
Braukmann
PW50AS/BS/CS
KaltecSoft
Einbau-Anleitung
Installation Instructions
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Water Softener
Safety Guidelines
- Follow the installation instructions.
- Use the appliance
• according to its intended use
•in good condition
• with due regard to safety and risk of danger. - Note that the appliance is exclusively for use in the applications detailed in these installation instructions. Any other use will not be considered to comply with requirements and would invalidate the warranty.
- Please take note that any assembly, commissioning, servicing and adjustment work may only be carried out by authorized persons.
- Immediately rectify any malfunctions which may influence safety.
Functional description
Hard or medium-hard drinking water contains large amounts of lime, which can deposit in pipes, fittings, and devices and result in irreparable damages.
KaltecSoft is based on the simple exchange of minerals. Cal- calcium, and magnesium is replaced by sodium, thus preventing additional scale build-up.
| Medium Water temperature Operating pressure | Water 5-30°C 2,0-8,0 bar |
Technical data
| Ambient temperature Nominal pressure Nominal flow rate (⊗p=1,0 bar) Nominal flow rate (⊗p=1,8 bar) Reverse rinsing max. (⊗p=1,8 bar Supply voltage (ext. transformer) Protective extra low voltage Power consumption Protection class Connection size Connection sewerage | 2-40°C PN 103 1,4 m/h 1,8 m3/h 1,6 m3/h 230 V / 50 Hz 24 V 2 W (during treatment) IP 22 3/4″ external 1/2″ hose nozzle |
Options
| Type PW50-AS KaltecSoft PW50-BS KaltecSoft PW50-CS KaltecSoft | Resin volume (l) 10 litres 15 litres 20 litres | Wastewater, regeneration water (l/regeneration) 50 78 102 |
Scope of delivery
The water softener consists of:
- Cabinet in a modern, space-saving design
- Electronic regeneration system controlled by the volume
- Control panel with status indicator
- Bottle with monodisperse ion exchanger
- Connector adapter, incl. Bypass valve
- External transformer; the device is only fed with a protec- I’ve low voltage of 24 V
- Filter combination FK06
Assembly
7.1 Installations Guidelines
- All works should only be carried out by a qualified person
- Ensure that installation is not subject to freezing or extreme heat
- A drain connection within five meters distance or two meters height must be available. The drain hose must not be kinked in any way as this will lead to an overflow of the device
- After the device has been installed, the time and the water hardness should be set on the appliance and a manual regeneration be initiated
If the supply pressure exceeds 8.0 bar, a pressure re- user has to be connected!
If the supply pressure exceeds 4 bar, it is recommended- ed to fit a pressure reducer upstream the device.
7.2 Assembly instructions
In order to avoid irreversible damages to the water conditioning device, all welding and soldering work in the immediate vicinity has to be completed prior to as- assembly!
- Thoroughly flush pipework
- Install the water conditioning device
• Note flow direction (indicated by arrow)
•Install without tension or bending stresses - Connect the water conditioning device
- Connect the sewerage tube to the discharge connection (inner tube ø min. 13 mm, 1/2″)
Make sure the seal is fitted properly!
Commissioning
Commissioning has to take place in the following order!
8.1 Flush and Deaerate
- Set the water conditioning device to “Bypass” (handles to position cross)
- Open the main water supply
- Open the nearest cold water tap and allow the water to run. Impurities and soldering remains are flushed out of the pipework
- Set the water conditioning device to “Service” (handles to position straight)
- Deaerate the water conditioning device, a flush device for approx. 10 minutes
- Should the bypass unit be dripping, open and close again
- Close the cold water tap
Noise development can occur during regeneration ue to incomplete deaerating. However, this will disappear after 2-3 regenerations!
8.2 Cabinet
- Remove covering cap and salt lid. The brine tube remains closed
- Manually fill water into the cabinet The water level should be approx. 3 cm
- Fill up the cabinet with a bag of block salt for softeners (according to DIN EN 973)
Wait until the brine formation is sufficient (1h – 12h)!
8.3 Time Setting
1. Connect the mains plug to the power supply
o The power supply has to conduct continuous operating voltage and should not be connected to a switch
2. Set the time via the
buttons
o The clock runs quicker when the
buttons are held pressed
8.4 Determining Water Hardness
The raw water hardness can be requested from the responsible waterworks or determined via a hardness measuring instrument in the main water supply in front of the water conditioning device.
- Set the water conditioning device to “Bypass” (handles to position cross)
- Take a water sample at the first draw-off station
- Determine the water hardness via a hardness measuring instrument
- Set the water conditioning device to “Service” (handles to position straight)
8.5 Blending Setting
The desired residual hardness (mixing ratio between raw water and soft water) has to be set at the blending It is recommended that drinking water keeps a residual hardness of 1.0 mmol/l (equals 100 ppm CaCO3 or 6°dH)! The sodium content of the softened drinking water increases by 0.46 mg/l per ppm removed hardness (by 46 mg/l per mmol/l removed hardness), and must not exceed the limit value of 200 mg/l!
