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Demand Water Softeners Installation and Operating Instructions Models W-425F, W-426F, W-422F, W-430F, W-450F, W-460F, W-490F and W-430IF

IntroductionYour new softener will provide years of trouble free operation and lengthen the life of your water using appliances, such as your washer, hot water heater, and dishwasher. Should you have any problems with your softener, call American Plumber’s experienced technical staff at 800.863.9392.

NOTE: Not all tools may be necessary for installation. Read installation procedures before starting to determine if additional tools are necessary.

W-425F W-426F

W-422F, W-430F, W-450F, W-460F,

W-490F W-430IF

Tools Required• Pipewrenches • Steelwool• Screwdriver-flat • Emerycloth• Safetyglasses • File•Measuringtape • Torch• Level• Utilityknifeortube

cutter

Materials Required• Pipefittings • Solder(leadfree)• Pipe • Flux• Teflon® tape • Valves• 1/2-inchtube(fordrain)

• Salt

• Groundingstraps(optional)

Technical Support: 800.863.9392 (M-F 7:30 am - 5:00 pm CST) 147301RevAJE06

Softener Specifications

AMERICAN PLUMBER WATER SOFTENERS

MODEL NUMBER W-425F W-426F W-422F W-430F W-450F W-460F W-490F W-430IF

Softener Style Cabinet Cabinet TwoTanks TwoTanks TwoTanks TwoTanks TwoTanks TwoTanks

Regeneration Control Metered Metered Metered Metered Metered Metered Metered Metered

Maximum Capacity 25,000 @ 15#salt

33,300 @ 15#salt

25,000 @ 15#salt

33,300 @ 15#salt

49,950@ 15#salt

66,600 @ 15#salt

99,900 @ 15#salt

32,000 @ 15#salt

Minimum Capacity 18,600@ 10#salt

24,800@ 10#salt

18,600@ 10#salt

24,800@ 10#salt

39,960 @ 10#salt

49,600@ 10#salt NA 22,000 @

10#salt

Factory Set Capacity (grains) 18,600 24,800 18,600 24,800 39,960 49,600 74,400 22,000

Resin Type Cation Cation Cation Cation Cation Cation Cation Cation

Resin Volume (ft3) 0.75 1 0.75 1 1.5 2 3 1.2

Total Iron Reduction ppm 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5

Peak flow @ 15 psi 8 gpm 30.28 Lpm

12gpm 45.42 Lpm

8 gpm 30.28 Lpm

11gpm 41.64 Lpm

12gpm 45.42 Lpm

15gpm 56.78 Lpm

15gpm 56.78 Lpm

10gpm 37.85 Lpm

Service Flow Rate 6 gpm 22.71 Lpm

10gpm 37.85 Lpm

6 gpm 22.71 Lpm

9 gpm 34.06 Lpm

10gpm 37.85 Lpm

13gpm 49.21 Lpm

10gpm 37.85 Lpm

8 gpm 30.28 Lpm

Backwash Flow Rate 1.5gpm 5.68 Lpm

2.4gpm 9.08 Lpm

1.5gpm 5.68 Lpm

2 gpm 7.57 Lpm

2.4gpm 9.08 Lpm

3.5 gpm 13.25 Lpm

5 gpm 18.93 Lpm

2.4gpm 9.08 Lpm

Inlet/Outlet Connection 1" 2.54 cm

1" 2.54 cm

1" 2.54 cm

1" 2.54 cm

1" 2.54 cm

1" 2.54 cm

1" 2.54 cm

1" 2.54 cm

Drain Line Connection NPTF 1/2" 1.27 cm

1/2" 1.27 cm

1/2" 1.27 cm

1/2" 1.27 cm

1/2" 1.27 cm

1/2" 1.27 cm

1/2" 1.27 cm

1/2" 1.27 cm

Control Power Requirements 120Vto24V 120Vto24V 120Vto24V 120Vto24V 120Vto24V 120Vto24V 120Vto24V 120Vto24V

Salt Storage (lbs) 225 102.06 kg

225 102.06 kg

325 147.42 kg

325 147.42 kg

325 147.42 kg

425 192.78 kg

425 192.78 kg

325 147.42 kg

Water Pressure Range 20-120psi 1.4-8.27 bar

20-120psi 1.4-8.27 bar

20-120psi 1.4-8.27 bar

20-120psi 1.4-8.27 bar

20-120psi 1.4-8.27 bar

20-120psi 1.4-8.27 bar

20-120psi 1.4-8.27 bar

20-120psi 1.4-8.27 bar

Water Temperature Range 35-120°F 2-48.9°C

35-120°F 2-48.9°C

35-120°F 2-48.9°C

35-120°F 2-48.9°C

35-120°F 2-48.9°C

35-120°F 2-48.9°C

35-120°F 2-48.9°C

35-120°F 2-48.9°C

Installation Space Requirements

Width 13" 33.0 cm

13" 33.0 cm

18" 45.7 cm

18" 45.7 cm

18" 45.7 cm

18" 45.7 cm

18" 45.7 cm

18" 45.7 cm

Depth 22" 55.8 cm

22" 55.8 cm

32" 81.3 cm

32" 81.3 cm

42" 106.7 cm

44" 111.8 cm

46" 116.8 cm

42" 106.7 cm

Height 45" 114.3 cm

45" 114.3 cm

53" 134.6 cm

57" 144.8 cm

62" 157.5 cm

60" 152.4 cm

73" 185.4 cm

57" 144.8 cm

Approximate Ship Weight 75lbs 34.02 kg

85 lbs 38.56 kg

75lbs 34.02 kg

85 lbs 38.56 kg

110lbs 49.90 kg

150lbs 68.04 kg

215lbs 97.52 kg

135lbs 61.23 kg

NOTE: American Plumber reserves the right to substitute product components of equivalent quality or function and the right to change design or specificationswithoutnotice.

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General PrecautionsBeforeyoubegininstallation,readtheentiremanual.Gatherallmaterialsandtoolsneeded.Improperinstallationvoidswarranty.

WARNING: Donotusewithwaterthatismicrobiologicallyunsafeorofunknownqualitywithoutadequatedisinfectionbeforeorafterthesoftener.

