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Specifications
Before Starting Installation
Tools, Pipe, and Fittings, Other Materials
Pliers
Screwdriver
Teflon tape
Razor knife
Two adjustable wrenches
Additional tools may be required if modifi-
cation to home plumbing is required.
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.
Use copper, brass, or PEX pipe and fittings.
Some codes may also allow PVC plastic
pipe.
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.
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.
Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.
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.
485SIM-100 485SIM-150 485SIM-200 485SIM-300
15010460 15010461 15010462 15010463
Factory Settings - Iron & Manganese
Salt Used - Per Regeneration 12.0 lbs 18.0 lbs 24.0 lbs 36.0 lbs
Water Used - Regeneration 52.2 gal 74.4 gal 101.4 gal 166 gal
Hardness Removal - Grains 30,000 45,000 60,000 90,000
Resin Quantity - Cubic Feet
Tank Size 9x48 10x54 12x52 14x65
Tank Jacket / Media Loaded Yes Yes No No
Brine Tank / Cabinet Size (Inches)
18.1 x 34.5 20.3 x 37.4 20.3 x 37.4 23.0 x 40.5
Salt Storage Capacity 240 lbs 350 lbs 350 lbs 420 lbs
Flow Rate @ 15 psi Pressure Drop 11.0 gpm 11.2 gpm 12.2 gpm 12.6 gpm
Flow Rate @ 25 psi Pressure Drop 15.0 gpm 15.1 gpm 16.2 gpm 16.6 gpm
Back Wash Flow Rate 2.1 gpm 2.4 gpm 3.5 gpm 5.0 gpm
Shipping Weight 125 lbs 158 lbs 161 lbs 247 lbs
Regeneration Type
Maximum Hardness
Maximum Iron (Ferrous)
Maximum Manganese
Plumbing Connections
Resin Type
Electrical Requirements
Water Temperature
Water Pressure
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