Harvey Hv3 Water Softener Installation Manual
| Section | Feature Description | |---------|----------------------| | | Check for HV3 control valve, brine tank, ¾" fittings, drain hose, bypass valve | | Tools required | Adjustable spanner, pipe cutter, PTFE tape, bucket, spirit level | | Mains connection | Isolate water supply, install bypass valve first, connect inlet/outlet | | Electrical | Plug into unswitched socket – controller retains settings for 24h during power loss | | Commissioning | Manual regeneration cycle to purge air and bed fines | | Programming | Set hardness level (ppm or °Clark), regeneration day override, time of day | | Test procedure | Check for leaks, verify soft water hardness (<5ppm), drain flow clarity |
Note: If your mains pressure exceeds 5.5 Bar, install a pressure reducing valve (PRV) upstream. 2. Location Conditions harvey hv3 water softener installation manual
Place the Harvey HV3 into its final position. Ensure it's level and stable, with sufficient clearance around it for maintenance access. Ensure it's level and stable, with sufficient clearance
: The recommended operating pressure for non-electric block salt softeners ranges between If your pressure exceeds ), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Low pressure can prevent proper regeneration cycles. Mount a non-return check valve on the inlet
Mount a non-return check valve on the inlet pipe to prevent softened water or brine from siphoning back into the water mains. Step 2: Connecting the Hoses to the Softener
Harvey HV3 Water Softener Installation Manual: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide