Description
Problem
Water hardness, iron and manganese content.
Unit description
The iron removal and water softening unit is designed to remove dissolved iron (Fe2+) and hardness (i.e. the calcium and magnesium ions contained in the water). The unit also removes dissolved manganese (Mn2+). The water treatment unit consists of a vessel filled with filter media, a fully automatic controller that manages the filter’s operation and a brine tank. The filter medium is an ion exchange resin made specifically for water treatment.
Operating principle
In the unit, the calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese ions dissolved in the water are replaced with sodium ions. The unit works fully automatically, performing backwashing, i.e. regeneration, according to consumption. The user’s task is to make sure there is always enough of a supply of salt tablets in the brine tank. The installation site needs an electrical outlet and a drain connection.
Technical data
| Flow rate, nominal | 2 m³/h |
| Flow rate, maximum | 2.5 m³/h |
| Operating pressure | 2–8 bar |
| Operating temperature | +5 to +30 °C |
| Electrical connections | 230 VAC / 50 Hz |
| Capacity at total hardness of 1 meq/l | 56 m³ |
| Regeneration* salt consumption | 5.5 kg |
| Regeneration* water consumption | 330 l |
| Filter media | ion exchange resin, support gravel |
| Unit dimensions (L × W × H) | 790 × 490 × 1530 mm |
| Connections (inlet, outlet, drain) | 3/4″, 3/4″, 3/8″ female thread |
| Brine tank | 90 l |
* Salt and water consumption are calculated per regeneration at an inlet pressure of 3.4 bar (under the standard program).
Unit components
- Controller
- Timer
- Filter vessel
- Upper screen
- Filter media
- Center tube
- Support gravel
- Lower screen
- Air valve
- Brine hose
- Brine tank
- Brine tank overflow
- Brine well
- Salt tablets
- Brine solution
Unit connections
- Outlet — 3/4″ female thread
- Drain — 3/8″ female thread
- Inlet — 3/4″ female thread