WARNING: SODIUMINFORMATION:Watersoftenersusingsodiumchlorideforregenerationwilladdsodiumtothewater.Personswhoareonsodium-restricteddietsshouldconsidertheaddedsodiumaspartoftheiroverallsodiumintake.

NOTE: Sodium Chloride or Potassium Chloride are recommended.NOTE:Theefficiencyofthesesoftenersshallspecifyvalidityonlyatthestatedsaltdosage.RECOMMENDATION:AmericanPlumberrecommendsthataqualifiedplumberbecontractedtomakealldifficultpipinginstallations.

CAUTION: Softenermustbeprotectedagainstfreezing,whichcancausecrackingofthesoftenerandwaterleakage.

CAUTION: Donotfilterwaterover120°F(48.9°C)becausehotwaterwilldamagesoftenerandvoidwarranty.

CAUTION: Locatesoftenerwithin20feet(610cm)ofdrain.Drainmustbecapableofhandlingamaximumbackwashflowrateof5gallons(19liters)ofwaterperminute.

NOTE:Somestatesand/orcountieshaverestrictionswhenconnectingthedrainlinetoasepticsystem.Checkwithyourlocalauthoritiesfirst.

CAUTION: Maximumallowableinletwaterpressureis120psi(ifdaytimepressureisover100psi,nighttimepressuremayexceedthemaximum).Useapressure-reducingvalveifnecessary.

NOTE: Handle softener with care. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp objects.NOTE:Thesoftenerrequiresaminimuminletwaterflowof5.0gpmat30psi.NOTE:Ifyouareonaprivatewellsystem,checkminimumwaterpressurewithanaccurategauge.(Gaugesonolderwatersystemsareoften

inaccurate).Pressurethatislessthan30psimaycauselowflowrateandinadequateregeneration.

CAUTION: Whenconnectingyourunit,takenotethattheinlet,outlet,anddrainconnectionsaremadeinaccordancewithstateandlocalplumbing codes.

CAUTION: Donotover-tightenpipetopipingboss.

CAUTION: Due to some homes using piping as a source of electrical grounding, a grounding strap must be installed. Consult your local dealer.

CAUTION: Do not heat piping if it is in contact with the control valve.NOTE:Donotputexcessiveforceontheinlet/outletdrainconnectionsofthecontrolvalve.NOTE:Donotusepipejointcompoundorplumber'sputtywhenthreadingpipeintothepipingboss.UseonlyTeflon®Tape.Electrical Precautions

WARNING: Theunitmustbepluggedintoanoutlet.WARNING: Do not use any extension cords. WARNING: Locatecordwhereitcannotbeaccidentallyunpluggedorcauseanybodilyharm.WARNING: Electricalcomponentsarenotwaterproof.

CAUTION: Makesurepowersourcematchestheratingontheunit(120VAC/60Hz/33.6WMax.).

CAUTION: Makecertaintheelectricalsupplycannotbeturnedoffaccidentally.NOTE:Theoutletyouselectmustnotbecontrolledbyawallswitch.

Installing Water Softeners on Water Supplies Containing IronIronisacommonwaterproblem.Thechemical/physicalnatureofironfoundinnaturalwatersuppliesisexhibitedinfourgeneraltypes:1) Dissolved Iron-Alsocalled“clearwater"iron.Upto2ppmofthistypeofironcanberemovedfromthewaterbythesameionexchangeprinciplethatremovesthehardnesselements,calciumandmagnesium.Dissolvedironissolubleinwaterandisdetectedbytakingasampleofthewatertobetreatedinaclearglass.Thewaterintheglassisinitiallyclear,butonstandingexposedtotheair,itmaygraduallyturncloudyorcolored as it oxidizes.2) Particulate Iron-Alsocalledferricorcolloidaliron.Thistypeofironisanundissolvedparticleofiron.Asoftenerwillremovelargerparticles,buttheymaynotbewashedoutinregenerationeffectivelyandwilleventuallyfoultheionexchangeresin.Afilteringtreatmentbeforethewatersoftener will be required to remove this type of iron.3) Organic Bound Iron-Thistypeofironisstronglyattachedtoanorganiccompoundinthewater.Theionexchangeprocessalonecannotbreakthis attachment and the softener will not remove this type of iron.4) Bacterial Iron-Thistypeofironisprotectedinsideabacteriacell.Liketheorganicboundiron,itisnotremovedbyawatersoftener.Whenusingasoftenertoremovebothhardnessandupto2ppmofdissolvedironitisimportantthatitregeneratesmorefrequentlythanordinarily would be calculated for hardness removal alone. Although many factors and formulas have been used to determine this frequency, it isrecommendedthatthesoftenerberegeneratedwhenithasreached50-75%ofthecalculatedhardnessalonecapacity.Thiswillminimizethepotential for bed fouling.Ifyouareoperatingawatersofteneronclearwateriron,regularresinbedcleaningisneededtokeepthebedfromcoatingwithiron.Evenwhenoperating a softener on water with less than the maximum of dissolved iron, regular cleanings should be performed. Clean every six months or moreifironappearsinyourconditionedwatersupply.Useresinbedcleaningcompounds,carefullyfollowingthedirectionsonthecontainer.

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Location Selection1)Ifyouneedextrawatertreatmentequipment,makesurespaceisavailable.2)Sincesaltmustbeaddedtothebrinetank,makesurethatthelidcaneasilybeopened.3)Installsoftenerinalocationtoallowalengthof10feetofpipingbetweentheoutletofthesoftenerandtheinletsideofthehotwaterheater.

Standard Basement Before Installation

Cold Water Lines Shown

Softened Water Flow Diagram

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Proper Order to Install Water Treating Equipment

InstallationRECOMMENDATION:AmericanPlumberrecommendsthataqualifiedplumberbecontractedtomakealldifficultpipinginstallations.1) SHUTOFFFUELSUPPLYTOWATERHEATER.Seemanufacturer’s

instructions.2) Shutoffallwateratmainsupplyvalve.3) Openfaucetnearestpumporwatermetertorelievepressureand

drain system.

