Puretec® Softrol™ SOL Series Water Softeners

Note: Chlorine (free chlorine) tolerance is 1ppm - high chlorine levels permanently damage the softening resin and is not covered under warranty. If chlorine exceeds this limit, we
recommend a carbon pre-filter such as the WH2 or CFS Series. Please refer to Puretec for a specific recommendation. In any case, a carbon pre-filter is recommended to protect against chlorine spikes & prolong the resin life.

Backwashing is an essential preventative maintenance procedure for these systems in order for filter media to be regenerated, and to ensure the system is functioning correctly. Any spent backwash water is discharged, without treatment, down the drain. For any further information or system-specific volumes, please contact Puretec.

Select the location of your water softener with care. Various conditions which contribute to proper location are as follows:

• Install as close as possible to a drain.
• Install in correct relationship to other water treatment equipment. Contact Puretec for assistance.
• Install the softener in the supply line BEFORE the water heater. Temperatures above 43.3°C (110°F) will damage the softener and void the warranty.
• DO NOT install the softener in a location where freezing temperatures occur.
• Freezing may cause permanent damage and will also void the warranty.
• DO NOT install where water hammer conditions may occur without installing an arrestor.
• Allow sufficient space around the installation for easy servicing. Provide a nonswitched 240V power source for the control valve.
• Protect from pressure vacuum with a suitable vacuum breaker.
• Where line pressure exceeds 500 kPa, an approved pressure limiting device must be installed to comply with Australian & New Zealand Plumbing Standards. (Ref. AS/NZS 3500.1:2021, Clause 3.3.4).
• For point of entry installations an approved backflow prevention device must be installed.
• The control valve, fittings and/or bypass are designed to accommodate minor plumbing misalignment but are not designed to support the weight of a system or the plumbing.
• Do not use petroleum jelly, oils, other hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere.
• A silicon lubricant may be used on the black o-rings but it is not necessary.
• Do not use pipe dope or other sealants on threads. Thread seal tape is the preferred sealant but is not necessary on the nut connection or caps because of o-ring seals.
• All plumbing should be done in accordance with local plumbing codes. The pipe size for the drain line should be a minimum of ⅝”.
• Avoid getting primer and solvent cement on filter
• Please consult the user guide for the full instructions prior to installing the water softening system.