GUTHRIE & FREY GF24 User manual

‘GF’ Series
Water Softener
INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL NO:
SERIAL NO:
DATE INSTALLED:
DEALER:
COMPLETE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE:
8-569 G&F R2

LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WATER CONDITIONERSAND FILTERS
LIMITED WARRANTY
Pressure Vessel - TEN YEARS
Manufacturer guarantees to the original consumer buyer that the water conditioner or filter fiberglass pressure vessel
will not rust, corrode, leak or burst during the first ten years of original installation, provided that the conditioner or filter
is installed in accordance with manufacturers’ printed instructions and is not subjected to water pressure
exceeding 125 psi and/or water temperature exceeding 120oF, providing further that the vessel is not subjected to
misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing, fire or accident, and further providing the vessel is not damaged by an act of nature
such as, but not limited to, a flood, hurricane or tornado.
If during the first ten years of original installation the pressure vessel proves, after inspection by Manufacturer, to be de-
fective in material or workmanship, Manufacturer will furnish to the original consumer buyer a new replacement vessel
without charge. You pay freight one way and local labor charges. No allowance is made for consequential
damage, labor, or expense incurred as a result of proven defect.
Brine Tank, Brine Cabinet, or Solution Container - FIVE YEARS
Manufacturer also guarantees to the original consumer buyer, that the water conditioner brine tank or brine cabinet or
filter chemical solution container, to be free from defects in material or workmanship for five years after original instal-
lation provided that the brine tank, cabinet, or solution container is not subjected to misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing,
fire or accident, and further providing the same is not damaged by an act of nature such as, but not limited to, a flood,
hurricane, tornado, or ultra-violet ray attack.
If during the five year period the brine tank, cabinet, or solution container proves, after inspection by Manufacturer, to
be defective in materials or workmanship, Manufacturer, will replace the same with a new brine tank, cabinet, or solu-
tion container without charge. You pay freight one way and local labor charges. No allowance is made for consequential
damage, labor, or expense incurred as a result of proven defect.
Valve Module - FIVE YEARS
Manufacturer also guarantees to the original consumer buyer that the water conditioner or filter, noryl plastic
module valve or brass valve to be free from defects in material and workmanship for five years after original installation.
If during this five year period the valve module proves, after inspection by Manufacturer, to be defective in materials
or workmanship, Manufacturer will replace or, at Manufacturer’s sole option, repair the same without charge. You pay
freight one way and local labor charges. No allowance is made for consequential damage, labor, or expense incurred as
a result of proven defect.
General Provisions
Manufacturer assumes no responsibility with respect to any portion of these warranties in the event of abuse, misuse or
negligence by the original consumer buyer or for failure to meet the terms of these warranties caused by strikes,
government regulations, material shortages or circumstances beyond Manufacturer’s control.
The warranties set forth herein are contingent upon receipt by Manufacturer of written notice of any defect within thirty
days after the same is discovered and upon the proper installation and operation of the water conditioner in
accordance with factory specifications and applicable plumbing codes and ordinances. Manufacturer’s sole obligation
under these warranties is to repair or replace the component or part in question which proves to be defective in material
or workmanshipwithin the time periods specified. Manufacturer IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES. No Manufacturer dealer, agent, representative, or other person is authorized to alter, extend or to expand
these warranties.
THE EFFECTIVE PERIODS OF ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE EFFECTIVE PERIODS
OF THE WRITTEN WARRANTIES AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

“GF” SERIESAUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Specication Table ........................................................................................................................................................1
INSTALLATION
Installation Diagram .......................................................................................................................................................2
Installation Fitting Assemblies .......................................................................................................................................3
Installation Procedures .................................................................................................................................................4
OPERATION
Control Valve Function and Cycles of Operation ..........................................................................................................7
Control Valve Programming ..........................................................................................................................................8
Flow Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................12
Bypass Valve Operation ..............................................................................................................................................13
MAINTENANCE
Valve Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................................14
Injector ........................................................................................................................................................................16
Brine System and Tank ................................................................................................................................................18
Water Meter and Meter Plug .......................................................................................................................................19
Bypass Valve Parts .....................................................................................................................................................20
Fittings ........................................................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................22

“GF” SERIESAUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONERS
SYSTEM INFORMATION
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Specications
NOTE: This water softener is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after treatment.
MODEL NUMBER UNITS GF24 GF40 GF50
EXCHANGE CAPACITY
(KILOGRAINS)
MAX
MID
MIN
24,030
21,020
17,120
41,650
36,175
29,560
51,260
44,500
36,350
SALT PER REGENERATION
(LBS. / REGEN)
MAX
MID
MIN
11.5
7.5
4.5
19.5
13.0
8.0
24.0
16.0
9.5
MAX SERVICE FLOW (1) GPM 13.2 14.7 19.1
PIPE SIZE - IN/OUT INCHES 1 1 1
DRAIN SIZE INCHES 3/4 3/4 3/4
OPERATING PRESSURE MAX PSI 125 125 125
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
MAX DEG F 110 110 110
MINERAL TANK SIZE
(DIA. X HT.) (2) INCHES 8X44 10x47 12x52
BRINE TANK SIZE
(DIA. X HT.) (3) INCHES 18x40 18x40 18x40
SALT STORAGE LBS. 450 450 450
RESIN VOLUME CU. FT. 0.75 1.3 1.6
ELECTRICAL (VOLTAGE,
CYCLE) 120 Volts 60 Hz
SHIPPING WEIGHT LBS. 72 106 137
FLOOR SPACE INCHES 27x18 28x18 31x18
OVERALL HEIGHT INCHES 52 55 60
MAX FLOW TO DRAIN
DURING REGENERATION (4) GPM 1.7 2.2 3.2
(1) Pressure drop at 15 psi.
(2) Pressure vessels are seamless and made of reinforced fiberglass, pressure-tested at 300 psi.
(3) Brine tanks are fabricated of seamless, rigid, tough, high-impact, non-toxic polyethylene.
(4) 50 psi inlet pressure.

“GF” SERIESAUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONERS
INSTALLATION
2
Brine Tank
Assembly
Softener Tank
Assembly
Sanitary Drain, Floor Drain or Laundry Tubs are acceptable. Do not make a direct connection to the drain. An air gap must be present. Brine Tank Overflow drain 1/2” diameter minimum size (gravity flow)
Cold hard water inlet 30 p.s.i. minimum pressure 1/2” minimum pipe size
Maximum drain pipe elevation above drain port is 5 ft.
High Pressure Warning: If feedwater pressure is known to be above 100 p.s.i. it is strongly recommended that a pressure reducing valve be installed at this point.
Hard water to Sprinklers and any dersired unsoftened fixtures
Ground Strap
Softened Water Outlet
Manual Outlet Valve (optional)
Brine Line Tubing
110-125 Volt Continuous Power Supply Transformer
Manual Bypass Valve (Normally Closed) (optional)
Manual Inlet Valve (optional)
Drain Port
Drain line 1/2” diameter minimum size Connection to sanitary sewer line (optional) Air gap device Sanitary sewer line
Drain Trap
Drain
Typical Water Softener Installation