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PRINTED IN USA Part No. 7250818 (Rev. D 7/19/02) EcoWater Systems PO Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164-9888 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Unpacking, Table of Contents UNPACKING TABLE OF CONTENTS EcoWater Systems conditioner models R70 and R50S are shipped from the factory in two cartons. These contain resin tank/controller assembly in one carton and the brine tank, cover, skin pack of small parts needed to assemble and install the unit, and this manual. EcoWater Systems conditioners, models R20, R30 and R40 are shipped from the factory in 1 master carton. The carton also includes a skin pack of small parts needed to assemble and install the unit, and this manual. Thoroughly check the EcoWater Systems condition-
er for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton. Notify the transportation company if damage is pres-
ent. 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 6. Warranty Water / Water Conditioning Assembly Planning / Installation 1st Time Programming Face Plate Controller Faceplate Controller Features / Options Remote Monitor Features / Options, FCC user information EcoWater Conditioner Operation Service Information Refilling with Salt Troubleshooting Dimensions / Specifications Repair Parts Page 3 4-5 6 7-13 14-15 16-22 23 24-27 28-34 28 30-33 35 36-39 SAFETY GUIDES Follow the installation instructions carefully. Failure to install the EcoWater Systems conditioner 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 120F. 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 users 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. 2 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY EcoWater Systems, Inc. Advantage Warranty Series ECR & ERR 3000 Water System Inc. warrants its products to the original owner and the products will be free from defects in materials and Congratulations! You have just purchased the highest quality water conditioning product on the market. To register your warranty, complete the enclosed Warranty Registration Card and mail it within 30 days of purchase. To whom is this warranty extended?
EcoWater Systems, guarantees that workmanship from the original date of installation. How does my warranty work?
If, during the respective warranty period, a part proves, after inspection by EcoWater, to be defective, EcoWater will, at its sole option repair or replace that part at no charge, other than normal shipping, installation or service charges. What is covered by the warranty?
EcoWater Systems, Inc. guarantees that, for the LIFETIME of the original owner, the SALT TANK and the MINERAL TANK will not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in any other manner fail to perform their proper functions and that, for a period of TEN YEARS, the VALVE BODY will be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform its proper function and that, for a period of FIVE YEARS, the ELECTRONIC FACEPLATE and ALL OTHER PARTS, including the REMOTE MONITOR will be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions. Only on models designated as ERR on the rating decal, the EcoLifeZ resin is also guaranteed, for the lifetime of the original owner, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and to remove chlorine form a municipal water supply. How do I obtain warranty service?
Should you need service, your local, independent EcoWater Dealer is only a phone call away. PHONE:
To obtain warranty service, notice must be given, within thirty (30) days of the dis-
covery of the defect, to your local EcoWater Systems dealer. If I need a part replaced after the factory warranty expires, is the replacement part warranted?
Yes, EcoWater Systems, Inc. warrants FACTORY REPAIRS as well as all REPLACEMENT PARTS for a period of 90 DAYS. This warranty does not include normal shipping, installation or service charges. Are any additional warranties available?
We are pleased to say, YES! EcoWater Systems, Inc. sells an EXTENDED, PARTS ONLY WARRANTY for the ELECTRONICS portion of your product. This warranty is called the Perfect Ten and extends the five year warranty on the electronic FACEPLATE, WIRING HARNESS, DRIVE MOTOR, TRANSFORMER, POWER CORD, SENSOR HOUSING, and MICRO SWITCHES to a total of TEN YEARS from the date of original installation. Your local dealer will provide details regarding this warranty or will refer you to the factory for additional information. In addition, the 3000 SERIES product carries the CREST OF EXCELLENCE GUARANTEE that, should you experience a repetitive problem that remains uncorrected, EcoWater will, during the FIRST YEAR OF INSTALLATION, replace the product with the exact or comparable product.* This guarantee may be subject to normal shipping and installation or service charges. General Provisions The above warranties are effective provided the water conditioner is operated at water pressures not exceeding 125 psi, and at water temperatures not exceeding 120F (and on a municipal chlorinated water supply - PRGHOV GHVLJQDWHG DV (55 RQ WKH UDWLQJ GHFDO); 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.
*THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THE WATER CONDITIONER BEYOND THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT THEY MIGHT EXTEND BEYOND THE ABOVE PERIODS. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF ECOWATER SYSTEMS, INC. UNDER THESE WARRANTIES IS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE COMPONENT OR PART WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, AND ECOWATER IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. NO ECOWATER DEALER, AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER PERSON 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, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty applies to consumer-owned installations only.
