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Specifications & Dimensions Model WHES40 Model Code Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ Salt Dose) Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt @ Minimum Salt Dose) Water Used During Regeneration @ Minimum Salt Dose Total Water Used Per Regeneration @ Maximum Salt Dose Rated Service Flow Rate Amount of High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Water Supply Max. Hardness Water Supply Max.
Water Softener Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
Inspect Shipment Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials. To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use them. The parts required to assemble and install the water softener are included with the unit. Thoroughly check the water softener for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton.
Installation Requirements LOCATION REQUIREMENTS PLUMBING CODES Consider all of the following when selecting an installation location for the water softener. All plumbing must be completed in accordance with national, state and local plumbing codes. = Do not locate the water softener where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water over 120ºF. Freezing temperatures or hot water damage voids the warranty.
Installation Requirements VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS 1/4” NPT Thread Barbs for 3/8” I.D. Tubing Using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, a rigid valve drain run must be used. Purchase a compression fitting (1/4 NPT x 1/2 in. minimum tube) and 1/2" tubing from your local hardware store. Plumb a rigid drain as needed (See Figure 6).
Installation Instructions TYPICAL INSTALLATION Hard Water To Outside Faucets r Pipe Main Wate Conditioned Water Pipe Ground Clamp Water Softener Valve Ground Clamp Clips 1” NPT Sweat Adaptor (not included) Plug-in Transformer Outlet To Controller Inlet Valve Drain Elbow Overflow Drain Elbow Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose* Valve Drain Hose* 1” NPT Threaded Adaptor O-ring Clip Lubricated O-ring Single Bypass Valve *Do not connect the water softener valve drain tubing to the salt storage t
Installation Instructions TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY Nozzle Venturi Assembly 1. Close the main water supply valve, located near the well pump or water meter. Top Cover Brine Tank Overflow Elbow Nut Ferrule 2. Open all faucets to drain all water from house pipes. NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the water heater, as damage to the water heater elements could result.
Installation Instructions COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes squared and straight. Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the water softener valve inlet side. Electrical Shock Hazard Install metal ground clamp to metal house water supply pipe before beginning installation.
Installation Instructions TEST FOR LEAKS ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE SALT STORAGE TANK To prevent air pressure in the water softener and plumbing system, complete the following steps in order: 1. Fully open two or more softened cold water faucets close to the water softener, located downstream from the water softener. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and lift salt bags. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 2.
Programming the Water Softener UP button Display SET SALT LEVEL button SET SALT LEVEL TANK LIGHT TANK LIGHT button RECHARGE button PROGRAM CHECK SALT LEVEL PRESS TO SCHEDULE HOLD TO START RECHARGE PROGRAM button DOWN button FIG. 15 SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet, a model code and a test number (example: J2.0), begin to flash in the faceplate display. Then, “12:00 PM” and the words “CURRENT TIME" begin to flash. 1.
Programming the Water Softener SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME KCl should be used in accordance with the following steps to help give you years of maintenance free service. 1. Press the PROGRAM button once again to display a flashing “2:00AM” and the words “RECHARGE TIME”. This is a good time for the recharge to start in most households, because water is not in use.
Customizing Features / Options RECHARGE SET SALT LEVEL The RECHARGE button is used to initiate an immediate recharge. The water softener has a salt monitor indicator light to remind you to add salt to the storage tank. 1. Press and hold the RECHARGE button until the words “RECHARGE", “SERVICE" and “FILL" flash in the display. RECHARGE initiated NOTE: You must set salt level each time salt is added to the water softener. To set this monitor system: 1.
Customizing Features / Options POWER OUTAGE MEMORY SALT EFFICIENCY If electrical power to the water softener is lost, “memory'' built into the timer circuitry will keep all settings for up to six hours. While the power is out, the display is blank and the water softener will not regenerate.
Customizing Features / Options MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS CLEAN / CLEAR WATER IRON REDUCTION This feature is beneficial on water supplies containing ferrous (clear water) iron. The default setting is OFF. When this feature is set to ON, an additional backwash and fast rinse cycle will occur first, preceding the normal regeneration sequence. This provides extra cleaning of the resin bed before it is regenerated with the salt brine.
Routine Maintenance ADDING SALT CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI Lift the salt hole cover and check the salt storage level frequently. If the water softener uses all the salt before you refill it, you will experience hard water. Until you have established a refilling routine, check the salt every two or three weeks. Always add if less than 1/4 full. Be sure the brinewell cover is on. NOTE: If using potassium chloride (KCl), do not fill above level 4 on the brinewell decal.
Troubleshooting AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 3. Symbols in the display indicate POSITION switch operation (See Figure 35). This water softener has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and/or water meter). The water softener monitors electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the display. Switch is open (Cam not rotating) Switch is closed (Cam rotating) FIG. 35 4.
Troubleshooting MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions. Always make the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnostics. If the water softener does not draw brine, check for (most likely to least likely): = Dirty or plugged nozzle and venturi, see "Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi" section. = Nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket, or gasket deformed.
Softener Exploded View Valve Assembly See Pages 22 & 23 for parts 25 40 26 41 1 27 28 122 2 3 6 4 29 7 5 30 32 8 33 31 9 24 8 35 7 23 10 34 6 5 22 21 36 20 19 38 18 17 11 39 16 12 13 14 20 37 15
Softener Parts List Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part No. 7170296 7170254 7077870 7170270 7105047 7176292 7088033 7161849 0502272 7221746 7113016 12 7131365 14 7308881 13 15 7142942 7116713 16 0516924 18 7170288 20 7220627 17 19 21 22 23 24 ¢ 0516211 7308904 0516947 7097202 0513860 7168647 7310202 Key No. Description O-Ring, 2-7/8” x 3-1/4” O-Ring, 13/16” x 1-1/16” Top Distributor O-Ring, 2-3/4” x 3” Repl. Bottom Distributor Clamp Section (2 req.
Valve Exploded View 100 101 102 144 103 143 104 105 142 106 141 140 139 138 110 113 cross-section view 114 125 135 121 112 seal 136 108 111 wear-strip 137 109 107 115 134 120 116 133 132 117 118 131 130 129 122 119 126 127 124 128 22 123
Valve Parts List Key No. Part No. 100 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1” (2 req.) 102 7231393 Motor Plate 101 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 7286039 0900857 7171250 7283489 7169180 0900431 7271270 7170288 0501228 7170327 7173024 7174313 7185500 7173032 7185495 7172989 7171187 119 7129889 121 7271204 120 122 123 124 7089306 7311127 7094898 7101548 Key No. Description 125 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No.