Hague Quality Water Maximizer 400 Manual

Installation and Service Manual
Maximizer 400®4343 S. Hamilton Rd. Groveport, OH 43125
Version 1.0
400

Owner's Reference ..............................................................................................................................1
Getting Maximum Efficiency From Your Appliance ..............................................................................2
Checklist Before Installation ................................................................................................................3
Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................4
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures ........................................................................................5-11
When and How to Use the Blending Valve ..........................................................................................12
Optional Plumbing Procedures ............................................................................................................13-14
Setting and Using the Controller ..........................................................................................................15-16
Service Settings ..................................................................................................................................17-18
Customer Settings................................................................................................................................19
Assembly and Parts—Cabinet and Cover............................................................................................20
Assembly and Parts—Cabinet and Assemblies ..................................................................................21
Assembly and Parts—3/4" I/O Adapter................................................................................................22
Assembly and Parts—1" I/O Adapter ..................................................................................................23
Assembly and Parts—Bypass ..............................................................................................................24
Assembly and Parts—Drive End Cap ..................................................................................................25
Assembly and Parts—Injector ..............................................................................................................26-27
Assembly and Parts—Brine Valve Housing ........................................................................................28
Assembly and Parts—Safety Shutoff ..................................................................................................29
Assembly and Parts—Safety Shutoff Valve Elbow ..............................................................................30
Assembly and Parts—Drain End Cap ..................................................................................................31
Assembly and Parts—Barbed Drain End Cap ....................................................................................32
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................33-34
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................35
10 Year Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................36
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To achieve the maximum benefit and performance from your appliance, familiarize yourself with this manual and
your appliance. Keep it handy for a reference guide and service log.
Warning: This appliance must be applied to potable water only.
Note: Manufacturer reserves the right to make specification and product changes without prior notice.
For Owner’s Reference
Date of Installation:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Hardness:
Iron:
pH:
TDS:
Water Pressure:
Water Temperature:

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1. When the salt level drops below the water level in the brine cabinet fill the salt cabinet. You may use a resin
cleaner on a monthly basis. A clean pellet, solar, or cube-type salt is recommended. You can also use block or
brick salt. Do not use rock salt.
2. You may use a salt substitute (such as potassium chloride) in place of water conditioner salt. If you start with
water conditioner salt, you can switch to a salt substitute at any time—or vice versa. If potassium chloride is
used in place of salt, set your controller to salt type=potassium. Do not use potassium chloride if there is iron in
your water.
3. Your appliance may be disinfected with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, which is the active ingredient in household
chlorine bleach. To disinfect your appliance, add 1.5 fluid ounces (0.04 litres) of chlorine bleach solution to the
brine cabinet. The brine cabinet should have water in it to carry the solution into the appliance. Start a manual
regeneration.
4. Should dirt, sand, or large particles be present in your water supply, it is important that you consult your water
treatment specialist for filters that will eliminate this problem.
5. Protect your appliance, including the drain line, from freezing.
6. Bypass the appliance if any work is being performed on your appliance, well pump, or plumbing. When work is
completed, turn on the nearest cold water tap until water runs clear before putting the appliance back in
service. See
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures .
7. For your appliance to perform to specifications, adhere to all operational, maintenance, and placement
requirements.
Efficiency Statements:
These units are efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI 44. The stated efficiency is valid only at the specified salt
dosage and 8 gallons (30 litres) per minute.
Model Rated Efficiency Salt Dosage Capacity at that Dosage
400 4,900 grains/lb (697 grams/kg) 1 lb (0.45 kg) 4,900 grains (316 grams)

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Water Quality—If your water supply contains sand, sulfur, bacteria, iron bacteria, tannins, algae, oil, acid, or
other unusual substances, you may need to pretreat your water to remove these contaminants before the
water supply enters the appliance, unless the appliance is represented as being capable of treating these
contaminants in its specifications. Contact your water treatment specialist for assistance in obtaining
appropriate pre-treatment to remove these contaminants before the water supply enters this appliance.
