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OWNERS MANUAL
how to maintain and operate your
EcoWater digital demand water system
MODELS
ES9120R, ES9120RP
ES9130R, ES9230R
ES9230RP, ES9240R
& ES9270R
EcoWater Systems
PO Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164--9888
PRINTED IN USA
Part No. 7214749 (1/2000)
ECOWATER
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Unpacking, Table of Contents
UNPACKING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EcoWater Systems conditioners are shipped from
the factory in 1 master carton. The carton also includes a skin pack of small parts needed to assemble and install the unit, and this manual.
Thoroughly check the EcoWater Systems conditioners for possible shipping damage and parts loss.
Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping
carton. Notify the transportation company if damage
is present. EcoWater Systems is not responsible for
in--transit damages.
Remove and discard (RECYCLE) all packing materials. We suggest you keep the small parts on the
skin--pack until you are ready to use them. Minimal
assembly is needed on all two tank models...see
page 7.
Page
Warranty
Water / Water Conditioning
4--5
Assembly
6--7
Planning Installation
8--9
Installation Steps
Programming Face Plate--Timer
Features / Options
10--15
14--15
16--19
Extra Recharges (Regenerations)
16
Remote Monitor Features / Options
22--23
Eco System Unit Operation
24--27
Electronics
Service / Regeneration / Water Flow
24
24--27
Service Information
28--34
Refilling with Salt
28
Troubleshooting
Wiring Schematic
Dimensions / Specifications
Repair Parts
30--33
33
35
36--39
SAFETY GUIDES
Follow the installation instructions carefully. Failure to install the EcoWater Systemsconditioner properly
voids the warranty.
Before you begin installation, read this entire manual. Then, obtain all the materials and tools you will need
to make the installation.
Check local plumbing and electrical codes. The installation must conform to them.
Use only lead--free solder and flux for all sweat--solder connections, as required by state and federal codes.
Use care when handling the EcoWater Systems conditioner. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp
protrusions.
Do not locate the EcoWater Systems conditioner where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat
water over 120°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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Warranty
WARRANTY
GUARANTEE
BOND
EcoWater Systems, Inc.
Advantage Warranty
Series 3000 E/D Water System
EcoWater Systems, Inc., guarantees to the original owner, that:
1. ..for the lifetime of the original owner, the salt tank and the
fiberglass mineral tank will not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in
any other manner fail to perform their proper functions; and that
2. ..for a period of five (5) years after installation, the
electronic computer control panel, the valve body, and all other
parts will be free from defects in material and workmanship, and
will perform their normal functions.
Series 3000 E/D WATER REFINER models only,
designated as + PLUS on the rating decal: The EcoLife TM
resin is also guaranteed, for the lifetime of the original owner, to
remove chlorine from a municipal water supply.
If during such respective period a part proves, after inspection
by EcoWater, to be so defective, EcoWater will, at its sole
option, either replace or repair the part without charge except
normal shipping and installation charges. Labor necessary to
maintain this equipment is limited to one (1) year.
General Provisions
The above warranties are effective provided the water conditioner is operated at water pressures not exceeding 125 psi, and
at water temperatures not exceeding 120°F (and on a municipal
chlorinated water supply -- models designated as + PLUS on the
rating decal); provided further that the water conditioner is not
subject to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing, accident
or negligence; and provided further that the water conditioner is
not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such
as, but not limited to, flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake.
EcoWater Systems, Inc., is excused if failure to perform its
warranty obligations is the result of strikes, government
regulation, materials shortages, or other circumstances beyond
its control.
To obtain warranty service, notice must be given, within thirty
(30) days of the discovery of the defect, to your local EcoWater
Systems dealer.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THE WATER CONDITIONER BEYOND THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED
TO THE EXTENT THEY MIGHT EXTEND BEYOND THE
ABOVE PERIODS. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF ECOWATER SYSTEMS, INC. UNDER THESE WARRANTIES IS TO
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE COMPONENT OR PART WHICH
PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME
PERIOD, AND ECOWATER IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. NO ECOWATER
DEALER, AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND OR EXPAND THE
WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or
consequential damage, so the limitations and exclusions in this
warranty may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state. This warranty applies to consumer--owned installations
only.
The Continental Casualty Company, an Illinois corporation, has
issued it’s bond in the form shown below, guaranteeing full performance by EcoWater Systems, Inc.
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois, hereinafter called ‘‘Surety,’’guarantees unto Harris Trust and Savings
Bank, 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois, as Trustee holding said Guarantee Bond under the terms of a Trust Agreement
dated September 15, 1963, 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 DOLLARS ($500,000.00) in the aggregate, and
2. There shall be no liability hereunder as to any purchaser to whom
there has not been issued at the time of installation and purchase completed registration card which is enclosed with a facsimile of this bond, and who has not returned such card in accordance with this guarantee.
3. Claim must be made by such original purchaser in writing within
30 days from the expiration of these guarantees upon EcoWater
Systems, Inc., PO Box 64420, St. Paul, MN 55164, to perform
the terms of said guarantee, and notice of any default on such
guarantee must be sent to Surety at its address by Registered
Mail.