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%21 The Continental Casualty Company, an Illinois corporation, has issued its bond in the form shown below, guaranteeing full perfor-
mance by EcoWater Systems, Inc. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois, here-
inafter 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 United States, 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 00/100th DOLLARS ($500,000.00) in the ag-
gregate, and 2. There shall be no liability hereunder as to any purchaser to whom there has not been issued at the time of installation and pur-
chase completed registration card which is enclosed with a fac-
simile of this bond, and who has not returned such card in accor-
dance with this guarantee. 3. Claim must be made by such original purchaser in writing within 30 days from the expiration of these guarantees upon EcoWater 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
3 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S WATER Mans very existence depends on water. It is one 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 earths 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) +DUGQHVV, (2) ,URQ, (3)
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(1) +$51(66 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. Hardness miner-
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 25-28 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) ,521 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), Bacterial and organically bound iron, Colloidal and inorganically bound iron
(ferrous or ferric). Ferric (red water),
*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 irons are 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 4 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S 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 water chemistry lab before attempting to treat it. Colloidal iron water usually has a yellow appearance 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) $&,,7< 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. It 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) 6(,0(17 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. 5 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Assembly Instructions 1. Cabinet models are factory assembled. During installation, remove the top and salt hole covers. Set aside to prevent damage. Check the brinewell 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 parallel to the stand tube so seals will seat properly during operation. Replace the brine valve in the brinewell bottom and install the brinewell cover. 3. Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow in the 3/4 diameter hole in the brine tank sidewall. brinewell cover nozzle assembly brine tubing brine tank float stem brine valve FIGURE 2 TWO TANK MODELS brine tank brinewell cover washer brine tubing elbow grommet screw, Tuflok brinewell float stem brine valve stand tube slots FIGURE 1 CABINET MODELS elbow grommet stand tube brinewell 6 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Planning Installation HARD WATER FIG. 3 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS CONDITIONED WATER bypass valve 120V, 60Hz outlet transformer
(supplied) to timer outlet valve 3- valve bypass system inlet valve HARD WATER OUTLET to timer OUTLET INLET bypass valve
#7214383 INLET valve drain hose CABINET MODEL valve drain 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 TWO TANK, 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
: ALWAYS INSTALL either an EcoWater bypass valve #7214383, or a 3 valve bypass system. By-
pass valves allow you to turn off water to the soft-
ener for repairs if needed, but still have water in house pipes.
: Use 1... or, 3/4 (minimum) pipe and fittings.
: Use sweat copper... or, threaded pipe*... or, PVC plastic pipe.*
*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. 237,21$/ ,1/(7287/(7 ),77,1*6
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7 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Planning Installation OTHER REQUIREMENTS
: A drain is needed for regeneration discharge wa-
ter. A floor drain is preferred, close to the EcoWa-
ter conditioner. A laundry tub, standpipe, etc., are other drain options. FIG. 4 - DRAIN OPTIONS drain hose drain hose 1-1/2 airgap 1-1/2 airgap STANDPIPE LAUNDRY TUB
: A 120V-60Hz, grounded, continuously live, electrical outlet is needed within 10 of the Eco-
Water conditioner. TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
- common screwdriver
- cross-point screwdriver
- pliers
- tape measure SOLDERED COPPER THREADED CPVC PLASTIC
- tubing cutter
- propane torch
- hacksaw or pipe cutter
- threading tool
- pipe joint com-
pound*
- LEAD-FREE solder and flux
- emery cloth, sandpaper or steel wool
- hacksaw
- adjustable wrench
- solvent cement*
- primer MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED 1 bypass valve, or 3 valves 1 pipe and fittings as required 1 1/2 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 is not 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 (see diagram). An optional drain fitting, part no. 7141239, is available from EcoWater to connect a standard garden hose, or 5/8 I.D. hose onto a barb.
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#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
(cut length) 1/2 pipe x 2 long
(cut length) 90E elbow (2) 1/2 NPT to pipe female adaptor 1/2 pipe x 1-9/16 long
(cut length) 1/2 pipe x 2-1/4 long
(cut length) 45E elbow (2) NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 8 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Installation SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION the following when selecting an Consider all of installation location for the EcoWater conditioner.
: 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.
: A nearby drain is needed to carry away regenera-
tion discharge water. A floor drain is preferred, with a laundry tub, standpipe, etc., as other op-
tions (check your local codes).
: 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 controller.
: Position the EcoWater conditioner at least 6 from surrounding walls, or other appliances, to allow access for adding salt and servicing.
: 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. Install the EcoWater conditioner in a place water damage is least likely to occur if it develops a leak. If installing the conditioner in an outside location, be sure to provide protection from the elements, contamination, vandalism, and sunlight heat. The suns heat can melt plastic parts.
