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This system conforms to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific capacity claims as verified and substantiated by test data.
*
Testing was performed using pellet grade sodium chloride as the regenerant salt.
**
Efficiency rating is valid only at the lowest stated salt dosage and service flow rate. This softener was efficiency
rated according to NSF/ANSI 44.
*** Extent of iron removal may vary with conditions. The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by
independent laboratory test data.
Refer to
Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System
section.
Step-by-step installation instructions.
Sanitizing Procedures
To complete the installation, do the following
sanitizing procedures.
Care is taken at the factory to keep your
water softener clean and sanitary. Materials
used to make the softener will not infect or
contaminate your water supply and will not
cause bacteria to form or grow. However,
during shipping, storage, installing and
operating, bacteria could get into the
softener. For this reason, sanitizing as
follows is suggested when installing.
NOTE:
Sanitizing is recommended by the
Water Quality Association for disinfecting.
1.
Be sure to complete all installation steps,
including programming the control.
2.
Pour about 22.ml (1
1
⁄
2
tablespoons) of
common 5.25% unscented household bleach
(Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White Sail, Eagle,
etc.) into the
brinewell
. Refer to illustration
on page 5.
3. IMPORTANT:
Press and hold for 3 seconds
the faceplate
RECHARGE
button to start
an immediate recharge.
RECHARGE
begins
to flash in the display. The bleach will be
drawn through the water softener and out
the drain. This process takes approximately
2 hours.
4.
If, after sanitization, water from the house
faucet tastes salty or has a slight color, this is
a preservative from the resin tank. Turn on
the cold soft water faucets and drain for a
few minutes or until clear.
NOTE:
When the above sanitizing regeneration
is over, all remaining bleach is flushed from the
conditioner and your house
COLD
water supply
is fully soft immediately. However, your water
heater is filled with hard water and as hot water
is used, all remaining bleach is flushed from
the system and it will refill with soft water.
When all the hard water is replaced in the
water heater, hot only and mixed hot and cold
water will be fully soft. If you want totally soft
water immediately, after the above recharge,
drain the water heater until the water runs
cold.
WARNING:
If you do drain the
water heater, use extreme care as the hot
water could cause burns. Turn the water
heater off prior to draining.
Specifications/Dimensions
GXSF18G
Rated Capacity*
5.2 mols with 0.80 kg of salt
8.6 mols with 1.7 kg of salt
12.2 mols with 4.6 kg of salt
Rated Efficiency** 6.2 mols/kg @ 0.8 kg salt dose
Amount of High Capacity Resin (kg/liters)
15.1/18
Resin Tank Nominal Size (in., dia. x height)
10 x 21
Service Flow Rate (l/min)
26.5
Water Supply Maximum Hardness (gpg)
95
Water Supply Maximum Clear Water Iron (ppm)***
5
Water Pressure Limits (min.–max. bar) 1.4 - 8.6
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (bar)
0.55
Water Temperature Limits (min.–max. °C)
4 - 49
Maximum Flow Rate to Drain (l/min)
8.3
Outlet
Inlet
8.6 cm
58.2 cm
36.8 cm
76.2 cm
