Whirlpool WHES44 Installation And Operation Manual page 18

PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM
FREEZING
If the softener is installed where it could freeze
(summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all
water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain
the softener:
1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water
pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.
2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent
pressure in the softener.
3. Move the stem in the single bypass valve to
bypass. Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve
bypass system, and open the bypass valve. If you
want water in the house pipes again, reopen the
shut-off valve on the main water pipe.
4. Unplug the power supply at the wall outlet. Open
the salt lid and remove the softener's top cover.
Take off both drain hoses if they will interfere with
moving the softener into position over the drain.
5. Gently remove the large holding clips at the
softener inlet and outlet. Separate the softener
from the plastic installation adaptors, or from the
bypass valve.
6. Lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor
drain (See Figure 35).
7. Move the softener close to the drain. Slowly and
gently, tip it over until the rim rests on the wood
block with the inlet and outlet over the drain. Do
not allow the softener's weight to rest on the inlet
and outlet fittings or they may break.
8. Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and
hold until all water has drained. Leave the softener
laying like this until you are ready to use it. Plug
the inlet and outlet with clean rags to keep dirt,
bugs, etc. out.
Routine Maintenance
Floor Drain
18
Wood Block
FIG. 35