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Hague Quality Water International will household use from an independent Hague dealer. Appliances not be liable for, nor will it pay service call or labor charges installed in commercial establishments will only qualify for the incurred or expended with respect to this warranty.
Contents OWNER INFORMATION ............................4 General Information ............................4 Service Log ..............................5 Introduction to Reverse Osmosis ........................6 How Your Appliance Works..........................8 WQA–Performance Data Sheet ........................10 Fact Section for Pentavalent Arsenic Treatment Appliances................ 12 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ................... 13 Checklist Before Installation .........................
WNER NFORMATION General Information Congratulations on choosing a superior Hague water treatment appliance! Use this guide to attain the maximum benefit from your appliance. As an owner, you may find the first few pages to be the most helpful in solving your needs. If you have trouble with the operation of your appliance, see Troubleshooting in the back of this manual or contact your independent Hague dealer.
Service Log Services We recommend that you have your local independent Hague dealer service this appliance. Important: Meeting operational maintenance and replacement requirements are essential for this product to perform to specifications. Hague recommends that the storage tank be drained weekly to maintain highest quality water.
Introduction to Reverse Osmosis Reverse Osmosis (RO) operates by removing contaminants from water at the molecular level. By using your household water pressure to squeeze your water against a special membrane, water molecules are separated from impurities. Rejected dissolved solids are automatically rinsed down the drain leaving only high-quality, delicious water for you to use.
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Introduction to Reverse Osmosis, Cont. Your WaterMax RO Drinking Water Appliance can be connected to your automatic ice maker and ® cold water dispenser in the refrigerator door. You may also want to install additional spigots in remote locations such as at a wet bar. Your WaterMax RO Drinking Water Appliance is designed to be used on cold water only.
(feed water). Meeting operational maintenance and replacement requirements are essential for this appliance to perform to specification. Contact your local dealer for replacement filters and parts, or contact Hague Quality Water International for the dealer nearest you.
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How Your Appliance Works, Cont. Second Stage—The Reverse Osmosis Membrane The semi-permeable RO membrane separates the majority of the remaining suspended solids and most of the dissolved solids from the water molecules. These separated impurities are then washed down the drain. Maintenance The RO membrane is critical for effective reduction of total dissolved solids.
WQA–Performance Data Sheet FACTORS WHICH AFFECT THE LIFETIME AND Reverse Osmosis / Activated Carbon Drinking Water Appliance PERFORMANCE OF YOUR WATERMAX ® 1. TYPE OF MEMBRANE: Cellulose Tri-Acetate (CTA): Up to 1,200 PPM TDS with pressure of at least 40 PSI. Chlorine Tolerant- Some bacteria 4343 South Hamilton Rd.
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WQA–Performance Data Sheet Reverse Osmosis / Activated Carbon Drinking Water Appliance Product output is measured to atmosphere with feed General Operation Limits Model H6000 Model H6500 water of 77°F, 60 psig (414 kPa) and 360 ppm TDS. Membrane Type WQA production is measured against a pressure tank Production, gpd (lpd) 36 (136) 36 (136)
#200298 can be purchased from the original source of http://www.epa.gov/ORD/publications/ordpubs.html this appliance (retailer or distributor), from other sources of these appliances, or directly from the manufacturer. Hague Quality Water 4343 S. Hamilton Rd. Groveport, OH 43125 WaterMax RO Owner’s Manual 11/13/2012...
NSTALLATION AND AINTENANCE NFORMATION Checklist Before Installation Refer to this checklist before installation. WaterMax H6000 and H6500 are designed for chlorinated municipal water supplies. ® WaterMax Water Softener or additional types of pretreatment are highly recommended should your water not ®...
Installation Tool List The following are the tools you will need for installation. Recommended Tool List Optional Tool List 1/4-inch High-speed drill bit Needle nose pliers 7/16-inch High-speed drill bit 7/8-inch High-speed hole saw 1/2-inch High-speed drill bit, with 3/8-inch shank Air-pressure test gauge, 1-20 psi (for non air gap spigot) 1-inch High-speed drill bit with 1/2-inch shank...
Installation Diagram ® WaterMax H5000, H5500, H6000, H6500, LC50P, and LC100P Figure 2: Installation Diagram Notes: For maximum flow, keep yellow tubing to tank and blue tubing to spigot as short as practical. Install feed water line on COLD WATER LINE ONLY. Installation procedures for the WaterMax H5000, H5500, H6000, and H6500 are identical.