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
attest:
assistant secretary
by:
vice--president
This is to certify that the original of the above
guarantee and bond is on file with Harris Trust
and Savings Bank, 111 West Monroe Street,
Chicago, Illinois.
HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK
As Trustee
by:
authorized officer
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
WATER
Man’s very existence depends on water. It is 1 of the
basic commodities of life. Water is best as nature
provides it, is a common misconception. Practically
all natural water needs refinement or treatment to
make it safe to drink or more satisfactory to use.
The earth’s water supply cycle starts in the upper
cloud layers. As it falls to the earth as rain or snow,
it picks up impurities and gases from the atmosphere. Landing on earth, it seeps over and through
the ground, dissolving earth minerals. Passing
through limestone, it dissolves calcium and magnesium, the hardness minerals. Iron deposits impart
iron to the water. Acidity and sediments are other
water conditions.
Municipal water supplies come from surface reservoirs, such as lakes and rivers, or from underground
reservoirs. Usually, municipalities chlorinate the water to make it safe to drink. Sediment is removed by
filtration. Tastes and odors are reduced or eliminated. The water is conditioned to comply with certain specifications. However, hardness minerals,
tastes and odors are not always reduced to the most
desirable levels.
Underground reservoirs provide our private water
supplies. Because the water is raw and untreated, it
can have varying amounts of hardness, iron, tastes,
odors, acidity, or combinations of these. Different localities and water levels affect mineral content.
WATER CONDITIONING
Water conditioning is the treatment of 4 general
conditions. These are: (1) Hardness, (2) Iron, (3)
Acidity, (4) Sediments.
(1) HARDNESS is a term to describe the presence
of calcium and magnesium minerals in water. A
chemical analysis accurately measures the amount
of minerals in grain weight. For example, 1 gallon of
water with 5 grains per gallon (gpg) hardness has
dissolved minerals, that if solidified, about equals
the size of 1 ordinary aspirin tablet. One gallon of 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.
Water, and Water Conditioning
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. Pages 20--23 describe
how the EcoWater conditioner works.
Sodium Information: Water softeners using sodium
chloride (salt) for regeneration add sodium to the
water. Persons on sodium restricted diets should
consider the added sodium as part of their overall 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. Four different
types of iron in water are: ¶ Ferrous (clear water),
· Ferric (red water), ¸ Bacterial and organically
bound iron, ¹ Colloidal and inorganically bound iron
(ferrous or ferric).
*Water may contain 1 or more of the 4 types of iron
and any combination of these. Total iron is the sum
of the contents.
¶ Ferrous (clear water) iron is soluble and dissolves
in water. It is usually detected by taking a sample of
water in a clear bottle or glass. Immediately after taking, the sample is clear. As the water sample stands,
it gradually clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown
as air oxidizes the iron. This usually occurs in 15 to
30 minutes. An EcoWater conditioner will remove
moderate amounts of this type of iron (see specifications).
· Ferric (red water), and ¸ Bacterial and organically
bound irons are insoluble. This iron is visible immediately 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 conditioner will remove minimal quantities (see specifications) of ferric iron.
continued
ECOWATER
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¹ Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is a ferric or
ferrous form that will not filter or exchange out of water. In some instances, treatment may improve colloidal iron water, but always consult a qualified water chemistry lab before attempting to treat it.
Colloidal iron water usually has a yellow appearance
when drawn. After standing for several hours, the
color persists and the iron does not settle, but remains suspended in the water.
Iron in water causes stains on clothing and plumbing
fixtures. It negatively affects the taste of food, drinking water, and other beverages.
(3) ACIDITY or acid water is caused by carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and sometimes industrial
wastes. It is corrosive to plumbing, plumbing fix-
Water, and Water Conditioning
tures, water heaters, and other water using appliances. In can also damage and cause premature
failure of seals, diaphragms, etc., in water handling
equipment.
A chemical analysis is needed to measure the degree of acidity in water. This is called the pH of water.
Water testing below 6.9 pH is acidic. The lower the
pH reading, the greater the acidity. A neutralizer filter
or a chemical feed pump are usually recommended
to treat acid water.
(4) SEDIMENT is fine, foreign material particles suspended 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.
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Assembly Instructions
1. Tank--in--Tank models are factory assembled.
During installation, remove the top and salt hole covers. Set aside to prevent damage. Check the brinewell to be sure it is secured and vertical (FIG. 1).
2. Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell. Be sure
the float stem is vertical to the brine valve body so
brinewell cover
FIGURE 1
elbow
seals will seat properly during operation. Replace
the brine valve in the brinewell and install the brinewell cover.
3. Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow
in the 3/4”diameter hole in the brine tank sidewall.
