MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System Owners Manual MA1-5
November 2003
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Does the System require electricity?
Filtration is accomplished with existing water pressure and no electricity is required to filter your
water. Unless required for pump operation, the System will continue to filter water during a
power failure. Electrical power is required to operate the automated drain and inlet (solenoid)
valves that initiate automatic flushing of the System. If electrical power is not available the
System will not conduct automatic flushing. Controller settings are saved by battery backup
power.
Does the System affect the water pressure?
There is minimal effect on your existing water pressure. Under most circumstances, no change in
water pressure will be noticed after the installation of a new System. There is no need for an
additional water pump if the existing water pressure meets the minimum System requirements.
Under normal operation in cloudy water the System may foul more quickly than in cleaner water,
may
require more frequent cleanings and may require alternate controller settings.
What can be done to increase my water pressure?
Table 5 outlines four reasons why your pressure may be lower than normal. Check as many as
possible before calling
MAYTAG
Customer Care.
Table 5 – Possible causes of low water pressure
Problem
Solution
1. The city / pump pressure is low or
your line is scaled.
Call the city or check your pump.
2. The External Prefilter Cartridge (if
installed) is fouled.
Call
MAYTAG
Customer Care to clean or change
the External Prefilter Cartridge.
3. The Internal Prefilter (Carbon or
Stainless Steel) is fouled.
Call
MAYTAG
Customer Care to clean or change
the Carbon or Stainless Steel Prefilter.
4. The
MAYTAG
Whole Home Water
Filtration System is fouled.
Initiate Manual Flush Function. If this does not
resolve the low-pressure situation, call
MAYTAG
Customer Care for cleaning or possible System
replacement.
How often does the MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System need to be
replaced?
The System is designed to last the life of the membrane, with regular maintenance.
How long does the System last?
The System will generally last over 10 years if used on municipal water and will last from 5 to 10
years on surface/lake waters depending on the level of contamination in the incoming water.
What do I need to do if I go away for an extended period of time?
If you wish to shut off the water supply to your house while you are away you may simply close
the outlet ball
valve on the
MAYTAG
Whole Home Water Filtration System. The
MAYTAG
Whole Home Water Filtration System will continue to flush daily but water will be unavailable in
the house. If you plan to turn off the inlet ball valve (not recommended), you
must
unplug the
controller. When you return open the outlet ball valve (and ensure inlet ball valve is open and
