with salt
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F. WATER PRESSURE TEST
• It is IMPORTANT that a pressure check is carried out.
• Low and high pressure can result in either damage to, or failure of the unit.
• If daytime static water pressure* exceeds 3.5 bar (50psi) a 5 bar pressure limiter
should be fitted. *50psi daytime pressure can reach nearly 100psi at night!
• Minimum dynamic pressure must exceed 1.4 bar.
• If in any doubt please call us on 01986 784 759
G. INSTALL BYPASS VALVES & NON-RETURN VALVE
Form an installation as per Fig 1 Below.
Checklist
✔ Water pressure 1.5 – 5 bar (20 – 70psi)
✔ Access to incoming water supply
✔ Access to 3 pin socket
✔ Access to drain
✔ Installation preferably on an outside wall
for the overflow
✔ Easy access to fill unit with salt
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H. INLET & OUTLET CONNECTIONS – See Fig 2 and 3
Connect the hoses provided to the inlet/outlet connections on the rear of the
softener. We recommended you fit the ‘elbow’ end of the hose to the inlet/outlet
connections on the softener. Under no circumstances use washing machines
hoses or plumb the softener in solid copper pipe.
I. DRAIN CONNECTION – See Fig 2 and 3
• The hose for the drain should be cut from the white unbraided hose provided.
• Connect the drain hose to the drain solenoid connection using a jubilee
clip to fix.
• Run the drain hose to either an upstand or an outside drain. A minimum air
gap of 20mm should exist at the end of the drain line.
• If you need to extend the drain hose, this can be done by connecting to a
15mm copper tube for a maximum run of 4 metres, with a minimum daytime
pressure of 40 psi. Over 4mtrs please use 22mm copper tube.
• Ensure that the drain hose is adequately fixed to the copper pipe.
• The drain hose must not dip or be kinked in any way, as this will lead to an
overflow of the machine.
• UPHILL? The white flexible drain hose can run uphill internally, for a maximum
of 3 feet, with a minimum water pressure of 40 psi.
• Softened water will have no adverse effect on a septic tank.
FIG 2
J. FAST FLOW DRAIN KIT- (FFDK)
Where a drain is not readily available,a Fast Flow Drain Kit may be used and is
available from us.
Please note that the Fast Flow Drain Kit cannot be used on overflow connections.
FIG 3
Outlet Connection Inlet Connection
Drain Solenoid Connection
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Connect the hoses provided to the inlet/outlet connections on the rear of the
softener. We recommended you fit the ‘elbow’ end of the hose to the inlet/outlet
connections on the softener. Under no circumstances use washing machines
hoses or plumb the softener in solid copper pipe.
I. DRAIN CONNECTION – See Fig 2 and 3
• The hose for the drain should be cut from the white unbraided hose provided.
• Connect the drain hose to the drain solenoid connection using a jubilee
clip to fix.
• Run the drain hose to either an upstand or an outside drain. A minimum air
gap of 20mm should exist at the end of the drain line.
• If you need to extend the drain hose, this can be done by connecting to a
15mm copper tube for a maximum run of 4 metres, with a minimum daytime
pressure of 40 psi. Over 4mtrs please use 22mm copper tube.
• Ensure that the drain hose is adequately fixed to the copper pipe.
• The drain hose must not dip or be kinked in any way, as this will lead to an
overflow of the machine.
• UPHILL? The white flexible drain hose can run uphill internally, for a maximum
of 3 feet, with a minimum water pressure of 40 psi.
• Softened water will have no adverse effect on a septic tank.
FIG 2
J. FAST FLOW DRAIN KIT- (FFDK)
Where a drain is not readily available,a Fast Flow Drain Kit may be used and is
available from us.
Please note that the Fast Flow Drain Kit cannot be used on overflow connections.
FIG 3
Outlet Connection Inlet Connection
Drain Solenoid Connection
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Key features
- 7 years parts & 2 years labor guarantee
- Dry Salt Softener
- Automatic regeneration
- Continuous soft water supply
- Mains water supply only
- Hydrosoft Tablet salt recommended
Frequently asked questions
It is recommended to top up the unit with Hydrosoft Tablet salt on a weekly basis, to within 3-4 inches of the lid fill point. Filling your softener on a weekly basis is a lot easier to remember than monthly! Never let the salt go below half way down the cabinet, as this will affect the performance of the softener.
In all cases use TABLET SALT ONLY. Monarch recommends Hydrosoft Tablet salt in all their water softeners.
The Monarch Ultimate Water Softener is a dry salt softener, which means it doesn't need to be filled with water. It will regulate its own water level during the automatic regeneration process.
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