Media Tank; Resin; Upper / Lower Distributors; Riser Tube - Kinetico Essential Series Technical Manual

Essential Series Gold and Platinum

Media Tank

Tank sizes vary from 8" x 17" to 9" x 35". These sizes only represent the size of the tank; they do not include the base
of the tank. The media tank conforms to NSF standard 61 for components, with a structural performance exceeding
250,000 life cycles when pressurized/depressurized to 150 psi. The media tank holds the resin which is used for the
softening process.

Resin

Each softener uses strong acid, high capacity cation resin, with a minimum exchange capacity of 1.37 eq/L (30,000 gr/
cf) when regenerated with a salt dose of 0.24 kg/L (15 lbs/cf).

Upper / Lower Distributors

The distributors prevent channeling of the flow through the resin bed by dispersing the water through the entire radius
of the media tank. The distributor also helps maximize the efficiency of the system by improving contact with the resin
and minimizing dead spots in the media tank. The design of the distributors also keeps the resin inside the tank as the
slots on the distributor are sized smaller than the minimum size of the resin beads.

Riser Tube

A riser tube is used to connect the lower distributor to the control valve. A 1" pipe is used for this connection.

Brine Tank

The brine tank is used for both salt storage and brine production. For some units, the brine tank can also be a cabinet
which holds the entire softener. The brine tank is manufactured from corrosion-resistant plastics as the brine makes for
a harsh environment.

Brine Valve

A brine valve is used in each brine tank or cabinet. This stops the flow of brine to the control valve when a low level is
reached and prevents air from being drawn into the tank. When the bottom check activates, it also marks the beginning
of the slow rinse process. The brine valve has a float cup that is used as the high volume level for the brine dose setting,
as well as a safety to prevent an overflow situation. There is also an overflow elbow that must be connected to the drain.
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