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TABLE B 

– SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

Specifications 

 

 

 

 

HMX-1 

Overall Height  

 

 

 

 

14” 

I/O 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¼” 

Flow Rate 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5 gpm 

 

SECTION III: PREPARATION 

 

 
A. Major System Components 

 

 

The following components comprise the HMX-1 
Heavy Metal Reduction System: 

 

1. A Heavy Metal Reduction assembly consisting of 

the aluminum bracket, screws, wrench, filter 
housing, installed HMRC10 filter, installed shut-
off ball valve with fittings.  

  
2. An automatic shut-off water meter with installed 

fitting on OUTLET.  

 
3. A faucet kit with ¼” fitting. 
 
4. A plastic tubing kit with feed water valve and leak 

stop valve. 

 
5. 

Other items necessary for installation may 

include wood screws or machine screws for 
mounting the HMX-1 assembly, concrete 
anchors may be required for hanging on 
basement wall, additional tubing or tube 
connectors, and plastic wire ties for organizing 
tubing. 

 

B. Tools Recommended for Installation 

 

The following tools will cover most of the installation 
sites encountered: 

  3/8" variable speed electric drill.  

  Extension work light with outlet.  

  Safety Glasses.  

  1-1/4" porcelain hole cutter kit.  

  1-1/4" Greenlee hole punch and 1/8" and 

1/2"metal drill bits for pilot hole.  

  Center punch and hammer.  

  1-1/4" wood bit.  

  Assorted wood and metal drill bits including 

7/32" metal drill bit.  

  Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers.  

  1/2", 9/16" and 5/8" open end wrench.  

  10" Crescent wrench with jaws taped to 

hold faucet.  

  Teflon tape.  

  Wide masking tape or duct tape.  

  Plastic tubing cutter.  

  Extra plastic tubing.  

  Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach.  

 

 

C. Determine System Location  

 

The HMX-1 system can be located under a sink or 
in a basement depending on space availability and 
the custom

er’s preference.  If a basement 

installation is selected, additional tubing, hardware 
and fittings may be needed and a hole will have to 
be made from inside the cabinet, through the floor, 
to the basement. Never install in an area of the 
home where temperature is freezing as damage to 
the system will result.  
 
Considerations for an ice maker or other remote 
hook up should be determined, including routing 
and any additional tools, fittings, and tubing that 
may be required. 

 

1)  Faucet - The faucet should be placed near 

the sink where drinking water is normally 
obtained. Convenience of use (filling of 
water pitchers and glasses), and an open 
area beneath the faucet under the sink for 
attaching product tubing are considerations.

 

A 2" diameter flat surface is required above 
and below the mounting site.  The thickness 
of the mounting surface should not exceed 
1-1/4

”. Watch for strengthening webbing on 

the underside of cast iron sinks.

  

2)  HMX-1 Assembly - The HMX-1 Assembly 

may be mounted on either the right or left 
side of the under-sink area or a cabinet.  
Mounting in the basement is also an option. 
The mounting location should allow 
adequate clearance and accessibility for 
cartridge changes. 

 

3)  Feed Water Connection - The feed water 

valve should be located as close to the 
HMX-1 assembly as possible.  USE A 
POTABLE COLD WATER SUPPLY ONLY. 
Iron-free, soft water pre-treated by RO 
provides optimal performance.

 

Summary of Contents for HMX-1

Page 1: ...1 INSTALLATION MANUAL HMX 1 Franklin Electric Co Inc Water Treatment Division 12630 US 33 N Churubusco IN 46723 Ph 260 693 1972 Fax 260 693 0602 HMX 1 Manual 211111 ...

Page 2: ...nt the Faucet 6 B Install the Feed Water Valve and Tubing 6 C Automatic Water Meter 7 D Setting the Shut off Meter 7 E Make Final Tubing Connections Install the Leak Stop Valve 7 F Install Ice Maker Hookup optional 8 G Start up the system 8 H Flush System of Preservative and Check Operation 8 SECTION V OPERATION MAINTENANCE 8 A Changing Filters 8 B System Installation Drawing Parts List 9 C For Sy...