FIGURE 2
nut
nozzle assembly
brine tubing
brinewell cover
brine tank
brine tubing
brine tank
grommet
elbow
grommet
screw
brinewell
brine valve
brine valve
brinewell
slots
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Planning Installation
FIG. 3 -- TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS
CONDITIONED
WATER
bypass valve
120V, 60Hz
outlet
HARD
WATER
HARD
WATER
3-- valve
bypass system
outlet valve
transformer
(supplied)
inlet valve
to timer
to timer
OUTLET
OUTLET
INLET
EcoWater
bypass valve
#7083122
INLET
valve drain hose
bypass valve
#7195408
may be included
with some models
INLET - OUTLET OPTIONS
brine tank
overflow
hose
1’x 1”strgt.
sweat connector
1’x 3/4”strgt.
sweat connector
TANK--IN--TANK
MODEL
1”copper tube
(2 supplied)
brine tank
overflow hose
1”sweat x 1”or 3/4”
pipe thread
1--1/2”
airgap
2 -- TANK,
FREESTANDING MODEL
floor drain
valve drain hose
floor drain
1--1/2”
airgap
Tie or wire valve drain hose in place, to keep
over floor drain.
NOTE: Faceplate and support
not shown for clarity of drawing.
INLET -- OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS
S ALWAYS INSTALL 1 of the EcoWater bypass
valves, #7083122 or #7195408 (may be included
with some models), or a 3 valve bypass system.
Bypass valves allow you to turn of water to the
softener for repairs if needed, but still have water
in house pipes.
*Sweat soldering is required to adapt to the fittings
(1”male) supplied with the EcoWater System Unit,
or obtain approved compression adaptors. The following special fittings are available from EcoWater.
Be sure to comply with all local plumbing codes.
OPTIONAL INLET/OUTLET FITTINGS
#7104546 CPVC Nipple --- Use in place of
included copper inlet and outlet tubes.
S Use 1”... or, 3/4”(minimum) pipe and fittings.
#7129211 Adaptor Fitting, 1–1/2”(2) --- Use in
place of included copper inlet and outlet tubes.
S Use sweat copper... or, threaded pipe*... or,
CPVC plastic pipe.*
#7120259 Elbow --- Extends inlet and/or outlet in
any 90° direction.
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Planning Installation
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
S A drain is needed for regeneration discharge water. A floor drain is preferred, close to the EcoWater conditioner. A laundry tub, sump, standpipe,
etc., are other drain options.
FIG. 4 -- DRAIN OPTIONS
drain
hose
#x
FIG. 5
#7141239
drain
hose
SUMP
1--1/2”
airgap
connect a standard garden hose, or 5/8”I.D. hose
onto a barb.
1/2”NPT
barbs for
1/2”I.D.
tubing
drain
hose
barbs for
5/8”I.D.
hose
garden
hose
threads
1--1/2”
airgap
STANDPIPE
1--1/2”airgap
LAUNDRY TUB
S A 120V--60Hz, grounded, continuously ‘‘live’’,
electrical outlet is needed within 10’of the EcoWater conditioner.
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
D common screwdriver
D pliers
D cross--point screwdriver
D tape measure
SOLDERED COPPER
THREADED
D hacksaw or
pipe cutter
D hacksaw
D propane torch
D threading tool
D adjustable
wrench
D LEAD--FREE
solder and flux
D pipe joint compound*
D solvent cement*
D primer
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
H bypass valve, or 3 valves
H pipe and fittings as required
H1/2”I. D. high quality, flexible hose for the valve
drain,* and brine tank drain. The brine tank drain elbow accepts either 1/2”or 3/8”I. D. hose.
*VALVE DRAIN OPTIONS: Flexible drain hose is not
allowed in all localities (check your codes). To make
a rigid valve drain run, cut the barbed section off the
drain fitting for access to the 1/2”pipe threads. Then
plumb a rigid drain as needed. An optional drain fitting, part no. 7141239, is available from EcoWater to
1/2”NPT to pipe
female adaptor
1/2”pipe x 1--9/16”long
CPVC PLASTIC
D tubing cutter
D emery cloth,
sandpaper or steel
wool
HARD PLUMB DIAGRAM
1/2”pipe x 2”long
90_elbow (2)
1/2”NPT to pipe
female adaptor
1/2”pipe x 1--9/16”long
1/2”pipe x 2--1/4”long
45_elbow (2)
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Installation
SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION
S Position the EcoWater conditioner at least 6”from
surrounding walls, or other appliances, to allow
access for adding salt and servicing.
Consider all of the following when selecting an
installation location for the EcoWater conditioner.
S Locate the EcoWater conditioner, in the plumbing
system, after all other installed water conditioning equipment, except for a taste and odor filter.
A taste and odor filter is installed after all equipment. Always install the EcoWater conditioner
BEFORE the water heater. See the Safety
Guides on page 2. To reduce the risk of hot water
back-up, conditioned water piping between the
EcoWater conditioner and water heater should
be as long as possible.
S To condition all water in the home, install the EcoWater conditioner close to the water supply inlet,
and before all other plumbing connections, except outside water pipes. Outside faucets should
remain on hard water to avoid wasting conditioned water and salt.
S A nearby drain is needed to carry away regeneration discharge water. A floor drain is preferred,
with a laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc., as other
options (check your local codes).
S Install the EcoWater conditioner in a place water
damage is least likely to occur if it develops a
leak.
S The EcoWater conditioner works on 24 volts
only. A transformer is included to reduce 120--60
Hz house power. Provide an approved, grounded
outlet within 10’of the conditioner. The conditioner includes a 10’power cable for connection between the transformer and the timer.
