EcoWater Systems 5949 HydorLink Module Transceiver User Manual 7300493 qxp

EcoWater Systems, Inc HydorLink Module Transceiver 7300493 qxp

Users Manual

UndersinkREVERSE OSMOSISDRINKING WATER SYSTEMERO-375HERO-375Safety GuidesInstallationOperationMaintenanceRepair PartsEcoWater Systems LLCP.O. Box 64420St. Paul, MN 55164TEL (651) 739-5330 7300493 (Rev. A 12/3/07)System tested and certified by NSF Internationalagainst NSF/ANSI Standard 58.See performance data sheet for details.
2TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY INFORMATIONWarranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Safety Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4What the Drinking Water System Will Do. . . . . . . . . . . 5Components of the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Checks to Make Before Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14Feed Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Reject Water Drain Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Installing Faucet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Installing RO Assembly & Storage Tank. . . . . . . . . . . 8Tubing Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Connect Water Supply, Storage Tank & Drain Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Sanitizing / Pressure Testing / Purging . . . . . . . . . . . 11Installing Hydrolink™RO Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Installing (or Replacing) Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Connecting Hydrolink™ RO Module to Remote . . 13How the Hydrolink™ RO Module Works . . . . . . . . . . 14Status Screen on the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Status LED on the Hydrolink™ RO Module. . . . . . . . 15Checking RF Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Changing the Remote Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17How the RO System Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Replacing the Filters & RO Membrane. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Care of Your Reverse Osmosis System . . . . . . . . . . 19-22Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22System Schematic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Installation of Optional Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Remote Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27LIMITED WARRANTY1, 3, 5 and 10 YEAREcoWater Systems LLC, guarantees to the original owner that:for a period of ten (10) years from from the date of pur-chase, the RO holding tank will be free from defects in material and workmanship. All other parts of the drinking watersystem will be guaranteed for a period of five (5) years from defects in material and workmanship. The electronic faucetwill be guaranteed for three (3) years from defects in material and workmanship. The reverse osmosis membrane willbe guaranteed for one (1) year from defects in material and workmanship. The prefilters and postfilter, which areexpendable, are not covered under this warranty. This warranty does not include normal shipping, installation or serv-ice charges.Any defective part, as described above, which fails within the ten, five, three or one year period from date of purchasewill be repaired or replaced, F.O.B. our plant, St. Paul, MN.The sole obligation of EcoWater Systems LLC, under these guarantees, is to replace or repair the component or partwhich proves to be defective, within the specified time period, and EcoWater is not liable for consequential or inciden-tal damages due to misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing or a force of nature. All implied warranties, including anyimplied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, are disclaimed to the extent they extendbeyond the above periods. No dealer, agent, representative, or other person is authorized to extend or expand theseguarantees.Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental orconsequential damage, so the limitations and exclusions in this warranty may not apply to you. This warranty gives youspecific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
3SAFETY GUIDESRead all steps, guides and rules carefully before installingand using the Drinking Water System. Follow all steps exact-ly to correctly install.BE SURE TO FOLLOW APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCALPLUMBING AND SANITATION CODES when installing theDrinking Water System. Massachusetts plumbing code 248CMR shall be adhered to. Please consult your licensedplumber. Using a qualified installer is recommended.The Drinking Water System works on water pressures of 40psi minimum, to 100 psi maximum (see the table on Page 4). Ifhouse water pressure is over the maximum, install a pressurereducing valve in the water supply line to the Drinking WaterSystem.This system is acceptable for treatment of influent concen-trations of no more than 27 mg/L nitrate and 3 mg/L nitritemeasured as N and is certified for nitrate/nitrite reductiononly for water supplies with a pressure of 280 kPa (40 psig) orgreater. This system is supplied with a nitrate/nitrite test kit.Product water should be monitored periodically according tothe instructions provided with the test kit.DO NOT install the Drinking Water System outside, or inextreme hot or cold temperatures. Temperature of the watersupply to the Drinking Water System must be between 40°F(minimum) and 100°F (maximum), see the table on Page 4. DONOT INSTALL ON HOT WATER.Read the other limits (pH, water hardness, etc.), Page 4, andbe sure the water supply conforms.Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or ofunknown quality without adequate disinfection before orafter the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may beused on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.This system shall only be used for arsenic reduction onchlorinated water supplies containing detectable residual freechlorine at the system inlet. Water systems using an inlinechlorinator should provide a one minute chlorine contact timebefore the RO system. Conforms to NSF/ANSI 58 for pentava-lent arsenic reduction. See performance data sheet andArsenic Facts section for an explanation of reduction perform-ance.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and usedin accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter-ference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-antee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-ent from that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor help.Changes or modifications not expressly approved byEcoWater Systems could void the user’s authority to operatethe equipment.This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.Ce dispositif est conforme avec la norme CNR-210d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement du dispositif estsujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doitpas causer de brouillage, et (2) le dispositif doit accepter tousbrouillages, incluant tous brouillages qui peut nuire au bonfonctionnement du dispositif.European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electri-cal and electronic equipment to be disposed ofaccording to Waste Electrical and ElectronicEquipment (WEEE) requirements. This directiveor similar laws are in place nationally and canvary from region to region. Please refer to yourstate and local laws for proper disposal of theequipment.
