FCC ID: OVA7213206 Water Conditioner

 

OWNERS MANUAL

how to maintain and operate your

EcoWater digital demand water system

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MODELS

ES9120R, ES9120RP

ES9130R, ES9230R

ES9230RP, ES9240R

& ES9270R

PRINTED IN USA

Part No. 7214749 (1/2000)

EcoWater Systems

PO Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164--9888

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Unpacking, Table of Contents

UNPACKING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EcoWater Systems conditioners are shipped from

the factory in 1 master carton. The carton also in-

cludes a skin pack of small parts needed to as-

semble and install the unit, and this manual.

Thoroughly check the EcoWater Systems condition-

ers for possible shipping damage and parts loss.

Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping

carton. Notify the transportation company if damage

is present. EcoWater Systems is not responsible for

in--transit damages.

Remove and discard (RECYCLE) all packing materi-

als. We suggest you keep the small parts on the

skin--pack until you are ready to use them. Minimal

assembly is needed on all two tank models...see

page 7.

Warranty

Water / Water Conditioning

Assembly

Planning Installation

Installation Steps

Programming Face Plate--Timer

Features / Options

Extra Recharges (Regenerations)

Remote Monitor Features / Options

Eco System Unit Operation

Electronics

Service / Regeneration / Water Flow

Service Information

Refilling with Salt

Troubleshooting

Wiring Schematic

Dimensions / Specifications

Repair Parts

Page

3

4--5

6--7

8--9

10--15

14--15

16--19

16

22--23

24--27

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24--27

28--34

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30--33

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35

36--39

SAFETY GUIDES

Follow the installation instructions carefully. Failure to install the EcoWater Systemsconditioner properly

voids the warranty.

Before you begin installation, read this entire manual. Then, obtain all the materials and tools you will need

to make the installation.

Check local plumbing and electrical codes. The installation must conform to them.

Use only lead--free solder and flux for all sweat--solder connections, as required by state and federal codes.

Use care when handling the EcoWater Systems conditioner. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp

protrusions.

Do not locate the EcoWater Systems conditioner where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat

water over 120(cid:176)F. Freezing, or hot water damage voids the warranty.

Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun heat may cause distortion or other damage to non--metallic

parts.

The EcoWater Systems conditioner requires a minimum water flow of 3 gallons per minute at the inlet. Maxi-

mum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi. If daytime pressure is over 80 psi, nighttime pressure may

exceed the maximum. Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary. (Adding a pressure reducing valve may

reduce the flow.)

The EcoWater Systems conditioner works on 24 volt--60 hz electrical power only. Be sure to use the

included transformer.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality

without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

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Warranty

WARRANTY

EcoWater Systems, Inc.

Advantage Warranty

Series 3000 E/D Water System

five (5) years after

EcoWater Systems, Inc., guarantees to the original owner, that:

1. ..for the lifetime of the original owner, the salt tank and the

fiberglass mineral tank will not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in

any other manner fail to perform their proper functions; and that

2. ..for a period of

installation, the

electronic computer control panel, the valve body, and all other

parts will be free from defects in material and workmanship, nd

will perform their normal functions.

Series 3000 E/D WATER REFINER models only,

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designated as + PLUS on the rating decal: The EcoLife TM

resin is also guaranteed, for the lifetime of the original owner, to

remove chlorine from a municipal water supply.

If during such respective period a part proves, after inspection

by EcoWater, to be so defective, EcoWater will, at its sole

option, either replace or repair the part without charge except

normal shipping and installation charges. Labor necessary to

maintain this equipment is limited to one (1) year.

General Provisions

The above warranties are effective provided the water condi-

tioner is operatedat water pressures not exceeding125 psi, and

at water temperatures not exceeding 120(cid:176)F (and on a municipal

chlorinatedwater supply -- models designated as + PLUS on the

rating decal); provided further that the water conditioner is not

subject to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing, accident

or negligence; and provided further that the water conditioner is

not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such

as, but not limited to, flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake.

EcoWater Systems, Inc., is excused if failure to perform its

warranty obligations is the result of strikes, government

regulation, materials shortages, or other circumstances beyond

its control.

To obtain warranty service, notice must be given, within thirty

(30) days of the discovery of the defect, to your local EcoWater

Systems dealer.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THE WATER CONDI-

TIONER BEYOND THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED

ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FIT-

NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED

TO THE EXTENT THEY MIGHT EXTEND BEYOND THE

ABOVE PERIODS. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF ECOWA-

TER SYSTEMS, INC. UNDER THESE WARRANTIES IS TO

REPLACE OR REPAIR THE COMPONENTOR PARTWHICH

PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME

PERIOD, AND ECOWATER IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSE-

QUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. NO ECOWATER

DEALER, AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER PER-

SON IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND OR EXPAND THE

WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of

incidental or

consequential damage, so the limitations and exclusions in this

warranty may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific

legal rights, andyoumay haveother rights whichvary fromstate

tostate. This warranty applies to consumer--ownedinstalla ions

only.

GUARANTEE

BOND

The Continental Casualty Company, an Illinois corporation, has

issued it’s bond in the form shown below, guaranteeing full perfor-

mance by EcoWater Systems, Inc.

CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois, herein-

after called ‘‘Surety,’’guarantees unto Harris Trust and Savings

Bank, 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois, as Trustee hold-

ing said Guarantee Bond under the terms of a Trust Agreement

dated September 15, 1963, for the use and benefit of original pur-

chasers of residential EcoWater Systems Units within the Conti-

nental UnitedStates, as described herein, that EcoWater Systems,

Inc., will discharge the obligations of the ‘‘EcoWater Bonded Parts

and Service Guarantee Policy.’’

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that:

1. Liability of Surety hereunder shall not exceed the sum of FIVE

HUNDRED AND 00/100th DOLLARS ($500.00) as to any one

installation, and shall not exceed the sum of FIVE HUNDRED

THOUSAND AND 00/100thDOLLARS ($500,000.00) in theag-

gregate, and

2. Thereshall beno liability hereunder as to any purchaser towhom

there has not been issued at the time of installation and pur-

chase completed registration card which is enclosed with a fac-

simileof this bond, and whohas not returned suchcard inaccor-

dance with this guarantee.

3. Claim must be made by such original purchaser in writing within

30days fromthe expirationof theseguarantees uponEcoWater

Systems, Inc., PO Box 64420, St. Paul, MN 55164, to perform

the terms of said guarantee, and notice of any default on such

guarantee must be sent to Surety at its address by Registered

Mail.

CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY

attest:

by:

assistant secretary

vice--president

This is to certify that the original of the above

guarantee and bond is on file with Harris Trust

and Savings Bank, 111 West Monroe Street,

Chicago, Illinois.

HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK

As Trustee

by:

authorized officer

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WATER

Man’s very existence depends on water. It is 1 of the

basic commodities of life. Water is best as nature

provides it, is a common misconception. Practically

all natural water needs refinement or treatment to

make it safe to drink or more satisfactory to use.

The earth’s water supply cycle starts in the upper

cloud layers. As it falls to the earth as rain or snow,

it picks up impurities and gases from the atmo-

sphere. Landing on earth, it seeps over and through

the ground, dissolving earth minerals. Passing

through limestone, it dissolves calcium and magne-

sium, the hardness minerals. Iron deposits impart

iron to the water. Acidity and sediments are other

water conditions.

Municipal water supplies come from surface reser-

voirs, such as lakes and rivers, or from underground

reservoirs. Usually, municipalities chlorinate the wa-

ter to make it safe to drink. Sediment is removed by

filtration. Tastes and odors are reduced or elimi-

nated. The water is conditioned to comply with cer-

tain specifications. However, hardness minerals,

tastes and odors are not always reduced to the most

desirable levels.

Underground reservoirs provide our private water

supplies. Because the water is raw and untreated, it

can have varying amounts of hardness, iron, tastes,

odors, acidity, or combinations of these. Different lo-

calities and water levels affect mineral content.

WATER CONDITIONING

Water conditioning is the treatment of 4 general

conditions. These are: (1) Hardness, (2) Iron, (3)

Acidity, (4) Sediments.

(1) HARDNESS is a term to describe the presence

of calcium and magnesium minerals in water. A

chemical analysis accurately measures the amount

of minerals in grain weight. For example, 1 gallon of

water with 5 grains per gallon (gpg) hardness has

dissolved minerals, that if solidified, about equals

the size of 1 ordinary aspirin tablet. One gallon of wa-

ter, 25 gpg hard, has a mineral content equal in size

to 5 aspirin tablets. Water hardness varies greatly

across the country. It generally contains from 3 to

100 gpg.

Water, and Water Conditioning

Hard water affects living in general. Hardnessminer-

als combine with soap to make a soap curd. The

curd greatly reduces the cleaning action of soap.

Precipitated hardness minerals form a crust on

cooking utensils, appliances, and plumbing fixtures.

Even the tastes of foods are affected. A water soft-

ener removes the hardness minerals to eliminate

these problems, and others. Pages 20--23 describe

how the EcoWater conditioner works.

Sodium Information: Water softeners using sodium

chloride (salt) for regeneration add sodium to the

water. Persons on sodium restricted diets should

consider the added sodium as part of their overall in-

take.

(2) IRON in water is measured in parts per million

(ppm). The total* ppm of iron, and type or types*, is

determined by chemical analysis. Four different

types of iron in water are: ¶ Ferrous (clear water),

• Ferric (red water), ‚ Bacterial and organically

bound iron, „ Colloidal and inorganically bound iron

(ferrous or ferric).

*Water may contain 1 or more of the 4 types of iron

and any combination of these. Total iron is the sum

of the contents.

