Initial Commissioning; Installation And Operation Considerations - BWT bestsoft 4 Einbau- Und Bedienungsanleitung

3.2 Initial commissioning

For professional installation by a qualified fitter observe the following:
Has all packaging material been removed from the brine cabinet?
Is there a protective filter upstream from the unit in the immediate vicinity?
Is the water and power supply to the unit continuous (network pressure of at least 1.7 bar UK /
1 bar EU)
Have you opened the pressure reducing valve to the limit stop?
Have the water hoses been properly connected?
(Observe the flow direction arrows and hard water inlet at the non-return valve of the unit).
Have the drain water hose and the overflow been routed separately to the waste water system and
connected? (See Section 3.6)
Have you informed the operator of the inspection schedule? (Check supply of salt and hardness of
blended water at least every two months)
Have you informed the operator of the maintenance schedule? (Tasks in accordance with manu-
facturer's instructions. Interval annually, every 6 months with communal units)
NOTE!
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Please check connections and pipeline junctions for leaks.
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Handing over the unit to the operator:
If there is a delay between the installation/startup of the unit and transfer to the operator, a manual re-
generation must be performed. The operator must be told how the unit works as well as how to operate
and inspect it. Ensure that the operator receives the installation and operating manual.
Please open the access cover:
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Display for controlling
2
Rating plate and serial number
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Brine cabinet
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Brine storage cabinet

3.3 Installation and operation considerations

1. Before you begin:
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 experience carries out the
installation. Before embarking on the installation, please ensure you have familiarised yourself with both
these instructions and the components required to complete the installation.
2. Positioning the water softener:
Please measure your water softener to ensure that it will fit into the area you are placing the unit into.
PLEASE remember to include additional space for connecting pipe work in your calculations along with
the regular access that is needed for topping the unit up with salt and future service. Where possible,
the distance of both the incoming water supply and nearest drain should be kept to a minimum. Two
metres is an ideal distance, however, longer distances are permissible, dependant on the incoming
water pressure. Please remember the weight of your new water softener will considerably increase once
installed and filled with salt. Therefore, please ensure your chosen location is strong enough to support
an approximate total weight of (see table).
Your new water softener has been designed to operate efficiently and effectively with an incoming
water pressure of between 1.7 to 5.0 bar UK, 1.0 to 8.0 bar EU. If your water supply is likely to fall
outside these limits, then we would recommend that a booster pump or pressure reducing valve should
be fitted respectively.
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