FIGURE 6 A. clip turbine support FIGURE 7 clip (2) copper tube (2) VALVE INLET o-ring copper tube B. Bypass Valve Installation copper tube (2) o-ring (2) o-ring (2) turbine support shim plywood 9 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Installation INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER 1. TUBES IMPORTANT: The turbine support (FIG. 6) is factory installed. The bypass valve or outlet copper tube will not insert properly if the support assembly is re-
versed or not fully into the valve port. a. IF INSTALLING AN ECOWATER BYPASS VALVE, put lubricated o-ring seals onto 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 cop-
per 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 If installing a 3-valve bypass system, plumb as need-
ed 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: 2 127 3/$&( 6+,06 ,5(&7/< 81
(5 7+( %5,1( 7$1. 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 9 FIGURE 10 3 - Valve Bypass A FIGURE 8 Install hose clamps before soldering copper tubes ground wire copper tubes hose clamp, ground (2) B clamp (2) 10 nozzle &
venturi o-ring elbow nut-ferrule screen EcoWater Bypass Valve OUTLET VALVE BYPASS VALVE INLET VALVE 38// 287 IRU VHUYLFH 386+ ,1 IRU E\SDVV from conditioner to conditioner
- for SERVICE:
- Open the inlet and outlet valves.
- Close the bypass valve.
- for BYPASS:
- Close the inlet and outlet valves.
- Open the bypass valve. ground wire 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. Turn the elbow on and tighten. Then, back-off up to 1 turn, as needed. ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Installation 6. CONNECT INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING 7. COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING 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. Sol-
dering 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 step 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. 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, 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 the hose clamps on the copper tubes before 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). INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE 8. 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 place of a floor drain, you can use a laun-
dry tub 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. 9. IF INSTALLING A TWO TANK MODEL, move the brine tank into position next to the resin tank. Ob-
serve the instructions in step 4, page 10. 11 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Installation 10. INSTALL BRINE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE 12. PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS 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 water flows to the drain point. 11. On Two 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. ECR3000R20 MODEL: A white color coded nozzle and venturi (.023) is factory installed for use on water supply pressure of 50 psi and higher. If water 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 venturi, 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. 12 To prevent excessive air pressure in the EcoWa-
ter Unit and plumbing system, do the following steps EXACTLY in order. a. Fully open two or more FRQGLWLRQHG cold water faucets 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. (;$&7/< 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. ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Installation 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, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the unit. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is sug-
gested o 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 names of bleach readily available. Re-
place the brinewell cover. ..The final step in the sanitizing procedure is done as you complete the following steps, including con-
troller programming on page 14. o 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 controller. 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. 7+( 81,7 :25.6 21 9 21/< 2 127 &211(&7 :,7+287 7+(
75$16)250(5 16. START A RECHARGE Press the RECHARGE keypad, move cursor to Set Recharge Now and press SELECT/EXIT ( ) key-
pad, starting a recharge. This recharge draws the sanitizing 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 electric or fuel supply to the water heat-
er, 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 controller
Transformer 120V POWER SOURCE 24V tank light WATER METER SENSOR valve motor 13 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Programming the Digital Demand Faceplate Controller SALT LEVEL keypad display RECHARGE keypad TANK LIGHT keypad
keypad SELECT/EXIT keypad keypad 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. 3. SET WATER HARDNESS: The controller is factory set to 25 grains. Set the grains per gallon hardness of your water supply. Water hardness is determined by water analysis, or call your local water department. Use the () keypad to advance the number; use the () keypad to reduce the number. Each press of a keypad changes the display by 1. Hold down the keypad 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 ( ) key-
pad will set the hardness level. NOTE: If using po-
tassium chloride (KCl) instead of standard sodium chloride (NaCl) water softener salt, hardness setting must be increased by 25%. 1. MODEL CODE: The controller is factory set to the model code, which provides the shortest re-
charge times and greatest water savings. Verify the correct model code or set if needed. Note: To reset the model code, see page 21. 2. SET THE CLOCK: Use the () or () keypads to set the present time of day, being sure AM or PM shows, as applicable. Press () to move the display ahead; press () to move the time backward. NOTE:
Each press of a keypad changes the time by 1 min-
ute. Holding a keypad in changes the time by 32 minutes each second. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT
( ) keypad will set the clock. 14 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Programming the Digital Demand Faceplate Controller 4. SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME:
The controller is factory set to 2:00 AM. At this set-
ting, the EcoWater conditioner begins recharge, or regeneration, 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 water heater will refill with KDUG wa-
ter. To select a different recharge start time, use the
() or () keypad. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad will set the recharge time. 5. REMOTE SET-UP: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to enter the Primary Menu. Move the cursor next to Advanced/Service Menu and press SELECT/EXIT
( ) to enter this Menu. Warning screen will show. Press () keypad to continue. Move cursor to Test Remote and press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to enter this screen. The controller will start sending a signal to the remote every 3 seconds. Press reset on the back of remote. When the remote is receiving this signal, the LEDs will flash red, amber, green. Now remote can be placed in a convenient location. The remote may not work in all places in your home. If the red LED flashes twice every 3 seconds, the re-
mote is out of range of signal and needs to be reposi-
tioned. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit to the Ad-
vanced/Service Menu. Move square cursor (3) to EXIT and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Now the unit should start transmitting a normal signal. GREEN LED AMBER LED RED LED 6. Press the RECHARGE keypad to get to the re-
charge menu. Move the cursor to Start Recharge Now and press the SELECT/EXIT ( ), starting a re-
charge. 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. 7. RESTART THE WATER HEATER: Turn on the electric or fuel supply to the water heater, and light the pilot, if applies. NOTE: When the sanitizing regeneration is over, all remaining bleach is flushed from the conditioner and your cold water supply is ready for use. However, 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 6) is over. Then, drain the water heat-
er until water runs cold. INSTALLATION OF THE DIGITAL DEMAND ECOWATER CONDITIONER IS COMPLETE. Additional faceplate controller features and options are described on following pages. 15 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Faceplate Controller, 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.