¶ Ferrous (clear water) iron is soluble and dissolves

in water. It is usually detected by taking a sample of

water in a clear bottle or glass. Immediately after tak-

ing, the sample is clear. As the water sample stands,

it gradually clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown

as air oxidizes the iron. This usually occurs in 15 to

30 minutes. An EcoWater conditioner will remove

moderate amounts of this type of iron (see specifica-

tions).

• Ferric (red water), and ‚ Bacterial and organically

bound ironsare insoluble. This iron is visible immedi-

ately when drawn from a faucet because it has oxi-

dized before reaching the home. It appears as small

cloudy yellow, orange, or reddish suspended par-

ticles. After the water stands for a period of time, the

particles settle to the bottom of the container. Gener-

ally these irons are removed from water by filtration.

Chlorination is also recommended for bacterial iron.

An EcoWater conditioner will remove minimal quan-

tities (see specifications) of ferric iron.

continued

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Water, and Water Conditioning

„ Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is a ferric or

ferrous form that will not filter or exchange out of wa-

ter. In some instances, treatment may improve col-

loidal iron water, but always consult a qualified wa-

ter chemistry lab before attempting to treat

it.

Colloidal iron water usually has a yellowappearance

when drawn. After standing for several hours, the

color persists and the iron does not settle, but re-

mains suspended in the water.

Iron in water causes stains on clothing and plumbing

fixtures. It negatively affects the taste of food, drink-

ing water, and other beverages.

(3) ACIDITY or acid water is caused by carbon diox-

ide, hydrogen sulfide, and sometimes industrial

wastes. It is corrosive to plumbing, plumbing fix-

tures, water heaters, and other water using ap-

pliances. In can also damage and cause premature

failure of seals, diaphragms, etc., in water handling

equipment.

A chemical analysis is needed to measure the de-

gree of acidity in water. This is called the pH of water.

Water testing below 6.9 pH is acidic. The lower the

pH reading, the greater the acidity. A neutralizer filter

or a chemical feed pump are usually recommended

to treat acid water.

(4) SEDIMENT is fine, foreign material particles sus-

pended in water. This material is most often clay or

silt. Extreme amounts of sediment may give the wa-

ter a cloudy appearance. A sediment filter normally

corrects this condition.

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Assembly Instructions

1. Tank--in--Tank models are factory assembled.

During installation, remove the top and salt hole cov-

ers. Set aside to prevent damage. Check the brine-

well to be sure it is secured and vertical (FIG. 1).

2. Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell. Be sure

the float stem is vertical to the brine valve body so

seals will seat properly during operation. Replace

the brine valve in the brinewell and install the brine-

well cover.

3. Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow

in the 3/4”diameter hole in the brine tank sidewall.

FIGURE 1

elbow

grommet

brinewell cover

nozzle assembly

brine tubing

FIGURE 2

brine tank

brine tank

brinewell cover

nut

brine tubing

brinewell

brine valve

grommet

elbow

screw

brinewell

brine valve

slots

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Planning Installation

FIG. 3 -- TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS

CONDITIONED

WATER

bypass valve

HARD

WATER

INLET

TANK--IN--TANK

MODEL

valve drain hose

120V, 60Hz

outlet

transformer

(supplied)

OUTLET

to timer

outlet valve

to timer

OUTLET

EcoWater

bypass valve

#7083122

bypass valve

#7195408

may be included

with some models

HARD

WATER

3-- valve

bypass system

inlet valve

INLET

valve drain hose

INLET -- OUTLET OPTIONS

1’x 1”strgt.

sweat connector

1’x 3/4”strgt.

sweat connector

1”copper tube

(2 supplied)

brine tank

overflow hose

1”sweat x 1”or 3/4”

pipe thread

1--1/2”

airgap

2 -- TANK,

FREESTANDING MODEL

brine tank

overflow

hose

floor drain

floor drain

1--1/2”

airgap

Tie or wire valve drain hose in place, to keep

over floor drain.

NOTE: Faceplate and support

not shown for clarity of drawing.

INLET -- OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS

S ALWAYS INSTALL 1 of the EcoWater bypass

valves, #7083122 or #7195408 (may be included

with some models), or a 3 valve bypass system.

Bypass valves allow you to turn of water to the

softener for repairs if needed, but still have water

in house pipes.

S Use 1”... or, 3/4”(minimum) pipe and fittings.

S Use sweat copper... or,

CPVC plastic pipe.*

threaded pipe*... or,

*Sweat soldering is required to adapt to the fittings

(1”male) supplied with the EcoWater System Unit,

or obtain approved compression adaptors. The fol-

lowing special fittings are available from EcoWater.

Be sure to comply with all local plumbing codes.

OPTIONAL INLET/OUTLET FITTINGS

#7104546 CPVC Nipple --- Use in place of

included copper inlet and outlet tubes.

#7129211 Adaptor Fitting, 1–1/2”(2) --- Use in

place of included copper inlet and outlet tubes.

#7120259 Elbow --- Extends inlet and/or outlet in

any 90° direction.

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connect a standard garden hose, or 5/8”I.D. hose

onto a barb.

#x

FIG. 5

#7141239

1/2”NPT

barbs for

1/2”I.D.

tubing

barbs for

5/8”I.D.

hose

garden

hose

threads

HARD PLUMB DIAGRAM

1/2”NPT to pipe

female adaptor

1/2”pipe x 1--9/16”long

1/2”pipe x 2”long

90_elbow (2)

1/2”NPT to pipe

female adaptor

1/2”pipe x 1--9/16”long

1/2”pipe x 2--1/4”long

45_elbow (2)

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

S A drain is needed for regeneration discharge wa-

ter. A floor drain is preferred, close to the EcoWa-

ter conditioner. A laundry tub, sump, standpipe,

etc., are other drain options.

drain

hose

FIG. 4 -- DRAIN OPTIONS

drain

hose

SUMP

drain

hose

1--1/2”

airgap

1--1/2”

airgap

STANDPIPE

1--1/2”airgap

LAUNDRY TUB

S A 120V--60Hz, grounded, continuously ‘‘live’’,

electrical outlet is needed within 10’of the Eco-

Water conditioner.

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

D common screwdriver

D cross--point screwdriver

SOLDERED COPPER

D pliers

D tape measure

THREADED

CPVC PLASTIC

D tubing cutter

D propane torch

D hacksaw or

pipe cutter

D threading tool

D pipe joint com-

pound*

D LEAD--FREE

solder and flux

D emery cloth,

sandpaper or steel

wool

D hacksaw

D adjustable

wrench

D solvent cement*

D primer

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

H bypass valve, or 3 valves

H pipe and fittings as required

H1/2”I. D. high quality, flexible hose for the valve

drain,* and brine tank drain. The brine tank drain el-

bow accepts either 1/2”or 3/8”I. D. hose.

*VALVE DRAIN OPTIONS: Flexible drain hose isnot

allowed in all localities (check your codes). To make

a rigid valve drain run, cut the barbed section off the

drain fitting for access to the 1/2”pipe threads. Then

plumb a rigid drain as needed. An optional drain fit-

ting, part no. 7141239, is available from EcoWater to

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Installation

SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION

the following when selecting an

Consider all of

installation location for the EcoWater conditioner.

S To condition all water in the home, install the Eco-

Water conditioner close to the water supply inlet,

and before all other plumbing connections, ex-

cept outside water pipes. Outside faucets should

remain on hard water to avoid wasting condi-

tioned water and salt.

S A nearby drain is needed to carry away regenera-

tion discharge water. A floor drain is preferred,

with a laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc., asother

options (check your local codes).

S The EcoWater conditioner works on 24 volts

only. A transformer is included to reduce 120--60

Hz house power. Provide an approved, grounded

outlet within 10’of the conditioner. The condition-

er includes a 10’power cable for connection be-

tween the transformer and the timer.

S Position the EcoWater conditioner at least 6”from

surrounding walls, or other appliances, to allow

access for adding salt and servicing.

S Locate the EcoWater conditioner, in the plumbing

system, after all other installed water condition-

ing equipment, except for a taste and odor filter.

A taste and odor filter is installed after all equip-

ment. Always install the EcoWater conditioner

BEFORE the water heater. See the Safety

Guides on page 2. To reduce the risk of hot water

back-up, conditioned water piping between the

EcoWater conditioner and water heater should

be as long as possible.

S Install the EcoWater conditioner in a place water

damage is least likely to occur if it develops a

leak.

S If installing the conditioner in an outside location,

be sure to provide protection from the elements,

contamination, vandalism, and sunlight heat.

The sun’s heat can melt plastic parts.

FIGURE 6

A.

clip

support

assembly

FIGURE 7

clip (2)

copper tube (2)

VALVE INLET

copper

tube

B.

Bypass

Valve

Installation

o--ring

copper

tube (2)

o--ring (2)

o--ring (2)

support

assembly

shim

plywood

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Installation

INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER

1.

TUBES

IMPORTANT: The support assembly (FIG. 6) is fac-

tory installed. The bypass valve or outlet copper

tube will not insert properly if the support assembly

is reversed or not fully into the valve port.

IF INSTALLING AN ECOWATER BYPASS

a.

VALVE, put lubricated o--ring sealsonto both bypass

valve ports (FIG. 6B). Carefully slide the bypass

valve into the softener valve and install the “C”clips.

b. Slide a lubricated o--ring seal onto each of the

copper tubes. Carefully insert the copper tubes into

the bypass valve (FIG. 6B), or into the softener valve

(FIG. 6 and 6A). Then install the ‘‘C’’clips.

NOTE: For lubrication, use silicone grease ap-

proved for potable water supplies.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the bypass valve and/or

copper tubes are firmly held in place by the plas-

tic ‘‘C’’clips, and the clips are securely in place.

2. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY

a. Close the main water supply valve, near the well

pump or water meter.

b. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water

heater.

c. Open high and low faucets to drain all water from

the house pipes.

3.

