Getting Maximum Efficiency From the Appliance
To achieve the maximum benefit and performance from this appliance, familiarize yourself with this manual and the appliance.
1.The salt level should always be at least 1/3 full. Refill the salt when the level drops below the water level in the brine cabinet. A resin cleaner can be used on a monthly basis. A clean pellet, solar, or
not use rock salt.
Caution: Do not mix different types of salt.
2.You may use a salt substitute (such as potassium chloride) in place of water conditioner salt. A Hague dealer should be contacted before a switch is made to a salt substitute. If potassium chloride is used in place of salt, the technician should select the potassium option during the programming of
the controller. See Service Settings.
Caution: Do not use potassium chloride if there is iron and/or manganese in the water.
3.Program the appliance to regenerate at a time when the water is not being used. If there is more than one appliance, allow two hours between each regeneration.
4.If dirt, sand, or large particles are present in the water supply, the appropriate Hague filter can eliminate this problem. See WaterMax® Filter Specifications.
5.The appliance may be disinfected with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, which is the active ingredient in household chlorine bleach. To disinfect the appliance, add 4.0 fluid ounces of chlorine bleach solution to the brine well of the brine tank. The brine tank should have water in it. Start a manual regeneration.
6.Protect the appliance, including the drain line, from freezing.
7.The bypass valve (located on the main control valve) enables you to bypass the appliance if any work is being performed on the appliance, well pump, or plumbing. See Bypass Valve. Use it also for watering plants or lawns with untreated water. To bypass, turn the blue
8.Before putting the appliance back in service after work has been performed, turn on the nearest cold water tap until water runs clear.
9.Adhere to all operational, maintenance, and placement requirements.
10.Inspect and clean the brine tank and air check/draw tube assembly annually or when sediment is present in the brine tank.
11.Potassium permanganate will need to be added periodically to any iron filter.
Six-Button Controller
This appliance features a
change settings. An independent Hague dealer
should set the Service Settings during installation ofLCD Display the appliance.
Buttons
Figure 1: Six-Button Controller
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