Know about your water softener – Kenmore ULTRASOFT 280 User Manual
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SECTION 4
KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER
A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure Drop (PSI) vs. Flow Rate (GPM)
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Flow Rate (GPM)
Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softeners
rated capacity and efficiency. Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect
capacity and efficiency performance.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Type of ion exchange material (resin)
high capacity
Amount of resin (cu ft)
1.05
Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ Pounds Salt Dose)
15.600 @3.1
33.600 @ 10.0
40,100® 16.8
Efficiency Rating (Grains/Pound of Salt @ Minimum Sait Dose)
5040 @3.1
Rated Service Flow Rate (gpm)
8.0
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Rate (psi)
12
Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm)
2.0
These systems conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated
by test data.
The efficiency rating is only valid at the minimum stated salt dosage. These softeners were efficiency rated
according to NSF/ANSI Standard 44.
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