INSTALLING THREE VALVE BYPASS

A

FIGURE 8

Install hose clamps before

soldering copper tubes

FIGURE 9

ground wire

copper

tubes

ground wire

hose clamp,

ground (2)

B

clamp (2)

10

nozzle &

venturi

o--ring

elbow

nut--ferrule

screen

brine tubing

Note: To ease brine tubing con-

nection, use the elbow and o--

ring seal as shown. Lubricate

the o--ring and insert into the el-

bow. Turnthe elbowon andtight-

en. Then, back--off up to 1 turn,

as needed.

If installing a 3--valve bypass system, plumb as

needed using FIG. 3 as a guide. When installing

sweat copper, be sure to use lead--free solder and

flux, required by federal and state codes. Use pipe

joint compound on outside pipe threads.

4. MOVE THE ECOWATER UNIT INTO PLACE

Move the EcoWater System Unit (resin tank only if

2--tank model) into installation position. Set it on a

solid, smooth and level surface. If needed, place the

unit on a section of plywood, a minimum of 3/4”thick.

Then, shim under the plywood to level the unit, FIG.

7.

CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE SHIMS DIRECTLY UN-

DER THE BRINE TANK. The weight of the tank,

when full of water and salt, may cause the tank to

fracture at the shim.

5. ASSEMBLE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING

Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings

from the main water pipe (or from the bypass valves

installed in step 3), to the inlet and outlet copper

tubes, installed in step 1b.

Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the valve

inlet side. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.

CAUTION: Be sure to fit, align and support all plumb-

ing to prevent putting stress on the softener valve in-

let and outlet. Undo stress may cause damage to

the valve.

continued

FIGURE 10

3 -- Valve Bypass

SERVICE

BYPASS

OUTLET

VALVE

BYPASS

VALVE

INLET

VALVE

EcoWater Bypass Valves

PULL OUT

for service

from conditioner

to conditioner

D for SERVICE:

-- Open the inlet and outlet

valves.

-- Close the bypass valve.

PUSH IN

for bypass

D for BYPASS:

-- Close the inlet and outlet

valves.

-- Open the bypass valve.

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Installation

6. CONNECT INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING

Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing as applica-

ble, below.

a. SOLDERED COPPER

(1) Thoroughly clean and flux all joints.

(2) Pull the plastic ‘‘C’’clips and remove the inlet and

outlet tubes from the valve. Remove o--rings from

the tubes. DO NOT solder with tubes in the valve.

Soldering heat will damage the valve.

NOTE: If installing a ground as shown in figure 8A,

place hose clamps on copper tubes before sol-

dering (see step 7a).

(3) Make all solder connections. Be sure to keep fit-

tings fully together, and pipes square and straight.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the bypass valve and/or

copper tubes are firmly held in place by the plas-

tic ‘‘C’’clips, and the clips are securely in place.

b. THREADED PIPE

(1) Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe

threads.

(2) Tighten all threaded joints.

(3) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe

steps a above.

c. CPVC PLASTIC PIPE

(1) Clean, prime and cement all joints, following the

manufactures instructions supplied with the plastic

pipe and fittings.

(2) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe

step a above.

7. COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING

The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used

as a ground for the house electrical system. The

3-valve bypass type of installation, shown in FIG. 3,

will maintain ground continuity. If you use the plastic

bypass valve at the Eco System Unit, continuity is

broken. To restore the ground, do either step a or b

following.

a. Use the included hose clamps and wire, to make

a jumper across the inlet and outlet copper tubes,

FIG. 8A. Put hose clamps on the copper tubes be-

fore soldering, step 6a.

b. Install a #4 copper wire across the removed sec-

tion of main water pipe, securely clamping at both

ends, FIG. 8B (parts not included).

8.

INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE

NOTE: See valve drain options on page 8.

a. Connect a length of 1/2”I.D. hose (check codes)

to the valve drain elbow, on the controller, FIG. 5.

Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place. Route

the hose out through the notch in the back of the top

cover.

b. Run the hose to the floor drain, and as typically

shown in FIG. 4, tie or wire the end to a brick or other

heavy object. This will prevent ‘‘whipping’’during re-

generations. Be sure to provide a 1--1/2”minimum

air gap, to prevent possible sewer water backup.

NOTE: In addition to a floor drain, you can use a

laundry tub, sump, or standpipe as a good drain

point for this hose. Avoid long drain hose runs, or

elevating the hose more than 8’above the floor. If

using a sump drain, be sure it does not dis-

charge on a surface that salty water could dam-

age.

IF INSTALLING A 2--TANK MODEL, move the

9.

brine tank into position next to the resin tank. Ob-

serve the instructions in step 4, page 10.

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10. INSTALL BRINE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE

a. Connect a length of 1/2”I. D. hose to the brine

tank overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose

clamp.

b. Run the hose to the floor drain, or other suitable

drain point no higher than the drain fitting on the

tank. If the tank overfills with water, the excess gravi-

ty flows to the drain point.

11. On 2--tank models, connect the brine tubing to

the nozzle and venturi housing, FIGS. 1, 2 and 9.

Use the elbow, o--ring, nut--ferrule and screen in-

cluded on the skin--pack. Tighten the nut by hand,

then another 1/4 turn with a pliers.

NOTE: Route the tubing neatly out of the way and

cut it to the desired length. For longer distances, or-

der the optional parts shown on page 37, to extend

the tubing.

R20 AND HR20 MODELS: A white color coded

nozzle and venturi (.023) is factory installed for use

on water supply pressure of 50 psi and higher. If wa-

ter supply pressure is under 50 psi, install the black

nozzle and venturi (.032) along with the .1 gpm flow

plug. They are included on the small parts skin pack.

Insert the .1 gpm flow plug into the nozzle and ventu-

ri, as shown, NUMBERED SIDE UP, CONCAVE

SIDE DOWN.

CAUTION: When removing and installing the cap,

hold the housing tightly with 1 hand to prevent break-

age.

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12. PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS

To prevent excessive air pressure in the EcoWa-

ter Unit and plumbing system, do the following

steps EXACTLY in order.

a. Fully open 2 or more conditioned cold water fau-

cets nearby the EcoWater Unit.

b. Place the bypass valve(s) in ‘‘bypass’’position.

See figure 10.

c. Fully open the main water supply valve. Observe

steady flow from the opened faucets, with no air

bubbles.

d. EXACTLY as follows, place bypass valve(s) in

‘‘service’’.

(1) SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY, move the

valve stem toward ‘‘service’’, pausing several

times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.

(2) 3--VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass

valve and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open

the inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the

unit to pressurize slowly.

e. After about 3 minutes, open a hot water faucet

for about 1 minute, or until all air is expelled, then

close.

f. Close all cold water faucets and check your

plumbing work for leaks.

13. ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE TANK

a. Using a pail or garden hose, add about 3 gallons

of water into the brine tank. DO NOT pour into the

brinewell, FIGS. 1 and 2, page 6.

b. Fill the brine tank with salt. You can use most wa-

ter conditioner salts, but it must be clean. Recom-

mended nugget, pellet or coarse solar salts have

less than 1% impurities. Salt storage capacity is

shown on page 35.

NOTE: See page 28 for additional information on

salt.

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14. SANITIZING THE ECOWATER SYSTEM UNIT

Care is taken at the factory to keep your EcoWater

System conditioner clean and sanitary. Materials

used to make the unit will not infect or contaminate

your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form

or grow. However, during shipping, storage, instal-

ling and operating, bacteria co ld get into the unit.

For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested ¡

when installing.

...Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 1--1/2

oz. (2 to 3 tablespoons) of common household

bleach into the softener brinewell, FIGS. 1 and 2,

page 6. Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail, Eagle,

etc. are brand namesof bleach readily available. Re-

place the brinewell cover.

...The final step in the sanitizing procedure is done

as you complete the following steps, including timer

programming on page 14.

¡ Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some water sup-

plies, the EcoWater System Unit may need periodic disinfecting.

15. CONNECT TRANSFORMER

a. Connect the power cable leads to the 2 terminals

on the transformer.

NOTE: Check to be sure all leadwire connectors are

secure on the back of the timer.

Caution: Be sure all wiring is away from the valve

cam, which rotates during regenerations.

b. Plug the transformer into a continuously ‘‘live’’,

grounded, 120V--60Hz house electrical outlet, ap-

proved by local codes. THE UNIT WORKS ON 24V

ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT WITHOUT THE

TRANSFORMER.

16. START A RECHARGE

Press the RECHARGE button, move cursor to Set

Recharge Now and press SELECT/EXIT button,

starting a recharge. This recharge draws the sanitiz-

ing bleach into and through the EcoWater System

Unit. Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the

drain.

17. RESTART THE WATER HEATER

Turn on the electricor fuel supply to the water heater,

and light the pilot, if applies.

NOTE: The water heater is filled with HARD water

and, as hot water is used, it refills with conditioned

water. In a few days, the hot water will be fully condi-

tioned. To have fully conditioned hot water immedi-

ately, wait until the recharge (step 16) is over. Then,

drain the water heater until water runs cold.

18. Install the tank top cover(s).

COMPLETE THE PROGRAMMING STEPS ON

PAGES 14 AND 15.

FIGURE 11

BACK OF

TIMER

"

Transformer

120V

POWER

SOURCE

24V

position

switch

valve

motor

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Programming the Faceplate Timer

SALT LEVEL

button

display

RECHARGE

button

TANK LIGHT

button

› button

SELECT/EXIT

button

fl button

THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE FOR FIRST TIME SET UP ONLY.

When the transformer is plugged in, a ‘‘beep’’will

sound, followed by the factory set model code dis-

play and software version for a few seconds. Then,

12:00 PM present time display.

vanced/Service and press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

).

