EcoWater Systems 1152 Water Conditioner Remote Transceiver User Manual 7291393draft qxp

EcoWater Systems, Inc Water Conditioner Remote Transceiver 7291393draft qxp

User Manual

Part No. 7291393 (Rev. _ 11/10/06)
How to operate your
EcoWater Systems
Water Conditioner
EcoWater Systems Conditioner
with Remote (ECR)
EcoWater Systems Conditioner
with Remote (ECR)
SERIES
3500 & 3502
EcoWater Systems
P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164-0420
OWNER’S MANUAL
PRINTED IN USA
PRELIMINARY
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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 condi-
tioner. 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°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.
Maximum 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 and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60
Hz household outlet that is grounded and properly pro-
tected by an over current device such as a circuit break-
er or fuse. If transformer is replaced, use only the
authorized service, Class II, 24V, 10 VA transformer.
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.
If conditioner is being used to remove barium and/or
radium 226 and 228, please verify performance by con-
tacting 612-607-1700, ext. 6470 for testing treated
water supply or check the water testing section of your
local phone directory.
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all
electrical and electronic equipment to be
disposed of according to Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) require-
ments. This directive or similar laws are in
place nationally and can vary from region to
region. Please refer to your state and local
laws for proper disposal of the equipment.
ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Safety Guides
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connect-
ed.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
EcoWater Systems could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard
RSS-310. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation of the device.
Ce dispositif est conforme avec la norme CNR-310
d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement du dispositif
est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le disposi-
tif ne doit pas causer de brouillage, et (2) le dispositif
doit accepter tous brouillages, incluant tous brouillages
qui peut nuire au bon fonctionnement du dispositif.
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
EcoWater Systems, Inc.
Advantage Warranty
Series ECR & ERR 3000 Water System
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, Inc. warrants its products to the original owner and guarantees
that the products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the orig-
inal 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 func-
tions 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, is the resin bed guaranteed,
for the lifetime of the original owner, to be free of defects in materials and workman-
ship and to remove chlorine taste and odor from 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 discov-
ery 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 REPLACE-
MENT PARTS for a period of 90 DAYS. This warranty does not include normal ship-
ping, 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 FACE-
PLATE, 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 expe-
rience a repetitive problem that remains uncorrected, EcoWater will, during the FIRST
YEAR OF INSTALLATION, replace the product with the exact or comparable prod-
uct.* 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
1205F (and on a municipal chlorinated water supply - models designated as ERR 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, gov-
ernment 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 WITH-
IN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, AND ECOWATER IS NOT LIABLE FOR CON-
SEQUENTIAL 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 exclu-
sions 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 war-
ranty applies to consumer-owned installations only.
GUARANTEE
BOND
The Safeco Insurance Company of America has issued
it's bond in the form shown below, guaranteeing full per-
formance by EcoWater Systems, Inc.
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, here-
inafter called “Surety,” guarantees unto Bank of New
York as Trustee holding said Guarantee Bond under the
terms of a Trust Agreement dated April 9, 2003, for the
use and benefit of original purchasers of residential
EcoWater Systems Units within the Continental 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 DOL-
LARS ($500,000.00) in the aggregate, and
2. There shall be no liability hereunder as to any pur-
chaser to whom there has not been issued at the time of
installation and purchase completed registration card
which is enclosed with a facsimile of this bond, and who
has not returned such card in accordance with this guar-
antee.
3. Claim must be made by such original purchaser in
writing within 30 days from the expiration of these guar-
antees 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.
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
This is to certify that the original of the above guarantee
and bond is on file with Bank of New York.
BANK OF NEW YORK
As Trustee
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Water Conditioning
WATER CONDITIONING
Water conditioning is the treatment of several conditions
in household water. The conditions treated by the unit
you have purchased are: (1) Hardness, (2) Iron, (3)
Sediments, (4) Barium and (5) Radium 226 and 228.
These are described below:
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, one gallon of water with 5
grains per gallon (gpg) hardness has dissolved minerals
that, if solidified, about equals the size of one ordinary
aspirin tablet. One gallon of water, 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.
Hard water affects living in general. Hardness minerals
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 softener removes
the hardness minerals to eliminate these problems, and
others.
IMPORTANT: Water softeners using sodium chloride
(NaCl) salt for regeneration add sodium to the water.
Persons on sodium restricted diets should consider the
added sodium as part of their overall intake. Water sof-
teners using potassium chloride (KCl) salt for regenera-
tion add potassium to the water. Persons on potassium
restricted diets should consider the added potassium as
part of their overall intake.
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. Three different types of iron in
water are: (a) Ferrous (clear water), (b) Ferric (red
water), and (c) Bacterial and organically bound iron.
*Water may contain one or more of the three types of
iron and any combination of these. Total iron is the sum
of the contents.
a. 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 taking, the
sample is clear. As the water sample stands, it gradu-
ally clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown as air oxi-
dizes the iron. This usually occurs in 15 to 30 minutes.