4SPECIFICATIONSFeed water pressure limits - pounds per square inch (psi). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 100Feed water temperature limits - minimum / maximum degrees F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 100Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) - parts per million (ppm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 pH - grains per gallon (gpg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Maximum iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Chlorine in water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . allowable Feed water pH limits (pH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 11Product (quality) water, 24 hours - gallons (closed system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.4Percent rejection of TDS, minimum (new membrane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Automatic shutoff control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yesEfficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.14Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.98Chlorine reduction (max. of 2.0 ppm) by the RO Prefilter. REGULAR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.Chlorine will destroy the RO membrane, See Page 5.Feed water supply at 50 psi, 77°F, and 750 TDS - Quality water production and percent rejection allvary with changes in pressure, temperature and total dissolved solids.Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user asrevers osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate typical daily use.Recovery rating means the percentage of the influent water to the membrane portion of the system thatis available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storagetank or when the storage tank is bypassed.PRETREATMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY NEED-ED TO PREVENT SCALINGTO USE THE CHART......Locate the intersecting point of feed water hardnessand pH.If this point falls within the shaded area, pretreatment*is needed.*Softening of the water is the suggested pretreatment.This system conforms to NSF/ANSI 58 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiatedby test data.16”11”17”12-1/2” 3-1/2”
5WHAT THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM WILL DOCOMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEMThe drinking water system is a REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO)water treating unit. Reverse osmosis is a way of reducingdissolved solids and organic matter from water by pass-ing it through a special membrane. The membrane sepa-rates minerals and impurities from the water, and they areflushed to the drain. Good tasting, high quality productwater goes directly to the drinking water faucet, or to thestorage area. The system makes a good supply of drink-ing water each day (see specifications). How much it willmake depends on the feed water supply pressure, temper-ature, and quality.Pre and postfilters are replaceable cartridges. The carbonprefilter reduces some chlorine (see specifications) whilealso filtering sediments. The postfilter reduces any otherundesirable tastes and odors before you use the water.The RO system also includes a standard faucet assemblyto vend the drinking water, and a storage tank.NOTE: A performance data sheet is included listing whatthe system will reduce from the water supply. See per-formance data sheet for individual contaminants andreduction performance.The drinking water system fits under the kitchen or bath-room sink. However, you can install it where most con-venient. You do need a COLD water supply pipe anddrain point within a few feet (6' tubing lengths included).You can buy longer lengths of tubing if needed to reachmore distant points. Be sure tubing is acceptable for useon potable water supplies.The RO system is shipped in one carton, consisting of:(1) Storage Tank,(2) Faucet,(3) RO Assembly, with color coded tubing lengthsattached,(4) Parts bag containing storage tank shutoff valve, drainflow restrictor, mounting washers and screws.(5) Separate 30" length of 3/8" tubing.(6) Hydrolink™ RO Module, with batteries and cable, inits own box (Model HERO-375 only).INSTALLER PROVIDES: (1) fittings to tap the cold waterpipe for a feed water source to the RO . . . must adapt to1/4" tubing; and (2) a drain point for RO discharge water .. . must adapt to 3/8" OD tubing. Both items must complywith state and /or local codes. Optional fittings are avail-able from EcoWater for use in areas where codes permit.THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TOINSTALL:FEED WATER - The water supply to the DrinkingWater System must have the qualities listed in the specifi-cations. If not, it will not make product water as it shouldand life of the RO membrane is shortened. City watermost often will have these qualities. Well water may needconditioning. Have the water tested by a water analysislaboratory, and get their recommendations for treatment.Observe plumbing codes when providing a water supplyto the RO. A self-piercing saddle valve is available for tap-ping into a cold water pipe (check local plumbing codes).Refer to Pages 24 and 27.NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require instal-lation by a licensed plumber, and do not permit the use ofthe drain clamp. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.CAUTIONS:Feed water must have chlorine reduced (prefilters reduceup to amount shown in specifications, Page 4). Chlorinewill destroy the RO membrane cartridge. Be sure to serv-ice the prefilters, Page 19.DRAIN POINT - A suitable drain point (check yourlocal plumbing codes) is needed for reject water from theRO membrane cartridge. Running the RO drain tubingdirectly to a floor drain, laundry tub, sump, standpipe,etc., is preferred. If that is not possible or practical, usingthe sink p-trap drain pipe is suggested. A drain clamp(drilling required), or a special drain adapter are availablefrom EcoWater to use where codes permit. Refer to Pages24 and 27. These options install on the sink drain pipetailpiece, above the p-trap. RO FAUCET - The RO product water faucet installs onthe sink, or on the countertop next to the sink. Often, it'sinstalled in an existing sink spray attachment hole. Spaceis required underneath for tubing to and from the faucet,and for securing it in place. Refer to Pages 7 and 10.MOUNTING SURFACE - The RO assembly mountson a wall surface under the sink, or you can lay it on thebottom of the cabinet. Special washers and screws areincluded for wall mounting.When the storage tank is fullof water, it weighs about 30 pounds. Be sure to set on asurface that will support this weight.