Warning screen will show, press the (›) button to

continue.

c. Again, move the cusor down using the ( fl) button

to Set Model and press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ). Use the

(›) button to set the HR code. If you pass by the cor-

rect HR code, use the (fl) button. Be sure to set the

correct code, or the EcoWater conditioner will

operate on incorrect timing.

When you are certain the correct code appears,

press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to set. The display will re-

turn to the start--up screen.

1. MODEL CODE: The timer is factory set to the

R model code (see table), which provides the short-

est recharge times and greatest water savings. For

operation at higher efficiency levels, the HR model

selection is required (see the product specification

sheet). Do the following to change to the HR code,

if desired.

a. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.

b. Move the cusor down using the ( fl) button to Ad-

Note: To reset the model code, see page 21.

MODEL NUMBER (on rating decal) ''

ES9120R,

ES9120RP

ES9130R, ES9230R

ES9230RP,

ES9240R

ES9270R

MODEL CODE

MODEL CODE

''

''

R20

HR20

R20+

R30

2R30

HR30

2H30

2R40

2R40

2H40

2H40

2R70

2R70

2H70

2H70

D SOUND ‘‘BEEPER’’-- A ‘‘beeper’’sounds while pressing buttons for timer setup. One beep signals a

change in the faceplate display. Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the button

you have pressed, telling you to use another button. For example, while setting the hardness number, the

beeper sounds repeatedly when the display reaches 1 using the (fl) button or 160, for example, using the (›)

button.

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Programming the Faceplate Timer

2. SET THE CLOCK: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter Primary

Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Clock. Again, use the

(›) or (fl) buttons to set the present time of day, being sure AM or PM

shows, as applicable. Press (›) to move the display ahead; press (fl)

to move the time backward. NOTE: Each press of a button changes

the time by 1 minute. Holding a button in changes the time by 32 min-

utes each second. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button will set the

clock and exit to the primary menu.

NOTE: TO RESET THE CLOCK, IF SET CLOCK SCREEN IS SHOWING AFTER A POWER OUTAGE, DO

STEP 2. Then, press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to return to the Normal View Screens.

3. SET WATER HARDNESS: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter

Primary Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Hardness.

Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button once to display a flashing 25 and

GRAINS. Set the grains per gallon hardnessof your water supply. Wa-

ter hardness is determined by water analysis, or call your local water

department. Use the (›) button to advance the number; use the (fl)

button to reduce the number. Each press of a button changes the dis-

play by 1. Hold down the button to scroll. After 25, scrolling will be at

a faster rate. NOTE: To compensate for iron in the water, add 5 to the

hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT

( ¿

) button will set the hardness level and exit to the primary menu.

4. SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME: Press SELECT/

EXIT ( ¿

) to enter Primary Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next

to Set Recharge Time. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button once to

display a flashing 2:00 AM. At this setting, the EcoWater conditioner

begins recharge, or regeneration, at 2:00 AM., ending no later than

5:30 AM. This is a good time in most households because water is not

being used. If hot water is used while the unit is regenerating, the wa-

ter heater will refill with hard water. To select a different recharge start

time, use the (›) or (fl) button. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button

will set the recharge time and exit to the primary menu.

5. Press the RECHARGE button to get to the recharge menu. Move

the cursor to Set Recharge Now and press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

),

starting a recharge. This recharge draws the bleach (see step 14,

page 13) through the EcoWater conditioner to sanitize it and to purge

any air remaining in the resin tank assembly.

6. RESTART THE WATER HEATER: Turn on the electric or fuel supply to the water heater, and light

the pilot, if applies.

NOTE: The water heater is filled with HARD water and, as hot water is used, it refills with conditioned water.

In a few days, the hot water will be fully conditioned. To have fully conditioned hot water immediately, wait

until the recharge (step 5) is over. Then, drain the water heater until water runs cold.

INSTALLATION OF THE DIGITAL DEMAND ECOWATER CONDITIONER IS COMPLETE. Addi-

tional faceplate timer features and options are described on following pages.

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Faceplate Timer, Features/Options

FEATURES AND OPTIONS

NORMAL SCREEN VIEWS

The display will scroll through as many as 5 screens at an interval of

4 seconds each.

FSoft Water Available will show a percent of available soft water and

a bar graph at the bottom of the display.

F Water Flow Rate shows gallons per minute (GPM) flowing through

the system at that time and a moving bar graph at the bottom of the

screen.

F Recharge Tonight is shown only if the unit will be initiating a re-

charge that night.

F Salt Level is Low is shown only if the salt level is below the amount

set for warning.

F If the unit is in recharge, the display will show remaining time in

recharge and at what stage of recharge.

INITIATING EXTRA RECHARGES

RECHARGE NOW: Press the Recharge button to go to the recharge

menu. Move cursor down to Set Recharge Now. Press SELECT/EXIT

button and a recharge begins immediately.

To assure an adequate supplyof conditioned water, at times of unusu-

al or unexpected high water use demand, use the RECHARGE NOW

feature. For example, if you have guests and the Soft Water Available

screen is at or below 50%, you could deplete conditioned water ca-

pacity before the next recharge is automatically initiated. To be sure

this will not happen, use RECHARGE NOW to restore 100% condi-

tioned water capacity.

RECHARGE TONIGHT: Press the Recharge button to go to the recharge menu. Move cursor down to Set/

Cancel Recharge Tonight. Press SELECT/EXIT button to return to Normal Screen Views. When this feature

is set, the EcoWater conditioner will regenerate at the next programmed start time. This feature is beneficial

to assure a sufficient supply of conditioned water for an expected heavy water usage the next day.

To cancel a recharge when RECHARGE TONIGHT is shown, press the Recharge button to go to the recharge

menu. Move cursor down to Set/Cancel Recharge Tonight. Press SELECT/EXIT button to return to Normal

Screen Views.

PROGRAM MEMORY

If electrical power to the EcoWater conditioner goes off, the display is blank, but the faceplate timer keeps

the correct time for at least 2 days. When electrical power comes on again, you have to verify clock time is

correct. The MODEL CODE, HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never need resetting unless a change is

desired.

Even if the timer is incorrect, after a long power outage, the unit works as it should to keep your water condi-

tioned. However, regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time

of day. To reset present time, see step 2 on page 15.

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Faceplate Timer, Features/Options

Timer Buttons: The timer has 3 buttons on the left side of the display.

Salt Level button is used when adding salt to the brine tank. The level

number on the brinewell corresponds to the number to program into

the timer. Recharge button has 2 options: Set/Cancel recharge to-

night, which either sets or cancels a recharge for that night and Set

Recharge Now, which will start a recharge immediately. NOTE: If in

a recharge, and the Recharge button is pressed, it will advance the

valve to the next regeneration cycle. On cabinet style units, there is

also a Tank Light button. This will turn tank light on or off, and will work

while in any screen. The tank light will automatically turn off after 4

minutes.

The following is a description of the remaining options in the Primary Menu.

Water Flow Rate: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.

Move the cursor by using the (›) or (fl) buttons so that it is next to Wa-

ter Flow Rate. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button. When selected,

this screen will show the water flow rate with the moving bar graph at

the bottom of the display for 4 minutes before defaulting back to the

Normal Screen Views.

Water Used Today: PressSELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter PrimaryMenu.

Move the cursor so that it is next to Water Used Today. Press the SE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button and the gallons/liters used since midnight will

be shown in the display.

Average Water Use: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter Primary

Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Water Used Today. Press

the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) button and the average gallons/liters used

each day will be shown in the display.

Soft Water Meter: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.

Move the cursor so that it is next to Soft Water Meter. Press the SE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿

) button to enter this menu. This screen is similar to

a trip odometer in that it will count the number of gallons through the

system until it is reset.

Set Rolling Screen: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter Primary

Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Rolling Screen. Press

the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. This menu will dis-

able the Normal Screen Views from scrolling and will show only the

screen that is most important at the current time.

continued

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Primary Menu, continued

Faceplate Timer, Features/Options

Set 12/24 Hour Clock: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter Primary

Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Set 12/24 Hour Clock.

Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) button to enter this menu. Moving the

(›) or (fl) buttons will change clock display from 12 hour (AM & PM)

or 24 hour (military).

Set Gallons/Liters: PressSELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter PrimaryMenu.

Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Gallons/Liters. Press the SE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. Moving the (›) or (fl) but-

tons will change displays to indicate water in gallons or liters.

Set Grains/PPM: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter Primary Menu.

Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Grains/PPM. Press the SE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. Change between diplaying

hardness units in grains or PPM.

Remote Status: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter Primary Menu.

Move the cursor so that it is next to Remote Status. Press the SE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. The current remote status

is diplayed.

Send E.A.S.E. Message: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary

Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Remote Status. Press the

SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. The unit will automati-

cally start sending E.A.S.E. message and show a progress bar on the

display.

Advanced/Service: By entering these menus, a warning screen will

first be displayed. Only technicians or knowlegeable users should use

these menus.

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Faceplate Timer, Features/Options

The following is a description of the options in the Advanced/Service

Menu. To enter any of the following menus, press SELECT/EXIT (¿ )

to enter Primary Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Advanced/

Service. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) button to enter this menu.

Warning screen will show, press the (›) button to continue.

Set Language: Move cursor down to Set Language. Language can

be changed from English to Spanish or French. Warning: If the lan-

guage has been mistakenly changed, the following steps can be fol-

lowed to reset. When the timer is scrolling through Normal Screen

Views press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button once to enter the Primary

Menu. Move cursor to the second to the last menu choice. Press SE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) twice to enter Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor

down one line and press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter the

Set Language menu. Move cursor to desired language with English

first, Spanish second and French third. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to

exit to the Primary Menu.

Diagnostics: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/

Service Menu. Move cursor to Diagnostics and press SELECT/EXIT

( ¿ ) to view this screen. This screen is for viewing only and will show

any error codes plus information about the unit. Use the (›) or (fl) but-

tons to view all lines of the screen. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to exit

to the Primary Menu.