FIGURE 6
A.
S If installing the conditioner in an outside location,
be sure to provide protection from the elements,
contamination, vandalism, and sunlight heat.
The sun’s heat can melt plastic parts.
clip
FIGURE 7
support
assembly
clip (2)
copper tube (2)
copper
tube
VALVE INLET
o--ring (2)
support
assembly
B.
Bypass
Valve
Installation
o--ring
copper
tube (2)
o--ring (2)
shim
plywood
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Installation
1. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER
TUBES
IMPORTANT: The support assembly (FIG. 6) is factory installed. The bypass valve or outlet copper
tube will not insert properly if the support assembly
is reversed or not fully into the valve port.
a. IF INSTALLING AN ECOWATER BYPASS
VALVE, put lubricated o--ring seals onto both bypass
valve ports (FIG. 6B). Carefully slide the bypass
valve into the softener valve and install the “C”clips.
b. Slide a lubricated o--ring seal onto each of the
copper tubes. Carefully insert the copper tubes into
the bypass valve (FIG. 6B), or into the softener valve
(FIG. 6 and 6A). Then install the ‘‘C’’clips.
NOTE: For lubrication, use silicone grease approved for potable water supplies.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the bypass valve and/or
copper tubes are firmly held in place by the plastic ‘‘C’’clips, and the clips are securely in place.
2. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY
a. Close the main water supply valve, near the well
pump or water meter.
b. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water
heater.
c. Open high and low faucets to drain all water from
the house pipes.
3. INSTALLING THREE VALVE BYPASS
FIGURE 8
If installing a 3--valve bypass system, plumb as
needed using FIG. 3 as a guide. When installing
sweat copper, be sure to use lead--free solder and
flux, required by federal and state codes. Use pipe
joint compound on outside pipe threads.
4. MOVE THE ECOWATER UNIT INTO PLACE
Move the EcoWater System Unit (resin tank only if
2--tank model) into installation position. Set it on a
solid, smooth and level surface. If needed, place the
unit on a section of plywood, a minimum of 3/4”thick.
Then, shim under the plywood to level the unit, FIG.
7.
CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE SHIMS DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRINE TANK. The weight of the tank,
when full of water and salt, may cause the tank to
fracture at the shim.
5. ASSEMBLE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING
Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings
from the main water pipe (or from the bypass valves
installed in step 3), to the inlet and outlet copper
tubes, installed in step 1b.
Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the valve
inlet side. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.
CAUTION: Be sure to fit, align and support all plumbing to prevent putting stress on the softener valve inlet and outlet. Undo stress may cause damage to
the valve.
continued
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
3 -- Valve Bypass
Install hose clamps before
soldering copper tubes
ground wire
SERVICE
nozzle &
venturi
BYPASS
OUTLET
VALVE
BYPASS
VALVE
INLET
VALVE
o--ring
elbow
EcoWater Bypass Valves
copper
tubes
hose clamp,
ground (2)
clamp (2)
10
ground wire
nut--ferrule
screen
brine tubing
Note: To ease brine tubing connection, use the elbow and o-ring seal as shown. Lubricate
the o--ring and insert into the elbow. Turn the elbow on and tighten. Then, back--off up to 1 turn,
as needed.
PULL OUT
for service
from conditioner
PUSH IN
for bypass
to conditioner
D for SERVICE:
- Open the inlet and outlet
valves.
- Close the bypass valve.
D for BYPASS:
- Close the inlet and outlet
valves.
- Open the bypass valve.
ECOWATER
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Installation
6. CONNECT INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING
7. COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING
Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing as applicable, below.
The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used
as a ground for the house electrical system. The
3-valve bypass type of installation, shown in FIG. 3,
will maintain ground continuity. If you use the plastic
bypass valve at the Eco System Unit, continuity is
broken. To restore the ground, do either step a or b
following.
a. SOLDERED COPPER
(1) Thoroughly clean and flux all joints.
(2) Pull the plastic ‘‘C’’clips and remove the inlet and
outlet tubes from the valve. Remove o--rings from
the tubes. DO NOT solder with tubes in the valve.
Soldering heat will damage the valve.
a. Use the included hose clamps and wire, to make
a jumper across the inlet and outlet copper tubes,
FIG. 8A. Put hose clamps on the copper tubes before soldering, step 6a.
NOTE: If installing a ground as shown in figure 8A,
place hose clamps on copper tubes before soldering (see step 7a).
b. Install a #4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe, securely clamping at both
ends, FIG. 8B (parts not included).
(3) Make all solder connections. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes square and straight.
8. INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE
IMPORTANT: Be sure the bypass valve and/or
copper tubes are firmly held in place by the plastic ‘‘C’’clips, and the clips are securely in place.
b. THREADED PIPE
(1) Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe
threads.
(2) Tighten all threaded joints.
(3) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe
steps a above.
c. CPVC PLASTIC PIPE
(1) Clean, prime and cement all joints, following the
manufactures instructions supplied with the plastic
pipe and fittings.
(2) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe
step a above.
NOTE: See valve drain options on page 8.
a. Connect a length of 1/2”I.D. hose (check codes)
to the valve drain elbow, on the controller, FIG. 5.
Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place. Route
the hose out through the notch in the back of the top
cover.
b. Run the hose to the floor drain, and as typically
shown in FIG. 4, tie or wire the end to a brick or other
heavy object. This will prevent ‘‘whipping’’during regenerations. Be sure to provide a 1--1/2”minimum
air gap, to prevent possible sewer water backup.
NOTE: In addition to a floor drain, you can use a
laundry tub, sump, or standpipe as a good drain
point for this hose. Avoid long drain hose runs, or
elevating the hose more than 8’above the floor. If
using a sump drain, be sure it does not discharge on a surface that salty water could damage.
9. IF INSTALLING A 2--TANK MODEL, move the
brine tank into position next to the resin tank. Observe the instructions in step 4, page 10.
11
ECOWATER
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Installation
10. INSTALL BRINE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE
12. PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS
a. Connect a length of 1/2”I. D. hose to the brine
tank overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose
clamp.
To prevent excessive air pressure in the EcoWater Unit and plumbing system, do the following
steps EXACTLY in order.
b. Run the hose to the floor drain, or other suitable
drain point no higher than the drain fitting on the
tank. If the tank overfills with water, the excess gravity flows to the drain point.
a. Fully open 2 or more conditioned cold water faucets nearby the EcoWater Unit.
11. On 2--tank models, connect the brine tubing to
the nozzle and venturi housing, FIGS. 1, 2 and 9.
Use the elbow, o--ring, nut--ferrule and screen included on the skin--pack. Tighten the nut by hand,
then another 1/4 turn with a pliers.
NOTE: Route the tubing neatly out of the way and
cut it to the desired length. For longer distances, order the optional parts shown on page 37, to extend
the tubing.
R20 AND HR20 MODELS: A white color coded
nozzle and venturi (.023) is factory installed for use
on water supply pressure of 50 psi and higher. If water supply pressure is under 50 psi, install the black
nozzle and venturi (.032) along with the .1 gpm flow
plug. They are included on the small parts skin pack.
Insert the .1 gpm flow plug into the nozzle and venturi, as shown, NUMBERED SIDE UP, CONCAVE
SIDE DOWN.
CAUTION: When removing and installing the cap,
hold the housing tightly with 1 hand to prevent breakage.
b. Place the bypass valve(s) in ‘‘bypass’’position.
See figure 10.
c. Fully open the main water supply valve. Observe
steady flow from the opened faucets, with no air
bubbles.
d. EXACTLY as follows, place bypass valve(s) in
‘‘service’’.
(1) SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY, move the
valve stem toward ‘‘service’’, pausing several
times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.
(2) 3--VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass
valve and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open
the inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the
unit to pressurize slowly.
e. After about 3 minutes, open a hot water faucet
for about 1 minute, or until all air is expelled, then
close.
f. Close all cold water faucets and check your
plumbing work for leaks.
13. ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE TANK
a. Using a pail or garden hose, add about 3 gallons
of water into the brine tank. DO NOT pour into the
brinewell, FIGS. 1 and 2, page 6.
b. Fill the brine tank with salt. You can use most water conditioner salts, but it must be clean. Recommended nugget, pellet or coarse solar salts have
less than 1% impurities. Salt storage capacity is
shown on page 35.
NOTE: See page 28 for additional information on
salt.
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Installation
14. SANITIZING THE ECOWATER SYSTEM UNIT
Care is taken at the factory to keep your EcoWater
System conditioner clean and sanitary. Materials
used to make the unit will not infect or contaminate
your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form
or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the unit.
For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested ¡
when installing.
...Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 1--1/2
oz. (2 to 3 tablespoons) of common household
bleach into the softener brinewell, FIGS. 1 and 2,
page 6. Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail, Eagle,
etc. are brand names of bleach readily available. Replace the brinewell cover.
...The final step in the sanitizing procedure is done
as you complete the following steps, including timer
programming on page 14.
¡ Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some water supplies, the EcoWater System Unit may need periodic disinfecting.
15. CONNECT TRANSFORMER
a. Connect the power cable leads to the 2 terminals
on the transformer.
NOTE: Check to be sure all leadwire connectors are
secure on the back of the timer.
Caution: Be sure all wiring is away from the valve
cam, which rotates during regenerations.
b. Plug the transformer into a continuously ‘‘live’’,
grounded, 120V--60Hz house electrical outlet, approved by local codes. THE UNIT WORKS ON 24V
ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT WITHOUT THE
TRANSFORMER.
16. START A RECHARGE
Press the RECHARGE button, move cursor to Set
Recharge Now and press SELECT/EXIT button,
starting a recharge. This recharge draws the sanitizing bleach into and through the EcoWater System
Unit. Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the
drain.
17. RESTART THE WATER HEATER
Turn on the electric or fuel supply to the water heater,
and light the pilot, if applies.
NOTE: The water heater is filled with HARD water
and, as hot water is used, it refills with conditioned
water. In a few days, the hot water will be fully conditioned. To have fully conditioned hot water immediately, wait until the recharge (step 16) is over. Then,
drain the water heater until water runs cold.