/ Soft Water Available will show a percent of available soft water and a bar graph at the bottom of the display.
/ 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.
/ Recharge Tonight is shown only if the unit will be initiating a re-
charge that night.
/ Salt Level is Low is shown only if the salt level is below the amount set for warning.
/ If the unit is in recharge, the display will show remaining time in recharge and current stage of recharge. PROGRAM MEMORY: If electrical power to the EcoWater conditioner goes off, the display is blank, but the faceplate controller 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 re-
setting unless a change is desired. Even if the controller is incorrect, after a long power outage, the unit works as it should to keep your water conditioned. However, regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the controller to the correct time of day. To reset present time, see step 2 on page 14. CONTROL FEATURES: There are 3 keypads on the left side of the display. Salt Level keypad is used when adding salt to the brine tank. The level number on the brinewell corresponds to the number to pro-
gram into the controller. Recharge keypad has 2 options: Set/Cancel recharge tonight, which either sets or cancels a recharge for that night and Start Recharge Now, which will start a recharge immediately. NOTE:
If in a recharge, and the Recharge keypad is pressed, it will advance the valve to the next regeneration cycle. On cabinet style units, there is also a Tank Light keypad. This will turn tank light on or off, and will work while in any screen. The tank light will automatical-
ly turn off after 4 minutes.
- SOUND BEEPER- A beeper sounds while pressing keypads for controller setup. One beep signals a change in the faceplate display. Repeated beeps means the controller will not accept a change from the keypad you have pressed, telling you to use another keypad. For example, while setting the hardness num-
ber, the beeper sounds repeatedly when the display reaches 1 using the () keypad or 160, for example, using the () keypad. SALT LEVEL: This feature is used when salt is added to the conditioner. Press the salt level keypad and use the () keypad to reset the level of salt as it corresponds to the decal on the brinewell. Press the SELECT/
EXIT ( ) to set and return to Normal Screen Views. 16 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Faceplate Controller, Features/Options INITIATING EXTRA RECHARGES RECHARGE NOW: Press the Recharge keypad to go to the recharge menu. Move square cursor down to Start Recharge Now. Press SELECT/EXIT keypad and a recharge begins immediately. To assure an adequate supply of conditioned water, at times of unusual or XQH[SHFWHG high water use de-
mand, 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 capacity before the next recharge is automati-
cally initiated. To be sure this will not happen, use RECHARGE NOW to restore 100% conditioned water ca-
pacity. RECHARGE TONIGHT: Press the Recharge keypad to go to the recharge menu. Move cursor down to Set/
Cancel Recharge Tonight. Press SELECT/EXIT keypad 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 H[SHFWHG heavy water usage the next day. To cancel a recharge when RECHARGE TONIGHT is shown, press the Recharge keypad to go to the re-
charge menu. Move cursor down to Set/Cancel Recharge Tonight. Press SELECT/EXIT keypad to return to Normal Screen Views. The following is a description of the options in the Primary Menu. To enter this menu press SELECT/EXIT
( ) keypad and move square cursor (3) to menu choice. To exit to Normal Screen Views move square cursor
(3) to EXIT, which appears at either the top or the bottom of this menu. If no keypad has been pressed display will show for 4 minutes before defaulting back to the Normal Screen Views. Set Clock: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () keypads until cur-
sor is next to Set Clock. Again, use the () or () keypads to set the present time of day, being sure AM or PM shows, as applicable. Press
() to move the display ahead; press () to move the time backward. NOTE: Each press of a keypad changes the time by 1 minute. Holding a keypad in changes the time by 32 minutes each second. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad to set. Set Water Hardness: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () key-
pads until cursor is next to Set Hardness. Press the SELECT/EXIT (
) keypad once to display a flashing number and GRAINS. Set the grains per gallon hardness of your water supply. Use the () keypad to advance the number; use the () keypad to reduce the number. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad will set the hardness level. NOTE: If using potassium chloride (KCl) instead of standard sodium chloride (NaCl) water softener salt, hardness setting must be in-
creased by 25%. Set Recharge (Regeneration) Time: Enter Primary Menu. Press the
() or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Recharge Time. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad once to display a flashing 2:00 AM. At this setting, the EcoWater conditioner begins recharge, or regenera-
tion, 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 water heater will refill with KDUG water. To select a different recharge start time, use the () or () key-
pad. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad will set the recharge time. continued 17 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Faceplate Controller, Features/Options Primary Menu, continued Water Flow Rate: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Water Flow Rate. Press the SELECT/EXIT (