Test Remote: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/

Service Menu. Move cursor to Test Remote and press SELECT/EXIT

( ¿

) to enter this menu. This screen is for first time setting up of the

remote. Use the (›) or (fl) buttons to change channel if necessary.

At set up, the unit will send a signal to the remote every 3 seconds to

allow for correct positioning of remote monitor. Press SELECT/EXIT

( ¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu. See pages 22 to 23 for Remote Moni-

tor.

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Advanced/Service Menu, continued

Faceplate Timer, Features/Options

Set Low Salt Alert: Follow directions described before to get to Ad-

vanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Low Salt Alert and press

SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter this screen. Use the (›) or (fl) buttons

to change Alarm Level. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary

Menu.

Efficiency Mode: Follow directions described before to get to Ad-

vanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Efficiency Mode and pressSE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Default is Auto Adjusting which

has a minimum efficiency of 3350 grains/lb of salt. Use the (›) or (fl)

buttons to change to High Capacity which is below 3350 grains/lb of

salt and Salt Efficiency which operates at a minimum of 4000 grains/lb

of salt. Changing this setting will promp a warning screen. Press SE-

LECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.

Set Max Days/Recharge: Follow directions described before to get

to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Max Days/Recharge

and press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter this screen. Default is Auto.

Use the (›) or (fl) buttons to change between 1 and 15 days. With this

setting the unit will never go past number of days set for a recharge,

but could recharge before. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Pri-

mary Menu.

Set 97% Feature: Follow directions described before to get to Ad-

vanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set 97% Feature and press

SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter this screen. Default is Off. Use the (›)

button to set to On. By setting to On, unit will automatically recharge

when 97% capacity has been used, at any time of day. Press SE-

LECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.

continued

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Advanced/Service Menu, continued

Faceplate Timer, Features/Options

Set Backwash Time: Follow directions described before to get to Ad-

vanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Backwash Time and press

SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Time can be changed from

1 to 30 minutes. See chart on page xx for recommended backwash

time. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.

Set 2nd Backwash: Follow directions described before to get to Ad-

vanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set 2nd Backwash and press

SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter this screen. Default is Off. Use the (›)

button to set to On. When set to On, unit will always perform a 2nd

backwash. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.

Set Fast Rinse: Follow directions described before to get to Ad-

vanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Fast Rinse and press SE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿

) to enter this screen. Time can be changed from 1

to 30 minutes. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.

Set Model: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/

Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Model and press SELECT/EXIT

( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Warning screen will display, press (›) to con-

tinue. Use the (›) or (fl) buttons to change to new model code. NOTE:

If this feature is changed, it will delete all information stored in the tim-

er (Hardness, Recharge time will have to be reset. All usage history

will be cleared). Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.

Restore To Factory Settings: Follow directions described before to

get to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Restore System and

press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿

If set

to Yes will restore timer to factory settings. NOTE: This will affect ALL

settings, and timer will go through first time set--up screens again.

Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.

) to enter this screen. Default is No.

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GREEN LED

AMBER LED

RED LED

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Remote Monitor, Features and Options

This EcoWater unit comes with a Remote Monitor which can conve-

niently be placed in your home for viewing of your conditioners’status.

During normal operation, the green LED will flash at intervals of 5 sec-

onds. If the unit requires salt, the amber LED will flash, and if the unit

needs to be checked the red LED will flash. Follow the steps below

to set up the remote monitor.

( ¿ ) to enter the Primary Menu.

Test Remote: P

Move the cursor next to Advanced/Service Menu and press SELECT/

EXIT ( ¿

) to enter this Menu. Warning screen will show. Press SE-

LECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to continue. Move cursor to Test Remote and press

SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. The timer wi l start sending

a signal to the remote every 3 seconds. When the remote is receiving

this signal, the LED’s will flash red, amber, green. Now remote can

be placed in a convenient location. If only the red LED starts to flash,

the remote is out of range of signal and needs to be repositioned.

Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu. Now the unit

should start transmitting a normal signal.

The timer on the EcoWater Systems conditioner will send a signal to the remote monitor every minute. The

remote monitor will listen for a signal every 10 minutes. Any changes in softener status could possibly take

up to 10 minutes before the remote registers the change.

If the unit stops sending a signal, the remote will

keep trying to listen for the signal.

If after 10 minutes with no signal received, the remote will try 1 minute

later and 2 minutes later to find the signal, gradually increasing the time between, but will keep trying to listen

for the signal up to 2 days. After 20 minutes with no signal received, the remote monitor will turn off the LED’s

to conserve battery life, but will still be active. After 2 days with no signal received, the remote monitor will

shut down untill the reset button is pushed (on back of remote).

The EcoWater Systems remote uses 3 “AA”batteries, which are included on the small parts skin pack. To

check batteries, press reset button on back of remote monitor. If batteries are good, the LED’s on the remote

should scroll red, amber, green.

If display is blank, batteries need to be changed.

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Remote Monitor, continued

Remote Monitor, Features/Options

If there is another EcoWater unit within range of the remote, it may cause a conflict with the channel that the

remote monitor is receiving. If the remote monitor displays the wrong message (example: low salt when salt

is above warning level) this is an indication that the remote monitor is receiving a different signal. Follow the

steps below to change the remote channel.

Set Remote Channel: Follow directions described before to get to

Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Remote Channel and

press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Default is random from

1 to 16. Press ( ›) or ( fl) to select new channel. PressSELECT/EXIT

(¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: ALSO SEE SERVICE INFORMATION, PAGES 28 THROUGH 34.

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EcoWater Conditioner Operation

ELECTRONICS

WATER METER:

turbine

The water meter consists of a turbine,

mounting assembly, and sensor housing. It is lo-

cated at the valve outlet port, FIG. 6, page 9. As wa-

ter passes through and spins the turbine, 2 magnets

(in the turbine) cause a back--and--forth movement

of a switch in the sensor housing. This switch move-

ment sends a pulse to the faceplate timer.

FACEPLATE TIMER:

The faceplate timer is actually a small computer. As

it receives pulses from the water meter, it converts

them to gallons of water passing through the Eco-

Water conditioner. It multiplies this water usage in-

formation times the water hardness (prepro-

grammed into the timer) to continually calculate the

conditioned water capacity required. The computer

adjusts daily to water using habits, seeking to supply

conditioned water for the longest time, using the

least (and most efficient) amount of salt and water

to regenerate.

When the computer determines more capacity is

needed, it schedules a regeneration at the next re-

generation starting time (2:00AM, or as otherwise

preset). RECHARGE TONIGHT shows in the dis-

play to inform of the coming regeneration. During

vacations, etc., when you are not using water, the

EcoWater conditioner will not regenerate.

SERVICE, AND REGENERATION

The EcoWater conditioner is filled with a man-made

resin material, called the resin bed. The resin looks

somewhat like coarse sand, but the beads are round

and sm oth. Resin has the ability to remove hard-

ness minerals from water by ion-exchange.

SERVICE (FIG. 14):

Hard water enters the EcoWater conditioner, passes

through the valve and down into the resin tank and

resin bed. As it passes through the bed, hardness

minerals are extracted from the water and held by

the resin beads. Conditioned water exits the resin

tank through the bottom distributor, flows up the in-

ternal standpipe, into the valve, and out to the house

pipes.

In time, the resin beads hold all the hardness miner-

als they can, and cleaning with a salt solution (brine)

is needed. Regeneration and recharge are words

used to describe this cleaning.

REGENERATION, OR RECHARGE:

The faceplate timer determines when a regenera-

tion is needed (see above). Regeneration starts at

2:00AM, or other preselected time, and consists of

5 different steps, or cycles. These are fill, brining,

brine rinse, backwash, and fast rinse.

STEP 1 - FILL CYCLE (FIG. 15): Salt, dissolved in

water, is called brine. Brine is the cleaning agent for

the resin bed. To make brine, water is needed in the

brine tank salt storage area. A controlled water flow

to the brine tank takes place during fill.

To enter fill, the EcoWater conditioner valve reposi-

tions slightly (motor energized). A valve passage

opensallowing conditioned water to flow through the

nozzle and venturi, to the brine valve, and into the

brine tank. Fill cycle length is regulated by the timer,

depending upon how much cleaning is needed to re-

move all hardness minerals, and restore 100% ca-

pacity.

continued, page 26

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FIGURE 14

SERVICE CYCLE

EcoWater Conditioner Operation

WATER FLOW PATHS

CONDITIONED

WATER OUT

HARD

WATER IN

TOP VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

outlet

disc

FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)

inlet

disc

LEFT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

CONDI-

TIONED

WATER OUT

RIGHT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

HARD

WATER IN

top

distributor

resin

tank

FIGURE 15

FILL CYCLE

CONDITIONED

WATER OUT

HARD

WATER IN

to resin

bed

to resin

bed

from

resin bed

standpipe and

bottom distributor

TOP VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

LEFT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

CONDI-

TIONED

WATER OUT

fill

flow

plug

outlet

disc

CONDITIONED

WATER TO

BRINE TANK

FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)

inlet

disc

RIGHT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

HARD

WATER IN

to resin

bed

to resin

bed

from

resin bed

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EcoWater Conditioner Operation

STEP 2 - BRINING CYCLE, and

STEP 3 - BRINE RINSE CYCLE (FIG. 16):

The timer energized motor moves the valve out of fill

and into brining. A port opens, routing water to the

nozzle. Flow, through the nozzle and into the venturi,

creates a suction in the brine tubing and brine valve.

The suction pulls brine out of the brine tank, and it

mixes with water at the nozzle and venturi. Brine and

water flow back into the valve, down the internal

standpipe, and into the resin bed. As brine passes

through the resin bed, hardness minerals are re-

leased from the resin and carried with water flow to

the drain.

