Hague Quality Water WaterMax ST Series Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

Hague Quality Water WaterMax ST Series Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 ATER ONDITIONING PPLIANCE ST S ERIES ’ WNER ANUAL AND NSTALLATION UIDE ERSION...
  • Page 2 Any defects covered by this warranty should be promptly This warranty is null and void unless the Hague Appliance reported to Hague Quality Water International at 4343 S. was purchased from an independent Hague dealer. THERE Hamilton Rd. Groveport, OH 43125. In writing about the defects,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Iron Filter and Potassium Permanganate Feeder Installation Guide ............25 Assembly and Parts ............................. 27 Troubleshooting ............................39 Reading Model Numbers ..........................41 Efficiency Statements ........................... 41 Water Conditioner Specifications ......................... 42 Filter Specifications ............................45 Certificates ..............................46 WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 4: Owner Information

    The serial number is located on the left front support panel. Completely fill out the Warranty Card and return it by mail to ensure that the appliance is registered with the factory and the warranty becomes validated. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 5: Getting Maximum Efficiency From The Appliance

    Hague filter can NSF/ANSI Standard 44. Any bypass system eliminate this problem. See Filter must be completely in the Service position to Specifications. ensure maximum barium and radium 226/228 reduction. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 6: Smart Touch Controller

    Navigates to the previous screen Resets all values to 0 and/or to the default value Escapes to the main menu Advances to the next day, when applicable Toggles between AM and PM, when applicable WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 7: Customer Settings

    Display reads “Quiet Stop Time” followed by the current time that is set (Ex. 06:30am). To Set the Silent Mode Stop Time Enter the desired silent mode stop time (hh:mm). Tap “AP” for AM or PM. When the desired time is displayed, press Ok. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 8 Enter the number of people in the household. When the desired number of people is displayed, press Ok. Note: Whenever you experience an electrical outage, check your controller for the correct time and day. Make any necessary corrections. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 9: Installation And Maintenance Information

    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. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 10: Precautions

    Do not allow your appliance or drain line to freeze. Note: A bacteriostasis claim does not mean that these devices will make microbiologically unsafe water safe to consume or use. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 11: Installation Steps And Start-Up Procedures

    For outside installations, the appliance should be enclosed so it is protected from the weather. Softener Brine Tank Figure 2: Appliance Placement WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 12 Place the appliance in the Bypass position. Turn on the main water supply. Open the nearest cold water faucet to flush the plumbing of any excess soldering flux, air, or any other foreign material. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 13 After you add salt, including adding it after the tank has run out of salt, wait two hours for saturated brine before starting any regeneration. Caution: Use of potassium chloride when iron and/or manganese are present in the raw water supply is not recommended. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 14: Bypass Valve

    Service mode when the appliance is repaired or the use of untreated water is complete by turning the blue knob clockwise until it hits the stop. Test Port Blue Bypass Knob Blending Valve Figure 3: Bypass Valve WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 15: Blending Valve

    Always wait until the cycle position displays before advancing to the next cycle position. Tap the Regenerate button in Normal operating mode to Figure 4: Regenerate Button schedule a regeneration tonight or toggle it off. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 16: Service Settings

    Optional salt monitor in use (Yes or No) Regenerate Tonight Set to regenerate tonight (Yes or No) Dealer Name Enter the dealership/business name Dealer name Dealer Number Enter the dealership/business phone number 800-123-4567 * Required if iron is present WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 17 (For Reference Only) H-Total Gallons Number of gallons that have passed through the unit. Value does not reset (For Reference Only) H-Model Number Enter model number 3MAQ H-Save History Choose to save history (Yes or No) WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 18 Screen Power Saving Mode The screen powers off and goes black to save energy. When the screen is touched, it wakes up and displays the name and phone number of the dealer. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 19 If iron is present in water supply, use salt setting #3 or #4. See Water Conditioner Specifications. If iron is present in the water supply, set Backwash 1 to 7 minutes. Do not use this salt setting in California. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 20 Model has no backwash flow control button or retainer. Must have a Do not use this salt setting in California. minimum of 7 gpm @ 30 psi available for proper backwash. See Mode 1 Setting Chart. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 21: Salt Depths

    Note: Bold numbers pertain to available settings listed under Mode 1 and 2 Service Settings. To maintain peak performance of the appliance, inspect and clean the brine tank and air check/draw tube assembly annually or when sediment is present in the brine tank. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 22: 2Ajq Replenishment Procedure

    Minus factory freeboard - 4-3/4 inches (12.1 cm) Adjusted freeboard 2 inches (5.0 cm) Replenishment equals 5 lb (2.3 kg) media x 2 inches (2.5 cm) (adjusted freeboard) = 10 lb (4.5 kg) media. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 23 Caution: Do not overtighten the fill plug. Check for Leaks Step 7 Turn on the water to re-pressurize the appliance. Check for leaks. Fix any leaks. The following pages provide information about the Hague Iron Filter and Potassium Permanganate Feeder. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 24: 1Aan Watermax ® Iron Filter Sizing Formula

    4 oz (118 g) x 10 regenerations = 40 oz (1.1 kg) per month ÷ 16 = lb per month ____ lb 40 oz (1.1 kg) ÷ 16 oz/lb (1 kg/kg) = 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)* Notes: WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 25: Iron Filter And Potassium Permanganate Feeder Installation Guide

