Whirlpool WHES20 Water System User Manual


 
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4. Press the RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a f ast drain
flow. Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the
resin tank from the brining c ycle test.
5. To return the softener to service, press the RECHARGE button.
Product Specifications
WHES
20
WHES
30
Rated Service Flow Rate (gpm) 6.0 8.0
Amount of Hig h C apacity Resin (cu ft) .57 .82
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (psig) 10 12
Water Supply M ax. Hardness (gpg) 50 95
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron (ppm) 3 5
Water Pressure Limits (min./max. psi) 20 --- 125 20 --- 125
Min. --- Max. Wa ter Temperature (˚F) 40 --- 120 40 --- 120
Min. Water Supply Flow Rate (gpm) 3 3
Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm) 2.0 2.0
Salt storage capacity 175 lbs. 175 lbs.
Performance Claims
WHES
20
WHES
30
Rated Softening Capacity
(Grains @ Salt Dose)
8,700 @ 1.7 lbs.
16,800 @ 5.4 lbs.
20,100 @ 9.1 lbs.
14,700 @ 2.9 lbs.
25,400 @ 8.0 lbs.
30,100 @ 13.1 lbs.
Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt @
Minimum Salt Dose)
5000 @1.7 lbs. 5,000 @2.9 lbs.
These systems conform 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 selec ted by the electronic controls a t re generation time ba sed on the amount needed.