After all brine is drawn from the brine tank, the brine

valve float seats to prevent air induction. Water con-

tinues to flow in the same direction except for the dis-

continued brine flow. Hardness minerals and brine

rinse from the resin bed and flow to the drain.

Brining and brine rinse time is also variable and con-

trolled by the timer (see page 33).

BYPASS HARD WATER: During brining and brine

rinse (also backwash and fast rinse, page 27), hard

water is bypassed through the valve and available at

house faucets. Avoid using HOT water however, be-

cause the water heater will refill with hard water.

FIGURE 16

BRINING and

BRINE RINSE CYCLES

nozzle & venturi

WATER FLOW PATH

BYPASS HARD

WATER OUT

HARD

WATER IN

TOP VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

nozzle & venturi

FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)

RIGHT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

HARD

WATER IN

to

drain

BRINE FROM

BRINE TANK

water to nozzle

& venturi

brine from

nozzle & venturi

from

resin bed

from

resin bed

brine

to resin bed

LEFT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

BYPASS

WATER

OUT

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EcoWater Conditioner Operation

FIGURE 17

BYPASS HARD

WATER OUT

HARD

WATER IN

TOP VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

STEP 4 - BACKWASH: The motor drives

the valve to end brine rinse and begin

backwash. In backwash, a fast upward

flow of water,

through the resin bed,

flushes remaining hardness minerals,

brine, dirt, sediments, iron deposits, etc.,

from the bed and to the drain. The fast flow

lifts and expands the resin bed for maxi-

mum cleaning.

LEFT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

BYPASS

WATER

OUT

FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)

RIGHT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

HARD

WATER IN

to

drain

backwash

flow plug

from

resin bed

from

resin bed

fast flow to bottom

of resin bed

FIGURE 18

BYPASS HARD

WATER OUT

HARD

WATER IN

TOP VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

STEP 5 - FAST RINSE: After backwash,

valve rotation places the valve in fast rinse.

The continued fast flow of water changes

direction to flow down through the resin

bed. Any brine, hardness minerals, etc.,

still at the bottom of the resin bed, are

flushed up the standpipe and out the valve

to the drain. The resin bed is packed by the

fast flow, and prepared for service. The

motor is energized a final time to return the

valve to service position.

LEFT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

BYPASS

HARD

WATER OUT

FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)

fast rinse

flow plug

to

drain

RIGHT END VIEW

(CUT--AWAY)

HARD

WATER IN

fast flow to top

of resin bed

from bottom

of resin bed

fast flow to top

of resin bed

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Service Information

REFILLING WITH SALT

CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI

Remove the brine tank cover and check the salt stor-

age level frequently. If the conditioner uses all the

salt before you refill it, you will get hard water. Until

you have established a refilling routine, check the

salt every 2 or 3 weeks. ALWAYS refill if less than 1/2

full. Be sure the brinewell cover is on.

RECOMMENDED SALT: Nugget, pellet, button,

coarse solar, etc., water conditioner salt is recom-

mended. This type of salt is from high purity evapo-

rated crystals, sometimes formed, or compressed,

into briquets. It has less than 1% insoluble (will not

dissolve in water) impurities. Clean, high grade rock

salts are acceptable, but may require frequent brine

tank cleaning to remove the ‘‘sludge’’residue (insol-

ubles) that collects at the bottom of the tank.

SALT NOT RECOMMENDED: Rock salt, high in im-

purities, block, granulated, table, ice melting, ice

cream making salts, etc., are not recommended.

SALT WITH IRON REMOVING ADDITIVES: Some

salts have an additive to help a water conditioner

handle iron in a water supply. Although this additive

may help keep the resin bed clean, it may also re-

lease corrosive fumes that will weaken and shorten

the life of some EcoWater conditioner parts.

BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE

Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the

brine tank. It is usually caused by high humidity or

the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an

empty space forms between the water and the salt.

Then, salt will not dissolve in the water to make

brine. Without brine, the resin bed is not regenerated

and you will have hard water.

If the brine tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you

have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge

is under it. Take a broom handle, or like tool, and

push it straight down into the salt. If a hard object is

felt, it’s most likely a salt bridge. Carefully push into

the bridge in several places to break it.

NOTE: In humid areas, it is best to keep the salt stor-

age level lower, and to refill more often.

28

A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 19) is a must for the

EcoWater conditioner to work right. This small unit

creates the suction to move brine from the brine

tank, into the resin tank. If it should become plugged

with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the EcoWater conditioner

will not work, and you will get hard water.

To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the condi-

tioner top cover. Be sure the conditioner is in the

service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and ven-

turi). Then, holding the nozzle and venturi housing

with 1 hand, turn off the cap. Do not lose the o--ring

seal. Lift out the screen support and screen. Then,

remove the nozzle and venturi. Wash the parts in

warm, soapy water and rinse in fresh water. If need-

ed, use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Be care-

ful not to scratch, misshape, etc., surfaces of the

nozzle and venturi. Also, check and clean the gasket

and flow plug(s) if dirty.

Carefully replace all parts in the correct order. Lubri-

cate the o--ring seal with silicone grease and locate

in position. Install and tighten the cap, by hand only.

Do not overtighten and break the cap or housing.

FIGURE 19

(cid:192)

install with numbered

side UP, concave

side down

flow plug(cid:192) (not used

on all models)

cap

o--ring

screen support

screen

nozzle &

venturi

gasket

flow plug(cid:192)

(fill)

nozzle &

venturi housing

cone screen

brine tubing

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RESIN BED CLEANING

If the water supply contains ‘‘clear water ’’iron (see

page 4), regular resin bed cleaning is needed to

keep the bed from coating with iron. Use resin bed

cleaner, available from EcoWater, following direc-

tions on the container. Clean the resin every 6

months, or more often if iron appears in your condi-

tioned water supply.

ADDING RESIN

Normally, the resin bed (FIG. 20) will last the lifetime

of

the EcoWater conditioner. However, certain

conditionsmay require partial or total replacement of

the resin bed. Some of these conditions are:

(1) damaged top and/or bottom distributors have al-

lowed resin to escape

(2) resin bed iron fouled beyond use

(3) some water supplies cause resin degradation

FIGURE 20

plug distributor tube

while adding resin

add resin

FREEBOARD

resin

tank

bottom

distributor

tube

resin

bed

Service Information

To add more resin, or to replace the entire bed, use

the following guides. See resin and gravel require-

ments on page 33.

MODEL

NUMBER

ES9120R

ES9120RP, ES9130R

ES9230R,

ES9230RP,

ES9240R

ES9270R

RESIN

TANK

SIZE

8 x 35

10 x 35

FREE-

BOARD

RANGE*

8.5 -- 12.5

10.5 -- 14.5

10 x 47

14.5 -- 18.5

12 x 54

20 -- 24

PER INCH BED

LBS. RESIN

DEPTH*¡

1.6

2.2

2.2

3.4

¡ does not include carbon in +plus models

*Freeboard range and lbs. of resin per inch bed

depth, in the preceding chart, are provided only as

a guide for maintenance when adding to, or if replac-

ing the entire bed with new, fully regenerated, resin

with typical moisture content. Freeboard can vary

several inches depending on resin bed conditions

including...if regenerated or exhausted, total mois-

ture content, settling during shipping and storage,

tolerance variables in resin tank size, and amount

and type of gravel underbedding.

Each model

is factory loaded with the specific

pounds or cubic feet of resin required, not by a free-

board measurement. Refer to page 33 for this infor-

mation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Turn off the water supply and relieve pressure...see

page 30.

Handle the resin tank carefully. It isheavy when filled

with resin and water.

Do not lose o--ring seals or other small parts.

Refer to the assembly instructions, page 6, and to

installation steps 1, 12, 14, 15 and 18 to reassemble

and restart the unit.

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CAUTION: ALWAYS relieve water pressure in the

EcoWater conditioner, as follows, before removing

parts from the valve or resin tank.

DE--PRESSURIZE

1. Put bypass valve(s) in bypass position.

2. Do Manual Advance step1, page 28, (fill water to brine tank will

depressurize the resin tank).

PRESSURIZE

1. Put bypass valve(s) in service position.

2. Do Manual Advance steps 2--5, page 28, to return unit to service.

ALTERNATE METHOD

Service Information

EcoWater Bypass Valves

SERVICE

BYPASS

PULL OUT

for service

PUSH IN

for bypass

3--VALVE BYPASS

DE--PRESSURIZE

1. Close the INLET valve.

2. Open HOT and COLD conditioned water

house faucets.

3. Close the OUTLET valve and open the

BYPASS valve.

4. Close all house faucets.

PRESSURIZE

1. Open HOT and COLD house faucets.

2. Close the BYPASS valve and open the

OUTLET valve.

3. Slowly, open the INLET valve.

4. Close all house faucets

ECOWATER BYPASS VALVE

DE--PRESSURIZE

1. Close the house main water supply valve.

2. Open HOT and COLD conditioned water

faucets.

3. Push or rotate the bypass valve handle to

bypass position.

3 -- Valve Bypass

OUTLET

VALVE

BYPASS

VALVE

water

flow

INLET

VALVE

Note: For hard water bypass to house fau-

cets, reopen the main water supply valve.

PRESSURIZE

1. Open HOT and COLD house faucets

(main water supply valve open).

2. Pull or rotate the bypass valve handle to

service position.

3. Close all house faucets.

from conditioner

D for SERVICE:

to conditioner

-- Open the inlet and outlet valves.

-- Close the bypass valve.

D for BYPASS:

-- Close the inlet and outlet valves.

-- Open the bypass valve.

ECOWATER CONDITIONER OPERATION, ELECTRONIC CHECKOUT

ALWAYS MAKE THE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST

INITIAL CHECKS:

1. Does the time display show the correct time of

day?