Water Characteristics—The conditioner requires a pH of 7 or above to function properly. An iron test to
determine iron levels is also necessary. An Acid Neutralizing Filter may be necessary if pH levels are below 7.
Water Hardness—Double check the hardness of the water with the test strips provided to verify that your
appliance is the right one for the job. If the result of your hardness test strip reaches the test maximum of
25 grains per gallon (427.5 ppm), mix 1 cup tap water (0.25 litres) with 1 cup (0.25 litres) distilled water. Then
retest this mixture for hardness. Multiply your reading by 2 and use this setting number. If total hardness
exceeds 35 grains (600 ppm) of hardness, do not install this unit and contact your water treatment specialist.
Water Pressure—Not less than 20 psi nor greater than 120 psi (1.4-8.4 bar) constant. If water pressure
exceeds 90 psi (6.2 bar), a pressure regulator is recommended.
Water Supply Flow Rate—Recommended minimum of 2.4 gallons (9 litres) per minute. For the purposes of
plumbing sizing, only the rated service flow rate and corresponding pressure loss may be used. Prolonged
operation of a water conditioner at flow rates exceeding the tested service flow rate may compromise
performance.
Water Temperature—Not less than 40° nor greater than 120°F (6°-49°C).
Drain—Drain the appliance to an appropriate drain, such as a floor drain or washer drain, that will comply with
all local plumbing codes. To prevent back-siphoning, provide an adequate air gap or a siphon break.
See
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures .
Electricity—The transformer supplied is for a standard 115 volt, 60 cycle AC outlet for locations in North
America or 220 volt, 50 cycle AC outlet for locations outside North America. The transformer supplied for Japan
is 100 volt, 50/60 cycle AC.
If you have any questions, contact your water treatment specialist.
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1. Comply with all local building, plumbing, and electrical codes.
2. Install before the water heater.
3. Install after the pressure tank on well-water installations.
4. Install a pressure-reducing valve if the inlet pressure exceeds 90 psi (6.2 bar).
5. Install a gravity drain on the cabinet.
6. Secure the drain line on the appliance and at the drain outlet. See
Installation Steps and Start-Up
Procedures
.
7. Allow a minimum of 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3.1 metres) of 3/4-inch pipe from the outlet of the appliance to the
inlet of the water heater.
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1. Do not install if checklist items are not satisfactory. See Checklist Before Installation .
2. Do not install if the incoming or outlet piping water temperature exceeds 120°F (49°C). See
Specifications .
3. Do not allow soldering torch heat to be transferred to valve components or plastic parts.
4. Do not over tighten the plastic fittings.
5. Do not plumb the appliance against a wall that would prohibit access to plumbing. See
Installation Steps
and Start-Up Procedures
.
6. Do not install the appliance backward. Follow the arrows on the inlet and outlet. See
Installation Steps and
Start-Up Procedures
.
7. Do not plug the transformer into an outlet that is activated by an on/off switch.
8. Do not connect the drain and the overflow (gravity drain) together. See
Installation Steps and Start-Up
Procedures
.
9. Do not use to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
Note: A bacteriostasis claim does not mean that these devices will make microbiologically unsafe water safe to
consume or use.
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We recommend that you have your water treatment specialist install and maintain this appliance.
Each water treatment appliance comes with 8 feet (2.4 metres) of drain line.
Note: Your appliance may come with an optional bypass that enables you to remove the appliance
from service when necessary. Should your appliance NOT have the bypass, a bypass valve like
Figure 2 may be available from your local hardware store or install three-way bypass plumbing simi-
lar to Figure 3.
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Figure 1: Appliance Placement (With Optional Built-in Bypass)
STEP 1
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A. Clean the placement area.
B. Turn off the electricity and water supply to the water heater. For gas water heaters, turn the gas
cock to “PILOT.”
C. Examine the inlet plumbing to ensure that the pipe is not plugged with lime, iron, or any other
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Figure 3: Three-Way Bypass Plumbing
Figure 2: Example of a Commercially
Available Bypass Valve
D. Make sure the inlet/outlet and drain connections meet the applicable state and local codes.
E. Check the arrows on the bypass valve to ensure that the water flows in the proper direction.
Caution: Do not plumb the appliance in backward.
