Whirlpool WHES40 Installation And Operation Manual page 28

NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure,
stopping brine &aw.
3. Again, press the O RECHARGE button to move the softener into backwash. Look Ik)ra fast flow
of water from the drain hose.
An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.
4. Press the O RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain
flow. Allow the softener to rinse Ik)r a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the
resin tank from the brining cycle test.
5. To return the softener to service, press the O RECHARGE button.
Product Specifications
Rated Service Flow Rate (gpm)
Amount of High Capacity Resin (cu ft)
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (psig)
Water Supply Max. Hardness (gpg)
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron (ppm)
Water Pressure Limits (min./max. psi)
Min. - Max. Water Temperature (°F)
Min. Water Supply Flow Rate (gpm)
Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm)
Salt storage capacity
WHES40
12
1.17
11
125
10
20 - 125
40 - 120
3
2.2
200 Ibs.
Performance Claims
Rated Softening Capacity
(Grains/Pounds of Salt)
WHES40
18,000 @ 3.5
30,900 @ 7.0
40,000 @ 11.2
Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt @
Minimum Salt Dose) 5,200 @ 3.5 Ibs.
This system conIk)rms to NSF/ANSI 44 Ik)r the specific perR)rmance claims as verified and
substantiated by test data.
The efficiency rating is only valid at the stated salt dose. This softener was efficiency rated according
to NSF/ANSI Standard 44.
Variable Salt Dose
The salt dose is selected by the electronic controls at regeneration time based on the amount needed.
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