Specifications - Kinetico Essential Series Installation Manual

D. Put the unit into brine draw.
E. Draw the mixture until a strong bleach odor is detected (smelled or tested) in the
drain line.
F. Place system into by-pass position and allow the unit to stand 60 minutes.
Reconnect the brine line (3/8 tube) to the brine tank. Open by-pass valve and
G.
start a manual regeneration. After cycle is complete repeat one backwash and
then return to service.

Specifications

The Kinetico Essential Series water softener is available in three (3) tank sizes that
allow you to use the ideal configuration for your application. For specific unit
operation, please reference the performance data sheet provided by your
authorized Kinetico dealer.
Tank Size
Resin Volume (per tank)
Maximum Compensated
Hardness
Maximum Iron (ferrous)
Maximum Iron (ferric)
Backwash Flow Rate
Free Chlorine
Essential Essential Silver HE
7" x 16"
0.26 cu. ft.
25 gpg
0.5 mg/L
0.01 mg/L
1 gpm
≤ 2.0 mg/L
11
Essential Platinum
7" x 16"
0.26 cu. ft.
35 gpg
0.5 mg/L
0.01 mg/L
1 gpm
≤ 1.0 mg/L
9" x 35"
0.6 cu. ft.
50 gpg
0.5 mg/L
0.01 mg/L
2.5 gpm
≤ 2.0 mg/L