F. Place your appliance in the desired location using Figure 1 as a guide. The diagram applies to basement, slab,
crawl space, under counter, and outside installations.
G. For most installations, install the appliance after the pressure tank and any water filter appliance or water meter
and before the water heater unless otherwise recommended. When installing a carbon filter for well water, place
the filter after any water conditioning appliance unless otherwise recommended.
Caution: If less than 10 feet (3 metres) of pipe connects the water treatment appliance(s) to the water heater, then
a check valve must be installed between the water treatment appliance and the water heater. Install the check valve
as close to the water heater as possible. Ensure that the water heater has an adequately rated temperature and
pressure safety relief valve.

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A. Turn off the water supply.
B. Open the hot and cold water taps to depressurize the lines.
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A. Remove the valve cover.
1. Open the salt port lid on the valve cover and slide it down.
2. Place your fingertips on the bottom, inner edge of the
valve cover. (You may need to use two hands).
3. Squeeze the edge and pull the valve cover toward yourself
until it clicks free. (See Figure 4.)
4. Lift and remove the valve cover.
B. Qest fittings (Supplied with appliance with built-in bypass).
Qest connection fittings are provided with your appliance.
Qest fittings provide a convenient easy-to-use three-piece
assembly for 3/4-inch copper plumbing or 3/4-inch CTS
CPVC plastic tubing.
Ensure that the three components (1: collar, 2: metal
retaining ring, and 3: nylon sleeve) are correctly installed
in sequence on the pipe. See Figure 5.
C. Attach the water lines to the appliance in compliance
with all applicable building, plumbing, and electrical
codes. See Figure 6. Do NOT over tighten the
connections on the plastic threads.
Note: See
Optional Plumbing Procedures for information
on copper fittings and joining plastic pipe.
D. Check the arrows on the valve to ensure that the water
flows in the proper direction.
Caution: Do NOT plumb your appliance in backward.
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STEP 3
Figure 5: Qest Fitting Assembly
Figure 6: Connect Water Lines
(Appliance shown with optional bypass.)
Figure 4: Remove Valve Cover
STEP 2
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The overflow line drains away excess water should the tank fill with
too much water or the appliance malfunctions.
A. Connect 1/2-inch I.D. tubing (size CANNOT be
reduced) to the gravity overflow connection. This
tubing is not supplied with the appliance. Route
the overflow line to a drain (or bucket) that is at
least three inches lower than the bottom of the
overflow connection. The gravity overflow line
cannot be run overhead.
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The drain line drains away the backwash water as part
of the regeneration cycle.
A. Connect the drain line to the drain end cap (as
shown in Figure 8) with a minimum of 1/2-inch
I.D. tubing (size CANNOT be reduced). This
tubing is supplied with the appliance.
B. Route the drain line to a floor drain, laundry tub, or
other suitable waste receptor. Maintain a minimum
2-inch (50 mm) air gap between the drain line and
the flood level rim of the waste receptor to prevent
back-siphoning. This drain line should make the
shortest run to the suitable drain.
C. The drain line may be elevated up to 8 feet (2.4 m)
from the discharge on the appliance as long as the
water pressure in your system is 40 psi (2.8 bar) or
more. If the drain line is 25 feet (7.6 m) or longer,
increase the drain line to 3/4-inch I.D.
D. The end of the drain line must be equal to or lower in
height than the control valve.
Caution: The drain line must not be kinked, crimped, or
restricted in any way.
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A. Place the appliance in the bypass position and turn
on the main water supply. (See Figure 9 or 10.)
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Figure 8: Connect Drain Line
(Appliance shown with standard I/O.)
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STEP 5
Figure 9: Bypass Position
(Appliance shown with optional bypass.)
Figure 7: Gravity Overflow Connection
Gravity
Overflow
Connection
STEP 4
STEP 6

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B. Open the nearest cold water faucet to flush the plumbing
of any excess soldering flux, air, or any other foreign
material.