CAUTION: Thewaterfiltersystemshouldbeinstalledwiththe inlet, outlet and drain connections made in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and to meet applicable plumbing codes.4) Setthewaterfilterinplace.Placeonafirmconcretefloororslab

base. Be sure unit is reasonably level.NOTE:Donotshimthetankdirectlyforleveling.Ifnecessarytoshim,

fabricateaplatformbasetosetthetankonandthenshimunder the platform base.

5) Shutoffthewatertothehome.Openthehighestfaucetintheplumbingsystemandthenthelowest(youcannotworkonpipeswithwaterinthem).Makenecessarypipingchangesforconnectionofthefiltertotheplumbingofthehome(seePipingDetailsonpage6).

6) Itishighlyrecommendedthatthebypassvalveaccessorybeinstalledortopipeinathree-valvebypassusingmanualglobevalvesasshowninFigureB.

Makecertaintheuntreatedwaterpipingconnectstothecontrolvalve on the right and the softened water is connected on the left.

7) Connecttheinletandoutletpiping.Thevalvebackplatethreadsare1"NPT.(Besureyouhavetheincomingwaterconnectedtotherightside).

NOTE: Do not use pipe joint compound or plumber's putty on the backplatethreads.UseonlyTeflon® Tape.

NOTE:Donotover-tightenfittingtobackplate.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Installation by a licensed plumber is recommended.1) Valves,fittings,groundingstraps,wire,clamps,pipe,anddrain

tubing are not supplied with the water softener.NOTE: Ball or globe valves are recommended.2) ElectricalRequirements:Acontinuous120volt,60-cyclecurrent

supply is required.

CAUTION: Makecertaintheelectricalsupplycannotbeturned off accidentally.

3) LocationofSoftenerandDrain:Werecommendthatthesoftenerbeinstalledonasoundplumbingsystemwithin20feet(610cm)from the drain.

NOTE: Outside faucet should be bypassed and left on hard water.4) BypassValves:Bypassvalvesallowyoutoturnoffthewaterto

your unit but not the water service to your home.NOTE:Yourunitincludesabypass(FigureA).Itcanbeusedbyitself

orwithamanualbypass(FigureB).Two Common BypassesA) BypassValve(BPV-F)B)ManualBypassusing

3 separate valves assembled to act as a bypass(FigureB).

In Service Position•Valves1and3open•Valve2closedBypassed Position•Valve2open•Valves1and3closed5) Pre-Filtration:Toprevent

your softener from incoming sediment and iron particles we recommend the installationofapre-filteron the water line going to the unit. See your American Plumber dealer for product selection.

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OneTankSystem TwoTankSystem

8) Makecertainproperpipingalignmentismaintained.Donotapplyheattoanyfittingconnectedtotheconditionerordamagetothevalve may occur.

9) Moveconditionerintopositionandlevel.Checkallconnectionsfor tightness.

CAUTION: Topreventwaterleaks,connectionstosoftenermustbe straightwhenthetankisleveled

CAUTION: Review“DrainRequirements”sectiononpage7before connecting drainlines.10)Carefullyattachvalvedrainlinetodrainfittingonthebackof

the valve.

CAUTION: Donotraisedrainlineover8feetfromfloor.11)Connectoneendofthepolyethylenebrinedrawlinetothebrine

floatvalvefittinglocatedinthebrinewellontheinsideofthebrinetank.Connectotherendoffittinglocatedonvalve.(Omitthisstepifyourunitisaone-tanksystem.)

12) Installsaltstoragetankoverflowlinetosalttankelbowandthenrunoverflowdrainlinetodrain.DONOTCONNECTVALVEDRAINLINEANDOVERFLOWDRAINLINESTOGETHERBYTEEING.(Seepage6foradditionaldraindetails.)

13)PressureTesttheInstallation:Theplumbinginstallationcannowbecheckedforpossibleleaks.Openthemainwatersupplyvalveandhotandcoldwaterfaucets.Whenallairispurgedfromsystem,closefaucets.Checksystemforleaksoverthenexthour.Anyleaksshouldbecorrectedimmediately.

CAUTION: Donotreheatfittingswithconditionerconnected to plumbing.14)Manuallyindexcontrolthroughallpositionstoflushoutseatsand

observedrainlineforflow.15)Plugintransformer.(SeeElectricalPrecautionsonPage2.)16)DrainWaterHeater:Youcannowdrainthehardwaterfromthe

waterheater.Letitdrainuntilthewateriscold,thenshutoffthedrainandRELIGHTPILOT.(Seemanufacturer’sinstructions.)Ifthisis not done, you will not have fully conditioned water for two or three days.

17) Ifbypassvalveisused,becertainitisleftinthe“INSERV”positionafterinstallation.Ifathree-valvesystemisused,besurethe center valve is closed completely.

18)ProceedwithSystemStartup(Page 8).

Installation continued

Piping Details

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Drain RequirementsIfatallpossible,locatethesoftenerforoptimumdrainlineconditionsasfollows:

WARNING: Topreventelectricalshock,donotplaceelectricalequipment or electrical cords over or near the drain.

CAUTION: Whenrunningthedrainlinetoafloordraintheareaaroundthedrainmakebecomewetduringtheregenerationprocess.Keepfloordrainareacleanatalltimestopreventanydamage. NOTE:Somestatesand/orcountieshaverestrictionswhen

connectingthedrainlinetoyoursepticsystem.Checkwithyourlocalauthoritiesfirst.

• Drainlineshouldbeasshortaspossible.• Ifavailable,afloordrainorsumpdrainismostdesirable.• Anelevateddraininstallationrequiresprecautionsasdetailed

under Special Drain Line Situations below.

Figure 1Typical Drain Hookups• Floordraininbasementorutilityroom.(Holesindraincover

MUSTbekeptopen.)• Sumppit.(SumpmustNOTdischargetosurfacewateringoflawn,

shrubs,trees,etc.)• Drywell(iflegal).• Laundrytuborclotheswasherdrain.• Sanitarysewerlinewithsinktypetrap.

