Harvey Hv3 Water Softener Installation Manual ✯

Ensure the bypass valve is fully open to the softener and not stuck in the bypass position.

Connect the straight end of the hoses to your plumbing bypass valves and the angled ends to the softener unit. Ensure there are no sharp kinks or tight bends. 5. Hook Up the Drain and Overflow

Because the HV3 is non-electric, it uses water pressure to regenerate. This requires two drainage lines. The Drain Line (High Pressure) Connect the 1/2" drain hose to the softener's drain outlet.

Place the HV3 as close to the incoming water main as possible, but the outside tap branch (unless you want softened water for your garden). harvey hv3 water softener installation manual

Installing a Harvey HV3 Water Softener (a model often associated with the Minimax M3

Open the Inlet and Outlet valves. Close the Bypass valve.

15mm or 22mm tees and valves (matching your existing pipe diameter). Ensure the bypass valve is fully open to

: If you've just installed a new unit or have had the softener in storage (such as during a house move), the first two salt blocks may be used more quickly than normal as the system and the brine adjust.

Connect the from the port marked "OUT" to the plumbing line feeding the rest of the house.

This is a safety feature. Run the overflow hose through an outside wall with a downward slope. This ensures that if the unit malfunctions, excess water exits the building safely. 6. Commissioning the System The Drain Line (High Pressure) Connect the 1/2"

Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or a professional installer, treat the manual as your primary reference. And remember: a correctly installed Harvey HV3 should last 20 years or more. A rushed, incorrect installation will fail in 20 months.

Connect the other end of the Inlet hose to the Inlet bypass valve.

Assemble the bypass set according to the manufacturer's instructions, tightening it up before putting it into position. Place the assembled bypass set in your chosen location to test the fit before finalising the pipework alterations.

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