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FM Series 

Water Conditioning System 

Enjoy Softened Water Throughout Your Home 



Economical Water Conditioning 
System SAVES You Money! 

• Eliminate Soap Scum 

• Save on Cleaning Products 

• Clothes Wash Up Cleaner 

• Soft, Lustrous Hair 

• Water Using Appliances Last Longer 

• Increases Water Heater Efficiency 


In the kitchen . . . 

• Meter Demand 

• Save up to 50% on Salt 

• Non-Corrosive Noryl™ 
Valve Body 


In the bathroom . . . 





























FM Series 


Water Conditioning System 


Meter Demand 
Save up to 50% on Salt 
Non-Corrosive Noryl™ 
Valve Body 



Brine Tank 



Water Softener 


Specifications 


• Solid one-piece Noryl valve body assures durability and long 
life. No need to worry about corrosive water damaging the 
valve. 

• A single motor drives the valve without the problems of 
springs, microswitches or solenoids. 

• Rugged 3/8" gears assure accurate alignment with no stripping. 

• Time controlled brine refill assures accurate salting with no float 
valve to malfunction. 

• Easy adjustable salt settings. 

• Full flow bypass valve is standard. 

• FM-Series meter accurately measures soft water outlet flow as 
low as 0.15 gpm and as high as 15.0 gpm. 

• Non-sticking Teflon coated piston inside large seals & spacers 
allows sediment in water to pass through without damaging the 
unit. 

How Does A Water Softener Work? 

1. Hard water enters your water softener (1) and passes down 
through the ion exchange resin, which are charged with sodium 
ions. The hard water ions (calcium and magnesium) are attract¬ 
ed to the ion exchange resin and an equal amount of sodium 
ions are bumped off into the water supply. When the water 
reaches the bottom of the tank, it is softened and ready to be 
used in your home and business. 

2. When the ion exchange resin is saturated with calcium and 
magnesium (hard water ions) it must be recharged. (2) A strong 
brine solution enters the tank and flushes the calcium and mag¬ 
nesium ions off the ion exchange resin and attaches itself. 

3. A final rinse process ensures that any unused brine is rinsed 
from the system and your (1) water softener is now fully re¬ 
charged and ready to provide you with soft water. 


DEMAND 

MODEL 

NAME 

MINERAL 

CU. FT. 

LOW SALT 

GRAINS/LBS. 

CAPACITY 

MED. SALT 

GRAINS/LBS. 

HIGH SALT 

GRAINS.LBS. 

SERVICE 

FLOW 

RATING 

GPM/PSI 

FLOW 

RATE 

@ 

15 PSI 

BACK 

WASH 

RATE 

GPM 

MINERAL 

TANK 

(INCHES) 

BR 

INETANK 

FLOOR 

SPACE 

(WxHxD) 

TANK 

SIZE 

(INCHES) 

SALT 

STORAGE 

(POUNDS) 

FM-800 

0.50 

9,800/3.0 

14,100/5.0 

16,600/7.5 

6.1/6.8 

11 

1.2 

7x44 

18x33 

300 

26x52x19 

FM-1200 

0.75 

14,700/4.5 

21,200/7.5 

24,900/11.3 

8.4/9.7 

11.5 

1.5 

8x44 

18x33 

300 

27x52x19 

FM-1600 

1.00 

19,600/6.0 

28,200/10.0 

33,200/15.0 

10.0/10.7 

12 

2.0 

9x48 

18x33 

300 

28x56x19 

FM-2250 

1.50 

29,400/9.0 

42,300/15.0 

49,800/22.5 

9.7/10.3 

12.5 

2.4 

10x54 

18x40 

300 

29x62x19 

FM-3000 

2.00 

39,200/12.0 

56,400/20.0 

66,400/30.0 

12.0/11.6 

13.5 

3.0 

13x54 

18x40 

375 

32x62x19 

FM-4500 

3.00 

58,800/18.0 

84,600/30.0 

99,600/45.0 

12.0/10.6 

15 

5.0 

14x65 

18x40 

375 

39x73x25 


FCM -Series - Fully Automatic Single Tank (Cabinet) Unit with Meter Initiated Regeneration. Available in 800, 1200 or 1600 Models. 

1. These conditioners are designed for hardness removal. 

2. Limit of 2 ppm of Ferrous Iron. Add 3 grains per gallon for each ppm of Iron present 
when sizing. 

3. These conditioners will not purify or make your water safe to drink. 

4. Water pressure must be between 25 psi and 120 psi. 

5. Water temp, must not exceed 110 F & the unit cannot be subject to freezing conditions. 

6. See Owner’s Manual for specific operating details. 

7. Product improvements and design changes subject to change without notice. 


HELLENBRAND WARRANTY 

Hellenbrand warranties every FM Series in ac¬ 
cordance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty 
act. Ask your FM Series Dealer for full details. 


Hellenbrand 


Hellenbrand, Inc. 

404 Moravian Valley Road 
Waunakee, WI 53597 
www.hellenbrand.com 


Dealer Information: 


1/04-2500-LBRY 106601