18. Install the tank top cover(s).
COMPLETE THE PROGRAMMING STEPS ON
PAGES 14 AND 15.
FIGURE 11
BACK OF
TIMER
Transformer
24V
120V
POWER
SOURCE
position
switch
valve
motor
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Programming the Faceplate Timer
display
SALT LEVEL
button
button
SELECT/EXIT
button
RECHARGE
button
¯ button
TANK LIGHT
button
THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE FOR FIRST TIME SET UP ONLY.
When the transformer is plugged in, a ‘‘beep’’will
sound, followed by the factory set model code display and software version for a few seconds. Then,
12:00 PM present time display.
1. MODEL CODE: The timer is factory set to the
R model code (see table), which provides the shortest recharge times and greatest water savings. For
operation at higher efficiency levels, the HR model
selection is required (see the product specification
sheet). Do the following to change to the HR code,
if desired.
vanced/Service and press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ).
Warning screen will show, press the (-) button to
continue.
c. Again, move the cusor down using the ( ¯) button
to Set Model and press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ). Use the
(-) button to set the HR code. If you pass by the correct HR code, use the (¯) button. Be sure to set the
correct code, or the EcoWater conditioner will
operate on incorrect timing.
When you are certain the correct code appears,
press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to set. The display will return to the start--up screen.
a. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
b. Move the cusor down using the ( ¯ ) button to AdMODEL NUMBER (on rating decal) ''
MODEL CODE
''
ES9120R,
ES9120RP
R20
HR20
R20+
Note: To reset the model code, see page 21.
ES9130R, ES9230R
ES9230RP,
R30
HR30
2R30
2H30
ES9240R
2R40
2H40
ES9270R
2R70
2H70
D SOUND ‘‘BEEPER’’-- A ‘‘beeper’’sounds while pressing buttons for timer setup. One beep signals a
change in the faceplate display. Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the button
you have pressed, telling you to use another button. For example, while setting the hardness number, the
beeper sounds repeatedly when the display reaches 1 using the (¯) button or 160, for example, using the (-)
button.
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Programming the Faceplate Timer
2. SET THE CLOCK: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary
Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Clock. Again, use the
(-) or (¯) buttons to set the present time of day, being sure AM or PM
shows, as applicable. Press (-) to move the display ahead; press (¯)
to move the time backward. NOTE: Each press of a button changes
the time by 1 minute. Holding a button in changes the time by 32 minutes each second. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button will set the
clock and exit to the primary menu.
NOTE: TO RESET THE CLOCK, IF SET CLOCK SCREEN IS SHOWING AFTER A POWER OUTAGE, DO
STEP 2. Then, press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to return to the Normal View Screens.
3. SET WATER HARDNESS: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter
Primary Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Hardness.
Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button once to display a flashing 25 and
GRAINS. Set the grains per gallon hardness of your water supply. Water hardness is determined by water analysis, or call your local water
department. Use the (-) button to advance the number; use the (¯)
button to reduce the number. Each press of a button changes the display by 1. Hold down the button to scroll. After 25, scrolling will be at
a faster rate. NOTE: To compensate for iron in the water, add 5 to the
hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT
( ¿ ) button will set the hardness level and exit to the primary menu.
4. SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME: Press SELECT/
EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next
to Set Recharge Time. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button once to
display a flashing 2:00 AM. At this setting, the EcoWater conditioner
begins recharge, or regeneration, at 2:00 AM., ending no later than
5:30 AM. This is a good time in most households because water is not
being used. If hot water is used while the unit is regenerating, the water heater will refill with hard water. To select a different recharge start
time, use the (-) or (¯) button. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button
will set the recharge time and exit to the primary menu.
5. Press the RECHARGE button to get to the recharge menu. Move
the cursor to Set Recharge Now and press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ),
starting a recharge. This recharge draws the bleach (see step 14,
page 13) through the EcoWater conditioner to sanitize it and to purge
any air remaining in the resin tank assembly.
6. RESTART THE WATER HEATER: Turn on the electric or fuel supply to the water heater, and light
the pilot, if applies.
NOTE: The water heater is filled with HARD water and, as hot water is used, it refills with conditioned water.
In a few days, the hot water will be fully conditioned. To have fully conditioned hot water immediately, wait
until the recharge (step 5) is over. Then, drain the water heater until water runs cold.
INSTALLATION OF THE DIGITAL DEMAND ECOWATER CONDITIONER IS COMPLETE. Additional faceplate timer features and options are described on following pages.
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Faceplate Timer, Features/Options
FEATURES AND OPTIONS
NORMAL SCREEN VIEWS
The display will scroll through as many as 5 screens at an interval of
4 seconds each.
FSoft Water Available will show a percent of available soft water and
a bar graph at the bottom of the display.
F Water Flow Rate shows gallons per minute (GPM) flowing through
the system at that time and a moving bar graph at the bottom of the
screen.
F Recharge Tonight is shown only if the unit will be initiating a recharge that night.
F Salt Level is Low is shown only if the salt level is below the amount
set for warning.
F If the unit is in recharge, the display will show remaining time in
recharge and at what stage of recharge.