Figure 2Drain AdapterAdrainadapterisprovidedtoaccommodatedrainlinematerialof3/8"tubing.On tube or hose drain line, use a hose clamp to secure drain line to barbedfitting.Also,selectafirmhosethatwillnotsoftenandcollapseorkinkathightemperature,atsuspensionpointsoratsharpbends.Plumbing codes do not permit a direct connection into any sanitary orstormdrain.Anairgapofatleast2"isusuallyrequiredsosewerbackupwillnotcontaminatethesystem.Clampthedrainlinesecurelytoarigidsurfacetopreventitfrommovingduringregeneration.Entiredrainsystemmustbeabletohandlemaximumregenerationflowof5GPM.Drainshouldnotbeelevatedmorethanfive(5)feetabovethecontrolvalve.Ifconditionsmandatethatthedrainmustbehigher,seediscussion of special drain situations below.Special Drain Line SituationsOn some installations it may be necessary to have the drain line rise morethanfive(5)feetabovethecontrolvalve.Explainedbelowarespecialmodificationsforimprovingperformanceundertheseadverseconditions.

Figure 3Ifthedrainlinemustrisetotheceiling,butthenreturnsdowntoa drain discharge below the control valve, form a loop at the drain dischargeasshown.Thisloopwillformasiphontrapwhichwillreduceexcessback-pressureinthedrainline.Iftheloopisformedwith hose or tubing, be sure to tie or tape securely so it cannot open up.Becarefulnottokinkthehose.

Figure 4Incaseswheredrainlineemptiesintoan“overhead"sewerline,a“sink"typetrapmustbeused.Donotconnectorsealdrainlinetotrap. Secure drain line to provide an air gap or use an air gap device.

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System Start-up

Setting the Timer - Typical Residential ApplicationToprogram,setthetime,setthehardnessandthemeterautomatically monitors system needs and regenerates only when necessary. NOTE:Duringshippingthecablefromthebackofthetimertothe

meterassemblymayhavebeendisconnected.Ifithas,insertthe end of the cable into the top of the meter assembly.

1. Set Time of Day(A)Pressredtimesetbuttonandturn24hourgearuntilpresenttime

ofdayisabove“TimeofDay."

2. Set Program Wheel(A)Liftthe“people"dialandrotateitsothatthenumberofpeople

in the household is aligned above the grains per gallon water hardness scale.

(B)Releasethedialandcheckforfirmengagementatsetting.(Thismethodwillprovidereservecapacitybasedon75gallons perperson.)

Optional Programming Procedure used when it is not acceptable to use people as part of the initial setting. . .

Calculate the gallon capacity of the system, subtract the necessary reserve requirement and set the gallons available opposite the small white dot on program wheel gear.

NOTE: Thisoptionisusedwhenitisnotacceptabletousepeopleas part of the initial setting.

3. Set the Regeneration KnobRotatethemanualregenerationknobclockwiseuntilitstopsatregeneration position.

4. Rinse the ResinManuallyindexthecontroltotherinseback-washpositionandallowwatertoflowatthedrainfor3to4minutes.

5. Fill the Brine Tank with WaterManuallyadvancethecontroltothebeginningofthebrinefillpositionand allow the control to return to the service position automatically.

6. Disinfect the SoftenerSee Disinfection of Water Softeners(Page10).

7. Fill the Brine Tank with SaltFillthebrinetankwithsalt.(SeeAdding Saltonpage10.)

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NOTE:Yoursoftenerispresetatthefactoryto10lbs.ofsalt.Togetthebest performance from your softener, follow these steps.NOTE: California residents are required to leave all softeners at the factory settings.1) Havethewateranalyzedtodeterminethetotalhardnessandthe

ferrous iron concentration. Consult your water analysis report or contact your local softener distributor or county agency.

2) Determineyourcompensatedhardness(CH)

CH = (Iron concentration in ppm x 2) + hardness in grains per gallon (gpg)

i) Example:Fe (iron) concentration = 3 ppm Hardness = 25 gpg

CH = (3 x 2) + 25 = 31 grains

3) UsingthecalculatedCHvalueandthenumberofpeopleinyourhousehold,findthegalloncapacity/saltsettingonthechartbelowforyourmodelunit.IftheCHvalueisbetweenthe5-grainincrementslisted,usethehighervaluetodetermineyourcapacity/saltsetting.Forexample,ifthecalculatedCHis22,usethe 25 grains per gallon column.

4) Unplugtheunitfromtheelectricalpowersource.

Adjusting the Efficiency

5) Removetheplateonthebackofthetimerbyremovingthescrews.

6) Thesaltsettingadjustmentwillbefoundonthebrinecamassemblyonthelefthandsideasyoulookintothetimerbox.

7) Toadjustthesaltusage,loosenthescrewholdingthe“white”cam on the brine cam.

8) Rotatethepointer,ontheouteredgeofthewhitecam,tothecorrectsaltdosageonthe“Lbs.ofSalt”labelusingthechartbelow.

9) Onceadjustedtightenthesaltcamscrew,reattachthebackplate,plugtheunitbackintoitspowersource,andadjustthe“Time-of-Day”onthecontrols.

10)Nextchangethe“GallonCapacitySetting”bylocatingtheprogram wheel on the right side of the front of the face of the valve controls. Pull the program wheel forward and align the galloncapacity(x100)withthewhitedottomatchthevaluefromtheCapacity/SaltSettingchartlistedbelow.

Gallon Capacity and Salt Setting

Compensated Hardness 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

1Gallon Capacity 1598 1040 762 594 483 403 343 297 260 229 204

Salt Setting (lbs) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

2Gallon Capacity 1523 965 687 519 650 536 450 383 330 410 363

Salt Setting (lbs) 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 10 10

3Gallon Capacity 1448 890 612 735 575 654 544 483 413 355 306

Salt Setting (lbs) 3 3 3 6 6 10 10 15 15 15 15

4Gallon Capacity 1373 1300 900 931 726 611 497 408 338 280 231

Salt Setting (lbs) 3 6 6 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 15

5Gallon Capacity 1298 1225 1164 856 688 536 422 333 * * *

Salt Setting (lbs) 3 6 10 10 15 15 15 15 * * *

6Gallon Capacity 1950 1150 1089 825 613 461 347 * * * *

Salt Setting (lbs) 6 6 10 15 15 15 15 * * * *

7Gallon Capacity 1875 1527 1069 750 538 * * * * * *

Salt Setting (lbs) 6 10 15 15 15 * * * * * *

8Gallon Capacity 1800 1452 994 675 463 * * * * * *

Salt Setting (lbs) 6 10 15 15 15 * * * * * *

*Softenercapacityexceeded.ContactTechnicalSupportat800.645.5426.