An EcoWater Systems conditioner will remove moder-
ate amounts of this type of iron (see specifications).
b. Ferric (red water), and c. Bacterial and organically
bound irons are insoluble. This iron is visible immedi-
ately when drawn from a faucet because it has oxidized
before reaching the home. It appears as small cloudy
yellow, orange, or reddish suspended particles. After
the water stands for a period of time, the particles settle
to the bottom of the container. Generally these irons are
removed from water by filtration. Chlorination is also
recommended for bacterial iron. An EcoWater Systems
conditioner will remove minimal quantities (see specifi-
cations) of ferric iron.
3. 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 water a
cloudy appearance. A sediment filter normally corrects
this condition.
4. BARIUM is a naturally occurring metal that makes its
way into water through drilling wastes, smelting copper,
and producing motor vehicle parts. The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to determine
chemicals that cause health effects and at what levels .
EPA created a list of harmful chemicals and their maxi-
mum contaminant levels (MCL), to set limits for public
water supplies to maintain. Barium’s MCL is 2 parts per
million (PPM). The level of barium in water can be
determined through chemical analysis.
5. RADIUM is a naturally occurring radioactive metal
that can be found in most drinking water at low levels.
Higher levels occur when ground water passes through
bedrock containing high concentrations of radium.
Radium 226 and 228 are also regulated by EPA with an
MCL of 5 picocuries per liter (pCi/l). A chemical analy-
sis is needed to measure the concentration of Radium
226 and 228.
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Unpacking & Installation
This section is not yet complete.
6
ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Softener Operation
SETUP PROCEDURE
When the EcoWater Systems softener is plugged in for
the first time, the display briefly shows a logo, followed
by model information. Next, a series of six “wizard”
screens prompts you to enter basic operating informa-
tion:
FIG. 2
1. LANGUAGE Press the softener’s DOWN () or
UP () buttons to highlight the desired language
(See Figure 43). The choices are: English, Spanish,
French, Italian, German, Dutch, Polish, Russian,
Hungarian, Turkish, Lithuanian, Greek or Romanian.
2. Press the SELECT () button to advance to the
next “wizard” screen. All menus and messages will
be in the selected language from this point on.
FIG. 3
3. SYSTEM UNITS Press the DOWN () or UP ()
buttons to highlight the desired units (See Figure 3).
4. Press the SELECT () button.
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
the button down to rapidly advance. Be sure that
AM or PM is correct.
6. Press the SELECT () button.
7. HARDNESS Press the UP () or DOWN () but-
tons to set the value of your water’s hardness (See
Figure 5).
8. Press the SELECT () button.
9. SALT LEVEL Press the UP () or DOWN () but-
tons to set the salt level (See Figure 6). It should
match the lowest number visible on the brinewell
decal above the salt.
10. Press the SELECT () button.
11. IRON LEVEL Press the UP () or DOWN ()
buttons to set the value for iron in your water (See
Figure 7).
12. Press the SELECT () button. The screen will
show “Setup complete!” (See Figure 8).
13. If, at this point, you want to go back and make
changes, press the DOWN () button to highlight
Redo setup, then press SELECT () to repeat the
six “wizard” screens.
14. If no changes are desired, make sure Run soften-
er is highlighted (See Figure 8) and press the
SELECT () button. The softener begins normal
operation, described on the next page.
FIG. 1
Display LEFT
Button
RIGHT
Button
UP
Button
DOWN
Button
E.A.S.E.
Port
SELECT
Button
5. CURRENT TIME Press the DOWN () or UP ()
buttons to set the current time (See Figure 4). Hold
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Softener Operation
SOFTENER STATUS SCREENS
During normal operation, the EcoWater Systems soft-
ener’s display shows a rolling series of four status
screens. Each is shown for 6 seconds, in a rolling
sequence (See Figure 9).
Pressing the softener’s RIGHT () button manually
advances to the next screen in the sequence.
Pressing the LEFT () button manually returns to the
previous status screen. If no buttons are pressed for
30 seconds, the rolling sequence resumes.
During normal operation (status screens rolling), press
the softener’s SELECT () button to display the Main
menu (See Figure 10). This menu and its subsidiary
screens are used to control these softener operations:
Recharge
Salt settings
Salt level
Low Salt alarm
Salt type
Basic settings
Current time
Hardness
Iron level
Recharge time
Rolling screens
User preferences
Language
Time format
Volume units
Hardness units
Weight units
System information
Model information
Water available
Daily avg. water used
Water used today
Total water used
Current water flow
Days powered up
Last recharge
Total recharges
Advanced settings
Cycle times
Backwash time
2nd backwash
2nd backwash time
Fast rinse time
Special features
Efficiency mode
Max. days between recharges
Auxiliary control
Chemical feed volume*
Chemical feed time*
97% feature
Service reminder
Troubleshooting
Send E.A.S.E. message
Diagnostics
Setup changes
Connect to remote
*Only displayed if Auxiliary control is set to Chemical feed.
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
MAIN MENU
ERROR MESSAGES, ALARMS AND
REMINDERS
The softener status screens described above will not
be displayed in a rolling sequence when one of the fol-
lowing messages is displayed:
Error detected (contact your dealer for service)
Service reminder (See Page 18)
Recharge status (Displayed during recharges,
showing valve position and time remaining)
Low salt alarm (See Page 9)
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Softener Operation
CONNECTING TO REMOTE
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, it is not yet in communication with the remote. To
establish a link between the two:
1. Make sure the remote is powered up (See “Installing
Batteries” on Page 21).
2. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
softener’s SELECT () button to display the Main
menu.
3. Press the softener’s DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Advanced settings
is highlighted (See Figure 11).
4. Press the softener’s SELECT () button to display
the Advanced settings menu (See Figure 12).
FIG. 11
FIG. 12
5. Press the softener’s DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Connect to remote
is highlighted.
6. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black (See
Figure 87 on Page 22).
7. Press the remote’sDOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Add new device is
highlighted in a box (See Figure 88).
8. Press the remote’s SELECT () button, and the
“Waiting for new device...” screen appears (See
Figure 89). The remote waits 30 seconds for the
softener to be activated (in the next step).
9. Make sure the softener’s display still shows the
screen in Figure 12. Press the softener’s SELECT
() button to display the “Looking for remote”
screen (See Figure 13).
FIG. 13
10. Within 5 seconds the screen should change to
show “Remote found” (See Figure 14). If the
screen instead reads “Remote not found,” press
the softener’s LEFT () button to return to the
screen in Figure 12. Repeat this procedure from
Step 7. If the remote is not found after several
tries, contact your dealer for service.
FIG. 14
11. Press the softener’s SELECT () button. The dis-
play will go back to the Advanced settings menu
(Figure 12).
12. Press the softener’s LEFT () button twice to
return to the rolling status screens.
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
LONG DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES
Most messages in the softener’s display screens are
short enough to be shown as a single line. Longer
messages will be truncated (See Figure 15 for an
example) until you highlight them. One second after
being highlighted, the viewing box expands (See
Figure 16) to show the entire message. After three
seconds the view resets (Figure 15).
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Softener Operation
SETTING SALT LEVEL
Use this feature when adding salt to the softener:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Salt settings is highlighted (See
Figure 17).
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the Salt
settings menu (See Figure 18).
4. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Salt level is high-
lighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Salt
level screen (See Figure 19). The light inside the
salt tank will turn on.
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
6. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to change
the salt level. It should match the lowest number
visible on the brinewell decal above the salt.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the “Salt settings” menu (Figure 18).
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens. It will also reset automatically
if no buttons are pressed for 4 minutes.
FIG. 19
6. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to change
the number of days. Setting the number of days
below 1 turns the alarm feature off.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Salt settings menu (Figure 18).
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
LOW SALT ALARM
Use this feature to program when the electronic control
will display a low salt alarm. The number of days can
be customized, or the feature can be turned off:
1-3. Go to the Salt settings menu by following Steps
1-3 in the “Setting Salt Level” procedure at left.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Low salt alarm is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Low
salt alarm screen (See Figure 20).
FIG. 20
FIG. 21
SETTING SALT TYPE
Use this feature to program the electronic control with
which type of salt is used:
1-3. Go to the Salt settings menu by following Steps
1-3 in the “Setting Salt Level” procedure at left.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Salt type is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Salt
type menu (See Figure 21).
6. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to highlight
the type of salt being used.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Salt settings menu (Figure 18).
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Softener Operation
INITIATING MANUAL RECHARGE
This feature may be used to assure an adequate sup-
ply of softened water at times of unusually high water
use. For example, if you have guests and the “Water
available” screen is at or below 50%, you could
deplete softened water capacity before the next auto-
matic recharge. Initiating a manual recharge will
restore 100% softened water capacity after complete:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
FIG. 23
2. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Recharge is high-
lighted (See Figure 22).
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Recharge menu (See Figure 23).
FIG. 22
4. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to highlight
the desired option. Selecting Recharge now
begins a recharge immediately after the SELECT
() button is pushed. Selecting Scheduled sets a
recharge to begin at the preset recharge time (set
according to the instructions on Page 11). Selecting
Automatic cancels a scheduled extra recharge (if it
has not already begun) and lets the electronic con-
trol determine when to recharge next.
7. Press the SELECT () button. If Recharge now is
selected, the display immediately goes to the
Recharge status screen (See Figure 24). If
Automatic or Scheduled are selected, the display
goes back to the Main menu (Figure 22).
SETTING THE CURRENT TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to set the current
time (See Page 6). To change the time at a later date,
such as after an extended power loss:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 25).
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the Basic
settings menu (See Figure 26).
FIG. 25
FIG. 26
4. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Current time is high-
lighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Current
time screen (See Figure 27).
6. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to change
the time. Hold the button down to rapidly advance.
Be sure that AM or PM is correct
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Basic settings menu (Figure 26).
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
FIG. 27
FIG. 24
8. Press the LEFT () button (twice from the
Recharge status screen) to return to the rolling sta-
tus screens.
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Softener Operation
SETTING RECHARGE TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, the default time for starting regenerations is 2:00
a.m. This is a good time in most households because
water is not being used. To change this time:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 28).
FIG. 29
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the Basic
settings menu (See Figure 29).
FIG. 30
FIG. 28
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Recharge time is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Recharge time screen (See Figure 30).
6. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to change
the recharge time. Hold the button down to rapidly
advance. Be sure that AM or PM is correct
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Basic settings menu.
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING IRON LEVEL
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to enter your
water’s iron level (See Page 6). To change it:
1-3. Go to the Basic settings menu by following Steps
1-3 in the “Setting Recharge Time” procedure at
left.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Iron level is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Iron
level screen (See Figure 32).
