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WARNING
Lubricants
Do NOT use Vaseline, oils, hydrocarbon lubricants or spray silicone anywhere! Petroleum base lubricants will cause
swelling of o-rings and seals. The use of other lubricants may attack plastic Noryl®. It is recommended that Dow
Corning® silicone grease be used as a lubricant for all control valves. Dow Corning® 7 Release Compound is used in the
manufacture of Chandler Systems control valves. (Part # LT-150)
Sealants
Pipe dope and liquid thread sealers may contain a carrier that attacks some plastic materials. It is recommended that
Teflon® tape be used to seal plastic Noryl® threaded fittings.
Softener Specifications
General Specifications
MST32-S2
MST32-S3
MST48-S2
MST48-S3
MST64-S2
MST64-S3
Grains Capacity / Hardness per Regeneration
24,000
32,000
48,000
**Salt Used / Regeneration (lbs)
12.0
15.0
24.0
Maximum Raw Water Hardness (grains)
50
75
100
Maximum Clear Iron / Manganese (ppm)
.50
.50
.50
Exchange Resin (cu ft)
Tannin Resin (cu ft)
.75
.25
1.0
.50
1.5
.50
Mineral Tank (Vortech ™)
9 x 48
10 x 54
12 x 52
Brine Tank (polyethylene with grid & safety)
18 x 33
18 x 33
18 x 33
Service Flow Rate (gpm)*
10.0
11.0
12.0
Backwash Flow Rate ((gpm)
1.2
1.5
2.0
Gallons Used / Regeneration
69
80
93
Space Required
18 x 27 x 56
18 x 28 x 62
18 x 30 x 60
Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs)
100
133
164
