Kinetico Essential Series Installation Guide

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D. Put the unit into brine draw.
E. Draw the mixture until a strong bleach odor is detected (smelled or tested) in the
drain line.
F. Place system into by-pass position and allow the unit to stand 60 minutes.
G. Reconnect the brine line (3/8 tube) to the brine tank. Open by-pass valve and
start a manual regeneration. After cycle is complete repeat one backwash and
then return to service.
Specifications
The Kinetico Essential Series water softener is available in three (3) tank sizes that
allow you to use the ideal configuration for your application. For specific unit
operation, please reference the performance data sheet provided by your
authorized Kinetico dealer.
Essential
Essential Silver HE
Essential Platinum
Tank Size 7” x 16” 7” x 16” 9” x 35”
Resin Volume (per tank) 0.26 cu. ft. 0.26 cu. ft. 0.6 cu. ft.
Maximum Compensated
Hardness
25 gpg 35 gpg 50 gpg
Maximum Iron (ferrous) 0.5 mg/L 0.5 mg/L 0.5 mg/L
Maximum Iron (ferric) 0.01 mg/L 0.01 mg/L 0.01 mg/L
Backwash Flow Rate 1 gpm 1 gpm 2.5 gpm
Free Chlorine
≤ 2.0 mg/L ≤ 1.0 mg/L ≤ 2.0 mg/L

Kinetico Essential Series Specifications

General

Brand	Kinetico
Model	Essential Series
Category	Water Dispenser
Language	English