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Disinfection of Water SoftenersNOTE:Everywatersoftenershouldbedisinfectedafterinstallation;

some will require periodic disinfection during their normal life.Inafewcases,disinfectionwitheveryregenerationisrecommended.

NOTE: Depending upon the conditions of use, the style of softener, the type of ion exchanger, and the disinfectant available, a choice canbemadeamongthefollowingmethods:

Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite 5.25%SodiumHypochloriteNOTE:Thesesolutionsareavailableundertradenamessuchas

Clorox,Linco,BoPeep,WhiteSailandEagleBrandBleach.Ifstronger solutions are used, such as those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage accordingly.

A) Dosage:0.75fluidounces B) Backwashtheconditioner,andaddthehypochlorite

solutiontothebrinetank.(Thebrinetankshouldhavewaterinittopermitthesolutiontobecarriedintothesoftener.)

C) Proceedwiththenormalregeneration.

Adding SaltNOTE:Yoursoftenercomespre-chargedandwillsupplyyouwithadayortwoofsoftwater.Saltmustbeaddedtothesalttankforthesystemtoregenerateproperly.Thismustbedonewithinthefirst 24-48hours.

Types of SaltAny pellet type salt is recommended due to its cleanliness and availability.Othersaltssuchasblock,solarandrocksaltcanbeused;however,theymayalterperformanceorcausemaintenanceproblems.Potassium chloride salt can be used as a substitute for pellet salt. Your salt setting will need adjusting if you use potassium chloride.Toresetyoursaltsettingmultiplyyourcurrentsaltsettingby1.27.(Example:15lbs.x1.27=19lbs.)Resetyoursaltsettingtothenewamount.ContactTechnicalSupportforassistanceinsettingthesalt(800.863.9392).NOTE:SeeWARNINGSonPage2regardingsodiuminformationandsodium restricted diets.

Amount of SaltOnetankunitshaveasaltcapacityof225pounds(102.1kg).Twotankunitshaveasaltcapacityof325pounds(147.4kg).Youarenotrequiredtofillyoursalttanktocapacity.Itisrecommendedthatthesaltlevelinthesalttankalwaysbeabovethewaterlevelinthetank.Thiswillassurethattheunitalwayshasthecorrect salt dosage when it regenerates.

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You have just completed the installation and setup of your water softener.

Therestofthismanualcontains:parts breakdowns,serviceinstructions,flow

diagrams, maintenance and repair, performance data and warranty information.

Please review this information and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Congratulations!Congratulations!

Thank you for your purchase.

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Control Valve Drive Assembly

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Parts List

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Item No. Quantity Part No. Description Item No. Quantity Part No. Description

1 1 1444-000 Housing-withRollPin 23 2 12681 WireConnector

2 1 13175 MotorMountingPlate 24 1 13547 Strain Relief

3 1 13494 Motor-24V.,60Hz. 25 1 13229 BackCover

4 2-3 11384 Screw-MotorMtg.&GroundWire 27 1 13958 FrontLabel-Silver

5 2-4 13296 Screw-ComponentMounting 28 1 13310 RearLabel-Softener

6 1 13017 IdlerGear 28 1 18520 RearLabel-Filter

7 1 13018 IdlerPinion 29 1 13960 TapeStripe-Silver

8 1 13312 Spring-Idler 30 1 60514 Brine Cam Assembly, 6-36

9 1 13164 DriveGear 34 2 12473 Screw-DriveMounting

11 1 13170 MainGear&Shaft 35 1 12037 Washer

12 1 19205 24HourGear Assembly, Silver 37 1 13830 DrivePinion-

ProgramWheel

13 1 13802 CycleActuatorGear 38 1 13831 Clutch-DrivePinion

14 1 14177 Knob-Manual Regeneration 39 1 14253 Spring Retainer

15 2 13300 Ball-1/4"Diameter 40 1 14276 Spring

16 2 14457 Spring-Detent 41 1 14043 Cable Assembly, Std

18 1 13748 Screw-ProgramWheel 42 1 14176 ValvePositionDial-Standard

19 1 60405-15ProgramSkipperWheelAssy.-SpecificHardnessCapacity

43 1 14207 KnobLabel-Silver

20 1 13806 ProgramWheel Retainer 44 1 15151 Screw-Knob

21 1 13953 CoverLabel- ProgramWheel 45 1 40214 Screw, Brine Cam

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Parts List

Item No. Quantity Part No. Description Item No. Quantity Part No. Description

1 2-4 13255 Adapter Clip (clockormeter) 30 1 13167 BrineValveSpacer

2 5 13242 Seal 31 1 12520 Quad Ring

2 5 5 Silicone Seal 32 1 11973 Spring-BrineValve

3 1 61400-11 ValveBodyAssembly-3/4"Dist. 33 1 16098 Washer-BrineValve

4 1 10244 O-RingDistributorTube-13/16" 34 1 11981-01 Retaining Ring

5 1 12281 O-RingTopofTank 35 1 10329 B.L.F.C.FittingNut

6 Not assigned 36 1 10330 B.L.F.C.Ferrule

7 4 14241 Spacer 37 1 10332 B.L.F.C.TubeInsert

8 1 13247 Piston-Standard 38 1 12094 B.L.F.C.Button 0.25GPM

9 1 10696 Piston Pin 38 1 12095 B.L.F.C.Button 0.5GPM

10 1 13001 Piston Rod Assembly 38 1 12097 B.L.F.C.Button 1.0GPM

11 1 12953 Piston Retainer 40 1 13245 B.L.F.CButtonRetainer

12 1 13446 EndPlugAssemblyStd.-White 41 1 13244 B.L.F.C.Fitting,3/8"

14 2 13315 Screw-Injector Mounting 42 1 - D.L.F.C.Button-Specify

Size

15 2 19228 Adapter Coupler 43 1 13173 D.L.F.C.ButtonRetainer

16 4 13305 O-Ring-Adapter Coupling 44 1 12767 Screen-BrineLine

17 2-4 13314 Screw-AdapterCoupling(clockormeter) 45 1 15348 O-Ring-D.L.F.C

(notshown)

