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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

.

1.

Turn off the ball valve on top of the storage tank 1/4 turn clockwise (See Figure 2).

2.

Turn off the feed water supply valve.

3.

Lift the black handle on the dispensing spigot and wait at least five minutes for the pressure to be 
relieved from the appliance.

4.

Detach the red tubing connection on the pressure vessel end cap. (See Figure 18, Item 11.)

5.

Remove the pressure vessel end cap by turning counterclockwise.

6.

Remove the membrane, use needle nose pliers to grab the product tube and pull the membrane out of 
the housing.

7.

Sanitize the appliance. (See 

Sanitizing the WaterMax RO Appliance

).

8.

Insert the new membrane, making sure that the brine seal (See Figure 16) and the product water 
O-Rings are seated. Lubricate the brine seal and O-Rings with glycerin. 

9.

Inspect the O-Rings on the pressure vessel end cap and lubricate with glycerin. Replace if damaged or 
out of round.

10.

Replace the end cap by turning clockwise.  

11.

Reattach the tubing to the pressure vessel end cap. 

Changing the Carbon Post-Filter 

1.

Turn off the ball valve on top of the storage tank 1/4 turn clockwise. (See Figure 2.)

2.

Turn off the feed water supply valve.

3.

Lift the black handle of the dispensing spigot and wait at least five minutes for the pressure to be 
relieved from the system.

4.

Remove the Carbon Post-Filter housing by turning it counterclockwise (as viewed from the bottom) and 
dispose of the spent cartridge. If you encounter difficulty, use the filter wrench provided with your RO.  

5.

Wash out the Post-Filter housing using warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly.

6.

Be sure the O-Ring is properly seated in the groove located in the top of the post-filter housing and 
lubricate with glycerin. 

7.

Sanitize the storage tank. (See 

Sanitizing the WaterMax RO Appliance

.)

8.

Insert the new Carbon Post-Filter of the same type and reattach the Post-Filter housing. 

9.

Turn on the feed water supply valve.

10.

Turn on the storage tank valve.

11.

Inspect for leaks.

12.

Allow the first two tanks full of water to flush the Carbon Post-Filter before use.

WaterMax RO Owner’s Manual 

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Summary of Contents for WATERMAX LC100P

Page 1: ...ER R S S M MA AN NU UA AL L A AN ND D I IN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TI IO ON N G GU UI ID DE E M MO OD DE EL LS S H H2 20 00 00 0 H H2 25 50 00 0 H H3 30 00 00 0 H H3 35 50 00 0 L LC C3 30 0 L LC C5 50 0...

Page 2: ...y is null and void unless the Hague Appliance was purchased from an independent Hague dealer THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS WARRANTY INSTRUMENT This warranty does not cover...

Page 3: ...LLATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 13 Checklist Before Installation 13 Installation Tool List 14 Installation Diagram 15 Typical Flow Diagram 16 Booster Pump Retrofit Diagrams 17 Installation Steps a...

Page 4: ...ht to make specification and product changes without prior notice This manual is for installation operation and maintenance of the following RO appliance models x WaterMax H2000 x WaterMax H3500 x Wat...

Page 5: ...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 drai...

Page 6: ...g Water Appliances replenish at about one half gallon per hour depending on your tap water pressure and the water temperature Low water pressure and temperature will cause all RO appliances to produce...

Page 7: ...Max RO Drinking Water Appliance is designed to be used on cold water only Never run warm or hot water through your appliance Caution Connect to the cold water supply only Warning Do not allow your app...

Page 8: ...ance Models H2000 H2500 H3000 LC30 LC50 and LC100 If you are using softened water replace your Sediment Pre Filter annually If you are not using softened water the replacement interval will vary Every...

Page 9: ...monitoring devices or water check programs Note If your WaterMax RO appliance is installed on a soft water supply it will greatly increase the life of the membrane Third Stage Carbon Post Filter The A...

Page 10: ...installed where the water source is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and or after the appliance A water source that is not potable relative to waterb...

Page 11: ...ivated carbon as pretreatment for chlorine CAUTION Contaminants in excess of the established limits will require pretreatment WARNING Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unkno...

Page 12: ...blications ordpubs html Private water supplies and waters that do not have detectable free chlorine residuals should be analyzed to determine the form s of arsenic present and the potential need for o...

Page 13: ...bing codes To prevent back siphoning provide an adequate air gap or a siphon break See Installation Steps and Start Up Procedures Water Characteristics pH The appliance requires a pH of between 5 0 an...

Page 14: ...ank for non air gap spigot Air pressure test gauge 1 20 psi 1 inch High speed drill bit with 1 2 inch shank for air gap spigot 7 8 inch chassis punch 1 2 inch Drill motor for 1 inch high speed drill b...

Page 15: ...tallation 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 th...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...rofit 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 Manua...

Page 18: ...ameter be free of score marks and that burrs and sharp edges be removed before inserting into fitting Insert the locking clip The locking clip secures the collet in its position to prevent an accident...

Page 19: ...ron sink A Mark the sink location for the center of the faucet Be sure the location you select is not over a reinforcing rib Check the location from below B Grind away a 1 1 4 inch diameter circle in...

Page 20: ...4 inch black tube onto the small hose barb on the base of the spigot C Slip one end of the loose 3 8 inch black tube over the large hose barb on the base of the spigot Installation Tip To make it eas...

Page 21: ...ect the riser tube to the other end of the feed water supply valve Do not overtighten Caution A longer riser tube assembly will be required if a gentle loop cannot be made See Figure 8 E Remove the re...

