Hague Quality Water HomeGuard 400 Owner's Information - Nstallation And
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Checklist Before Installation
Refer to this checklist before installation.
Water Quality—If the water supply contains sand, sulfur, bacteria, iron bacteria, tannins, algae, oil, acid, or
other unusual substances, consider pre-treating the water to remove these contaminants before the water
supply enters the appliance, unless the appliance is represented as being capable of treating these
contaminants in its specifications.
The appropriate Hague Water Filter can address these water shortcomings. Contact your water treatment
specialist for assistance in obtaining appropriate pre-treatment before the water supply enters this appliance.
Iron—A common problem found in many water supplies is iron. It is important to know what type of and how
much iron is in the water supply.
Iron Type
Description
Ferrous Iron*
(sometimes called clear
water or dissolved iron)
Only type of iron that can be treated with a water softener. See Maximum Ferrous Iron in
Specifications.
Insoluble and the particles can eventually foul a resin bed. It should be filtered out before
the water reaches the softener
Ferric Iron
Organic Iron or Bacterial
Iron
Attached to other organic compounds in the water. Additional treatment is needed to
remove this type of iron
Colloidal Iron
Not dissolved, yet stays in suspension. A softener cannot remove this type of iron
* If the water supply contains ferrous iron, a commercially available resin bed cleaner should be used every six months. Follow the
instructions on the container. The hardness setting increases by 4 grains per gallon for every 1 mg/L (ppm) of ferrous iron
programmed into the controller.
Water Characteristics—The conditioner requires a pH of 7 or above to function properly. An iron test to
determine iron levels is also necessary. An Acid Neutralizing Filter may be necessary if pH levels are below 7.
Water Hardness—Double check the hardness of the water with the
test strips provided to verify that your appliance is the right one for the
job. If the result of your hardness test strip reaches the test maximum
of 25 grains per gallon (427.5 ppm), mix 1 cup (0.25 liters) tap water
with 1 cup (0.25 liters) distilled water. Then retest this mixture for
hardness. Multiply your reading by 2 and use this setting number. If
total hardness exceeds 35 grains (600 ppm) of hardness, do not install
this product and contact your water treatment specialist.
Water Pressure—Not less than 20 psi or greater than 120 psi
(1.4–8.4 bar) constant. If water pressure exceeds 70 psi (4.8 bar), a
pressure regulator is recommended.
Water Supply Flow Rate—A minimum of 2.4 gallons (9 liters) per minute or equal to the backwash flow rate of
the particular model is recommended. For the purposes of plumbing sizing, only the rated service flow rate and
corresponding pressure loss may be used. Prolonged operation of a water conditioner at flow rates exceeding
the tested service flow rate may compromise performance.
Water Temperature—Not less than 40° or greater than 120°F (6°–49°C).
HomeGuard
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Owner’s Manual
9/29/2009
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