) keypad. When selected, this screen will show the water flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM) or liters per minute (LPM) with the moving bar graph at the bottom of the display. Water Used Today: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () key-
pads until cursor is next to Water Used Today. Press the SELECT/
EXIT ( ) keypad and the gallons/liters used since midnight will be shown in the display. Average Water Use: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () key-
pads until cursor is next to Average Water Use. Press the SELECT/
EXIT ( ) keypad and the average gallons/liters use each day will be shown in the display. Soft Water Meter: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Soft Water Meter. Press the SELECT/EXIT () keypad. This screen is similar to a trip odometer in that it will count the number of gallons/liters through the system until it is reset. To re-
set back to zero press the () keypad. Set Rolling Screen: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () key-
pads until cursor is next to Set Rolling Screen. Press the SELECT/
EXIT () keypad. This menu will disable the Normal Screen Views from scrolling and will show only the screen that is most current. Set 12/24 Hour Clock: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () key-
pads until cursor is next to Set 12/24 Hour Clock. Press the SELECT/
EXIT ( ) keypad. Moving the () or () keypads will change clock display from 12 hour (AM & PM) or 24 hour format. Set Gallons/Liters: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Gallons/Liters. Press the SELECT/EXIT () keypad. Moving the () or () keypads will change displays to indicate water in gallons or liters. Set Grains/PPM: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Grains/PPM. Press the SELECT/EXIT () keypad. Change between diplaying hardness units in grains or parts per million (PPM). 18 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Faceplate Controller, Features/Options Primary Menu, continued Remote Status: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Remote Status. Press the SELECT/EXIT (
) keypad. The current remote status is displayed. Send E.A.S.E. Message: Enter Primary Menu. Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Send E.A.S.E. Message. Press the SE-
LECT/EXIT ( ) keypad. The unit will automatically start sending E.A.S.E. message and show a progress bar on the display. See page 30. Advanced/Service: By entering these menus, a warning screen will first be displayed. Only technicians or knowledgeable users should use these menus. 19 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Faceplate Controller, 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. Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Advanced/Service. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad to enter this menu. Warning screen will show, press the () keypad to contin-
ue. To exit to Normal Screen Views move square cursor (3) to EXIT, which appears at either the top or the bottom of this menu. If no key-
pad has been pressed display will show for 4 minutes before default-
ing back to the Normal Screen Views. Set Language: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Language. Language can be changed from English to Spanish or French. Warning: If the language has been mistakenly changed, the following steps can be followed to reset. 1) Unplug transformer, then reapply power to the unit. After 4 sec-
onds, the time of day should show in the upper right corner. If the time of day is not shown, press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad until it is. 2) Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad. 3) Press the () keypad until the square cursor (3) is next to one of the following:
Advanced/Service (English) Servicio/Avanzando (Spanish) Fonct avanc (French) 4) Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad. 5) Press the () keypad. 6) Press the () keypad until the square cursor (3) is next to one of the following:
Set Language (English) Seleccionar idioma (Spanish) Rglage langue (French) 7) Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad. 8) Language can now be selected by pressing the () or () keypads until the cursor is next to correct language. 9) Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad to select language. 10) Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to EXIT. 11) Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) keypad. Diagnostics: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Diag-
nostics and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). This screen is for viewing only and will show any error codes plus information about the unit. Use the
() or () keypads to view all lines of the screen. See page 31. Test Remote: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Test Remote and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). 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. See page 22 for information on Remote Monitor. continued 20 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Advanced/Service Menu, continued Faceplate Controller, Features/Options Set Low Salt Alert: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Low Salt Alert and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Use the () or
() keypads to change Alert Level. At this level the controller will sig-
nal that salt needs to be added to the conditioner brine tank. Press SELECT/EXIT () to exit. Efficiency Mode: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Efficiency Mode and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Default is Auto Ad-