18 1 12638 O-Ring-Drain 46 1 13497 Air Disperser

19 2 13301 O-Ring-Injector 47 1 13546 EndPlugRetainer

21 1 13303 O-Ring-InjectorCover 48 3 12112 Screw

22 1 13163 InjectorBody 49 1 13363 Washer

24 1 10914 InjectorThroat-SpecifySize 50 1 13296 Screw

25 1 10227 InjectorScreen 52 1 13308 Drain Hose Barb

26 1 13166 InjectorCover

27 1 13172 BrineValveSystem

28 1 12626 BrineValveSeat

29 1 13165 BrineValveCap

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Meter Assembly

Item No. Quantity Part No. Description

1 4 12473 Screw-MeterCoverAssembly

2 1 14038 MeterCoverAssembly-Standard

3 1 13847 O-Ring-MeterCoverAssembly

4 1 13509 Impeller

5 4 13314 Screw-AdapterClip

6 4 13255 Adapter Clip

7 1 13821 MeterClip

8 4 13305 O-Ring-MeterBody

9 1 14613 FlowStraightener

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By-pass Valve Assembly

Item No. Quantity Part No. Description

1 1 19723 By-PassValveBody,Plastic

2 1 11183` O-Ring,-015

3 1 19724 Cap,By-Pass

4 2 17512 Screw,HexWasherHead,#6-24x3

5A 1 17820 Plug,By-Pass,Inlet

5B 1 17820-01 Plug,By-Pass,Outlet(White)

6 4 18661 O-Ring,-128

7 2 18662 Retaining Ring

8 2 18660 O-Ring

9 2 13305 O-Ring,-119

10 2 13255 Clip,Mounting

11 2 13314 Screw,HexWasherHead,8-18x5/8

12 1 18706 Yoke,Plastic,1"NPT

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Service Instructions

A. TO REMOVE BRINE VALVE, INJECTORS, AND SCREEN1) Unplugelectricalcordfromoutlet.2) Turnoffwatersupplytoconditioner: A.Iftheconditionerinstallationhasa“threevalve"by-pass

system,firstopenthevalveinthebypassline,thenclosethevalves at the conditioner inlet and outlet.

B.Iftheconditionerhasanintegralby-passvalve,putitinthe by-passposition.

C.Ifthereisonlyashut-offvalveneartheconditionerinlet, close it.

3) Relieve water pressure in the conditioner by putting the control inthebackwashpositionmomentarily.Returnthecontroltotheservice position.

4) Disconnect brine tube and drain line connections at the injector body.

5) Removethetwoinjectorbodymountingscrews.Theinjectorandbrine module can now be removed from the control valve. Remove anddiscardvalvebodyo-rings

6A)ToReplaceBrineValve 1.Pullbrinevalvefrominjectorbody,alsoremove&discard

o-ringatbottomofbrinevalvehole. 2.Applysiliconelubricanttonewo-ringandreinstallatbottomof

brine valve hole. 3.Applysiliconelubricanttoo-ringonnewvalveassemblyand

pressintobrinevalvehole,shoulderonbushingshouldbeflushwith injector body.

6B)ToReplaceInjectorsandScreen 1.Removeinjectorcapandscreen,discardo-ring.Unscrew

injector nozzle and throat from injector body. 2.Screwinnewinjectorthroatandnozzle,untiltheystop(donot

tighten).Installanewscreen. 3.Applysiliconelubricanttonewo-ringandinstallaroundoval

extension on injector cap.7) Applysiliconelubricanttothreenewo-ringsandinstalloverthree

bosses on injector body.8) Insertscrewswithwashersthruinjectorcapandinjector.Place

this assembly thru hole in timer housing and into mating holes in thevalvebody.Tightenscrews.

9) Reconnect brine tube and drain line.10)Returnby-passorinletvalvingtonormalserviceposition.

Waterpressureshouldnowbeappliedtotheconditioner,and anyby-passlineshutoff.

11)Checkforleaksatallsealareas.Checkdrainsealwiththecontrolinthebackwashposition.

12) Plug electrical cord into outlet.13) Set time of day and cycle the control valve manually to assure

properfunction.Makesurethecontrolvalveisreturnedtotheservice position.

14)Makesurethereisenoughbrineinthebrinetank.15)Rotateprogramwheelcounter-clockwiseuntilitstopsat

regeneration position.16) Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.

B. TO REPLACE TIMER1) Unplugelectricalcordfromoutlet.2) Turnoffwatersupplytoconditioner: a.Iftheconditionerinstallationhasa“threevalve”by-pass


b.Iftheconditionerhasanintegralby-passvalve,putitinthe by-passposition.

c.Ifthereisonlyashut-offvalveneartheconditionerinlet, close it.


4) Pullcableoutofmetercover.Removethecontrolvalvebackcover.

5) Removescrewandwasheratdriveyoke.Removetimermountingscrews.Theentiretimerassemblywillnowliftoffeasily.

6) Put new timer on top of valve. Be sure drive pin on main gear engagesslotindriveyoke(rotatecontrolknobifnecessary).

7) Replace timer mounting screws. Replace screw and washer at driveyoke.

8) Returnby-passorinletvalvingtonormalserviceposition. Waterpressureshouldnowbeappliedtotheconditioner,and anyby-passlineshutoff.

9) Plug electrical cord into outlet.10) Set time of day, program wheel, and salt usage. Cycle the control

valvemanuallytoassureproperfunction.Makesurethecontrolvalve is returned to the service position.

11)Replacethecontrolvalvebackcover.Besuregrommetatcablehole is in place.


regeneration position.14) Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.15) Plug cable into meter cover, rotate cable to align drive shaft if

necessary.

C. TO REPLACE PISTON ASSEMBLY1) Unplugelectricalcordfromoutlet.2) Turnoffwatersupplytoconditioner: A.Iftheconditionerinstallationhasa“threevalve”by-pass



C.Ifthereisonlyashut-offvalveneartheconditionerinlet, close it.



5) Removescrewandwasheratdriveyoke.Removetimermountingscrews.Theentiretimerassemblywillnowliftoffeasily.Removeend plug retainer plate.

