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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.

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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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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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Summary of Contents for Maximizer 400

Page 1: ...Installation and Service Manual Maximizer 400 4343 S Hamilton Rd Groveport OH 43125 Version 1 0 400...

Page 2: ...s 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...

Page 3: ...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 produ...

Page 4: ...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 ma...

Page 5: ...etting 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...

Page 6: ...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 agains...

Page 7: ...re store or install three way bypass plumbing simi lar to Figure 3 I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n S St te ep ps s a an nd d S St ta ar rt t U Up p P Pr ro oc ce ed du ur re es s Figure 1 Applian...

Page 8: ...o 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...

Page 9: ...bly 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...

Page 10: ...table 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...

Page 11: ...faucet and recheck for leaks C Co on nn ne ec ct t t th he e C Co on nt tr ro ol ll le er r A Connect the transformer power cord to the back of the controller See Figure 13 Do not plug the transforme...

Page 12: ...to o t th he e B Br ri in ne e T Ta an nk k 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...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...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 wil...

Page 15: ...st ti ic c P PV VC C C CP PV VC C P Pi ip pe e J Jo oi in ni in ng g P Pr ro oc ce ed du ur re es s To ensure reliable joint integrity when using solvent cement for PVC CPVC plumbing follow these reco...

Page 16: ...nsert 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...

Page 17: ...n 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...

Page 18: ...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 po...

Page 19: ...g 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 000...

Page 20: ...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 de...

Page 21: ...time that is set Usually you want to set a regeneration time when water will not be used The cursor will be under the second hours digit If the regeneration time displayed is correct press P To Change...

Page 22: ...ansformer 220V 1 C0916 Japan Transformer 100V 1 3 56022 Computer Control Assembly 1 4 56004 Cabinet 1 5 56006 Support Panel 1 C Ca ab bi in ne et t a an nd d C Co ov ve er r A As ss se em mb bl li ie...

Page 23: ...1 93809 Screw 2 2 93870 Screw 4 3 90614 3 0 Drain end cap 1 4 93808 O Ring 2 5 V185 Drain fitting 1 2 12 7 mm 1 6 93842 Drain hose 8 2 4 m 1 7 93838 O Ring 2 8 54512 Bypass assembly 1 9 C0700A Cabinet...

Page 24: ...lv ve e S St ta an nd da ar rd d PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 93521 3 4 I O Assembly 1 2 90802 Screw 3 3 90252 Blending Dial Cap 1 4 90222 Blending Dial 1 5 90827 O Ring 1 6 90232 Turbine Sensor Cap 1...

Page 25: ...ve e O Op pt ti io on na al l Figure 25 1 I O Adapter Assembly with Blending Valve PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 93252 1 I O Adapter Assembly 1 2 90802 Screw 3 3 90252 Blending Dial Cap 1 4 90222 Blendi...

Page 26: ...ti io on na al l PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 93521 3 4 I O Assembly 1 2 93858 Turbine Sensor Assembly 1 3 90232 Turbine Sensor Cap 1 4 90809 Sensor Cap Screw 1 5 54320 Plastic Turbine Axle 1 6 90522 T...

Page 27: ...e Gear 1 5 90809 Screw 2 6 93219 Piston Slide Cam Cover 1 7 93217 Piston Slide Cam 1 8 93583 Drive End Cap 1 9 93216 Piston Slide 1 10 90818 Screw 2 11 93601 Brine Valve Assembly 1 12 90821 O Ring 1 1...

Page 28: ...m mb bl ly y PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 93810 Injector Screen 1 2 93223 Injector Throat 1 3 93220 Injector Seal Thick 1 4 93221 Injector Nozzle 1 5 93232 Top Injector Seal Thin 1 6 93222 Injector Cap...

Page 29: ...th sides is the one that creates the injection stream that enters the Throat It is important that this hole is clear of debris round and undamaged If this hole becomes clogged do not use anything such...

Page 30: ...cludes O Ring Spring 1 2 90821 O Ring 1 3 93260 Housing 1 4 90843 0 5 gpm Flow Control 1 5 93805 O Ring 1 6 93243 Housing Cap 1 7 90807 Screw 2 93601 Entire Assembly all of the above parts B Br ri in...

Page 31: ...ar rt ts s S Sa af fe et ty y S Sh hu ut to of ff f A As ss se em mb bl ly y PARTS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 54226 Safety Shutoff 1 2 56018 Float 1 3 56200 Air Check 1 56024 Entire Assembly all of the ab...

Page 32: ...c insert Screw the nut on the elbow body With a wrench tighten the nut securely to create a water tight connection S Sa af fe et ty y S Sh hu ut to of ff f V Va al lv ve e E El lb bo ow w I In ns st t...

Page 33: ...s to ensure that the correct rate is being used for a particular model Refer to Specifications When assembling the flow control ensure that the rounded side of the hole faces in toward the water flow...

Page 34: ...free of defects such as pits or scratches and also free of debris When assembling the End Cap to the Valve Body care should be taken to make sure that the O ring stays in the groove in the End Cap If...

Page 35: ...he service position Check that appliance is plumbed correctly Initiate manual regeneration Reset Time of day if set to Time Mode 1 or Demand Delayed Mode 2 Re test the water and re enter a new setting...

Page 36: ...See Specifications Remove restriction Remove restriction replace if crimped Verify correct water level relative to salt setting Check brine line and fittings for loose connections Check mode setting c...

Page 37: ...service flow rate of 4 gpm 15 1 Lpm 4 5 psi 0 3 bar Maximum flow rate to drain during regeneration backwash 2 4 gpm 9 1 Lpm Water Pressure minimum 20 psi 1 4 bar Water Pressure maximum 120 psi 8 3 ba...

Page 38: ...iron algae sulphur tannins organic matter or other unusual substances then unless the system is represented as being capable of handling these substances in the system specifications other special tr...

Page 39: ...37 N No ot te es s...

Page 40: ...Copyright 2009 Maximizer 400 4343 S Hamilton Rd Groveport OH 43125 LITHO USA Form RV0209TL I In n B Bu us si in ne es ss s S Si in nc ce e 1 19 95 56 6 400...

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