justing which has a minimum efficiency of 3350 grains/lb of salt. Use the () or () keypads to change to either High Capacity which sets the regeneration salt doses that are increased by a certain % to han-
dle applications requiring 1.5 PPM (parts per million) or less soft wa-
ter, or to handle special cases such as low leakage requirement or problem water conditions; and Salt Efficient which operates at a minimum of 4000 grains/lb of salt. Changing this setting will prompt a warning that changes could affect performance. Press SELECT/
EXIT ( ) to exit. NOTE: California regulations require the Efficiency Mode to be ON for sale in California. Set Max Days/Recharge: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Max Days/Recharge and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). De-
fault is Automatic. The algorithm will determine when to recharge. Use the () or () keypads to change between 1 and 15 days. With this setting the unit will never go past number of days set for a re-
charge, but could recharge before. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit. Set 97% Feature: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set 97% Feature and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Default is Off. Use the () keypad to set to On. By setting to On, unit will automatically recharge when 97% capacity has been used, at any time of day. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit. Set Backwash Time: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Backwash Time and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Time can be changed from 1 to 30 minutes. See chart on page 33 for recom-
mended backwash time. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit. Set 2nd Backwash: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set 2nd Backwash and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Default is Off. Use the () keypad to set to On. When set to On, unit will always per-
form a 2nd backwash and rinse. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit. Elect this feature if water contains a lot of sediment or iron. continued 21 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Advanced/Service Menu, continued Remote Monitor, Features/Options Set Fast Rinse: Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Fast Rinse and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Time can be changed from 1 to 30 minutes. See chart on page 33 for recommended fast rinse time. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit. Set Model: The controller is factory set to the model code, which pro-
vides the shortest recharge times and greatest water savings. For op-
eration at higher salt efficiency levels, the alternate model code selec-
tion is required (see the product specification sheet). Do the following to change to this code, if desired. 1) Press the () or () keypads until cursor is next to Set Model and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Warning screen will display, press () to continue. 2) Use the () or () keypads to change to new model code. Be sure to set the correct code, or the EcoWater conditioner will operate on incorrect timing. NOTE: If this feature is changed, it will delete all information stored in the controller (Hardness, Recharge time will have to be reset. All usage history will be cleared). When you are cer-
tain the correct code appears, press SELECT/EXIT () to exit. Warn-
ing screen will appear after changing model code, press () to contin-
ue. The display will return to the start-up screens. MODEL NUMBER
(on rating decal) ECR3000R20 ERR3000R20 ECR3000R30 ECR3002R30 ERR3002R30 ECR3002R40 ECR3002R50S ECR3002R70 Required Code Alternate Code R20 R20+
R30 2R30 2R30 2R40 2H50 2R70 HR20
HR30 2H30 2H30 2H40
2H70 Restore To Factory Settings: Press the () or () keypads until cur-
sor is next to Restore System and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Default is No. If set to Yes will restore controller to factory settings. NOTE:
This will affect ALL settings, and controller will go through first time set-up screens again. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit. 22 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Remote Monitor, Features and Options Remote Monitor, Features/Options GREEN LED AMBER LED 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. The controller 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 for up to 2 days. After 20 minutes with no signal received, the remote monitor will turn off the LEDs 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). RED LED The EcoWater Systems remote uses 3 AA batteries, which are included. To check batteries, press reset button on back of remote monitor. If batteries are good, the LEDs on the remote should scroll green, amber, red. If LEDs do not light, batteries need to be changed. 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: Enter Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor next to Set Remote Channel and press SELECT/EXIT ( ). Default is random from 1 to 16. Press ( ) or ( ) to select new channel. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit to the Primary Menu and press reset button on back of remote monitor. 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 may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: ALSO SEE SERVICE INFORMATION, PAGES 28 THROUGH 34. 23 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S 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 controller. FACEPLATE CONTROLLER:
The faceplate controller is actually a small computer. As it receives pulses from the water meter, it con-
