Canature WS685HEC, Owner'S Manual

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Specifications
Before Starting Installation
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials
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Pliers
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Screwdriver
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Teflon tape
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Razor knife
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Two adjustable wrenches
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Additional tools may be required if modifi-
cation to home plumbing is required.
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Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included
with the softener. To maintain full valve
flow, 3/4” or 1” pipes to and from the sof-
tener fittings are recommended. You
should maintain the same, or larger, pipe
size as the water supply pipe, up to the
softener inlet and outlet.
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Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.
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Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.
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ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
or 3 shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you
turn off water to the softener for repairs if
needed, but still have water in the house
pipes.
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5/8” OD drain line is needed for the valve
drain. A 10’ length of hose is included.
with some models.

A length of 5/8” OD drain line tubing is
needed for the brine tank over flow fitting
(optional).

Nugget or pellet water softener salt is
needed to fill the cabinet or brine tank.
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Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.
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The manufacturer reserves the right to make product improvements which may deviate from the specifications and
descriptions stated herein, without obligation to change previously manufactured products or to note the change.

The above capacity and flow rate specifications have not been validated by WQA.
WS685HEC-0.75 WS685HEC-1.0 WS685HET-1 WS685HET-1.5
17014552 17014551 17014571 17014572
Factory Settings - Standard Capacity
Salt Used - Per Regeneration 4.5 lbs 6.0 lbs 6.0 lbs 9.0 lbs
Water Used - Regeneration 40.5 gal 48.6 gal 43.4 gal 62.7 gal
Hardness Removal - Grains 18,750 25,000 25,000 37,500
Resin Quantity - Cubic Feet 0.75 ft
3
1.0 ft
3
1.0 ft
3
1.5 ft
3
Tank Size 9x35 10x35 9x48 10x54
Tank Jacket / Media Loaded Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brine Tank / Cabinet Size (Inches) 13.8 x 20.2 x 43.7 13.8 x 20.2 x 43.7 18.1 x 34.5 18.1 x 34.5
Salt Storage Capacity 175 lbs 175 lbs 240 lbs 240 lbs
Flow Rate @ 15 psi Pressure Drop 11.6 gpm 12.0 gpm 11.0 gpm 11.2 gpm
Flow Rate @ 25 psi Pressure Drop 15.6 gpm 16.0 gpm 15.0 gpm 15.1 gpm
Back Wash Flow Rate 2.0 gpm 2.4 gpm 2.0 gpm 2.4 gpm
Shipping Weight 93 lbs 110 lbs 122 lbs 155 lbs
Regeneration Type
Maximum Efficiency
Plumbing Connections
Resin Type
Electrical Requirements
Water Temperature
Water Pressure
Specifications
Min. 20 - Max. 125 psi
5,060 grains /lb salt
3/4" (Optional 1")
Canature 8% High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin
Input 120V 60 Hz - Output 12V 650mA
Min 39 - Max. 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Counter Current / Up Flow