6INSTALLATION - FEED WATER SUPPLYREJECT WATER DRAIN FITTINGCheck and comply with local plumbing codes as youplan, then install a cold feed (supply) water fitting. Thefitting must provide a leak tight connection to the RO1/4" OD tubing, see Figure 6, Page 10. A typical installa-tion, using standard plumbing fittings is shown inFigure 1. A saddle valve (part no. 7011272) is availableto use where codes permit. Installation instructions areon Page 24.NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts requireinstallation by a licensed plumber, and do not permitthe use of the drain clamp. For installation, use plumb-ing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts.PIPE FITTINGS (compression shown)IMPORTANT: Before starting, close the hot and coldwater shutoff valves (See Figure 1). Use a pan to catchwater when disassembling the pipe.Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on thekitchen cold water pipe to adapt 1/4" OD tubing. A typ-ical connection is shown in Figure 1. You can use solderor threaded fittings. If threaded fittings are used, besure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on out-side threads.Do not connect the tubing to the fitting until Step 2, topof Page 10.Running the RO drain tubing directly to a floor drain,laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc., is preferred. If thatis not possible or practical, check and comply withlocal plumbing codes as you plan, then install a drainfitting for RO reject water. This fitting is usuallyinstalled at the sink p-trap (always above). It must pro-vide a leak-tight connection to 3/8" OD tubing from theRO product water faucet airgap, see Figure 6, Page 10.Typical drain fitting installations are listed below. Adrain adapter (part no. 7192230) is available to usewhere codes permit. Installation instructions are onPage 24. Other options are shown on Page 27.“Y” BRANCH TAIL PIECE, OR OTHER APPROVEDP-TRAP DRAINReject water from the RO is routed to the RO faucet air-gap (1/4" tubing), then to the drain point with 3/8" ODtubing. COMPLYING WITH PLUMBING CODES,install a fitting to accept the 3/8" tubing. Figure 2 showstypical p-trap and "Y" branch tail piece type drains.Do not connect drain tubing until Step 1, top of Page 10.FIGURE 1FIGURE 2
INSTALL THE FAUCETSelect one of the following places to install the faucet.Be sure there's room underneath so you can make theneeded connections.In an existing sink spray attachment hole.Drill a hole in the sink top.Drill a hole in the countertop, next to the sink.NOTE: Looking at Figure 3, be sure the faucet base willfit flat against the surface at the selected location so theo-ring will seal.1. Do not connect drain tubing until Step 1, top ofPage 10.2. For Model ERO-375, slide the chrome washer ontothe faucet stud, Figure 3.3. For Model HERO-375, snap the o-ring in thegroove on the bottom of the ring and slide the monitorring onto the faucet stud. The monitor ring LED wiremust be routed through the sink or countertop holeand through the spacer, if used, Figure 3.NOTE: If you will route the RO drain tubing directly tothe drain point, disregard Steps 4 and 6 and do Step 1on top of Page 10.4. Take the 30" length of 3/8" black tubing and pushone end onto the 3/8" faucet barb fitting, Figure 4.5. Move the RO system into position, under the sink.(Referring to Page 8, hang the system on cabinet wall,or lay on the floor surface, as desired.)6. Route the 1/4" red tubing from the bottom, upthrough the faucet mounting hole. Push the end of thetubing onto the 1/4" barb fitting.7. Work tubing and the faucet stud down, into themounting hole.8. On the underside of the sink or countertop, installthe spacer (Model HERO-375 only), plastic bushing, flatwasher, and hex nut. Slide the large steel washer inplace, between the bushing (or spacer) and the bottomof the sink or countertop. Then, tighten the hex nutsecurely. Make sure that the LED wire is in a positionso that it will not be cut, pinched or kinked beforetightening the faucet assembly.9. Thread the tubing connector onto the bottom of thefaucet stud.10. Push the end of the 3/8" blue tubing from the RO,into the tubing connector installed in Step 9.NOTE: See tubing connection procedures on Page 9.For ease of service and maintenance, keep tubinglengths long enough so removal of the RO system fromunder the sink is possible.FIGURE 3 - FAUCET INSTALLATION FIGURE 4 - TUBING CONNECTIONSwire will be connect-ed to Hydrolink™ ROModule in manifoldelectronics ring o-ring washer Model ERO-375 onlyModel HERO-375 onlyspoutleverfaucet1-1/4” dia. holespacer bushingwasherhex nutsteel washer(large)3/8” blue tubingfrom RO3/8” blacktubing,30” long1/4” redtubingfrom RO1/4” barbfitting3/8” barbfittingtubing connector1/4” to 3/8”