6) Pullupwardonendofpistonyokeuntilassemblyisoutofvalve.

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7) Inspecttheinsideofthevalvetomakesurethatallspacersandseals are in place, and that there is no foreign matter that would interfere with the valve operation.

8) Takenewassemblyandpushpistonintovalvebymeansoftheendplug.Twistyokecarefullyinaclockwisedirectiontoproperlyalign it with drive gear. Replace end plug retainer plate.

9) Place timer on top of valve. Be sure drive pin on main gear engagesslotindriveyoke(rotatecontrolknobifnecessary).


11)Returnby-passorinletvalvingtonormalserviceposition. Waterpressureshouldnowbeappliedtotheconditioner,and anyby-passlineshutoff.

12) Plug electrical cord into outlet.13) Set time of day. Cycle the control valve manually to assure proper

function.Makesurethecontrolvalveisreturnedtotheserviceposition.



regeneration position.17) Start regeneration cycle manually if water is hard.18) Plug cable into meter cover. Rotate cable to align drive shaft if

necessary.

D. TO REPLACE SEALS AND SPACERS1) Unplugelectricalcordfromoutlet.2) Turnoffwatersupplytoconditioner: A.Iftheconditionerinstallationhasa“threevalve”by-pass



C.Ifthereasonlyashut-offvalveneartheconditionerinlet,closeit.



5) Removescrewandwasheratdriveyoke.Removetimermountingscrews.Theentiretimerassemblywillnowliftoffeasily.Removeend plug retainer plate.

6) Pullupwardonendofpistonrodyokeuntilassemblyisoutofvalve.Removeandreplaceseatsandspacerswithfingers.

7) Takenewassemblyandpushpistonintovalvebymeansoftheendplug.Twistyokecarefullyinaclockwisedirectiontoproperlyalign it with drive gear. Replace end plug retainer plate.

8) Place timer on top of valve. Be sure drive pin on main gear engagesslotindriveyoke(rotatecontrolknobifnecessary).


10)Returnby-passorinletvalvingtonormalserviceposition. Waterpressureshouldnowbeappliedtotheconditioner,and anyby-passlineshutoff.

11) Plug electrical cord into outlet.

12) Set time of day. Cycle the control valve manually to assure proper function.Makesurethecontrolvalveisreturnedtotheserviceposition.




necessary.

E. TO REPLACE METER1) Unplugelectricalcordfromoutlet.2) Turnoffwatersupplytoconditioner: A.Iftheconditionerinstallationhasa“threevalve”by-pass


B.Iftheconditionerhasanintegralby-passvalve,putitintheby-pass position.

C.Ifthereisonlyashut-offvalveneartheconditionerinlet,closeit.


4) Pull cable out of meter cover.5) Removetwoscrewsandclipsatby-passvalveoryoke.Pullresin

tankawayfromplumbingconnections.6) Remove two screws and clips at control valve. Pull meter module

out of control valve.7) Applysiliconelubricanttofournewo-ringsandassembletofour

ports on new meter module.8) Assemble meter to control valve. Note, meter portion of module

must be assembled at valve outlet.9) Attach two clips and screws at control valve. Be sure clip legs are

firmlyengagedwithlugs.10)Returnby-passorinletvalvingtonormalserviceposition.

Waterpressureshouldnowbeappliedtotheconditioner,and anyby-passlineshutoff.

11) Plug electrical cord into outlet.12) Set time of day. Cycle the control valve manually to assure proper

function.Makesurethecontrolvalveisreturnedtotheserviceposition.




necessary.

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1. Service Position

Hardwaterenterstheunitatthevalveinlet-flowsaroundthelowerpistongroove-thruthepassagetothetopoftank-downthrutheresinandentersthedistributorasconditionedwater.Theconditionedwaterflowsupthruthecentertubetothevalveoutlet.

2. Preliminary Rinse Position (5 minutes)

Hardwaterenterstheunitatthevalveinlet-flowsaroundthelowerpistongroove-downthruthetopoftankpassage-downwardthrutheresin-upthedistributortube-thruthecenterholeinthepiston-overthetopedgeofthepistonandoutthedrainline.(Approx.9.5gallonsofwaterusedwiththiscycle)

Water Conditioner Flow Diagrams

3. Backwash Position (10 minutes)

Hardwaterenterstheunitatthevalveinlet-flowsaroundthelowerpistongrooveandlowerpistonland-downthruthecentertubeandoutthedistributor-upthrutheresin-thruthetopoftankpassage-aroundtheupperpistongrooveandoutthedrainline.(Approx.19.5gallonsofwaterusedwiththiscycle)

4. Brine Position (First portion of 50 minute fixed cycle)

Hardwaterenterstheunitatthevalveinlet-flowsaroundthelowerpistongroove-thrutheinjectornozzleandorificetodrawbrinefromthebrinetank.Thebrineflowsdownthrutheresin-intothedistributor-upthruthecentertube-thruthecenterholeinthepistonandoutthedrainline.(Approx.11gallonsofwaterusedwiththiscycle)

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5. Slow Rinse Position (Last portion of 50 minute cycle)

Afterallthebrinehasbeendrawnfromthebrinetank,hardwatercontinuestoenterthruthevalveinlet-flowsaroundthelowerpistongroove-thruthenozzleandorifice-downthrutheresinandintothedistributor-upthruthecentertube-thruthecenterholeinthepistonandoutthedrainline.(Approx.11gallonsofwaterusedwiththiscycle)

6. Rapid Rinse Position (10 minutes)

Hardwaterenterstheunitatthevalveinlet-flowsaroundthelowerpistongrooveandlowerpistonland-downthruthecentertubeandoutthedistributor-upthrutheresin-thruthetopoftankpassage-aroundtheupperpistongrooveandoutthedrainline.(Approx.19.5gallonsofwaterusedwiththiscycle)

7. Settling Rinse Position (5 minutes)

Hardwaterenterstheunitatthevalveinlet-flowsaroundthelowerpistongroove-downthruthetopoftankpassage-downwardthrutheresin-upthedistributortube-thruthecenterholeinthepiston-overthetopedgeofthepistonandoutthedrainline.(Approx.9.5gallonsofwaterusedwiththiscycle)

8. Brine Tank Fill Position ( 4–24 minute adjustable cycle)

Hardwaterenterstheunitatthevalveinlet-flowsaroundthelowerpistongroove-thrutheinjectorthroat-thruthebrinevalveandflowcontroltofillthebrinetank.Hardwateralsoflowsaroundthelowerpistongroove-thruthepassagetothetopoftank-downthrutheresinandentersthedistributorasconditionedwater.Theconditionedwaterflowsupthruthecentertubetothevalveoutlet.(Amountofwaterusedtofillbrinetankwillvary)21

Maintenance and Repair

Thisunitisdesignedandconstructedtotreatthemostdifficultofwater.Variousscreenshavebeenincludedinthesystemto protectorifices.BEFOREdoinganyservicework,besureallscreensarecleanandwillpasswater.Periodiccleaningofthescreenswillinsurelong-term unit performance.