FIG. 32
6. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to set the
value for iron in your water. Hold the button down
to rapidly advance.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Basic settings menu.
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING HARDNESS
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to enter your
water’s hardness (See Page 6). To change it:
1-3. Go to the Basic settings menu by following Steps
1-3 in the “Setting Recharge Time” procedure at
left.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Hardness is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Hardness screen (See Figure 31).
FIG. 31
6. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to set the
value for your water’s hardness. Hold the button
down to rapidly advance.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Basic settings menu.
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Softener Operation
ROLLING SCREENS
During normal softener operation, four status screens
are shown in sequence (See “Softener Status
Screens” on Page 7). When the softener’s electronic
control is first powered up, the default is to show all
four. You can turn on/off individual screens*:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 33).
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the Basic
settings menu (See Figure 34).
FIG. 33
FIG. 34
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Rolling screens is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Rolling
screens menu (See Figure 35).
FIG. 35
6. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to scroll
through the list. Items with a black square next to
them will be displayed during normal operation.
7. To un-select a screen, make sure its name is high-
lighted in a box. Then press the SELECT () but-
ton. The black square will disappear. Pressing
SELECT () again makes the black square reap-
pear and re-selects the highlighted item. At least
one screen must be selected/highlighted.
8. When selections are complete, exit this menu by
pressing the LEFT () button. The display will go
back to the Basic settings menu.
9. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
*This does not include service reminders, errors, alarms
or Recharge status screens.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to set the language
(See Page 6). To change the language:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until User preferences is highlighted
(See Figure 36).
4. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Language is high-
lighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Language menu (See Figure 38).
FIG. 36
FIG. 37
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the User
preferences menu (See Figure 37).
FIG. 38
6. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to highlight
the desired language. The choices are: English,
Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Polish,
Russian, Hungarian, Turkish, Lithuanian, Greek or
Romanian.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu (Figure 37).
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
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SETTING TIME FORMAT
Use this feature to select a 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-
hour clock:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until User preferences is highlighted.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the User
preferences menu.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Time format is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Time
format menu (See Figure 39).
FIG. 39
6. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to highlight
the desired time format.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu.
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING VOLUME UNITS
Use this feature to select English or Metric volume
units:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until User preferences is highlighted.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the User
preferences menu.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Volume units is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Volume
units menu (See Figure 40).
FIG. 40
6. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to highlight
the desired volume units.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu.
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING HARDNESS UNITS
Use this feature to select grains or parts per million
(ppm) as hardness units:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until User preferences is highlighted.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the User
preferences menu.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Hardness units is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Hardness units menu (See Figure 41).
FIG. 41
6. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to highlight
the desired hardness units.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu.
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
SETTING WEIGHT UNITS
Use this feature to select English or Metric weight
units:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until User preferences is highlighted.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the User
preferences menu.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Weight units is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Weight
units menu (See Figure 42).
FIG. 42
6. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to highlight
the desired weight units.
7. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the User preferences menu.
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
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SYSTEM INFORMATION
Use these features to look up the following information
about the softener and its operations:
Model information (model number and software
version)
Water available (softened water ready for use)
Daily average water used
Water used today
Total water used (explained in Step 6, below)
Current water flow
Days powered up
Last recharge
Total recharges
To display one of these screens:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until System information is highlight-
ed (See Figure 43).
FIG. 43
FIG. 44
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the System
information menu (See Figure 44).
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until the desired option is highlighted
(See list at the top of this column).
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the desired
information screen (See Figures 45-53).
6. The Total water used screen (See Figure 49)
shows the volume of water used since it was last
reset (it works like the trip odometer in a car). To
reset the value to 0, press the RIGHT () button
while this screen is displayed.
7. When finished viewing an information screen, press
the SELECT () button. The display will go back to
the System information menu (Figure 44). It will
also reset automatically if no buttons are pressed for
4 minutes.
8. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
FIG. 45
FIG. 46
FIG. 47
FIG. 48
FIG. 49
FIG. 50
FIG. 51
FIG. 52
FIG. 53
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CYCLE TIMES
Use these features to change the following softener
operations:
Backwash time
Second backwash (turn on or off)
Second backwash time
Fast rinse time
To display these screens:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlight-
ed (See Figure 54).
FIG. 56
FIG. 57
6. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until the desired option is highlighted
(See list at the top of this column).
7. Press the SELECT () button to display the desired
information screen (See Figures 57-60).
8. See the right column on this page for specific
instructions on each cycle time screen.
9. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Cycle times menu (Figure 56).
10. Press the LEFT () button three times to return to
the rolling status screens.
8a. Backwash time: Press the UP () or DOWN
() buttons to change the backwash time.
Hold the button down to rapidly advance. The
backwash time can be set from 1 to 30 min-
utes (See Figure 57).
FIG. 55
4. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Cycle times is high-
lighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Cycle
times menu (See Figure 56).
FIG. 54
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Advanced settings menu (See Figure 55).
FIG. 58
8b. Second backwash: This feature adds a sec-
ond backwash and rinse to the recharge cycle.
Default is Off. Set this feature On if your water
supply contains a lot of sediment or iron.
Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to
select on or off (See Figure 58).
FIG. 59
8c. Second backwash time: Press the UP () or
DOWN () buttons to change the second
backwash time. Hold the button down to rap-
idly advance. The time can be set from 1 to
30 minutes (See Figure 59).
FIG. 60
8d. Fast rinse time: Press the UP () or DOWN
() buttons to change the fast rinse time.
Hold the button down to rapidly advance. The
fast rinse time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes
(See Figure 60).
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Use these features to change the following softener
operations:
Efficiency mode
Maximum days between recharges
Auxiliary control (described on Page 17)
Chemical feed volume (described on Page 17)
Chemical feed timer (described on Page 17)
97% feature
Service reminder (described on Page 18)
To display one these screens:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlight-
ed (See Figure 61).
FIG. 62
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Special features is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Special
features menu (See Figure 63).
FIG. 61
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Advanced settings menu (See Figure 62).
FIG. 63
6. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until the desired option is highlighted
(See list at the top of this column).
7. Press the SELECT () button to display the desired
information screen (See Figures 64-66).
8. See the right column on this page for specific
instructions on each cycle time screen.
9. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Special features menu (Figure 63).
FIG. 64
FIG. 65
FIG. 66
8a. Efficiency mode: The default is Auto adjust-
ing, which has a minimum efficiency of 3350
grains/lb. of salt. High capacity increases the
regeneration salt doses for applications requir-
ing 1.5 PPM or less soft water, or to handle
problem water conditions. Salt efficient oper-
ates at 4000 grains/lb. of salt. Press the UP
() or DOWN () buttons to highlight the
desired efficiency mode (See Figure 64).
8b. Maximum days between recharges: The fea-
ture can be set from 1 to 15 days. Setting the
number of days below 1 turns the feature off
and defaults to automatic control of recharging.
Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to
change the number of days (See Figure 65).
8c. 97% feature: Default is off. If this feature is
on, the softener will automatically regenerate
when 97% of capacity is used, at any time of
day. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons
to turn the feature on or off (See Figure 66).
10. Press the LEFT () button three times to
return to the rolling status screens.
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FIG. 69
FIG. 70
FIG. 67
AUXILIARY CONTROL
The electronic control has an output which can control
external devices for a number of purposes. Such
devices may include:
Chlorine generation
Bypass function
Chemical feed equipment
Water use indication
To select one of these auxiliary control modes:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlight-
ed.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Special features is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Special
features menu (See Figure 67).
6. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Auxiliary control is highlighted.
7. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Auxiliary control menu (See Figure 68).
FIG. 68
8. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to highlight
the auxiliary control mode. Default is off.
9. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Special features menu.
10. Press the LEFT () button three times to return to
the rolling status screens.
CHEMICAL FEED
If the auxiliary control mode has been set to Chemical
feed, as described in the previous section, two addi-
tional lines will appear on the Special features menu:
Chemical feed volume
Chemical feed timer
To view one of these screens:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlight-
ed.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Special features is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Special
features menu (See Figure 67).
6. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Chemical feed volume or
Chemical feed timer is highlighted.
7. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Chemical feed volume or Chemical feed timer menu
(See Figures 69 & 70).
8. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to change
the value. Hold the button down to rapidly advance.
Chemical feed volume is the amount of water
which will pass through the softener between each
activation of the chemical feed equipment.
Chemical feed timer is how long the output to the
chemical feed equipment is energized each time it is
activated.
9. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Special features menu.
10. Press the LEFT () button three times to return to
the rolling status screens.
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FIG. 72
FIG. 73
SERVICE REMINDER
Use this feature to program the number of months (up
to 24) before a “Service overdue” message will appear
instead of the rolling status screens (See Figure 71).
8. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to set the
number of months until the service reminder
appears. Repeatedly pressing the DOWN () but-
ton until the display reads “Off” turns this feature off
and zeros the number of months and days.
9. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Special features menu (Figure 72).
10. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
6. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Service reminder is highlighted.
7. Press the SELECT () button to display the Service
reminder screen (See Figure 73).
This will be a reminder to call your dealer for service.
Once it has been programmed, this screen displays
the number of months and days left until the service
reminder:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Special features is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the Special
features menu (See Figure 72).
FIG. 71
SEND E.A.S.E. MESSAGE
With E.A.S.E. (Electronic Automated Service
Evaluation), a homeowner or service technician can
transmit operational data via a phone line for diagnos-
tic purposes. Ask your participating EcoWater
Systems dealer for more information.
To send an E.A.S.E. message:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlight-
ed.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Advanced settings menu (See Figure 74).
FIG. 75
FIG. 76
6. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Send EASE mes-
sage is highlighted.
7. Press the SELECT () button to display the Send
EASE message screen and begin transmission (See
Figure 76).
8. A bar is displayed showing the transmission’s
progress. Once completed, the Troubleshooting
screen immediately reappears (Figure 75).
9. Press the LEFT () button twice to return to the
rolling status screens.
FIG. 74
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Troubleshooting is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Troubleshooting menu (See Figure 75).
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DIAGNOSTICS
This feature allows a service technician to check the
operating state of individual components in the soften-
er (e.g. valve position) to troubleshoot problems. If an
error code is displayed in place of the rolling sta-
tus screens, call your dealer for service.