Page 22: ...el off the white backing from the drain gasket and apply the gasket to the port connection of the drain saddle See Figure 15 Make sure to align the drain saddle to the drilled hole Attach the drain sa...

Page 23: ...place B Turn on the feed water and check for leaks C Open the valve on top of the storage tank D The appliance is now in operation tep 9 Operation Procedure A Operation of the appliance will require t...

Page 24: ...visibly dirty discard it 6 Wash out the filter housing using warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly 7 Sanitize the appliance See Sanitizing the WaterMax RO Appliance 8 Be sure the O Ring is properly s...

Page 25: ...ater supply valve 3 Lift the black handle of the dispensing spigot and wait at least five minutes for the pressure to be relieved from the system 4 Remove the Carbon Pre Filter housing by turning it c...

Page 26: ...the O Rings on the pressure vessel end cap and lubricate with glycerin Replace if damaged or out of round 10 Replace the end cap by turning clockwise 11 Reattach the tubing to the pressure vessel end...

Page 27: ...d then rinse thoroughly with clear water to flush away any soap residue Note Be sure all carbon pre and post filters are removed during the sanitizing procedure 4 Insert the new cartridge s for the sp...

Page 28: ...bottlebrush and then rinse thoroughly with clear water to flush away any soap residue 2 Insert the new cartridge for the specified model Caution Do not touch the filter with your bare hands Peel the w...

Page 29: ...ts Feed Water Service Valve Assembly 2 1 Figure 13 Feed Water Assembly Part Description Quantity 1 200540 Feed Water Service Valve Assembly 1 2 200200 1 4 inch Locking clip 1 WaterMax RO Owner s Manua...

Page 30: ...O Air Gap Spigot Lead Free Part Description Quantity 1 202310 Filter housing wrench 1 2 200350 Air gap spigot assembly 1 3 200360 Spigot adapter 3 8 inch x 7 16 inch J G 1 4 200199 Locking clip 3 8 in...

Page 31: ...arts Cont Drain Saddle Assembly Figure 15 Drain Saddle Assembly Part Description Quantity 1 200130JG Drain saddle assembly 2 Piece Plastic 1 2 200199 3 8 inch Locking clip 1 WaterMax RO Owner s Manual...

Page 32: ...Assembly and Parts Cont RO Assembly Front View Figure 16 RO Assembly Front View WaterMax RO Owner s Manual 11 11 2009 32...

Page 33: ...12 inch H3000 H3500 LC30 1 15 200191 Inline nitrate filter Optional 1 16 201165 Pressure vessel O Ring 1 17 200300 CTA membrane 16 GPD H2000 H2500 1 18 200290 TFC membrane 24 GPD H3000 H3500 1 19 2002...

Page 34: ...Assembly and Parts Cont RO Assembly Back View Figure 17 RO Assembly Back View WaterMax RO Owner s Manual 11 11 2009 34...

Page 35: ...1 4 inch x 1 4 inch 1 9 202356 Reducing tee 3 8 inch x 3 8 inch x 1 4 inch Plastic 1 10 PAMC Mounting clip permeate pump 1 11 PAM1000 Permeate pump H2500 H3500 LC50P LC100P 1 12 200095 16 Flow restri...

Page 36: ...Assembly and Parts Cont RO Assembly Top Back View Figure 18 RO Assembly Top Back View WaterMax RO Owner s Manual 11 11 2009 36...

Page 37: ...99 Locking clip 3 8 inch 3 9 90816 Male elbow 3 8 inch x 1 4 inch Plastic 1 10 202349 Plug in elbow 1 4 inch tube x 1 4 inch Stem 3 11 200245CJG Membrane housing cap black with O Ring 1 12 201030 Male...

Page 38: ...rage Tank Assembly Part Description Quantity 1 201140 Tank shutoff valve 3 8 inch x 1 4 inch plastic 1 2 200199 3 8 inch Locking clip 1 3 200100 RO storage tank 3 1 gallon capacity black 1 4 200030 Ta...

Page 39: ...p Kit P N PAB6800KIT Figure 20 Parts Booster Pump Kit Part Description Quantity 1 PAB6800 Booster pump 1 2 PAT115 Transformer 24VAC 1 3 PAW260 Pressure switch 1 4 200910 1 4 inch x 5 foot tubing red 1...

Page 40: ...pump 1 202349 Plug in elbow 1 4 inch tube x 1 4 inch stem 4 PAMC Mounting clip permeate pump 1 200500 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 inch Phillips 2 200501 Hex nut 10 32 Nylock 2 PAMASV Permeate pump shut off valv...

Page 41: ...ater shut off Turn on your feed water valve Low feed pressure See Filter Specifications chart to verify minimum feed pressure for your model A pre filter cartridge clogged Replace the clogged pre filt...

Page 42: ...cube mold shape make cubes manually if using automatic Let water sit to release dissolved air before freezing RO membrane is bad Membrane fouled hydrolyzed ruptured or attacked by bacteria Replace mem...

Page 43: ...bon Block 5 Micron Sediment GAC 5 Micron 20 inch Sediment GAC 5 Micron 20 inch Sediment GAC PCF N A N A Standard Standard Standard N A N A Postfilter GAC GAC GAC GAC GAC GAC GAC Height inches 15 1 4 1...

Page 44: ...Certificates WaterMax RO Owner s Manual 11 11 2009 44...

Page 45: ...Certificates Cont WaterMax RO Owner s Manual 11 11 2009 45...

Page 46: ...Notes...

Page 47: ...Notes...

Page 48: ...uality Association This validation assures that all electrical components are UL or CSA listed and all components that are in contact with the treated water are FDA or NSF listed Hague Quality Water I...

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