- Open sampling point
- Remove cover from the adjustment knob
- Set blending
o, Turn adjuster knob until the desired hardness is reached (recommended: 100 ppm)
o, Do not turn in too far!

In position “closed” no untreated water was added to the soft water!
4. Fit cover to the adjustment knob
5. Close sampling point
6. The water conditioning device is ready for operation
8.6 Calculating the Set Value for capacity
A value for the capacity has to be set at the water conditioning the device according to the water hardness, and is calculated as follows:
Set value = Factor F : (Raw water – Residual Hardness) Factor F + Figure 8.6
| Example 1: Water conditioning device Factor F for °dH unit Raw water hardness set residual hardness Set value = 28.000 : (24-8) Set value = 1.750 Example 2: Water conditioning device Factor F for °dH unit Raw water hardness set residual hardness Set value = 42.000 : (19-5) Set value = 3.000 | PW50-AS 28.000 24 °dH 8 ° dH PW50-BS 42.000 19 °dH 5 ° dH |
8.7 Capacity Setting
1. Simultaneously press the
buttons for 5 seconds
It
is displayed, press no further buttons (test mode manufacturer)! Wait for approx. 10 seconds until the current time is redisplayed!
2. Enter the calculated set value via the
buttons
3. Press the
button three times to save the setting
8.8 Manual Regeneration
Press the
button 5 seconds Manual regeneration starts immediately Flushing takes place via the drain tube during regeneration!
The total time required for all 4 regeneration phases is:
approx. 52 min/PW50-AS
approx. 77 min/PW50-BS
approx. 102 min/PW50-CS
Operation
9.1 Control Buttons, Display, and Indicators 
9.2 Display during Operation
During normal operation, the time and residual capacity are displayed alternately
Time
Residual volume (liter) ![]()
9.3 Display during Regeneration
During regeneration, the active regeneration phase is displayed. In addition to the phase number, the remaining time of the active regeneration phase is also displayed. After all 4 regeneration phases have been completed, the water conditioning device returns to normal operation.
Regeneration Phase 2, Remaining time 27 Minutes ![]()
9.4 “Bypass” function
9.4.1″Bypass” position
In this position, the raw water is not softened
The raw water runs, via the bypass valve, through the connection adaptor back into the drinking water supply
9.4.2 “Service” position
In this position, the raw water is softened and blended with hard water as to the setting of the blending adjuster
9.4.3 Start-Up operation
For the first 1-2 week running period the brand-new water conditioning device is in the start-up operation.
During this period noise development can occur during regeneration but will automatically disappear after approx. 1-2 weeks
Settings
10.1 Time
Input: 24-hour mode 4. Set the time via the
buttons
o The clock runs quicker when the
buttons are held pressed
Time![]()
10.2 Control valve
All settings at the control valve have to be entered in the checklist!
Incorrect parameter changes can lead to substantial property damages!
In order to accept changes for the control valve settings, run the programming until the end.
Proceed with the
button!
10.2.1 Capacity setting
1. Simultaneously press the
buttons for 5 seconds
It
is displayed, press no further but- ons (test mode manufacturer)! Wait for approx. 10 seconds until the current time is redisplayed!
2. Enter the calculated set value via the
buttons
3. Press the
button once to go to the next setting
In operation or water consumption the residual capacity is reduced from the set amount to zero.
Residual volume 530 liters Residual volume 0 liters![]()
10.2.2 Time-delayed, volume-controlled regeneration
Regeneration is triggered at the set time if the remaining capacity does not suffice for the next full day
Set to 02:00 a.m. at the factory!
Input: 24-hour mode
Time regeneration![]()
1. Press the
buttons to change the time
2. Press the
button once to go to the next setting
10.2.3 Forced regeneration
If the programmed number of days between two regenerations has been reached, a forced regeneration is triggered at the set time. The forced regeneration is triggered irrespective of the residual volume.
Set to 7 days at the factory!
Input: OFF up to 99 days
Forced regeneration ![]()
1. Press the
buttons to change the number of days
2. Press the
button once to accept all the changes
10.3 Manual Regeneration
There are two manual regeneration possibilities available
1. Possibility Press the button
5 seconds
Manual regeneration starts immediately
1. Possibility
Briefly press the
key
Manual regeneration starts at the set time
Operating display flashes
10.3.1 Change to the next regeneration phase
1. Press the
button once to go to the next regeneration phase
If the water conditioning device is in between two phases (phase display flashes), pressing the button has no effect
Power Failure
11.1 Settings
The time has to be reentered after a power failure (Chapter 10.1)
All the control valve settings remain and are restored once the power supply has been reconnected
11.2 General Information
After the power supply has been reconnected, it is recommended to start a manual regeneration (Chapter 10.3)
Maintenance
12.1 Block Salt Level
To be checked frequently (e.g. weekly).
- Remove the covering cap from the cabinet
- Remove the salt lid from the cabinet
- Check the level in the cabinet
- If the salt level has fallen below 10 cm, Refill block salt (Chapter 8.2)
- Attach the salt lid
- Replace the covering cap on the cabinet
12.2 Mainten0910ance
According to European and national standards, regular maintenance measures must be taken. Resideo provides suitable maintenance kits
Maintenance work should only be carried out by qualified staff!
