Product specifications, Performance claims, Variable salt dose – Whirlpool WHES20 User Manual
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4. Press the
RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast 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 cycle 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 High Capacity Resin (cu ft)
.57
.82
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (psig)
10
12
Water Supply Max. 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. Water 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 selected by the electronic controls at regeneration time based on the amount needed.