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures We recommend that you have your local Hague dealer install and service this appliance. Warning: Installation of this appliance must conform with state and local plumbing and electrical codes, laws, regulations, and the instructions provided with this appliance. Failure to install as instructed will void the product warranty.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Install the Spigot Assembly Step 3 The most convenient installation would allow the use of an existing spray attachment hole. If the spray attachment hole is not available, then follow the basic procedures outlined below. Drilling a stainless steel sink: Mark the sink location for the center of the faucet.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Prepare the RO Air Gap Spigot Assembly for Installation Step 4 Using the diagram in Figure 6, assemble the Air Gap Spigot with all the components except the slot washer. Begin with the escutcheon, followed by the rubber gasket, spacer, flat washer, 9/16-inch nut, and 3/8-inch spigot adapter.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Install the Feed Water Supply Valve Step 5 For Installation with Standard Angle Stop Water Supply Valve Shut off the water at the angle stop valve. Use a 5/8-inch open-end wrench to loosen the compression nut on the angle stop riser tube. Install the Feed Water Supply valve onto the angle stop.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Install the Drain Saddle Assembly Step 6 The drain assembly should be installed above the P-trap on the vertical or horizontal tailpiece. (See Figure 10.) Position the drain saddle in the desired location, mark the spot to be drilled, and remove the saddle.
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Mount the Reverse Osmosis Appliance Step 7 Mount the RO Appliance on the cabinet wall using the screws supplied. Leave 3 inches (8 cm) below the bottom of the filter housing for clearance when changing filters (See Figure 2). Start-Up Procedure Step 8 Check all connections to ensure they are tight, with locking clips in place.
Changing Filters When replacing the primary filter of any RO appliance equipped with a permeate pump, be sure to follow the purge procedures exactly. Failure to do this may result in premature failure of the permeate pump due to an “air locked”...
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Changing Filters, Cont. Open the tank valve to allow the shutoff valve to open and resume normal operation of the RO. If the permeate pump does not begin to cycle, lift up on the black handle of the dispensing spigot and let the water run until the permeate pump begins to cycle.
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Changing Filters, Cont. Changing the Membrane We strongly recommend that you seek the services of a Hague dealer to change your RO membrane, as well as perform a complete check-up and re-sanitize your appliance. Be sure to order the proper type of membrane for your appliance: CTA or TFC. See Assembly and Parts, RO Assembly.
® Sanitizing the WaterMax RO Appliance Sanitize the RO assembly and storage tank during installation and when replacing filters to prevent bad taste and odor in the drinking water. Common household chlorine bleach (5.25% - unscented) is suitable for this purpose.
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® Sanitizing the WaterMax RO Appliance, Cont. Sanitize the Storage Tank The two options outlined below are the most convenient ways to sanitize the storage tank of your drinking water appliance. Other methods may be used but require more complex procedures and apparatus typically used by a professional Hague service technician.
Assembly and Parts Feed Water Service Valve Assembly Figure 13: Feed Water Assembly Part # Description Quantity 200540 Feed Water Service Valve Assembly 200200 1/4-inch Locking clip WaterMax RO Owner’s Manual 11/13/2012...
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Assembly and Parts, Cont. RO Air Gap Spigot (Lead Free) Figure 14: RO Air Gap Spigot (Lead Free) Part # Description Quantity 202310 Filter housing wrench 200350 Air gap spigot assembly 200360 Spigot adapter, 3/8-inch x 7/16-inch J.G. 200199 Locking clip, 3/8-inch 10271 Spigot rebuild kit WaterMax RO Owner’s Manual...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution High product water TDS Membrane expended Replace Membrane module. Contact your local Hague dealer Membrane attack by chlorine (Not applicable Precarbon may be exhausted. Replace with a to CTA element) new cartridge and a new membrane Check valve failure Replace check valve.
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Troubleshooting, Cont. Problem Possible Cause Solution Bad tasting water Increase in product TDS See “High product water TDS” Carbon Post-Filter exhausted Replace Carbon Post-Filter cartridge Tank and appliance contaminated Replace Pre- and Post-Filter, sanitize tank and appliance Tank contaminated Sanitize tank Tank diaphragm failure Replace tank and postfilter cartridges Carbon Post-Filter cartridge not flushed...
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