Hague Quality Water WaterMax ST Series, Owner'S Manual And Installation Manual

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WaterMax ST Series Owner’s Manual 5/11/2018 14
Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures, Cont.
Step 13
Complete the Installation
A. Ensure that the bypass is left in the Service position. See Bypass Valve.
B. Ensure the water supply is on.
C. Open the inlet valve and turn on the electricity to the water heater. For gas water heaters,
return the gas cock to “On.”
D. Open a cold water tap and allow the appliance to flush for 20 minutes or until approximately
72 gallons (270 liters) have passed through the appliance. This procedure is required to
meet NSF compliance. Verify the flow rate on the controller, which indicates water flow.
See Figure 1.
E. Adjust the blending valve if it is being used. See Blending Valve.
F. Test the water at the test port to verify soft water.
G. Place the covers on both of the cabinets.
Bypass Valve
The bypass valve can isolate the appliance should the appliance malfunction or leak. It can also permit the use
of untreated water for watering plants, shrubs, or lawns.
The bypass valve is attached to the main control valve. See Figure 3. To engage the bypass valve, locate the
blue knob on top of the bypass valve. Turn the knob counterclockwise until it hits the stop. The appliance will be
bypassed and all water to the home is raw, untreated water. To prevent untreated water from entering the
home, water should not be used inside the home when the appliance is in Bypass mode. Ensure that the
appliance is returned to Service mode when the appliance is repaired or the use of untreated water is complete
by turning the blue knob clockwise until it hits the stop.
Figure 3: Bypass Valve
Blending Valve
Blue Bypass Knob
Test Port