To view the Diagnostics screen:
1. If an error code is displayed, skip Steps 2-7 and go
directly to Step 8.
2. To display the Diagnostics screen from any of the
rolling status screens (when an error code is not
displayed), press the SELECT () button to display
the Main menu.
3. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlight-
ed.
4. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
5. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Troubleshooting is highlighted.
6. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Troubleshooting menu (See Figure 77).
SETUP CHANGES
This feature allows a service technician to repeat the
setup procedure (See Page 6) or restore the softener’s
default operating values:
1. From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT () button to display the Main menu.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Advanced settings is highlight-
ed.
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Troubleshooting is highlighted.
5. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Troubleshooting menu (See Figure 77).
6. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Setup changes is highlighted.
7. Press the SELECT () button to display the Setup
changes menu (See Figure 79).
FIG. 77
7. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Diagnostics is highlighted.
8. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Diagnostics menu (See Figure 78).
FIG. 78
9. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to scroll
through the list. The following items are displayed:
Time (current)
Position time (counts down the time remain-
ing in the current valve position)
Current position (of the valve: service, fill,
brine, backwash, fast rinse or moving)
Requested position (of the valve)
Motor state (on or off)
Valve position switch (open or closed)
Turbine count (indicates water flow)
Tank light switch (open or closed)
RF module (detected or not)
Error code (call for service if displayed)
10. When finished viewing the Diagnostics screen,
press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Troubleshooting menu.
11. Press the LEFT () button three times to return to
the rolling status screens (or error code screen if
an error condition exists).
FIG. 79
8. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to highlight
the desired option. Redo setup allows you to
select a different model (intended to be used for
upgrades or retrofits of existing softeners). Restore
defaults will take you through the “wizard” screen
setup procedure (See Page 6). Cancel will return
to the Troubleshooting menu (Figure 77).
9. Press the SELECT () button.
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Remote Introduction
HOW IT WORKS
The EcoWater Systems remote monitor is part of a
wireless communication system (operating at a radio
frequency) which monitors multiple water treatment
devices in a home. These water treatment devices
include water softener(s) and drinking water filter(s)
equipped to communicate with this type of system
(See Figure 80). The remote can display, in a conven-
ient, central location, useful operating information.
Once devices capable of communicating with the sys-
tem have been added to the remote (See “Adding a
Device” on Page 22), the remote’s normal operating
mode displays a sequence of screens showing the sta-
tus of each device in the system (See Figure 81), and
any active alerts, such as “Low salt.”
In addition to monitoring water treatment devices, the
remote can also control some water softener opera-
tions, such as initiating a manual recharge.
“GOSSIP” SYSTEM
The devices in the system exchange information in a
loosely coupled “gossip” network. AC powered
devices, such as softeners, listen for new data all the
time and act as data hubs. Battery powered devices
like the remote check for information at regular inter-
vals, to conserve battery life. Battery powered devices
like drinking water systems do not communicate direct-
ly with each other or the remote, but pass along infor-
mation through AC powered devices. At least one AC
powered device must be part of any network (usually a
water softener).
It is not necessary for every device in a network to be
in radio range of all others. Information one device
communicates to any other device will be passed
along (like gossip) to all devices in the network.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
FCC CLASS B DEVICE STATEMENT
Softener
Remote
Water System 1
Water
Drinking
Drinking
System 2
Water
FIG. 80
FIG. 81
System 1
Water
status
System 2
Water
status
Softener
status
Active Alerts
(if any)
Water Drinking Drinking
ence by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connect-
ed.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
EcoWater Systems could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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UNPACKING
The EcoWater Systems remote monitor is shipped
from the factory in one carton. Thoroughly check for
possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also note
any damage to the shipping carton. Notify the trans-
portation company if damage is present. EcoWater
Systems is not responsible for in-transit damages.
Remove and discard (RECYCLE) all packing materials.
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH SHIPMENT
FIG. 82
Remote (including
Battery Cover)
Support 3 Batteries
(AA size)
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the
remote.
2. Install three (3) AA size batteries, making sure that
they are oriented to match the and –markings
inside the battery compartment (See Figure 83).
3. Snap the battery cover back in place.
FIG. 83
FIG. 85
INSTALLING THE SUPPORT
The EcoWater Systems remote monitor is shipped with
a teardrop-shaped support to hold the unit at an angle
when placed on a horizontal surface.
1. Snap one of the support’s two tabs into the rectan-
gular hole on the back of the remote’s case (See
Figure 84).
OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTING
The EcoWater Systems remote monitor (without the
support) may also be mounted on a wall. If this option
is desired, install two fasteners (not included) at a con-
venient height, spaced 6-1/8” (156 mm) apart (See
Figure 86).
FIG. 86
FIG. 84
Support
has 2 tabs
Hole in bat-
tery cover
Alert
Battery
Cover
3 Batteries
(AA size)
6-1/8”
(156 mm)
2. The angle may be adjusted by reorienting the sup-
port in the battery cover (See Figure 85).
