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Before setup: Anticalc cartridge and water hardness
(optional accessory)
The anticalc cartridge reduces the limescale in the water and the undesir-
able emission of limescale particles into the surroundings. Effective for one
to three months, depending on water hardness (see table).
With a water hardness above > 7 ° dH, we recommend the use of
the anticalc cartridge (19) to inhibit lime deposits. Test your water's
hardness (= lime content) with the included testing strip (see page 4). If the
strip shows 2 pink boxes, your water hardness is > 7 ° dH.
1. Dip the testing strips into the water for a second
2. After around one minute, the results can be seen on the testing strips.
Some of the green boxes change colour into pink. The water hardness
is shown by how many boxes turn pink. Example: If three boxes are pink,
then the water hardness is > 14 ° dH.
Important: Soak the anticalc cartridge in a water bath for 24 hours before
the first use (not in the water tank!). The resin has to absorb water to reach
high performance.
The period of time that the cartridge is effective for depends on the hard-
ness of the water.
Number of
pink boxes
0/1
2
3
4
With a water hardness above 21 ° dH, we can no longer recommend the use
of an ultrasonic air humidifier. We recommend that you use an evaporative
humidifier to increase humidity in your house (e.g. Oskar humidifier made by
Stadler Form).
The unit only works properly with untreated water. Do not use where there
are water softeners and water ionisers in operation. However, Ben may be
operated from a drinking water filter system (e.g. Brita). Should you be un-
sure about the quality or composition of the water in your area, contact the
caretaker or the provider of drinking water.
Setting up / operation
1. Put Ben in the desired location on a flat surface. Connect the power
adapter (1) to the unit (2) and plug the adapter (1) into a suitable socket.
2. Lift up the water tank (3) to the side, out of the way. Unscrew the tank
lid (4) and fill the water tank to the maximum mark (5) with clean, cold
Water
Degree of
hardness
hardness
(°dH)
Soft
From 4 °dH
Moderately
From 7 °dH
hard
Hard
From 14 °dH
Very hard
From 21 °dH
Cartridge will last for
(with 0.8 gallons/day)
(with 2.5 liter/day)
Days
Gallons / Liter
140 days
approx. 115 gal / 360 L
70 days
approx. 60 gal / 180 L
50 days
approx. 40 gal / 120 L
25 days
approx. 20 gal / 60 L
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