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A. Close all faucets.
B. Check all lines and connections for leaks.
If leaks are found
1. Turn off the main water supply.
2. Open a cold water faucet to depressurize the lines.
3. Close the faucet to eliminate any siphoning action.
4. Repair all leaks.
5. Turn on the water supply.
6. Place the bypass in the “service” position slowly to fill
the appliance. (See Figure 11 or 12.)
7. Open a cold water faucet to purge air out of the
appliance.
8. Close the faucet and recheck for leaks.
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A. Connect the transformer power cord to the back
of the controller. (See Figure 13.) Do not plug
the transformer into the wall yet.
B. Make sure the transformer cord is fed through the
same area as the drain and water lines.
C. Insert the ribbon cable plug into the receptacle
on the controller (See Figure 14.)
D. Replace the valve cover.
Note: For future access, remove the valve cover carefully and disconnect the ribbon cable.
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Figure 10: Bypass Position
STEP 7
Figure 11: Service Position
(Appliance shown with optional bypass.)
Figure 12: Service Position
STEP 8
Figure 13: Connect Transformer Power Cord
STEP 6
Figure 14: Connect the Ribbon Cable

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A. Plug the transformer into an appropriate outlet.
(See Figure 15.)
B. Ensure that the outlet selected is NOT operated
by an on/off switch.
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A. Program the appliance controller (See Figure 16.
Also see
Setting and Using the Controller ).
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A. Open a cold water tap and allow the appliance to
flush for 10 minutes or until approximately 35
gallons (132 L) of water have passed through the
appliance per NSF requirements.
B. Verify water flow by checking the WaterMizer
(flashing light.)
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A. Remove any packaging or installation materials.
Do NOT remove the grid plate.
B. Add 1.5 gallons (5.7 litres) of water to the brine cabinet.
C. Ensure that the salt dosage is set as recommended for
the application. After the first regeneration, the appliance will
automatically refill the correct amount of water into the
brine tank.
D. Initiate a manual regeneration (See
Setting and Using
the Controller ) and inspect for proper operation. Allow
the appliance to draw all the water out of the brine cabinet
until the air check sets.
E. Press the (R) button to advance to the Brine Refill
position (See
Setting and Using the Controller ). Let
the tank fill with the proper amount of water. The
controller will then step the valve to the Home position.
Note: This initial start up is the ONLY time you will add water to the brine tank. Do NOT add water at
any other time.
STEP 10
STEP 11
Figure 16: Controller
Figure 15: Plugging in Transformer
STEP 12
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A. If the grid plate is not sitting on its supports at the
bottom of the brine tank, carefully reposition it.
B. Fill the brine tank with salt. (See Figure 17.) Use clean,
white pellet, solar, cube-type, block, or brick salt. Do not
mix different types of salt.
Note: Always keep the salt level above the water level. For
convenience, completely fill the brine tank when refilling
with salt.
C. Close the salt port lid.
CAUTION: Use of potassium chloride when iron and/or
manganese is present in the raw water supply is not
recommended.
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A. Open the inlet valve and turn on the electricity to the
water heater. For gas water heaters, return the gas cock to “ON.”
B. Ensure that the bypass is left in the “service” position and the valve cover is on the appliance.
(See Figure 11 or 12.)
Figure 17: Fill Brine Tank With Salt
STEP 13
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In some situations, a blending valve option (3/4-inch or 1-inch) may
be desired. The amount of hardness blended back into the water
line is determined by the hardness of the incoming water and the
setting of the blending valve. Where extremely hard water is
present, the blending valve may only need to be “cracked” open.
Where the incoming water has relatively low levels of hardness, the
blending valve will need to be opened further.
The blending valve is located between the input and output
connections on the top of the bypass valve (Figure 18). It is
adjusted by placing a flat blade screwdriver in the slot provided and
turning clockwise to open. Total movement of the blending valve
from full closed to full open is 1/4 revolution.