    Pull up on the brine well cap to remove the safety shutoff assembly. Remove the rubber band from the air check/draw tube float rod assembly and replace the safety shutoff back into the brine well. Remove the plastic bag containing the three stainless steel screws and the 3/8-inch tubing. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 26 Regenerate the iron filter immediately to charge the manganese greensand. To start a regeneration, push and hold the Regenerate button until the controller displays “Going to.” Complete the Installation Step 8 Follow Step 13 of the Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 27: Assembly And Parts

    3/4-inch PVC Adapter Kit (includes 90251 and 90837) 90512 1-inch Copper Adapter Kit (includes 90251 and 90837) 90513 1-inch CPVC CTS Adapter Kit (includes 90251 and 90837) * An independent Hague dealer will specify the adapter(s) required. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 28 90103 Brine Well Cap 54625 Safety Shutoff Assembly (see Figure 18) 54007 Support Panel (BT) C0700A Cabinet Overflow 54008 Brine Well 54009 Grid Plate 54003 Cabinet 54509 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts) WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 29 Clip Injector Assembly (see Figure 12) 54508XXX* Media Tank (3-compartment) 54514XXX* Media Tank (2-compartment) (center and bottom screen) 54516XXX* Media Tank (1-compartment) (bottom screen) 54005 Support Panel * Must specify model. XXX indicates the model (Example: 54508BAQ) WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 30 Valve, the Nozzle hole should line up with the Throat. Flush screen with water to clean. The over-mold gasket seals between the Injector Nozzle and the Injector Cap. 123117 Injector Cap Holds the injector assembly together and seals the assembly to the Main Control Valve. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 31 O-Ring seal area is kept clean and free of debris. Also, the O-Ring should be in the proper location in the groove. Do not overtighten the Fill Plug when assembling. When the flange comes into contact with the Media Tank, stop tightening. A 3/4-inch socket is recommended for assembly. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 32 90802 Screw 90812 Tubing 4.0-inch 90226 Test Port Valve 90828 O-Ring 90264 O-Ring 90809 Screw 93777 Turbine Sensor Wire with Cap 93271 Turbine Sensor Housing 54320 Plastic Turbine Axle 90522 Turbine Assembly 93838 O-Ring WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 33 Valve and push the Bypass Valve Assembly into place; if not, the O-Rings may be “pinched.” If the O-Rings get pinched, replace with new ones. The Bypass Valve Assembly is pre-assembled and is not considered field-serviceable. If the Bypass Valve Assembly is damaged it must be replaced with a new assembly. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 34 90821 O-Ring 54502KIT Magnet Disk Assembly 120110 O-Ring 90819 O-Ring 53344 Drive Piston Assembly (includes 93839 Drain Gasket) 93839 Drain Gasket 95315 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts except 1, 2, and 13) WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 35 Position Piston Assembly (53344) With Slide Piston Assembly Onto Piston Slide. Rotate The Piston Assembly 90 Degrees Dimple Oriented Vertically Push Toward End Cap to Stop. Clockwise Until You Hear An Audible Click As It Snaps Into Place. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 36 O-Ring seals the Cap and Housing. Place the O-Ring onto the housing end cap, lubricate with silicone grease and then using a twisting action, insert the Cap into the housing. Caution: The 3/8-inch locking clip must be installed to prevent air from being drawn into the appliance during brine rinse. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 37 When assembling the retainer to the Drain End Cap, the retainer should be screwed in until it stops. If the retainer is not fully engaged, the Flow Control may not function properly. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 38 Make sure tube is fully inserted into push-connect fitting Figure 18: Safety Shutoff Assembly Part # Description Quantity 54225 Push Connect Safety Shutoff 56018 Float 54160 Air Check/Draw Tube 54625 Entire Assembly (all of the above parts) WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    With 12 VAC present at controller, replace the controller High ambient room temperature. If the No action necessary temperature exceeds 120°F (49°C), the display will blank out. This does not affect the operation of the controller WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 40 Intermittent pressure drop from feed source Install check valve on the inlet water line to the appliance (Check local plumbing codes first) Brine valve drips water back to brine tank Clean brine valve housing, replace piston assembly WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 41: Reading Model Numbers

    Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency achieved after the system has been installed. It is typically less than the efficiency due to individual application factors including water hardness, water usage, and other contaminates that reduce the softeners’ capacity. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 42: Water Conditioner Specifications

    For the purposes of plumbing appliance sizing, only the rated service flow rate and corresponding pressure loss EPA # 54369-OH-001. Not certified by WQA. may be used. Prolonged operation of a water softener at flow rates exceeding the tested service flow rate of 8 gpm (30.3 L/min) may compromise performance. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 43 7.5 ± 0.5 10.0 gpm (37.9 L/min) 35 ± 5 psig (2.4 ± 0.3 bar) Radium 226/228 5 pCi/L 7.5 ± 0.5 10.0 gpm (37.9 L/min) 35 ± 5 psig (2.4 ± 0.3 bar) WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 44: Filter Specifications

    The 1AAS-BWO will raise the pH of most, but not all low pH water. Some water requires chemical injection using a chemical feed pump. Caution: Follow the instructions on the KMnO container. For optimum water quality, do not exceed recommended service flow rate for filter media type. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 45 Certificates WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 46: Certificates

    Certificates, Cont. WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 47 Notes WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018...
  • Page 48 Barium/Radium reduction occurs as long as the appliance is softening the water. Test product water hardness every 12 months to check for proper functioning. Hague Quality Water, International 4343 S. Hamilton Rd. Groveport, OH 43125 Phone: 614-836-2115 LITHO USA ©2017 54077 5/5/18 –...

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