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 26
Iron Filter and Potassium Permanganate Feeder Installation
Guide, Cont.
Step 3
Connect Lines
A. Connect the 3/8-inch tubing to the brine valve on the filter by pushing the tube to the stop.
Pull back on the tubing to install the red locking clip behind the collet.
B. Connect the tubing to the feeder.
C. Connect the overflow line.
Step 4
Add Water to Feeder
A. Add 2 gallons (8 liters) of treated water to the feeder. The water should cover the felt pad by
at least 1/2-inch (1.3 cm).
Caution: Do not use water that contains iron, manganese, or hydrogen sulfide.
Caution: Do not adjust the float assembly. This feeder is preset for a 4-ounce (120 mL)
feed of potassium permanganate. Use care when working with potassium permanganate.
Follow instructions printed on the cover of the feeder as well as the instructions on the
potassium permanganate container.
Step 5
Set Air Check/Draw Tube
A. Allow the water to be drawn out of the feeder until the air check/draw tube sets and then let
the feeder tank refill to the right level.
B. Follow steps 5–10 of Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures.
Step 6
Add Potassium Permanganate to Feeder
A. Slowly add 5 lb (2.3 kg) of potassium permanganate (KMnO4) to the feeder. (P/N S030).
Warning: Follow the safety instructions on the container when working with potassium
permanganate. Use care when removing the cover and pouring it into the feeder.
B. Place the cover on the feeder and secure it with the three stainless steel screws.
Step 7
Regenerate Filter
A. Regenerate the iron filter immediately to charge the manganese greensand. To start a
regeneration, push and hold the Regenerate button until the controller displays
“Going to.”
Step 8
Complete the Installation
A. Follow Step 13 of the Installation Steps and Start-Up Procedures.