Precise setting of the blending valve will require “trial and error”
testing. The initial setting should be conservative. Because of the
blending valve's ease of access and adjustment, the end user can
increase or decrease the setting according to their preference over a period of time.
Use of the Blending Valve
Use of the blending valve is not recommended where objectionable concentrations of ferrous iron or sediment are
present. Because the blending valve is mixing “raw” water with softened, any ferrous iron or sediment in the “raw”
water will also be blended and reintroduced into the softened water line.
Note: If your system is installed for barium and/or radium reduction, the blending valve must remain in the fully
closed position at all times.
Figure 18 : Blending Valve
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This section provides information on plumbing with copper fittings and with plastic pipe.
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Do not use Qest fittings for hard plumbing the bypass connection with copper fittings. Instead, when preparing
male threaded fittings of the bypass valve, use the following guidelines to avoid damage to the plastic pipe threads.
A. Wrap the threads three times with 1/2-inch wide Teflon tape. Place each consecutive wrap on top of the
previous wrap.
B. Use Teflon paste on the first two male threads only to prevent tearing of the tape. The paste lubricates the tape
and fills the small void areas that might exist between the threads. When the joint is complete, there will be a
small bead of sealant at the fitting interface, which indicates a properly joined connection.
C. Use a union with a threaded connection to facilitate repair of potential leaks in soldered joints.
D. Prepare the copper tail assemblies in advance to enable them to cool prior to final assembly. Advance
preparation and cooling will prevent heat damage to the plastic pipe threads of the adapter.
E. Ensure that the copper tube is at least 4 inches (10 cm) long.
F. Turn the fitting counter-clockwise until you feel the threads engage and then tighten to prevent cross threading.
Do NOT over tighten the fittings.
Caution: Do NOT allow heat from the torch to transfer to the plastic valve component, which could be
damaged.
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To ensure reliable joint integrity when using solvent cement for PVC/CPVC plumbing, follow these
recommendations:
A. Cutting—The pipe must be cut square to allow for the proper interfacing of the pipe end and the fitting socket
bottom. Use a wheel cutter, miter saw, or a ratchet shear for best results.
B. Deburring and Beveling—Use a knife, plastic pipe deburring tool, or a file to remove burrs from the end of the
pipe. Be sure to remove all burrs from the inside as well as the outside of the pipe. All pipe ends should be
beveled to permit easier insertion of the pipe into the fitting. Failure to bevel the pipe end may cause a “wiping”
effect in the fitting where the cement is forced to the end of the fitting socket. This creates a weak joint.
C. Test Dry Fit of the Joint—Tapered fitting sockets are designed so that an interference fit should occur when
the pipe is inserted about one-third to two-thirds of the way into the socket. Occasionally, when pipe and fitting
dimensions are at the tolerance extremes, it will be possible to fully insert dry pipe to the bottom of the fitting
socket. When this happens, a sufficient quantity of cement must be applied to the joint to fill the gap between the
pipe and fitting.
D. Inspection, Cleaning, and Priming—Inspect the inside of the pipe and fitting sockets and remove dirt, grease,
or moisture with a clean dry cloth. If wiping fails to clean the surfaces, use a chemical cleaner. Check for
possible damage such as splits or cracks and replace if necessary. Use purple primer to penetrate and soften
the bonding surfaces of the PVC or CPVC pipe and fittings. Proceed without hesitation to the cementing
procedure while the primed surfaces are still wet.

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E. Application of Solvent Cement—Apply the solvent cement evenly and quickly around the outside of the pipe
while the primer is still wet. Apply a light coat of cement evenly around the inside of the fitting socket. Do not
allow excess cement to “puddle” in the fitting. Apply a second coat of cement to the pipe end.