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Alert
FIG. 87
Display
LEFT
Button
RIGHT
Button
UP
Button
DOWN
Button
Alert
LED
SELECT
Button
NAVIGATING THE SCREENS
When the remote is powered up (by installing the bat-
teries), a logo will briefly appear in the display. The
display will then automatically cycle between screens
showing the status of any water treatment devices
(softener, drinking water system) communicating with
the remote. To manually go to the next screen in the
sequence, press the LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons.
ADDING A DEVICE
To initiate communication between the remote and a
device such as a water softener, it is necessary to add
the device to the remote by doing the following:
1. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black (See
Figure 89).
FIG. 88
Some screens have more information than can be
shown at one time (for example, the softener status
display shown in Figure 88). A down arrow () in the
lower right corner indicates that there is more informa-
tion below. Use the DOWN () button to scroll
through the additional lines.
NAVIGATING MENUS
Menus are lists of options that program how the sys-
tem will operate and how information will be displayed.
When a menu is displayed, one item in the list is high-
lighted. Press the DOWN () button to move to the
next item in the list, and the UP () button to go back.
To select the item currently highlighted, press the
SELECT button (See Figure 87). To exit a menu with-
out selecting anything, press the LEFT () button.
2. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Add new device is highlighted in
a box (See Figure 90).
3. Press the SELECT () button, and the screen
shown in Figure 91 appears. The remote waits 30
seconds for the device to be activated (following the
instructions in that device’s manual). For complete
instructions on adding the softener, refer to
“Connecting to Remote” on Page 8 of this manual.
4. When the remote detects a signal from the device,
the display will change to show the device’s name
and that it has been added to the remote (See
Figure 92).
FIG. 89
FIG. 90
FIG. 91
FIG. 92
5. To exit this screen, press the LEFT () button or
wait 30 seconds for it to reset automatically.
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CHANGING THE LANGUAGE
The EcoWater Systems remote monitor can display
menus and system status messages in one of several
languages. To change to a different language:
1. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black (See
Figure 97).
2. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Set language is
highlighted in a box (See Figure 97).
3. Press the SELECT () button to display the Set lan-
guage menu (See Figure 98). The current language
is highlighted with a dot.
4. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to scroll
through the list of languages until the desired lan-
guage is highlighted (See Figure 99).
5. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the menu shown in Figure 97, in the newly
set language.
6. To exit this menu, press the LEFT () button or wait
30 seconds for it to reset automatically.
REMOVING A DEVICE
To remove a device from the remote:
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the status screen for the
device to remove. The device name will show in the
header. (See Figure 93).
FIG. 97
FIG. 98
FIG. 99
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black (See
Figure 94).
3. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Delete current device is high-
lighted in a box (See Figure 95).
FIG. 93
FIG. 95
FIG. 96
5. To exit this screen, press the LEFT () button or
wait 30 seconds for it to reset automatically.
FIG. 94
4. Press the SELECT () button, and the screen
shown in Figure 96 should appear.
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DRINKING WATER STATUS MESSAGE
If a communications-capable drinking water filtration
system has been added to the remote, it will have its
own status screen displayed during normal operation.
Otherwise, a drinking water status screen will display
one of the two messages shown in Figure 105.
If the message displayed is not appropriate to your
system, change it as follows:
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the Drinking water status
screen (See Figure 103).
4. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Drinking water message menu (See Figure 105).
5. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to scroll
between the two messages until the desired mes-
sage is highlighted.
6. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the menu shown in Figure 104.
7. Press the LEFT () button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to reset automatically.
CHECKING RF SIGNAL STRENGTH
During installation of a system, it is useful to check the
strength of the signal from the water treatment device.
The signal detected by the remote may be checked on
a device-by-device basis. As described on Page 20
(“Gossip” System), the remote receives direct signals
from AC powered devices, such as softeners. Battery
powered devices like drinking water systems pass their
information along indirectly, by way of the AC devices.
If you check the signal strength of a device not in
direct communication with the remote, the display will
show the strength of the “weakest link” in the chain of
communication to the remote.
To check the signal strength for a particular device
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the status screen for the
device you want to check. The device name will
show in the header. (See Figure 100).
FIG. 100
FIG. 101
FIG. 102
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black.
3. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until RF signal strength is highlight-
ed in a box (See Figure 101).
4. Press the SELECT () button, and the screen
shown in Figure 102 will appear. The more bars
that are filled in black, the stronger the signal.
5. To exit this screen, press the LEFT () button.
FIG. 104
FIG. 105
FIG. 103
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black (See
Figure 102.
3. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Drinking water
message is highlighted in a box (See Figure 104).
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To initiate a manual recharge of the softener using the
remote, or to schedule one for tonight:
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the Softener status screen
(See Figure 106).
4. Press the SELECT () button to display the Manual
recharge menu (See Figure 108).
5. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to scroll
between the options until the desired option is high-
lighted with a dot.
6. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the Softener menu (Figure 107).
7. Press the LEFT () button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to reset automatically.
FIG. 108
FIG. 107 FIG. 109
FIG. 110
SETTING THE SOFTENER HARDNESS
The softener uses a computer program to calculate
when it performs automatic recharges. Water usage
and hardness are factored into this calculation. The
softener measures water usage, but a value of hard-
ness from the local water supply must be entered
manually. This is important, as it will optimize the soft-
ener’s efficiency and prevent it from either using too
much salt or not softening the water.
