Wells WATER-MAX Owner's Manual page 36

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
WARNING
Electric Shock
Hazard
Disconnect Water-Max™ from
electrical power before removing
any panel or cover.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Container to hold fasteners
Needle Nose Pliers
2 ea. 5/8" Open End Wrenches
Brush (Toothbrush or similar)
INLET WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY
Repair time not to exceed 0.5 hour (replace valve), or
1.0 hour (clean strainer screen)
A. Preparation
1. Disconnect Water-Max™ from electrical power.
2. Shut off water supply to Water-Max™.
B. Removal
1. Remove top cover and wrap (see page 27).
2. Remove paper shield. Disconnect supply hoses from valves.
Refer to page 27 for removal of hose clamps.
3. Disconnect the inlet tubing flare fitting. Be sure to use a
backup 5/8" wrench on the bottom fitting of the valve.
4. Note position of wires on valves. Disconnect wires.
5. Slide valve assembly out of valve mounting clip.
Do not remove clip from frame bracket.
Note: Valve screen is removable for cleaning; otherwise,
valves are sealed and cannot be rebuilt.
Clean valve or discard old valve assembly as appropriate.
C. Clean Strainer Screen
1. Unscrew cap from end of valve, remove inlet fitting and
washer.
2. Using pliers, extract screen by grasping tab and working
screen from valve body. Note orientation of screen.
3. Clean screen under running water. Use a fine brush if
necessary to remove debris and build-up.
4. Reinstall screen in valve body. Note: tab on screen faces
away from valve body.
5. Check inlet fitting for debris or build-up. Clean under running
water using a fine brush if necessary.
6. Reinstall inlet fitting and washer into cap. Screw cap back
onto valve.
D. Valve Installation
1. Snap valve assembly into mounting clip. Dual barb
fittings point up.
2. Connect inlet tubing flare fitting. Be sure to use a backup 5/8"
wrench on the bottom fitting of the valve.
3. Reconnect supply tubes.
4. Reconnect wires. Reinstall paper shield.
5. Reinstall top cover and wrap.
E. Return Unit to Service
1. Turn water supply on and check for leaks.
2. Connect Water-Max™ to electrical power and test for proper
operation.
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