Whirlpool WHES30 - Manual (Page 11)

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Plan the Installation
Inlet --- Outlet Plumbing Options
Always install either a single bypass valve (provided) or, if desired, parts for a 3 valve bypass system
(not included) can be purchased and assembled, as shown in Figure 4. Bypass valves allow you to turn
off water to the softener for maintenance if needed, but still have water in house pipes.
Single valve bypass 3 valve bypass
outlet
valve
inlet
valve
bypass
valve
to water softener from water softener
push in
for bypass
pull out for
service/ soft water
Figure 4
• Pipe and fittings must be 3/4” minimum.
Use either:
•
Copper pipe • Threaded pipe
• CPVC plastic pipe • Other pipe approved for use with potable water
NOTE: Shown with salt hole cover and top cover removed.
hard water
conditioned
water
floor drain
salt storage tank
overflow hose *
valve drain
hose *
direct plug---in
transformer
to timer
NOTE: See “Air Gap Requirements” section.
3/4” pipe
1” NPT sweat
adaptor (not
included)
o---ring
1” NPT
threaded
adaptor
single valve
bypass
clips
to outside
faucets
grounding clamp
lubricated
o---ring
To keep over floor drain, secure
valve drain hose in place.
valve drain
elbow overflow drain
elbow
inlet
outlet
grounding
clamp
water softener valve
* Do not connect
the water softener
valve drain tubing
to the salt storage
tank overflow
hose.
Figure 5 (typical installation)