8INSTALL RO ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE TANK1. Hold the RO assembly up to the wall surfacewhere you will install it. Mark locations for the hangerwashers and screws.2. Fasten the hanger washers to the wall surface.Wood screws are included for fastening to a wood sur-face. Provide other screws for other surfaces as needed.3. Hang the RO assembly on the hanger washers.4. Move the storage tank into place, setting on thefloor surface. Use the stand, included with the tank,and position the tank upright, or on its side.5. Apply teflon tape on the tank nipple threads andinstall the shutoff valve.9”NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1-1/2" under thesystem for removing the cartridges in order to change them.connector (shutoff) valvestoragetankhangerwasher (2)screw (2)NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimumspace of 4" above the system forremoving the top cover to changebatteries (on HERO-375).FIGURE 5
9TUBING CONNECTIONSHOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBESYour Reverse Osmosis Water System includes push-infittings for quick tubing connection. Review the follow-ing instructions before connecting the tubes in the nextstep.Cut tubes to length1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing.Always cut the tubing square.2. Inspect the end (about 1") of the tubing to be surethere are no nicks, scratches or other rough spots. Ifneeded, cut the tubing again.NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal ofthe assembly from the hanger washers for servicing. Iftubing lengths are shortened for neater appearance, itmay be necessary to keep the assembly on the hangerwashers for service.Connect tubes1. Push tubing through collet, until it engages the o-ring. Continue pushing until the tube bottoms outagainst the back of the fitting. A common mistake is tostop pushing when the tube engages the o-ring. Thiswill lead to future leaks. When a 1/4” tube is fullyengaged, 11/16” of the tube has entered the fitting.When a 3/8” tube is fully engaged, 3/4” of the tube hasentered the fitting.2. If using tubing other than tubing supplied with thesystem, be sure it is of high quality, exact size androundness with a smooth surface. Disconnect Tubes 1. Push the collet inward with a finger tip.2. Continue holding collet inward while pulling thetubing out.Cut tubing square with end of tubing round,smooth, with no cuts, nicks or flat spots.Tube Correctly CutTube Partially Engaged With FittingTube Fully Engaged With FittingCollet and O-ringDisconnect Tubingtube push-infittingcolletcolleto-ringo-ring
10CONNECT WATER SUPPLY, STORAGE TANK AND DRAIN TUBING1. Connect faucet drain tubing (if using p-trapdrain): Run the 3/8" black tubing from the 3/8" faucetbarb, to the drain fitting installed on page 6. Keep thistubing run as straight as possible, without loops, dipsor low-spots. Cut the tubing as needed and fasten tothe drain fitting, securing as required (pages 6 and 24).Or, connect RO drain tubing (if using floor drain orother approved drain point): Route the 1/4" red tubingfrom the RO to the floor drain, sump, etc. Be sure toprovide an air gap when securing in place.2. Install Flow Control Insert: Before connecting the1/4” red tubing to the RO system manifold’s drain port,take the flow control insert from the parts bag andinsert it into the end of the tube, as shown below.3. Connect water supply tubing: A length of 1/4 "green tubing is attached to the RO inlet. Connect thistubing to the feed water supply fitting, installed onpage 6. Connect the tubing as applies (Figures 1 and 6)and tighten the nut securely.Prefilter Postfilterdrain flowcontrol insert (from parts bag)1/4” red tubingFIGURE 6 - TYPICAL INSTALLATIONNOTE: Cut tubing lengths as needed forneat appearance, but keep long enough foreasier cartridge replacement, see page 19.1/4” red tubingfrom drain port to1/4” barb on faucet3/8” blue tubing to 3/8” quickconnect fitting on faucet stem

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