Lack of treated (soft) water is constant.Intermittentisoftenindicatedbyuntreatedwaterfromtheheater(hotwater)whilethecoldwatertastesgood.Intermittentindicatesexcess water usage, a change in water chemistry, or an improper frequency of regeneration. Review entire application. 1. Nosaltintank— Addsalttotank 2. Dirtyscreens— Cleanscreens 3. Badtimer— Replace 4. Badtimermotor—Replace 5. Fouledironbed— Cleanwithresincleaner

Lack of treated (soft) water is intermittent. 1. Lowsaltsetting—Adjustbrinevalue 2. Waterconsumptionincreased—Checkfor householdleaks 3. Tooinfrequentregenerations—Reviewsizingand reset timer

Brine tank overflow 1. Pluggedscreensorinjector—Clean 2. DefectiveBrineValve—Cleanorreplace 3. Defectivetimerortimermotor—Replace

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

1.Softenerfailstoregenerate. A.Electricalservicetounithasbeen interrupted.

A. Assure permanent electrical service (checkfuse,plug,pullchainorswitch).

B.Timerisdefective. B. Replace timer.

C. Power failure. C. Reset time of day.

D.Meternotcountinggallons. D.Checktoseeifcableisinsertedinto meter assembly.

2. Softener delivers hard water. A.By-passvalveisopen. A.Closeby-passvalve.

B.Nosaltinbrinetank. B.Addsalttobrinetankandmaintainsaltlevelabove water level.

C.Injectorsorscreenplugged. C. Replace injectors and screen.

D.Insufficientwaterflowingtobrinetank. D.Checkbrinetankfilltimeandcleanbrinelineflowcontrolifplugged.

E.Hotwatertankhardness. E.Repeatedflushingsofthehotwatertankisrequired.

F.Leakatdistributortube. F.Makesuredistributortubeisnotcracked.Checko-ringandtubepilot.

G.Internalvalveleak. G.Replacessealsandspacersand/orpiston.

3.Unitusestoomuchsalt. A.Impropersaltsetting. A.Checksaltusageandsaltsetting.

B.Excesswaterinbrinebank. B.Checksaltusageandsaltsetting.

4.Lossofwaterpressure. A.Ironbuildupinlinetowaterconditioner. A. Clean line to water conditioner.

B.Ironbuildupinwaterconditioner. B. Clean control and add resin cleaner to resin bed. Increasefrequencyofregeneration.

C.Inletofcontrolpluggedduetoforeignmaterialbrokenloosefrompipesbyrecentworkdoneonplumbing system.

C.Removepiston&cleancontrol.

5.Lossofresinthroughdrainpipe. A. Air in water system. A. Assure that well system has proper air eliminator control.Checkfordrywellcondition.

6.Ironinconditionedwater. A.Fouledresinbed. A.Checkbackwash,brinedrawandbrinetankfill,increasefrequencyofregeneration.Increasebackwashtime.

7.Excessivewaterinbrinetank. A.Pluggeddrainlineflowcontrol. A.Cleanflowcontrol.

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Performance Data

Important Notice: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs. Itisrecommendedthatbeforepurchasingawatertreatmentunit,you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs.

Models

W-425F W-426F W-422F W-430F W-450F W-460F W-490F W-430IF

Rated Service Flow (gpm)

6 gpm 22.71 Lpm

10gpm 37.85 Lpm

6 gpm 22.71 Lpm

9 gpm 34.06 Lpm

10gpm 37.85 Lpm

13gpm 49.21 Lpm

10gpm 37.85 Lpm

8 gpm 30.28 Lpm

Peak flow @ 15 psi 8 gpm 30.28 Lpm

12gpm 45.42 Lpm

8 gpm 30.28 Lpm

11gpm 41.63 Lpm

12gpm 45.42 Lpm

15gpm 56.78 Lpm

15gpm 56.78 Lpm

10gpm 37.85 Lpm

Rated Softening Capacity (grains/pound of salt)

18,600@ 10#salt

24,800@ 10#salt

18,600@ 10#salt

24,800@ 10#salt

39,960 @ 10#salt

49,600@ 10#salt NA 22,000 @

10#salt25,000 @ 15#salt

33,300 @ 15#salt

25,000 @ 15#salt

33,300 @ 15#salt

49,950@ 15#salt

66,600 @ 15#salt

99,900 @ 15#salt

32,000 @ 15#salt

Min. - Max. Operating Temp.

35˚-120˚F2˚-48˚C

35˚-120˚F2˚-48˚C

35˚-120˚F2˚-48˚C

35˚-120˚F2˚-48˚C

35˚-120˚F2˚-48˚C

35˚-120˚F2˚-48˚C

35˚-120˚F2˚-48˚C

35˚-120˚F2˚-48˚C

Max Drain Flow Rate 1.5gpm (5.7Lpm)

1.48gpm (5.6Lpm)

1.5gpm (5.7Lpm)

2.0 gpm (7.6Lpm)

2.4gpm (9.1Lpm)

13.5gpm (13.2Lpm)

5.0 gpm (18.9Lpm)

2.4gpm (9.1Lpm)

High Capacity Resin 0.75cu.ft. 1.0cu.ft. 0.75cu.ft. 1.0cu.ft. 1.5cu.ft. 2 cu. ft. 3 cu. ft. 1.2cu.ft.

Water Discharge per Regeneration Cycle

80 gallons (302.8LPM)








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