...If display is blank, check power source to the Eco-

Water conditioner.

...If time is incorrect, power was off for over 2 days.

The conditioner resumes normal oper tion, when

power returns, but regenerations occur at the wrong

time.

...If an error code shows in the display (example: Er-

ror 3), go to AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOS-

TICS, following.

2. Are plumbing bypass valve(s) in service position

(all the way open or closed, as applies).

3. Are the inlet and outlet pipes connected to the

EcoWater conditioner inlet and outlet respectively.

4. Is the transformer plugged into a ‘‘live’’, grounded

wall outlet, and the power cable fastened securely?

5. The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and

sharp bends, and not elevated over 8’above the

floor.

6. Is there salt in the brine tank?

7. Is the brine tubing connected? See FIG. 9, page

10.

8. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.

Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Hardness.

Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button once to display

the hardness setting. Be sure it is the correct setting

for the household’s water supply. ---- Make a hard-

ness test of the raw water and compare with the

hardness setting. Also test a conditioned water sam-

ple to verify if a problem exists. ----Press SELECT/

EXIT ( ¿

) button to exit to Normal View Screens.

If you do not find a problem after making the initial

checks, do MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC

DIAGNOSTICS, and the MANUAL ADVANCE RE-

GENERATION CHECK, pages 31 and 32.

E.A.S.E.: EcoWater digital demand timers have the latest diagnostic technology. With E.A.S.E., or Electronic Au-

tomated Service Evaluation, a service person or homeowner can transmit operational data through the telephone,

to a personal computer (PC). The PC processes the data to determine if all electrical functions are working normally,

or helps to identify a problem should one occur. Ask your participating EcoWater dealer for more information on

this feature.

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Service Information

AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS

The faceplate computer has a self--diagnostic func-

tion for the electrical system (except input power and

water meter). The computer monitors electronic

components and circuits for correct

operation. If a malfunction occurs, an

error code appears in the faceplate

display.

The chart below shows the error codes that could

appear, and the possible defects for each code.

While an error code appears in the display, all face-

plate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT

button. SELECT remains operational so the service

person can make the MANUAL INI-

TIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOS-

TICS, below, to further isolate the de-

fect, and to check the water meter.

POSSIBLE DEFECT

CODE

Error 1 Error 2

Error 3 Error 4

Error 5

MOST LIKELY '--------------------------------------------------------------------' LEAST LIKELY

valve defect causing high torque / motor inoperative / wiring harness or connection to

position switch / switch

faceplate

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE: 1. Unplug transformer-------- 2. Correct defect--------

3. Plug in transformer-------- 4. Wait for 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.

TROUBLESHOOTING,

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS

1. To enter diagnostics,

press the SELECT/EXIT

(¿ ) to enter the menu. This

screen contains informa-

tion that can be used to

troubleshoot errors. Use

the (›) and (fl) buttons to

scroll through all lines on

this screen.

The first line shows time of day and error code.

Second line is Pos: which shows what position the

valve is in. Example: Service, Fill, Brining and Brine

Rinse, Backwash and Fast Rinse. The clock to the

right counts backward the time for each of the posi-

tions to be completed.

The next line is Req Pos: which is for requested

position, or what position the valve is travelling to.

Next line displays Motor:, either on or off, and Sw:

either open or closed.

Next is Trbn: and Gals: which indicate water meter

operation as follows.

000 (steady) = conditioned water not in use...no flow

through the meter.

--open a nearby CONDITIONED WATER faucet--

000 to 151 (continual) = repeats display for each gal-

lon of water passing through

the meter.

If you don’t get a reading in the display, with a faucet

open, pull the sensor housing from the valve outlet

port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of

the sensor. You should get a reading. If you do get

a reading, disconnect

the outlet plumbing and

check the turbine for binding. If you don’t get a

reading, the sensor is probably defective

BACK OF TIMER

CIRCUIT BOARD

magnet

sensor housing

sensor pickup

turbine

mounting

assembly

turbine

continued

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continued from page 31

Use the recharge button to manually advance the

valve into each cycle and check correct switch op-

eration, and observe the valve position indicator.

NOTE: The position switch is closed when the plung-

er is depressed, open when extended.

While in this diagnostic screen, the following in-

formation is available and may be beneficial. This in-

formation is retained by the computer from the first

time electrical power is applied to the faceplate.

...Remote: either Intalled or Not Installed.

...Days: displays the number of days this faceplate

has had electrical power applied.

...Rchg: to show the number of regenerations initi-

ated by this faceplate since power was first applied.

NOTE: This number resets to 0 if the model code is

changed.

...Last Rchg: displays the number of days since last

recharge.

...Cap: displays numerically the efficiency that the

softener is operating in with 1 lowest and 5 highest.

Pressthe SELECT/EXIT(¿ ) to exit to the Advanced/

Service menu, move cursor up to EXITand pressSE-

LECT/EXIT (¿ ) to go to Normal Screen Views.

TROUBLESHOOTING,

MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK

This check verifies proper operation of the gearmo-

tor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow

rates, and other controller functions. Always make

the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnos-

tics first.

1. Press the RECHARGE button. Move cursor down

to Start Rchg Now and press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to

start a recharge. As the EcoWater conditioner enters

Service Information

the fill cycle of regeneration, remove the brinewell

cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water enter-

ing the tank.

a. If water does not enter the tank, look for an ob-

structed nozzle and venturi, fill flow plug or brine tub-

ing FIG. 19, page 28.

2. After verifying fill, press Recharge to move the

valve into brining*. A slow flow of water to the drain

will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by

shinning the flashlight into the brinewell and observ-

ing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.

*If the 2ND BACKWASH option is set, the valve will

enter backwash and fast rinse before brining...see

page 21.

NOTE: Be sure water is in contact with the salt, and

not separated by a salt bridge...see page 28.

a. If the unit does not draw brine, check for...

...dirty or defective nozzle and venturi, page 28

...nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket, or

gasket defective

...restriction in valve drain, causing a back-pressure

(bends, kinks, elevated too high, etc.), installation

step 8

...obstruction in brine valve or brine tubing, page 6

and FIG. 9, page 10

...inner valve failure (obstructed outlet disc, wave

washer defective, etc.)

3. Again press Recharge to move the valve into

backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the

drain hose.

a. If flow is slow, check for a plugged top distributor,

backwash flow plug or drain hose.

4. Press Recharge to move the valve to fast rinse

position. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the

unit to rinse for several minutes to flush out any brine

that may remain from the brining cycle test.

5. To return the valve to service position, press Re-

CHARGE ONCE AGAIN.

continued

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Service Information

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION

valve connection.

R20 HR20

R30

HR30

2R30

2H30

49 / .92

‰

10

2R40

2R40

2H40

2H40

2R70

2R70

2H70

2H70

61 / 1.15

106 / 2

10

12

shipping

cap

MODEL CODE

MODEL CODE

LBS / CU FT

RESIN ˇ

LBS GRAVEL

FILL

CYCLE

CYCLE

˚ TIME

¸FLOW

˚

TIME

(cid:204)

˝FLOW

˝FLOW

˛TIME

˝FLOW

˛TIME

˝FLOW

BRINE

CYCLE

BRINE

R. CY.

BACK

W. CY

W. CY

FAST

RNS.

RNS.

CY.

R20+

33 / .63

…

8

2 -- 6

.3

37

90

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

58 103

.11

.07

8

1.0

2

2.4

3 -- 10

4 -- 12

7 -- 21

.3

.3

.3

41

(cid:215)

63

69

(cid:215)

108

54

(cid:215)

91

10

2

(cid:215)

141

58

(cid:215)

92

98

(cid:215)

152

.15

.10

8

1.8

2

3.0

.15

.10

12

1.8

3

3.0

.23

.14

13

4.0

4

4.0

¶ minutes, varies with capacity operating level

• gallon per minute flow to brine tank

(cid:204) includes brine rinse cycle minutes

˝ gallon per minute flow to drain

˛ factory set default minutes

ˇsynthetic high capacity resin -- For field replacement, use the following

pounds of standard / fine mesh resins:

R20 -- 31 / 2

R30 -- 46 / 3

… R20 Plus models use 33.7 lbs resin, 9.6 lbs of carbon and 10 lbs gravel.

‰ R30 Plus models also have 12 lbs of carbon

R40 -- 57 / 4

R70 -- 100 / 6

valve

assembly

clamp section (2)

clamp retainer (2)

standpipe

o--ring,

13/16”x 1--1/16”

2--7/8”x 3--1/4”

o--ring,

(thick)

resin

tank

o--ring,

2--3/4’x 3”

(thin)

top distributor

standpipe

WATER LEAKS FROM DRAIN HOSE (during ser-

vice).

1. Defective inlet disc, seal, or wave washer.

2. Defective o--ring on inlet disc shaft.

3. Defective outlet disc, seal, or wave washer.

WATER HAS SALTY TASTE

1. House water pressure low (adjust pump, if well

system).

2. Partially restricted valve drain hose, top distribu-

tor, backwash flow plug, resin tank internal riser, or

bottom distributor.

WIRING SCHEMATIC

PWA on

back of timer

TURB

24

VAC

T1

T2 J5A-1

J5A-2

OTHER SERVICE

HARD WATER BYPASS (hard water ‘‘bleeds’’into

conditioned water supply).

1. Defective inlet disc, seal, or wave washer (see

pages 38 and 39).

2. Missing or defective o--ring(s) at resin tank to

24VAC

TRANSFORMER

Shield

GND

+5

OUT

TURBINE

SENSOR

NC

M

24V

white

NO

POSITION

SWITCH

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Service Information

CHECKING THE MODEL CODE ENTRY (see page 14)

Unplug the transformer at the electrical outlet, and plug in again. A ‘‘beep’’will sound, followed by the mod-

el code and softwareversion displayed for a few seconds. Then, the Normal View Screens start to scroll.