INITIATING EXTRA RECHARGES
RECHARGE NOW: Press the Recharge button to go to the recharge
menu. Move cursor down to Set Recharge Now. Press SELECT/EXIT
button and a recharge begins immediately.
To assure an adequate supply of conditioned water, at times of unusual or unexpected high water use demand, use the RECHARGE NOW
feature. For example, if you have guests and the Soft Water Available
screen is at or below 50%, you could deplete conditioned water capacity before the next recharge is automatically initiated. To be sure
this will not happen, use RECHARGE NOW to restore 100% conditioned water capacity.
RECHARGE TONIGHT: Press the Recharge button to go to the recharge menu. Move cursor down to Set/
Cancel Recharge Tonight. Press SELECT/EXIT button to return to Normal Screen Views. When this feature
is set, the EcoWater conditioner will regenerate at the next programmed start time. This feature is beneficial
to assure a sufficient supply of conditioned water for an expected heavy water usage the next day.
To cancel a recharge when RECHARGE TONIGHT is shown, press the Recharge button to go to the recharge
menu. Move cursor down to Set/Cancel Recharge Tonight. Press SELECT/EXIT button to return to Normal
Screen Views.
PROGRAM MEMORY
If electrical power to the EcoWater conditioner goes off, the display is blank, but the faceplate timer keeps
the correct time for at least 2 days. When electrical power comes on again, you have to verify clock time is
correct. The MODEL CODE, HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never need resetting unless a change is
desired.
Even if the timer is incorrect, after a long power outage, the unit works as it should to keep your water conditioned. However, regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time
of day. To reset present time, see step 2 on page 15.
continued
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Faceplate Timer, Features/Options
Timer Buttons: The timer has 3 buttons on the left side of the display.
Salt Level button is used when adding salt to the brine tank. The level
number on the brinewell corresponds to the number to program into
the timer. Recharge button has 2 options: Set/Cancel recharge tonight, which either sets or cancels a recharge for that night and Set
Recharge Now, which will start a recharge immediately. NOTE: If in
a recharge, and the Recharge button is pressed, it will advance the
valve to the next regeneration cycle. On cabinet style units, there is
also a Tank Light button. This will turn tank light on or off, and will work
while in any screen. The tank light will automatically turn off after 4
minutes.
The following is a description of the remaining options in the Primary Menu.
Water Flow Rate: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
Move the cursor by using the (-) or (¯) buttons so that it is next to Water Flow Rate. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button. When selected,
this screen will show the water flow rate with the moving bar graph at
the bottom of the display for 4 minutes before defaulting back to the
Normal Screen Views.
Water Used Today: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
Move the cursor so that it is next to Water Used Today. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button and the gallons/liters used since midnight will
be shown in the display.
Average Water Use: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary
Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Water Used Today. Press
the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button and the average gallons/liters used
each day will be shown in the display.
Soft Water Meter: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
Move the cursor so that it is next to Soft Water Meter. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. This screen is similar to
a trip odometer in that it will count the number of gallons through the
system until it is reset.
Set Rolling Screen: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary
Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Rolling Screen. Press
the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. This menu will disable the Normal Screen Views from scrolling and will show only the
screen that is most important at the current time.
continued
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Faceplate Timer, Features/Options
Primary Menu, continued
Set 12/24 Hour Clock: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary
Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Set 12/24 Hour Clock.
Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. Moving the
(-) or (¯) buttons will change clock display from 12 hour (AM & PM)
or 24 hour (military).
Set Gallons/Liters: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Gallons/Liters. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. Moving the (-) or (¯) buttons will change displays to indicate water in gallons or liters.
Set Grains/PPM: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Grains/PPM. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. Change between diplaying
hardness units in grains or PPM.
Remote Status: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
Move the cursor so that it is next to Remote Status. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. The current remote status
is diplayed.
Send E.A.S.E. Message: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary
Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Remote Status. Press the
SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu. The unit will automatically start sending E.A.S.E. message and show a progress bar on the
display.
Advanced/Service: By entering these menus, a warning screen will
first be displayed. Only technicians or knowlegeable users should use
these menus.
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Faceplate Timer, Features/Options
The following is a description of the options in the Advanced/Service
Menu. To enter any of the following menus, press SELECT/EXIT (¿ )
to enter Primary Menu. Move the cursor so that it is next to Advanced/
Service. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this menu.
Warning screen will show, press the (-) button to continue.
Set Language: Move cursor down to Set Language. Language can
be changed from English to Spanish or French. Warning: If the language has been mistakenly changed, the following steps can be followed to reset. When the timer is scrolling through Normal Screen
Views press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button once to enter the Primary
Menu. Move cursor to the second to the last menu choice. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) twice to enter Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor
down one line and press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter the
Set Language menu. Move cursor to desired language with English
first, Spanish second and French third. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to
exit to the Primary Menu.
Diagnostics: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/
Service Menu. Move cursor to Diagnostics and press SELECT/EXIT
( ¿ ) to view this screen. This screen is for viewing only and will show
any error codes plus information about the unit. Use the (-) or (¯) buttons to view all lines of the screen. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to exit
to the Primary Menu.
