8
Maximizer
®
97 Owner’s Manual
OR-05/18/15
Quality Water International
®
Installation
Installation Steps
2"Air Gap
Well Water
City Water Meter
Shut Off
Valve
Hard Water To
Outside Faucets
Cold Soft Water
Hot Soft Water
Water
Heater
Outlet
Inlet
Drain and
Overflow
Lines
Electrical
Outlet
Ground Wire and Clamps
(Copper Pipe Only)
A. Make sure the placement area is clean.
B. Turn off the electricity and water supply to the water heater. For gas water heaters, turn the gas cock to “Pilot.”
C. Examine the inlet plumbing to ensure that the pipe is not plugged with lime, iron, or any other substance.
Clean or replace plugged plumbing.
D. Make sure the inlet/outlet and drain connections meet the applicable state and local codes.
E. Check the arrows on the bypass valve to ensure that the water flows in the proper direction.
(see Bypass Valve Overview)
Caution: Do not plumb the appliance in backward.
F. Place the appliance in the desired location using
Figure 1
as a guide. The diagram in
Figure 1 applies to basement, slab, crawl space, and outside installations.
G. For most installations, install the appliance after the pressure tank and any water filter appliance or water
meter and before the water heater unless otherwise recommended. When installing any additional filters,
such as a carbon filter for well water, place the filter after any water conditioning appliance unless otherwise
recommended.
Water Heaters:
If less than 10 feet (3 meters) of pipe connects the water treatment appliance(s) to the water
heater, install a check valve between the water treatment appliance and the water heater as close to the
water heater as possible. Ensure that the water heater has an adequately rated temperature and pressure
safety relief valve.
H. For outside installations, the appliance should be enclosed so it is protected from the weather.
Prepare the Placement Area
Step 1
Figure 1: Appliance Placement