verts them to gallons of water passing through the EcoWater conditioner. It multiplies this water usage information times the water hardness (prepro-
grammed into the controller) to continually calculate the conditioned water capacity required. The com-
puter 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 wa-
ter 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 UHVLQ EHG The resin looks somewhat like coarse sand, but the beads are round and smooth. 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 controller determines when a regen-
eration is needed (see above). Regeneration starts at 2:00AM, or other preselected time, and consists of 5 different steps, or cycles. These are ILOO EULQLQJ EULQH ULQVH EDFNZDVK and IDVW ULQVH. 67(3 ),// &<&/( ),* 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 opens allowing FRQGLWLRQHG water to flow through the nozzle and venturi, to the brine valve, and into the brine tank. Fill cycle length is regulated by the con-
troller, depending upon how much cleaning is need-
ed to remove all hardness minerals, and restore 100% capacity. continued, page 26 24 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S 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 FIGURE 15 FILL CYCLE LEFT END VIEW
(CUT-AWAY) CONDI-
TIONED WATER OUT fill flow plug outlet disc CONDITIONED WATER TO BRINE TANK top distributor resin tank to resin bed to resin bed from resin bed standpipe and bottom distributor CONDITIONED WATER OUT HARD WATER IN TOP VIEW
(CUT-AWAY) FRONT VIEW (CUT-AWAY) inlet disc to resin bed to resin bed from resin bed RIGHT END VIEW
(CUT-AWAY) HARD WATER IN 25 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S EcoWater Conditioner Operation 67(3 %5,1,1* &<&/( DQG 67(3 %5,1( 5,16( &<&/( ),* The controller 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 ventu-
ri. 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 released 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 controller (see page 33). BYPASS HARD WATER: During brining and brine rinse (also backwash and fast rinse, page 27), KDUG ZDWHU 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 26 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S EcoWater Conditioner Operation 67(3 %$&.:$6+ The motor drives the valve to end brine rinse and begin backwash. In backwash, a fast XSZDUG 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. FIGURE 17 BYPASS HARD WATER OUT HARD WATER IN TOP VIEW
(CUT-AWAY) 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) 67(3 )$67 5,16( After backwash, valve rotation places the valve in fast rinse. The continued fast flow of water changes direction to flow GRZQ 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) FRONT VIEW (CUT-AWAY) BYPASS HARD WATER OUT 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 27 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S 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. Be sure the brinewell cover is on when refilling with salt. RECOMMENDED SALT: Cube, pellet, coarse so-
lar, etc., water conditioner salt is recommended. This type of salt is from high purity evaporated crys-
tals, sometimes formed, or compressed, into bri-
quets. It has less than 1% insoluble (will not dissolve in water) impurities. &OHDQ KLJK JUDGH rock salts are acceptable, but may require frequent brine tank cleaning to remove the sludge residue (insolubles) 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, its most likely a salt bridge. &DUHIXOO\ push into the bridge in several places to break it. NOTE: ,Q KXPLG DUHDV LW LV EHVW WR NHHS WKH VDOW VWRU DJH OHYHO ORZHU DQG WR UHILOO PRUH RIWHQ 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. R QRW ORVH WKH RULQJ VHDO 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 install with numbered side UP, FRQFDYH VLGH GRZQ flow plug
(not used on all models) cap o-ring screen support screen nozzle &
venturi gasket flow plug
(fill) nozzle &
venturi housing cone screen brine tubing
ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Service Information 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 conditions may 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 resin tank FREEBOARD bottom distributor tube
*)UHHERDUG UDQJH and OEV RI UHVLQ SHU LQFK EHG GHSWK 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. is factory loaded with the specific Each model 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 is heavy 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. resin bed 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 RESIN TANK SIZE FREEBOARD RANGE*
LBS. RESIN PER INCH BED DEPTH*o ECR3000R20 ERR3000R20, ECR3000R30, ECR3002R30 ERR3002R30, ECR3002R40 ECR3002R70 ECR3002R50S 8 x 35 8.5 - 12.5 10 x 35 10.5 - 14.5 10 x 47 14.5 - 18.5 12 x 54 12 x 54 20 - 24 27 - 31 o does not include carbon in ERR models 1.6 2.2 2.2 3.4 3.4 shipping cap resin tank 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) o-ring, 2-3/4 x 3
(thin) top distributor standpipe 29 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Service Information 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 32, (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 32, to return unit to service. EcoWater Bypass Valve 38// 287 IRU VHUYLFH 386+ ,1 IRU E\SDVV ALTERNATE METHOD 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 the bypass valve handle to bypass position. 3 - Valve Bypass water flow OUTLET VALVE BYPASS VALVE 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 the bypass valve handle to service position. 3. Close all house faucets. from conditioner
- for SERVICE:
to conditioner
- Open the inlet and outlet valves.
- Close the bypass valve.
- 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?
