Sumo Water Softener Owner's Manual
Product Line Overview
The Sumo Water Softener is available in two (2) tank sizes that allow
you to use the ideal configuration for your application.
Service Flow @ 1 bar
Service Flow @ 2 bars
System Capacity
Salt Used per Regen
Salt Dose
Tank Size
Media Volume (per tank)
Maximum Compensated
Hardness
Maximum Iron (ferrous)
Maximum Iron (ferric)
Backwash Flow Rate
System Operation
Your Sumo Water Softener is designed to provide years of trouble-free
operation. The following cycles soften your water and regenerate your
system when necessary.
Service: Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet and flows down
through the center tube. The hard water then passes through the lower
distributor and flows up through the resin. Conditioned water finally
passes through the upper distributor and flows to the system outlet and
into your home.
Regeneration:
Brine/Slow Rinse: Hard water enters the unit at the valve inlet and
flows into the compartment housing the venturi which draws brine
(or sodium chloride solution) from the brine tank or cabinet. Brine
flows down through the resin and then enters the center tube
through the lower distributor. Then, the brine flows through the
drain valve to the drain line. The resin beads are replenished with
sodium ions from the brine solution during the brine/slow rinse
stage. Since the resin beads prefer calcium and magnesium ions, an
Sumo
30 Lpm
40 Lpm
2,100 grains
0.27 kg
0.047 kg salt/liter
resin
178 mm x 330 mm
5.7 liters
≤ 525 mg/L
< 0.5 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
3.8 Lpm
6
Sumo II
35 Lpm
45 Lpm
5,200 grains
0.59 kg
0.038 kg salt/liter
resin
254 mm x 432 mm
15.6 liters
≤ 850 mg/L
< 0.5 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
7.6 Lpm