Whirlpool WHES48 operation manual Valve Drain Requirements, Inlet / Outlet Plumbing Options

Installation Requirements

VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

Using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, a rigid valve drain run must be used. Purchase a com- pression fitting (1/4 NPT x 1/2 in. minimum tube) and 1/2" tubing from your local hardware store. Plumb a rigid drain as needed (See Figure 6).

NOTE: Avoid drain hose runs longer than 30 feet. Avoid elevating the hose more than 8 feet above the floor. Make the valve drain line as short and direct as possible.

INLET / OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS

Always install either a single bypass valve (provided), as shown in Figure 7, or, if desired, parts for a 3 valve bypass system (not included) can be purchased and assembled, as shown in Figure 8. Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for mainte- nance if needed, but still have water in house pipes. Pipe fittings must be 3/4” minimum.

Use:

=Copper pipe

=Threaded pipe

=PEX (Crosslinked Polyethylene) pipe

=CPVC plastic pipe

=Other pipe approved for use with potable water

IMPORTANT: Do not solder with plumbing attached to installation adaptors and single bypass valve. Soldering heat will damage the adaptors and valve.

1/4” NPT

Thread Barbs for 3/8” I.D. Tubing

Hose Clamp Drain Hose

FIG. 5

Clip	1/4 NPT	Compression Fitting.
	Threads	1/4 NPT x 1/2” O.D.
	Barbs	Tube (not included)

Cut barbs from drain fit-	1/2” Outside Dia.
ting (pull clip to remove	Copper Tube
fitting from valve)	(not included)

FIG. 6

SINGLE BYPASS VALVE

Pull out for “Service” (Soft water)

Push in for “Bypass”

FIG. 7

3 VALVE BYPASS

Bypass

Valve

Outlet		Inlet
Valve		Valve
From Water	To Water	FIG. 8
Softener	Softener

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