..,I GLVSOD\ LV EODQN check power source to the Eco-
Water conditioner. ..,I WLPH LV LQFRUUHFW power was off for over 2 days. The conditioner resumes normal operation, when power returns, but regenerations occur at the wrong time. ..,I DQ HUURU FRGH VKRZV 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 ( ) keypad once to dis-
play the hardness setting. Be sure it is the correct setting for the households water supply. -- Make a hardness 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 ( ) keypad 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 controllers have the latest diagnostic technology. With E.A.S.E., or Electronic Automated Service Evaluation, a service person or homeowner can transmit operational data through the tele-
phone, 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 informa-
tion on this feature. 30 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S 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, the computer attempts to self correct, dis-
playing ADJUST VALVE in the Normal View Screen. If self correction fails, 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 keypads are inoperable except the SELECT keypad. SELECT remains operational so the service person can make the MANUAL INI-
TIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOS-
TICS, below, to further isolate the de-
fect, to check the water meter and to send an E.A.S.E. transmission. POSSIBLE DEFECT CODE Error 1 Error 2 Error 3 Error 4 Error 5 MOST LIKELY ---------------------------------- LEAST LIKELY wiring harness or connection to position switch / switch / valve defect causing high torque / motor inoperative faceplate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE: 1. Unplug transformer---- 2. Correct defect---- 3. Plug in transformer---- 4. Wait for 8 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 () keypads 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:
(switch) either open or closed. Next is Trbn: (turbine) and Gals: (gallons) which in-
dicate 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. Gallons up by one. If you dont 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 dont get a reading, the sensor is probably defective. BACK OF CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD magnet sensor housing sensor pickup turbine support turbine continued 31 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Service Information continued from page 31 Use the recharge keypad to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch op-
eration, and observe the valve position indicator. NOTE: 7KH SRVLWLRQ VZLWFK LV FORVHG ZKHQ WKH SOXQJ HU LV GHSUHVVHG RSHQ ZKHQ H[WHQGHG 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 Installed 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 capacity the soften-
er is operating at with 1 lowest and 5 highest. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ) to exit to the Advanced/
Service menu, move cursor up to EXIT and press SELECT/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. $OZD\V PDNH WKH LQLWLDO FKHFNV DQG WKH PDQXDO LQLWLDWHG GLDJQRV WLFV ILUVW 1. Press the RECHARGE keypad. Move cursor down to Start Rchg Now and press SELECT/EXIT
() to start a recharge. As the EcoWater conditioner enters the fill cycle of regeneration, remove the brinewell cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering 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 keypad to move the valve into brining*. A slow flow of water to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining the flashlight into the brinewell and ob-
serving 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 keypad 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 keypad 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 32 ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Service Information MODEL CODE R20+
R20 HR20 R30 2R30 HR30 2H30 2R40 2H40 2R70 2H70 2H50 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION LBS / CU FT RESIN LBS GRAVEL FILL CYCLE FILL CYCLE BRINE CYCLE BRINE CYCLE TIME FLOW TIME FLOW BRINE RINSE CYCLE FLOW TIME FLOW TIME FLOW FAST RINSE CYCLE FAST RINSE CYCLE BACKWASH CYCLE BACKWASH CYCLE 38/.71 10 2 - 10
.3 42 63
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.14 8 1.5 2 3.3 minutes, varies with capacity operating level 32 / 0.6 47 / .88 59 / 1.12 109/2.05 8 2 - 6
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.14 13 4.0 4 5.4 gallon per minute flow to drain synthetic high capacity resin - For field replacement, use the following pounds of standard / fine mesh resins:
gallon per minute flow to brine tank factory set default minutes includes brine rinse cycle minutes R20 - 30 / 2 ERR3000R20 models use 35.7/1.9 lbs blended resin, 9.6 lbs of carbon and 10 lbs gravel. R40 - 55.5 / 3.5 R50S - 79 / 0 R30 - 44 / 3 R70 - 102.5 / 6.5 ERR3002R30 models also have 12 lbs of carbon 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 valve connection. 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. FLOODED SALT TANK 1. Nozzle venturi plugged. 2. Defective valve seals. 3. Restricted or plugged backwash/fast rinse con-
trols. TANK LIGHT 4. Restricted or plugged drain line. 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 controller 6 pin connector 24 VAC 24VAC 110 V 60 Hz TRANSFORMER M 24V GND
+5 OUT TURBINE SENSOR NC NO white POSITION SWITCH 33
ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Service Information FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NO. `
DATE CODE `
SERIAL NO. `
INSTALLATION DATE WATER HARDNESS GPG IRON CONTENT PPM WATER HARDNESS SETTING
(see page 15) on rating decal
on shipping carton 34
ECOWATER S Y S T E M S Dimensions / Specifications IN 3-13/16 OUT IN - OUT A 20 14 14 16 14 IN - OUT 16 45-1/8 32-1/2 C B 36-9/16 32 ECR3000R20 ERR3000R20 ERR3002R30 ECR3000R30 ECR3002R30 ECR3002R40 ECR3002R50S ECR3002R70 5DWHG 6HUYLFH )ORZ 5DWH 5DWHG &DSDFLW\
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1 | Physical Address |
1890 Woodlane Drive
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1 |
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125
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1 |
United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 | TCB Application Email Address |
j******@tuvam.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 | Grantee Code |
OVA
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
7243748
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
J****** A**** Z********
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1 | Title |
Principle Design Engineer
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1 | Telephone Number |
651-7********
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1 | Fax Number |
651-7********
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1 |
z******@ecowater.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DXX - Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Water Conditioner | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
TUV SUD America - Product Service
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1 | Name |
J******** S********
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1 | Telephone Number |
651-6********
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1 | Fax Number |
651-6********
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1 |
j******@tuvam.com
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15C | 433.92000000 | 433.92000000 |
some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
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