CHANGING THE MODEL CODE

IMPORTANT: Readstep 1 on page 14 before changing this code.

1. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.

2. Move the cursor next to Advanced/Service. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this

menu.

3. Warning screen will show, press the (›) button to continue.

4. Use the (›) or (fl) buttons to change to new model code.

5. Reset the timer (pages 14 & 15) and reselect other desired options.

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. (cid:192)`

DATE CODE `

SERIAL NO. (cid:192)`

INSTALLATION DATE

WATER HARDNESS

GPG

IRON CONTENT

PPM

WATER HARDNESS SETTING

(see page 15)

(cid:192) on rating decal

`

on shipping carton

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20”

Dimensions / Specifications

IN

3--13/16”

OUT

IN -- OUT

A

Rated Capacity

Service Flow Rate

Amount of High Capa-

ciy Resin (cu ft)

Water Supply Max.

Hardness (gpg)

Water Supply Max.

Clear Water Iron (ppm)

Water Pressure Limits

(min./max. psi)

Max. Water Tempera-

ture (° F)

Min. Water Supply Flow

Rate (gpm)

Max. Drain Flow Rate

(gpm)

14”

16”

14”

14”

16”

IN -- OUT

C

B

MODEL

R20

R30

R20 Plus

R40

R30 Plus

R70

NOMINAL

RESIN

TANK SIZE

8”DIA.

X 35”

10”DIA.

X 35”

10”DIA.

X 47”

12”DIA.

X 54”

36--9/16”

A

B

C

35” 39.5” 43”

35” 39.5” 43”

47” 51.3” 55”

53” 57.3” 61”

45”

32--1/2”

R20

R30

R40

R70

see rating decal on the softener

see rating decal on the softener

20 -- 125

120

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SALT STORAGE CAPACITIES

H2--Tank Brine Tank -- 250 lbs

HCabinet Brine Tank -- 200 lbs

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Repair Parts

ECOWATER CONDITIONER

ASSEMBLY

44

43

45

15

46

47

42

41

33

34

35

25

37

36

30

31

19

21

29

28

48

32

20

23 24

22

3

4

6

9

8

15

16

17

18

19

5

40

7

39

38

20

21

22

27

26

1

2

10

11

12

13

14

24

23

25

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PARTS LIST

KEY

NO.

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

--

45

46

47

--

--

48

KEY

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

--

--

--

--

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

--

--

--

16

--

--

17

18

19

20

21

--

22

23

24

--

25

26

27

PART

NUMBER

7095373

7084330

x

x

7210410

7214684

7218264

7218272

7218280

x

PART DESCRIPTION

Transformer, 24V--10VA

Power Cable

Remote Indicator (batteries not included)

Top Cover

Faceplate (order following decal)

Faceplate Decal (Cabinet)

Faceplate Decal (Cabinet Plus)

Faceplate Decal (Two Tank)

Faceplate Decal (Two Tank Plus)

Rep’l PWA

Faceplate Support

Clamp Retainer, 2 req.

Clamp Section, 2 req.

Top Distributor

Repl. Distributor (bottom)

Resin Tank, 8”dia. x 35”

Resin Tank, 10”dia. x 35”

Resin Tank, 10”dia. x 47”

Resin Tank, 12”dia. x 54”

Resin, 1 cu ft (stand. mesh)

Resin, 1/2 cu ft (stand. mesh)

Shell Carbon (RP Models)

7211173

7088033

7176292

7170296 O--ring Seal, 2--7/8”x 3--1/4”

7170254 O--ring, 13/16”x 1--1/16”

7077870

7170270 O--ring, 2--3/4”x 3”

7105047

7114787

7113066

7092202

7113074

0502272

0501741

7175149

7124415 Gravel, 17 lbs.

1184700

7082150 Wing Nut

7155115

7109871

7214236

7214935

9003500 Grommet

1103200

0900431

7141205

Brinewell Cover

Brinewell

Decal, Salt Level

Screw, 1/4”--20

Spacer, Model 9120R only

Hose Adaptor

Hose Clamp (not shown)

Tank Base

Brine Tank (tank -- in -- tank)

Light Assembly (includes o--ring and nut)

x

x

Repair Parts

PART DESCRIPTION

Rim (tank -- in -- tank)

Vapor Barrier

Salt Hole Cover

Brine Tank Cover

Brine Tank (2 tank)

Float, Stem and Guide Assembly

PART

NUMBER

7210397

7214244

7210389

7210486

x

7113008

7170288 O--ring, 15/16”x 1--3/16”

1205500

7092252

7080653

7131365

7113016

7095470

7171349

9003201

7094987

7161807

7161768

Clip

Brine Valve Body

Clip

Screen

Tubing Assembly, BV

Brine Tube

Screen

Nut--Ferrule, 2 req. (cid:192)

Union Connector (cid:192)

Tubing, 20 ft.

Tubing, 100 ft.

Top Cover

Rim (2 tank)

Tank Sleeve, Model 9230RP, 9240R

Tank Sleeve, Model 9230R

Tank Sleeve, Model 9270R

Bypass Valve (includes following)

Stem

x

7210460

x

x

x

7195408

7172882

7173016 O-ring, 1.11”x 1.387”, 4 req.

7175238

7089306

7170262 O-ring, 1-1/8”x 1-3/8”, 2 req.

7116488

C-ring

Clip, 2 req.

Brine Valve Assem. (incl. key nos. 33

through 41)

Hose, 1/2”I.D. Drain

J

7108118

J

(cid:192) optional parts, not included with conditioner

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VALVE ASSEMBLY

15

16

5

6

14

13

12

11

10

9

7

8

17

18

19

15

20

4

3

11

2

1

48

47

46

38

37

36

35

49

40

41

42

12

13

39

50

43

45

44

38

34

28

29

33

32

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

30

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PARTS LIST

KEY

NO.

27

--

KEY

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

--

18

19

--

--

20

21

22

23

24

25

--

--

--

26

PART

PART DESCRIPTION

PVC Nipple (optional -- not incl.)

Sensor Housing (with Pos. Sw. connector)

Turbine Assem. (All models except below)

Turbine Assem. (9230RP, 9240R, 9270R)

Turb. Mnt. Assy. (All models except below)

Turb. Mnt. Assy. (9230RP, 9240R, 9270R)

NUMBER

7101548

7123061

7094898

7119177

7170262 O--ring, 1.109”x 1.387”, 2 req.

7077642 Copper Tube, 2 req.

7104546

7089306 Clip Retainer, 2 req.

7173715

9000803 O--ring, 3/8”x 1/2”¡

7159949 Disc Valve Housing

7078282

7214286

7058216 Wave Washer, 2 req.

7170220 O--ring, 3/4”x 15/16”, 3 req. ©

7170296 O--ring, 2--7/8”x 3--1/4”, 2 req.

7077498

7176292 Clamp Section, 4 req. ¢

7142942 Clip

7108100 Drain Nipple

7141239 Drain Hose Adaptor (optional -- not incl.)

7170327 O--ring, 5/8”x 13/16”

1110600

7097969

Flow Washer, 2.5 F.Rns. (9120R)

Flow Washer, 3.0 F. Rns. (9120RP, 9130R,

9230RP, 9230R, 9240R)

Flow Washer, 4.0 F.Rns. (9270R)

Inlet End Seal ©

Inlet Disc ©

Inlet End Cap

7097977

7088033 Clamp Retainer, 4 req. ¢

7199729 Cap

7170262 O--ring, 1--1/8”x 1--3/8”

7167659

7146043

Screen Support

Screen

Nozz., Vent. (wht) -- Gasket Kit (9120R £ )

Nozz., Vent. (blk.) -- Gasket Kit (9120RP

£ , 9130R, 9230RP, 9230R, 9240R)

Nozz., Vent. (blu.) -- Gasket Kit (9270R)

x

x

x

7204362 Gasket, Black (only)

1148800

Fill Flow Plug, .3

PART

NUMBER

7085221 Noz., Ven. Assy. (9120R £ )¤

7091866 Nozz., Vent. Assem. (9120RP, 9130R,

PART DESCRIPTION

9230RP, 9230R, 9240R) ¤

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28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

--

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

--

Flow Plug, .1 (9120R £ )

7085247 Nozz., Vent. Assem. 9270R) ¤

0521829

7095030 Cone Screen

7003847 O--ring, 1/4”x 1/2”

7120526

Elbow, 90_

1202600 Nut--Ferrule

7170319 O--ring, 1/4”x 3/8”, 2 req.

7081201 Clip, Nozzle & Venturi

7078313 Retainer

7104774

7104570

Flow Washer, 1.0 Bkw. (9120R)

Flow Washer, 1.7 Bkw. (9120RP, 9130R,

9230RP, 9230R, 9240R) -- not used on

9270R

7214278 Outlet Disc © ¥

7078274 Outlet End Seal ©

7091329 Driver, Outlet Disc

7159965 Outlet End Cap

7147730 Cam and Gear

7203104 Washerhead Screw, #8--18 x 1/2”

7147049 Motor

7147057 Motor Bracket

7168524

7103972

7140738

7145186

7140746

7207726 Ground Wire

7163427 Clamp, 2 req.

Screw, #10--32 x 5/16”, 3 req.

Screw, #8--18 x 7/16”, 2 req.

Screw, #4--24 x 3/4”

Switch

Expansion Pin

¡ optional -- not required

© included in Disc Kit, # XXXXXXX

¢ not all parts are shown

£ Use black nozzle along with key no. 28 flow plug on water

pressures of 50 psi and less (ref: Service Bulletin #94068).

¤ includes key nos. 21 -- 26 and 29

¥ order key nos. 35 and 36 if needed

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PO Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164--9888

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