Page 3: ...ecifications HMX 1 Water Pressure 40 100 psig Temperature 40 100 F pH 5 0 8 0 lower pH is favorable for arsenic reduction Hardness More than 5 gpg Iron Less than 0 1 ppm also mg l Manganese Less than 0 01 ppm also mg l Total Heavy Metal Contaminant Less than or equal to 100 ppb 0 010 ppm or mg l Silica Less than 30 ppm also mg l Bacteria Must be potable IMPORTANT The HMX 1 may be installed on wate...

Page 4: ...ing cutter Extra plastic tubing Small bottle of liquid chlorine bleach C Determine System Location The HMX 1 system can be located under a sink or in a basement depending on space availability and the customer s preference If a basement installation is selected additional tubing hardware and fittings may be needed and a hole will have to be made from inside the cabinet through the floor to the bas...

Page 5: ...umbing should be done in accordance with state and local plumbing codes NOTE Some codes may require installation by a licensed plumber check with the local plumbing authority prior to installation In restricted under sink areas it may be easier to install the faucet first Allow adequate tubing lengths for any final component position A Install the Faucet The faucet should be positioned so that it ...

Page 6: ...ompletely penetrated IMPORTANT When using a porcelain cutter it is critical to take precautions that it is always in a sharpened condition Dull cutters are known to chip sinks 2 Mount the Faucet a Familiarize yourself with all components shown in faucet diagram b Disassemble hardware from the threaded nipple except for chrome base plate and rubber washer NOTE Rubber washer may be replaced with bea...

Page 7: ...etween components several guidelines should be observed Tubing runs should generally follow the con tour of the cabinets rather than interfere with the cabinet storage area Strive for neatness and an orderly tubing flow using fasteners e g insulated staples to secure the tubing Cut tubing to the desired length Arrange the tubing so there are no sharp bends and leave some play in the tubing for eas...

Page 8: ...ngs are removed 1 Close the Ball Valve on the INLET of the housing and push the red button on top of the housing to relieve the operating pressure 2 Loosen and remove the Filter Housing with the provided wrench Discard the cartridge NOTE Exhausted filter cartridge may be disposed by normal means due to non leaching material Dispose as nonhazardous solid waste 3 Wash the inside of the Housing s usi...

Page 9: ...onnector tube X MNPT 5 USH10 white housing cap 10 with bracket wrench 6 ASO 14 Automatic shut off 1 800 gallons cap 7 4FC4 NPT Female connector tube X FNPT 8 WR200 Wrench for USH included with housing 9 4FC4 Faucet connector tube X 7 16 UNF 10 RO DW 1 Luxury long reach faucet non air gap chrome 11 TU 2W OD white poly tubing per foot 12 HMRC10 Heavy metal reduction cartridge NOT SHOWN ORUSH Housing...

Page 10: ...ess and with no surface nicks or scratches If it is necessary to cut the tubing use a plastic tubing cutter or sharp razor knife Make a clean square cut An optional blue locking clip is installed in certain fittings to provide extra security Remove this clip first before trying to remove tubing by sliding away from fitting Should a leak occur at a fitting the cause is usually defective tubing To f...

Page 11: ... Heavy metal contaminant level exceeds EPA MCL Influent water quality pre requisites have not been met HMRC10 cartridge capacity has been exhausted Install required pre treatment equipment Note the number of gallons that have been used since the cartridge was installed Replace the cartridge Set the number of gallons to an amount lower than the number of gallons noted previously Fitting leaks in ge...

Page 12: ...move the expanded pellet from the retainer 3 Replace the expanded pellet with the spare compressed pellet 4 Seat the compressed pellet and retainer into the lower body 5 Push the upper cover down until it snaps securely in place Leak Stop Valve Compressed Pellet Replacement ...

Page 13: ...labor charges You must also pay for shipping or travel charges to return the defective part s What Does This Warranty Not Cover The above warranty will not apply to any part of the Heavy Metal Reduction System that is damaged because of neglect misuse alterations accident misapplication physical damage or damage caused by fire acts of God freezing or hot water or similar causes Consequential and i...

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