Installation and operating manual EN BWT Perla Simplex Models 1-510998 / 13339 / 2021-02 / © BWT Wassertechnik GmbH / Printed in Germany For You and Planet Blue. tbBWT BEST WATER TECHNOLOGY

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General operation and display . 19 Opening the Easy Fill technology cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 General safety instructions . . . . . . . 5 Device status display . . . . . . . . . 19 Validity of this documentation . . . . . . 5 Closing the Easy Fill technology cover . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Touch display controls . . . . . . . . . 20 How safety instructions are displayed . Product-specific safety instructions . . . 7 Important notes on the product . . . . . 8 Wi-Fi – connection wizard . . . . . . . 31 Using the connection wizard . . . . . . . . . 33 Performing a connection test . . . . ....

Contact person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 BWT Best Water Home app . . . . . . 57 Remote operation of the product via a direct Wi-Fi connection (access point) . 58 Remote operation of the product via the home network (LAN / Wi-Fi) . . 60 Maintenance in accordance with EN 806-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Stoppages and re-activating the unit . 65 Fault during start-up . . . . . . . . . . 66 Fault during operation . . . . . . . . . 68 Faults affecting the additional functions . . . . . . . . 69 Disposal of the transport packaging . . . ....

1 Safety instructions1.1 General safety instructions The product has been manufactured according to the generally recognised rules and standards of technology and complies with the legal regulations in force when it was brought into circulation. Nevertheless, there is still a risk of damage to persons or property if you do not follow this chapter and the safety instructions in this documentation. • Read this documentation carefully and in its entirety before working with the product. • This documentation must be kept accessible to all users at all times. • Always hand over the product to third...

1. 4 Transport and installation To avoid damage during transport to the installation location, do not remove the product from the packaging until you have reached the relevant location. Then dispose of the packaging in the correct manner. Check that the delivery is complete. When there is a risk of frost, empty all water supply parts. Lift or transport the product or its components only from the designated suspension eyes or attachment points. Install or mount the product on a sufficiently strong and level horizontal surface and adequately secure it against falling or tipping. 1. 5 Symbols used...

In this document safety instructions precede any sequence of actions that could cause harm to persons or damage to property. All hazard prevention measures must be followed. Safety instructions are displayed as follows: A Source of hazard (e.g. electric shock) Type of hazard (e.g. risk of fatal injury)! ► Ways to prevent the hazard Mains voltage! Risk of death by electric shock! ► Unplug device before any service and repair work. ► If the mains cable of the unit becomes damaged, you must replace it with the original cable from the manufacturer. In the following sections, you will find product-specific...

©The product must be installed as described in the installation guide in compliance with the general requirements for the supply of water in Germany [“AVB Wasser”] V, section 12.2 by a water supply company or by a party registered in the water supply company's index of fitters. 1. 8 Important notes on the product ► In accordance with TrinkwV (German Drinking Water Ordinance) section 16 and section 21, notify residents of the installation of the product, and explain how it works and which regenerative is used. Inflow water: Drinking water quality of the local water supplier. Depends on the region...

Microbiological and sensory quality of the (partially) softened water The quality of the treated water depends greatly on the conditions under which the product is installed and operated. The most important factors are listed in the following table. When determining whether there is a problem with the sensory or microbiological quality of the treated water, it is important where in the system the quality is measured. For example, if the quality is measured at the tap, the water quality may be affected by the pipe material or by the presence of a water heater or hot water storage tank.

2 Scope of delivery NOTE BWT Perla Simplex water softener with:

(not on list of supplied parts) Mineral metering units (not on list of supplied parts) BWT Bewados Plus E3 BWT Bewados Plus E20

3 Intended use3.1 Proper use This product is intended for the partial softening of drinking and service water. It is also designed to prevent malfunction and damage caused by calcification in water pipes and the connected fittings, devices, boilers and other equipment. The performance specifications of the product must match the expected usage conditions. For more information, see DIN 1988-200 and the technical data in this installation and operating manual (see chapter “17 Technical data”, page 72). If the product is intended for a commercial application, a consultant from the manufacturer must...

• The brine collects in a special sink of the regenerative container and is fully extracted from there. After brine extraction, there is no liquid left in the regenerative container. • An ultrasound sensor in the Easy Fill technology cover measures the regenerative level. • The regeneration is proportional. 100% regeneration takes place after 72 hours at the latest for hygiene purposes. • 100% in the multi-info touch display corresponds to a regenerative filling level of approx. 46 cm. • From a level of around 20%, the device status indicator changes from “blue” to “yellow” to signal a need to...