4/7/2017 WellSoft Owner’s Manual 7
Before You Begin
If you have any questions, call the HelpLine. (see General Information)
Standard Example
This example uses 3 (ppm or mg/L) of ferrous iron present in the water.
Description Results
Actual Hardness 20 (gpg)
Ferrous Iron times five (x5)* 15
Compensated Hardness (20 + 15) 35
*Add five times (x5) the iron content in ppm or mg/L to the actual hardness
Metric Example
This example uses 3 (ppm or mg/L) of ferrous iron present in the water.
Description Results
Actual Hardness 342 (ppm)
Ferrous Iron times eighty six (x86)* 258
Compensated Hardness (342 + 258) 600
*Add eighty six times (x86) the iron content in ppm or mg/L to the actual hardness
Compensated Hardness Worksheet
Use this blank chart to determine your Compensated Hardness using standard measurements.
Description Results
Actual Hardness (use your test results for hardness)
Ferrous Iron (x5 for standard) or (x86 for metric) +
Compensated Hardness (add first two results for result) =
Water Supply Flow Rate - A minimum of 2.0 gallons (7.6 liters) per minute is recommended. For the purposes of
plumbing sizing, only the rated service flow rate and corresponding pressure loss may be used. Prolonged operation of
a water conditioner at flow rates exceeding the tested service flow rate may compromise performance.
Drain - Connect the appliance to an appropriate drain, such as a floor drain or washer drain that will comply with all
local and state plumbing codes. To prevent back-siphoning, provide an adequate air gap or a siphon break.
(see Installation Steps)
Electricity - The transformer supplied is for a standard 115 volt, 60-cycle AC outlet for locations in North America or
220 volt, 50-cycle AC outlet for locations outside North America.
Determine Your Hardness or Compensated Hardness - Compensated Hardness is the amount of iron present in the
water as well as hardness content.
To determine compensated hardness in standard measurements you should increase your water hardness setting by
5 grains per gallon (86 mg/L) for every 1 ppm (1mg/L) of ferrous iron.
Use the section below for guidance and fill in the blank chart to determine your Compensated Hardness.
Checklist Before You Begin (Refer to this checklist before installation)
If ferrous iron is not present in your water, please skip this step.
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