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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 tk_ra 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 (_ 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
WHES20
7.0
.6
12
50
3
20 - 125
40 - 120
3
2.2
200 Ibs.
WHES30
8.3
.82
15
95
7
20 - 125
40 - 120
3
2.2
200 Ibs.
Performance Claims
Rated Softening Capacity
(Grains/Pounds of Salt)
WHES20
9,000 @ 1.8
13,600 @ 3.5
17,800 @ 6.5
20,100 @ 9.4
WHES30
13,500 @ 2.5
20,400 @ 4.9
26,800 @ 9.0
30,100 @ 13.1
Rated Efficiency (Grains!Pound of Salt @
Minimum Salt Dose) 5000 @1.8 Ibs. 5,100 @2.5 Ibs.
These systems contk_rm to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and
substantiated by test data.
The efficiency rating is only valid at the stated salt dose. These softeners were 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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