Whirlpool WHES30 Manual

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Valve Drain Requirements

Use the flexible drain hose, that is included, measure and cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose

isnot allowedin alllocalities(checkyour plumbingcodes). Iflocal codes do notallow useof a flexible

drainhose, arigid valve drain run must be used. Buy acompression fitting (1/4NPT x1/2 in.minimum

tube) and 1/2” tubing from your local hardware store. The n plumb a rigid drain as needed (see Figure

3).

NOTE: Avoid long dra in hose runs, or elevating the hose more than 8’ above the floor. Make the

water softener valve drain as short and direct as possible.

1/4” NPT thread

Barbs for 3/8” I.D. tubing

1/4” NPT thread

barbs

1/2” outside diameter copper

tube (not provided)

Clip

Cut barbs from valve drain elbow (pull clip

and remove drain valve elbow from valve)

Compression fitting 1/4 NPT x

1/2” O.D. tube (not provided)

Hose clamp

Drain hose

Figure 3