OR-05/18/15
Maximizer
®
97 Owner’s Manual
5
Quality Water International
®
Maximum Efficiency
Getting Maximum Efficiency From the Appliance
To achieve the maximum benefit and performance from this appliance, familiarize yourself with this manual and
the appliance.
1. The salt level should always be at least 1/3 full. Refill the salt when the level drops below the water
level in the brine cabinet. A resin cleaner can be used on a monthly basis. Clean white pellet, cube-
style, or solar salt is recommended. Do not use rock salt.
Caution: Do not mix different types of salt.
2. You may use a salt substitute (such as potassium chloride) in place of water conditioner salt. A Hague
dealer should be contacted before a switch is made to a salt substitute. If potassium chloride is used in
place of salt, the technician must select the potassium option during the programming of the controller.
(see Service Settings)
Caution: Do not use potassium chloride if there is iron and/or manganese in the water.
3. Should your electricity be off for any reason, check your controller for the correct time and reset as
necessary.
(see Touch Screen Controller - Customer Settings)
4. Program the appliance to regenerate at a time when the water is not being used.
If there is more than
one appliance, allow two hours between each regeneration.
5. If dirt, sand, or large particles are present in the water supply, the appropriate Hague filter can
eliminate this problem.
6. The appliance may be disinfected with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, which is the active ingredient in
household chlorine bleach. To disinfect the appliance, add 4.0 fluid ounces (120 mL) of chlorine bleach
solution to the brine well of the brine tank. The brine tank should have water in it. Start a manual
regeneration.
Warning: Do not mix bleach with commercial resin cleaners since a dangerous
chemical reaction may occur.
7. Protect the appliance, including the drain line, from freezing.
8. The bypass valve (attached to the main control valve) enables you to bypass the appliance if any work
is being performed on the appliance, well pump, or plumbing. Use Bypass mode also for watering
plants or lawns with untreated water. To bypass, turn the blue knob counterclockwise until it hits the
stop; turn it clockwise to restore service.
(see Bypass Valve Overview)
9. Before putting the appliance back in service after work has been performed, turn on the nearest cold
water tap until water runs clear.
10. Adhere to all operational, maintenance, and placement requirements.
11. Inspect and clean the brine tank and air check/draw tube assembly annually or when sediment is
present in the brine tank.