F. Joint Assembly—Working quickly, insert the pipe into the fitting socket and give a one-quarter turn of the pipe
or fitting while pushing toward the fitting stop. This action will evenly distribute the cement. Do NOT continue to
rotate the pipe or fitting after the stop has been reached. Hold the joint tightly together for about 15 seconds to
prevent the pipe from “creeping” out of the fitting. A good joint will have sufficient cement to make a small bead
all the way around the outside of the fitting hub. The joint should not be disturbed immediately after the
cementing procedure. Allow adequate time for the joint to cure properly. Exact drying time is hard to predict
because of environmental variables. Follow the recommended joint curing times on the primer and cement
container labels.

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The first step is to determine the hardness and pH of your well or city
water.
A. Use the hardness test strips if provided with your appliance
or have a sample of your untreated water tested by a water
testing laboratory or your water treatment specialist.
1. Test Strips—Follow the instructions on the test strips. If
the color on your test strip is between two readings, use
the higher number. This number gives the hardness in grains
per gallon and parts per million (mg/L).
2. If the pH is below seven, contact your water treatment
specialist.
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After setting water hardness, the display on the controller typically shows the
gallons (or litres) of soft water remaining until the next automatic regeneration. Typically, each person in the
household uses about 75 gallons (284 L) per day.
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During regeneration the controller display shows regeneration cycle positions.
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The (R) button at the bottom-left of the controller can be used in two ways.
1. The (R) button can be used to put the appliance into an immediate regeneration.
a. Press and hold the (R) button for about five seconds until the display changes to “Going to 1”.
b. The appliance is in regeneration mode and will display the status of each cycle. After all regeneration
cycles are complete, the display will return to normal operating mode.
2. The (R) button can be used to toggle through all of the regeneration cycles to speed up the cycles.
a. Speeding up the cycle is used only when starting up or diagnosing the appliance.
b. To quickly advance through the regeneration cycles, press and hold the (R) button for 5 seconds.
c. Wait for the cycle to begin. The controller will indicate “Going to”, then the cycle position will
display (for example, Backwash 1).
d. Each cycle can be advanced by pressing the (R) button.
e. Always wait until the cycle position displays before advancing to the next cycle position.
Out of Salt
Should your appliance run out of salt, you might not have soft water available.
A. Open the salt port lid and add salt.
B. Wait two hours, then press and hold the (R) button for 2 to 5 seconds.
C. Regeneration is complete after approximately 12 to 18 minutes. After regeneration the appliance is returned
to Service mode.
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Figure 19: Test Strips
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In addition to the (R) Button, the controller has the following buttons that are used when programming Service
Settings and Customer Settings.
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The C, S, P, and  (Scroll Back) buttons are used when changing Customer Settings and Service Settings.
The C button is used with the S button to set the value of certain parameters.
1. When you press the C button, the value under the cursor changes to the next available value,
typically increasing by one until all values have been displayed and the process begins again.
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The S button is used to move the cursor when setting parameters.
1. Press and release the S button to move the cursor one digit to the right of the parameter to be changed.
2. When the cursor is at the extreme right position, press the S button again to reset the cursor to the extreme
left position.
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The P button is used to enter programming modes and also to save a value and display the next value to be
changed.
1. To program Customer Settings, press and hold the P button for about 5 five seconds while
“CUSTOMER SETTING” is displayed.
2. To program Service Settings, press and hold both the P button and the S button while
“SERVICE SETTING” is displayed.
3. To reset the factory defaults, press and hold both the P button and the
 (scroll back) button for about five
seconds.
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To program Service settings, press and hold both the P button and the S button while “SERVICE SETTINGS” is
displayed until “Set Lang” is displayed. Programming Service Settings is similar to programming Customer
Settings. The values that can be set are listed below along with available values and comments. (Metric values are
shown in parentheses.)
Note: This section is recommended for qualified service personnel only. The appliance control must be set
correctly for proper performance.
