WaterGroup HTO-185HEUF, 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.
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A length of 5/8” OD drain line tubing is
needed for the brine tank over flow fitting
(optional).
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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.
Specifications
WG185HTO25 WG185HTO38 WG185HTO50 WG185HTO75
2188 2189 2190 2191
Factory Settings
Salt Used ‐ Per Regeneration 6.0 lbs 9.0 lbs 12.0 lbs 18.0 lbs
Water Used ‐ Regeneration 86.4 gal 148 gal 162.4 gal 224.8 gal
Hardness Removal ‐ Grains 25,000 37,500 50,000 75,000
Tank #1 Carbon Quantity ‐ Cubic Feet 1.0 ft
3
1.50 ft
3
2.0 ft
3
3.0 ft
3
Tank #2 Resin Quantity ‐ Cubic Feet 1.0 ft
3
1.50 ft
3
2.0 ft
3
3.0 ft
3
Tank Size 9x48 10x54 12x52 14x65
Tank Jacket / Media Loaded Yes Yes No No
Brine Tank / Cabinet Size (Inches)
18.1 x 34.5 18.1 x 34.5 20.3 x 37.4 23.0 x 40.5
Salt Storage Capacity 240 lbs 240 lbs 350 lbs 420 lbs
Flow Rate @ 15 psi Pressure Drop 7.2 gpm 7.4 gpm 9.0 gpm 9.2 gpm
Flow Rate @ 25 psi Pressure Drop 10.0 gpm 10.1 gpm 11.9 gpm 12.1 gpm
Back Wash Flow Rate 2.4 gpm 3.5 gpm 4.0 gpm 5.0 gpm
Shipping Weight
154 lbs 171 lbs 214 lbs 232 lbs
Regeneration Type
Counter Current / Up Flow
Plumbing Connections Includes 3/4" 90°Elbows & 1" Straight NPT
Resin Type Canature 8% High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin
Carbon Type Catalytic Carbon
Electrical Requirements Input 120V 60 Hz ‐ Output 12V 650mA
Water Temperature Min 39 ‐ Max. 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Water Pressure Min. 20 ‐ Max. 125 psi
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