HC3 Owner’s Manual
12/11/2013
5
Getting Maximum Efficiency From the Appliance
To achieve the maximum benefit and performance
from this appliance, familiarize yourself with this
manual and the appliance.
1.
The salt level should always be at least 1/3 full.
For iron filter, see
Filter Specifications
. Refill
the salt when the level drops below the water
level in the brine tank. A resin cleaner can be
used on a monthly basis. Clean white pellet,
cube-style, or solar salt is recommended. Do
not use rock salt.
Caution:
Do not mix different types of salt.
2.
You may use a salt substitute (such as
potassium chloride) in place of water
conditioner salt. A Hague dealer should be
contacted before a switch is made to a salt
substitute. If potassium chloride is used in
place of salt, the technician must select the
potassium option during the programming of
the controller. See
Service Settings
.
Caution:
Do not use potassium chloride if there
is iron and/or manganese in the water.
3.
Should your electricity be off for any reason,
check your controller for the correct time and
reset as necessary (See
Customer Settings
).
4.
Program the appliance to regenerate at a time
when the water is not being used. If there is
more than one appliance, allow two hours
between each regeneration.
5.
If dirt, sand, or large particles are present in the
water supply, the appropriate Hague filter can
eliminate this problem. See
Filter
Specifications
.
6.
The appliance may be disinfected with 5.25%
sodium hypochlorite, which is the active
ingredient in household chlorine bleach. To
disinfect the appliance, add chlorine bleach
solution to the brine well of the brine tank. Add
1.2 fluid ounces (35 mL) of bleach per cubic
foot of resin.
Example:
HC3 Model
Chlorine oz (mL)
HC3 25
1.0 (30)
HC3 25CX
1.0 (30)
HC3 35
1.5 (44)
HC3 48
2.0 (59)
HC3 64
2.5 (74)
HC3 105
4.0 (118)
The brine tank should have water in it to permit
the solution to be carried into the softener. Start
a manual regeneration.
7.
Protect the appliance, including the drain line,
from freezing.
8.
The bypass valve (located on the main control
valve) enables you to bypass the appliance if
any work is being performed on the appliance,
well pump, or plumbing. See
Bypass Valve
.
Use Bypass mode also for watering plants or
lawns with untreated water. To bypass, turn the
blue knob counterclockwise until it hits the stop;
turn it clockwise to restore service.
9.
Before putting the appliance back in service
after work has been performed, turn on the
nearest cold water tap until water runs clear.
10.
Adhere to all operational, maintenance, and
placement requirements.
11.
Inspect and clean the brine tank and air
check/draw tube assembly annually or when
sediment is present in the brine tank.
12.
Potassium permanganate must be replenished
periodically for the 2IF iron filter.
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