To change the water hardness setting of the softener
using the remote:
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the Softener status screen
(See Figure 106).
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black (See
Figure 107).
3. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Hardness is highlighted in a box
(See Figure 109).
5. Press the UP () or DOWN () buttons to increase
or decrease the hardness setting, until the desired
value is displayed.
6. Press the SELECT () button. The display will go
back to the softener menu (Figure 107).
7. Press the LEFT () button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to reset automatically.
4. Press the SELECT () button to display the
“Hardness” screen (See Figure 110).
FIG. 106
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black (See
Figure 107).
3. If necessary, press the DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Manual recharge is
highlighted in a box (See Figure 107).
MANUALLY RECHARGING THE SOFTENER
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CHANGING WHICH DATA ITEMS ARE DIS-
PLAYED IN THE STATUS SCREENS
Each device (softener, filter, etc.) has a status screen
which the remote displays during normal operation.
The data displayed may be customized, as follows:
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the status screen you want
to customize. For example, to change the data for
the softener, manually advance to the Softener sta-
tus screen.
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black.
3. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Display data is highlighted in a
box (See Figure 111).
4. Press the SELECT () button to display the Display
data screen (See Figure 112).
5. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to scroll
through the list of display data items. Items with a
check mark in the box next to them will be displayed
during normal operation.
6. To select an unchecked display data item, make
sure the box next to the item’s name is highlighted
(box is black). Then press the SELECT () button.
The check mark will appear in the box.
7. To un-select a checked display data item, make
sure the box next to the item’s name is highlighted
(box is black). Then press the SELECT () button.
The check mark will disappear.
8. When selections are complete, exit this menu by
pressing the LEFT () button. The display will go
back to the device menu.
9. Press the LEFT () button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to reset automatically.
CHANGING THE ORDER OF DATA ITEMS
DISPLAYED IN THE STATUS SCREENS
In addition to changing which data items the remote
displays during normal operation, the order of these
items may be customized, as follows:
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the status screen you want
to customize. For example, to change the order of
the softener’s screen, manually advance to the
Softener status screen.
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black.
3. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Display order is highlighted in a
box (See Figure 113).
FIG. 111
FIG. 112
FIG. 113
4. Press the SELECT () button to display the Display
order screen (See Figure 114).
FIG. 114
FIG. 115
5. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to scroll
through the list of display data items. Stop when the
item you want to move is highlighted in a box.
6. Press the SELECT () button. Arrows will appear
next to the item (See Figure 115).
7. Press the UP () or DOWN buttons to move the
item higher or lower in the list.
8. When the item is where you want it in the list, press
the SELECT () button. The arrows next to the
item will disappear.
9. To move another item, return to Step 5. When fin-
ished moving items, press the LEFT () button.
The display will go back to the device menu.
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CHANGING WHICH DATA ITEMS MAY BE
REMOTELY CONTROLLED
Some devices (softeners, for example) have a list of
data items which may be controlled by the remote.
Remote control items may be customized, as follows:
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the status screen of the
device you want to customize. For example, to
change the data for the softener, manually advance
to the Softener status screen.
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black.
3. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Remote control data is high-
lighted in a box (See Figure 116).
FIG. 116
4. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Remote control data screen (See Figure 117).
FIG. 117
5. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to scroll
through the list of remote control items. Items with
a check mark in the box next to them will be control-
lable using the remote.
6. To select an unchecked remote control item, make
sure the box next to the item’s name is highlighted
(box is black). Then press the SELECT () button.
The check mark will appear in the box.
7. To un-select a checked remote control item, make
sure the box next to the item’s name is highlighted
(box is black). Then press the SELECT () button.
The check mark will disappear.
8. When selections are complete, exit this menu by
pressing the LEFT () button. The display will go
back to the device menu.
9. Press the LEFT () button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to reset automatically.
RENAMING A DEVICE
Each device (softener, filter, etc.) in the system has a
default name in the header of its status screen. The
name may be customized (up to 20 characters long),
as follows:
1. Press the remote’s LEFT () or RIGHT () buttons
to manually advance to the status screen of the
device you want to rename. For example, to
rename the softener, manually advance to the
Softener status screen.
2. Press the remote’s SELECT () button to display a
menu screen. The header will turn black.
3. Press the DOWN () button to scroll through the
menu options until Rename device is highlighted in
a box (See Figure 118).
4. Press the SELECT () button to display the
Rename device screen (See Figure 119).
FIG. 118
FIG. 119
FIG. 120
5. Two lines are displayed below the header. The
upper line shows the device name. The lower line
is the list of available characters (upper and lower
case alphabets, space character, numbers and com-
mon punctuation marks). Use the RIGHT () or
LEFT () buttons to highlight the first character you
want to replace in the old device name.
6. Press DOWN () to switch to the lower line.
7. Press the RIGHT () or LEFT () buttons to scroll
through the character list.. Stop when the character
you want to select is highlighted (See Fig. 120).
8. Press the SELECT () button. The character you
picked is added to the upper line.
9. To select the next character, return to Step 7. When
finished entering the device name, press the UP
() button to switch to the upper line, then press
SELECT () to go back to the device menu.
ECOWATER
SYSTEMS
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P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul, MN 55164-0420
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