Softener Regeneration; Softener - Astoria GLORIA AL Mode D'emploi

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oftener
Mains water contains insoluble salts, which cause the build-up of lime scale deposits in the boiler and in other parts of
the machine. The softener makes it possible to eliminate or substantially reduce the presence of these mineral salts.
The resin softener has the property of retaining the calcium contained in the water. For this reason after a certain
period the resins are saturated and are to be regenerated with coarse kitchen salt (NaCL, sodium chloride) or special
water softening salt. It is very important to regenerate the softener within the established times.
The regeneration is to be done regularly every 15 days. However, in locations with very hard water, it will be neces-
sary to regenerate more frequently. The same is true of places in which there is a large consumption of hot water for
tea or other uses.

Softener regeneration

Proceed as follows:
move levers (2) and (5) from left to right;
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• Remove the lid by loosening the knob (1).
• Release enough water through the pipe (3) to make room for the amount of salt as required depending on the
model (see table).
• Clean any salt or resin residue from the gasket located on the lid.
• Put the lid back in place by screwing the knob (1) down securely and move the lever (2) back from right to left.
• Let the salt water drain from the small tube (4) until the water is no longer salty (about 30-60 minutes). The salt
allows the accumulated mineral salts to be released.
Bring the lever (5) from right to left back to its initial position.
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2
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The build-up of lime scale in the hydraulic circuit and boiler inhibit thermal exchange, thus compro-
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mising proper operation of the machine. Heavy incrustation in the boiler may cause long machine
shutdowns and in any case invalidate any guarantee, because this symptom indicates that regenera-
tion has been neglected.
In order to keep the softener and hence the ma-
chine in perfect operating condition, it is necessary
to perform regeneration periodically based on the
use of the softener and the hardness of the water
that is used.
The table alongside shows the values of the quan-
tity of softened water based on the hardness of the
water in the various units of measure:
- F°: French degree
- D°: German degree = 1.8 °F
- mg CaCO 3
For further information on installation, start-up and regeneration of the softener, refer to the relative instruction
manual.
Amount of softened water based on hardness
F° 30°
D° 16.5°
mg CaCO 3 30
8 litres 1000 lt
12 litres 1500 lt
16 litres 2100 lt
Model Amount

softener

of salt
8 litres 1.0 kg
12 litres 1.5 kg
16 litres 2.0 kg
40° 60° 80°
22° 33° 44°
40 60 80
900 lt 700 lt 500 lt
1350 lt 1050 lt 750 lt
1800 lt 1400 lt 1000 lt
SOFTENER
salt
1.0 kg
1.5 kg
2.0 kg
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