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REVERSEOSMOSISAPPLIANCE
EVERSE SMOSIS PPLIANCE
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OWNER’SMANUALANDINSTALLATIONGUIDE
OWNER’SMANUALANDINSTALLATIONGUIDE
M MO OD DE ELLS SH H22000000,,H H22550000,,H H33000000,,H H33550000,,LLC C3300,,
LC50,LC100,LC50P,LC100P
LC50,LC100,LC50P,LC100P
VERSION4.2
VERSION4.2
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25 Year Limited Warranty To place the equipment under warranty, the warranty Further Exclusions and Limitations on Warranty: registration card must be completed and returned by the original This warranty is null and void unless the Hague Appliance was owner to the warrantor, Hague Quality Water International, purchased from an independent Hague dealer. within 30 days of installation. 4343 South Hamilton Road. Groveport, OH 43125. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS W
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Contents OWNER INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................4 General Information .......................................................................................................................................4 Service Log ....................................................................................................................................................5 Introduction to Re
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OWNER INFORMATION 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. Warning: This appliance must be applied to potable water only. It is recommende
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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. WaterMax RO Owner’s Manual 11/11/2009 5
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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. General Information ® 1. WaterMax Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Appliances replenish at about one-half gallon
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Introduction to Reverse Osmosis, Cont. 2. The storage tank will store between two and three gallons of water. Note: The storage tank will operate in either a horizontal or a vertical position to permit convenient placement under your sink. Additional tanks may be added to your appliance to provide more storage, space permitting. ® 3. 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 in
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How Your Appliance Works ® Your WaterMax Drinking Water Appliance has been designed as a complete, self-contained appliance using three stages of primary filtration and separation. The frequency in which membranes and filters should be replaced depends upon the quality of the water that enters the appliance (feed water). Meeting operational maintenance and replacement requirements are essential for this appliance to perform to specification. Contact your local dealer for replacement filters
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How Your Appliance Works, Cont. Second Stage—The Reverse Osmosis Membrane The semi-permeable RO membrane separates the remaining suspended solids and most of the dissolved solids from the water molecules. Remaining impurities are washed down the drain. Maintenance The RO membrane is critical for effective reduction of total dissolved solids. The product water should be tested periodically to verify that the appliance is performing satisfactorily. The RO membrane should be changed when it
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WQA–Performance Data Sheet Performance Data Sheet Reverse Osmosis / Activated Carbon Drinking Water Appliance 4343 South Hamilton Rd. Groveport, OH 43125 614-836-2115 Test Parameters Our H3000 and H3500 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Appliances have been pH 7.5±0.5 tested and conform to NSF/ANSI Standard 58. The water treatment TDS 200-500 mg/L performance for specific claims are substantiated and verified by the “Reduction Temperature 77±2°F 25±1°C Performance” test data listed belo
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WQA–Performance Data Sheet Reverse Osmosis / Activated Carbon Drinking Water Appliance 1 Product output is measured to atmosphere with feed water of 77 degrees F, General Operation Limits Model H3500 Model H3000 60 psig and 360 ppm TDS. Membrane Type TFC TFC 2 WQA production is measured against a pressure tank @ 5 psi backpressure, 1 Production, GPD (LPD) 20 (76) 20 (76) 77 degrees F, 50 psig and 750 mg/L ± 40 mg/L TDS. 3 Efficiency Rating means the percentage of the influent water to t
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Fact Section for Pentavalent Arsenic Treatment Appliances Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring contaminant found Private water supplies and waters that do not have in many ground waters. It generally occurs in two forms detectable free chlorine residuals should be analyzed to (valences or oxidation states): pentavalent arsenic (also determine the form(s) of arsenic present and the known as As(V), As(+5), or arsenate) and trivalent potential need for oxidation of trivalent arsenic to arseni
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Checklist Before Installation Refer to this checklist before installation. ® WaterMax H3000 and H3500 are designed for chlorinated municipal water supplies. ® A WaterMax Water Softener or additional types of pretreatment are highly recommended should your water not meet water quality or characteristics standards. Should you have any questions about your water not meeting these standards, contact your Hague dealer. Water Quality—If the water supply c
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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 7/8-inch chassis punch (for air gap spigot) 1/2-inch Drill motor (for 1-inch high-speed d
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Installation Diagram ® WaterMax H2000, H2500, H3000, H3500, LC30, LC50, LC100, LC50P, and LC100P Figure 2: Installation Diagram Notes: 1. For maximum flow, keep yellow tubing to tank and blue tubing to spigot as short as practical. 2. Install feed water line on COLD WATER LINE ONLY. ® 3. Installation procedures for the WaterMax H2000, H2500, H3000, H3500, and LC30 are identical. WaterMax RO Owner’s Manual 11/11/2009 15
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Typical Flow Diagram Air Gap Silencer for H3500 and H2500 ® Figure 3: WaterMax H3500 Flow Diagram WaterMax RO Owner’s Manual 11/11/2009 16
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Booster Pump Retrofit Diagrams ® WaterMax H2000 For retrofit instructions see form #F0873 ® Figure 4: WaterMax H2000 ® WaterMax H3000 For retrofit instructions see form #F0874 ® Figure 5: WaterMax H3000 WaterMax RO Owner’s Manual 11/11/2009 17
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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. Step 1 Study the Installation Diagram Study the overall installation diagram (See Figure 2) before proceeding, to familiarize
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 3 Install the Spigot Assembly 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: A. Mark the sink location for the center of the faucet. B. Impact punch the sink top to provide a starting point for the drill bit. C. Drill a 1/4-inch pilot hole in the sink using a hi
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Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont. Step 4 Prepare the RO Air Gap Spigot Assembly for Installation A. 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. B. Using the diagram in Figure 2, from under the sink, feed the pre-connected 1/4-inch black tube and the pre-connected 3/8-inch blue tube from the R