Device for single-family houses interval: annually
Device for apartment blocks, public institutions interval: every 6 months
12.3 Cleaning
Interval: every 6 months (depending on local conditions)
To be carried out by an installation company
To be carried out by the operator
Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents when cleaning the plastic parts!
Detergents must not be allowed to enter the environment or the sewerage system!
- Set the water conditioning device to “Bypass”(handles to position cross)
- Remove the covering cap from the cabinet
- Remove the salt lid from the cabinet
- Check the inner and outer brine tube for contamination and salt deposits
- Clean the inner and outer parts with water and a cloth
- Check the inner and outer cabinet for contamination and salt deposits
- Clean the inner and outer parts with water and a cloth
- Attach the salt lid
- Replace the covering cap on the cabinet
- Set the water conditioning device to “Service”(handles to position straight)
Disposal
- Cabinet made of high-quality plastic material
- All components subject to pressure in glass-fiber-reinforced plastics
- All components to brine in Noryl
Observe the local requirements regarding correct waste recycling/disposal!
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Remedy |
| No water supply to the device | Shut-off device in the bypass is not open oronly partially open | Open shut off valve fully |
| Pipework of the drinking water supply is calcified or blocked | Clean or replace the pipework | |
| The device does not regenerate | Flowmeter is defective | Check and, if necessary, replace the flow meter (CS*) |
| Incorrect settings at the control valve | Check the control valve settings | |
| The water meter is contaminated or defective | Clean and, if necessary, replace water meter (CS*) | |
| Internal electric cabling is defective | Check internal electric cabling (CS*) | |
| Wrong connection of connecting hoses | Call Technical Customer Service | |
| The control head is defective | Connect the flexible connection lines correctly | |
| Nothing is displayed | The power supply has been interrupted | Check power supply (mains plug, fuse) |
| The control head is defective | Call Technical Customer Service | |
| Incorrect time is displayed | Power failure occurred | Set the time |
| Tank overflows | Internal pipework is contaminated or leaking | – Check pipework (CS*) |
| Float valve is defective | Check float valve (CS*) |
| Insufficient function | Device not deaerated | Deaerate device |
| Device is in “Bypass” position | Set device to “Service” position | |
| Incorrect settings at the control valve | Check the control valve settings | |
| The storage tank is almost or completely empty | Check salt level | |
| Wrong block salt | Use block salt for softeners DIN EN 973 | |
| Blending has been set incorrectly The control valve is contaminated or defective | Check blending valve and mixing ratio Clean control valve or, if necessary, replace control head (CS*) Check the control valve settings | |
| Permanent regeneration | The control head is defective | Call Technical Customer Service |
| Incorrect settings at the control valve | Check the control valve settings | |
| No brine intake | Incorrect settings at the control valve | Check the control valve settings |
| The brine tube is leaking The drain tube is blocked | Replace brine tube Clean and, if necessary, replace drain tube | |
| Min. operating pressure not available | Min. operating pressure is 2.0 bar | |
| Incorrect settings at the control valve | Check the control valve settings | |
| Blending has been set incorrectly Too much water in the storage tank | Check blending valve and mixing ratio Fault “too much water in the storage tank” | |
| No or insufficient salt consumption | Incorrect settings at the control valve | Check the control valve settings |
| Blending has been set incorrectly | Check blending valve and mixing ratio | |
| Brine tube is contaminated Bypass is closed | Clean brine tube Open Bypass | |
| Saline water | Min. operating pressure not available | Min. operating pressure is 2.0 bar |
| Incorrect settings at the control valve | Check the control valve settings | |
| Brine valve is contaminated or defective | Clean and, if necessary, replace brine valve (CS*) | |
| The control head is defective | Call Technical Customer Service | |
| Differential pressure at the device is too high | The construction of the device is too small | Call Technical Customer Service |
| Blending has been closed too widely | Check blending and mixing ratio | |
| Water pressure reduction / slowly decreasing effectiveness | Pipework of the drinking water supply is calcified or blocked | Clean or replace the pipework |
| The control valve is contaminated or defective | Clean control valve or, if necessary, replace control head (CS*) | |
| The water meter is contaminated or defective | Clean and, if necessary, replace water meter (CS*) | |
| Increasing iron deposit in the resin | Exchange resin (CS*) | |
| Too much water in the storage tank | Brine tube is contaminated | Clean brine tube |
| Drain tube is blocked | Clean and, if necessary, replace drain tube | |
| Incorrect settings at the control valve | Check the control valve settings | |
| Brine valve is contaminated or defective | Clean and, if necessary, replace brine valve (CS*) |

Setting
| Faktor I Factor I Facteur I Factor F | |||
| (°dH) | (°fH) | (ppm) | |
| PW50-AS | 28.000 | 50.000 | 500.000 |
| PW50-BS | 42.000 | 75.000 | 750.000 |
| PW50-CS | 56.000 | 100.000 | 1.000.000 |
Adjuster knob
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