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Display Meaning Possible Values Comments
Set Language Eng Set Language Eng=English, Fra=French,
Esp=Spanish
Units Eng
(Units MET) Units of measure Eng=Gallons (English) Met=Litres (metric)
Soft v. #0X.XX Displays the current
software version X.XX For reference only
Mode 3 Operating (Regeneration) Mode
Timer Mode (Mode 1)
Demand Delayed Mode
(Mode 2)
Demand Immediate Mode
(Mode 3)
See Operating Modes
Hard. Gr. 018
(Hard. mg/L 00308)
Hardness grains of the water that
was tested 03 to 999 This is the actual hardness reading and is not compensated for iron
Iron ppm 00
(Iron mg/L)
Amount of iron in parts per million
of the water that was tested 00 to 99 This value is used to calculate a compensated hardness automatically
Mang. ppm 00
(Mang. mg/L 00)
Amount of manganese in parts
per million of incoming water 00 to 99 This value is used to calculate a compensated hardness automatically
Salt=Sodium Material filling the brine tank Salt=Sodium, Salt=Potassium See SALT WARNING that follows
Comp. Hard. 00018
(Comp. Hard. 00308) Compensated Hardness
This parameter cannot be set.
This is the compensated
hardness using the hardness,
iron, and manganese settings.
The formula used is: Hardness +
(4 x each ppm iron) +
(4 x each ppm manganese) =
compensated hardness
Capac. Gr. 07300
(Capac. gm. 0473) The desired capacity number. 00000 to 99999 (0000 to 9999)
72-96 hr. Regen Yes A way to force regeneration at
regularly-scheduled intervals. No (or Yes, for iron) See 72-96 Hour Regeneration that follows
Backwash 1 00.1 Number of minutes the first back-
wash cycle lasts 00.0 to 99.9 Set to the nearest tenth of a minute
Brine/Rinse 09.0 Number of minutes the first brine
and slow rinse cycle lasts 00.0 to 99.9 Set to the nearest tenth of a minute
Backwash 2 02.0 Number of minutes the second
backwash cycle lasts 00.0 to 99.9 Set to the nearest tenth of a minute
Salt lb. 02.0
(Salt kg 00.9)
Amount of salt set to be used in
each regeneration to achieve the
capacity setting
00.0 to 99.9 Set to the nearest tenth
Turbine Test No Used by qualified personnel for
diagnostic purposes No (or Yes—See
Warning )WARNING: Do NOT set this to Yes.
Reg Tonight No Sets the appliance to regenerate
tonight No or Yes
If set to Yes, it will force a regeneration at
the next set regeneration time (such as
02:00AM). After the regeneration, the value
will be set to No.

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SALT WARNING: When iron and/or manganese are present in the water supply, it is not advisable to use
potassium chloride as a regenerate. Iron and/or manganese bacteria may develop and foul the conditioning media
and may void the warranty. If no iron or manganese is present in your water and you choose to use potassium
chloride, change the displayed value to potassium.
When you press the P button at “Reg Tonight”, all valves are saved and the controller returns to Normal operating
mode.
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The appliance has three operating modes: Timer mode, Demand Delayed mode, and Demand Immediate mode.
All three modes are equipped with Capacity Guard®.The feature ensures that a supply of conditioned water will
be available even with excessive water usage.
Mode 1—Timer Mode
When the appliance is in timer mode, it will regenerate based on the frequency that is set, for example every two
days or up to every 12 days. The time of regeneration can be set.
Mode 2—Demand Delayed Mode
When the appliance is in the Patented Savematic demand delayed mode, it will regenerate based on the actual
water usage and the total capacity of the appliance. The time that the regeneration takes place can be set, for
example 2:00 AM. Should the total capacity be depleted before the set regeneration time, a forced regeneration
will occur.
Mode 3—Demand Immediate Mode
When the appliance is in demand immediate mode, it will regenerate based on water usage alone. Regeneration
will occur when the capacity limit is reached.
72-96 Hour Regeneration
If this value is set to Yes, the appliance will be forced to regenerate every 96 hours unless a regeneration based
on water usage occurs within the time interval. The value should always be set to Yes if iron is present in the
water.
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Salt Setting 1 lb (0.45kg) 2 lb (0.91kg) 3 lb (1.36kg)
Backwash 1 (minutes) 0.1 0.1 0.1
Brine/Rinse (minutes) 912 15
Backwash 2 (minutes) 2 2 2