OR-05/18/15 Maximizer® 97 Owner’s Manual 5Quality Water International ®Maximum EfficiencyGetting Maximum Efficiency From the ApplianceTo achieve the maximum benefit and performance from this appliance, familiarize yourself with this manual andthe appliance.1. The salt level should always be at least 1/3 full. Refill the salt when the level drops below the waterlevel in the brine cabinet. 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 Haguedealer should be contacted before a switch is made to a salt substitute. If potassium chloride is used inplace 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 asnecessary. (see Touch Screen Controller - Customer Settings)4. Program the appliance to regenerate at a time when the water is not being used. If there is more thanone appliance, allow two hours between each regeneration.5. If dirt, sand, or large particles are present in the water supply, the appropriate Hague filter caneliminate this problem.6. The appliance may be disinfected with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, which is the active ingredient inhousehold chlorine bleach. To disinfect the appliance, add 4.0 fluid ounces (120 mL) of chlorine bleachsolution to the brine well of the brine tank. The brine tank should have water in it. Start a manualregeneration. Warning: Do not mix bleach with commercial resin cleaners since a dangerouschemical reaction may occur.7. Protect the appliance, including the drain line, from freezing.8. The bypass valve (attached to the main control valve) enables you to bypass the appliance if any workis being performed on the appliance, well pump, or plumbing. Use Bypass mode also for wateringplants or lawns with untreated water. To bypass, turn the blue knob counterclockwise until it hits thestop; turn it clockwise to restore service. (see Bypass Valve Overview)9. Before putting the appliance back in service after work has been performed, turn on the nearest coldwater 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 ispresent in the brine tank.