Test Remote: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/
Service Menu. Move cursor to Test Remote and press SELECT/EXIT
( ¿ ) to enter this menu. This screen is for first time setting up of the
remote. Use the (-) or (¯) buttons to change channel if necessary.
At set up, the unit will send a signal to the remote every 3 seconds to
allow for correct positioning of remote monitor. Press SELECT/EXIT
( ¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu. See pages 22 to 23 for Remote Monitor.
continued
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Faceplate Timer, Features/Options
Advanced/Service Menu, continued
Set Low Salt Alert: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Low Salt Alert and press
SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Use the (-) or (¯) buttons
to change Alarm Level. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary
Menu.
Efficiency Mode: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Efficiency Mode and press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Default is Auto Adjusting which
has a minimum efficiency of 3350 grains/lb of salt. Use the (-) or (¯)
buttons to change to High Capacity which is below 3350 grains/lb of
salt and Salt Efficiency which operates at a minimum of 4000 grains/lb
of salt. Changing this setting will promp a warning screen. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
Set Max Days/Recharge: Follow directions described before to get
to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Max Days/Recharge
and press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Default is Auto.
Use the (-) or (¯) buttons to change between 1 and 15 days. With this
setting the unit will never go past number of days set for a recharge,
but could recharge before. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
Set 97% Feature: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set 97% Feature and press
SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Default is Off. Use the (-)
button to set to On. By setting to On, unit will automatically recharge
when 97% capacity has been used, at any time of day. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
continued
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S Y S T E M S
Faceplate Timer, Features/Options
Advanced/Service Menu, continued
Set Backwash Time: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Backwash Time and press
SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Time can be changed from
1 to 30 minutes. See chart on page xx for recommended backwash
time. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
Set 2nd Backwash: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set 2nd Backwash and press
SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Default is Off. Use the (-)
button to set to On. When set to On, unit will always perform a 2nd
backwash. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
Set Fast Rinse: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Fast Rinse and press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Time can be changed from 1
to 30 minutes. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
Set Model: Follow directions described before to get to Advanced/
Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Model and press SELECT/EXIT
( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Warning screen will display, press (-) to continue. Use the (-) or (¯) buttons to change to new model code. NOTE:
If this feature is changed, it will delete all information stored in the timer (Hardness, Recharge time will have to be reset. All usage history
will be cleared). Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
Restore To Factory Settings: Follow directions described before to
get to Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Restore System and
press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Default is No. If set
to Yes will restore timer to factory settings. NOTE: This will affect ALL
settings, and timer will go through first time set--up screens again.
Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
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Remote Monitor, Features/Options
Remote Monitor, Features and Options
GREEN LED
AMBER LED
This EcoWater unit comes with a Remote Monitor which can conveniently be placed in your home for viewing of your conditioners’status.
During normal operation, the green LED will flash at intervals of 5 seconds. If the unit requires salt, the amber LED will flash, and if the unit
needs to be checked the red LED will flash. Follow the steps below
to set up the remote monitor.
RED LED
Test Remote: Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter the Primary Menu.
Move the cursor next to Advanced/Service Menu and press SELECT/
EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this Menu. Warning screen will show. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to continue. Move cursor to Test Remote and press
SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. The timer will start sending
a signal to the remote every 3 seconds. When the remote is receiving
this signal, the LED’s will flash red, amber, green. Now remote can
be placed in a convenient location. If only the red LED starts to flash,
the remote is out of range of signal and needs to be repositioned.
Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu. Now the unit
should start transmitting a normal signal.
The timer on the EcoWater Systems conditioner will send a signal to the remote monitor every minute. The
remote monitor will listen for a signal every 10 minutes. Any changes in softener status could possibly take
up to 10 minutes before the remote registers the change. If the unit stops sending a signal, the remote will
keep trying to listen for the signal. If after 10 minutes with no signal received, the remote will try 1 minute
later and 2 minutes later to find the signal, gradually increasing the time between, but will keep trying to listen
for the signal up to 2 days. After 20 minutes with no signal received, the remote monitor will turn off the LED’s
to conserve battery life, but will still be active. After 2 days with no signal received, the remote monitor will
shut down untill the reset button is pushed (on back of remote).
The EcoWater Systems remote uses 3 “AA”batteries, which are included on the small parts skin pack. To
check batteries, press reset button on back of remote monitor. If batteries are good, the LED’s on the remote
should scroll red, amber, green. If display is blank, batteries need to be changed.
continued
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Remote Monitor, Features/Options
Remote Monitor, continued
If there is another EcoWater unit within range of the remote, it may cause a conflict with the channel that the
remote monitor is receiving. If the remote monitor displays the wrong message (example: low salt when salt
is above warning level) this is an indication that the remote monitor is receiving a different signal. Follow the
steps below to change the remote channel.
Set Remote Channel: Follow directions described before to get to
Advanced/Service Menu. Move cursor to Set Remote Channel and
press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter this screen. Default is random from
1 to 16. Press ( -) or ( ¯) to select new channel. Press SELECT/EXIT
(¿ ) to exit to the Primary Menu.
NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: ALSO SEE SERVICE INFORMATION, PAGES 28 THROUGH 34.
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EcoWater Conditioner Operation
ELECTRONICS
WATER METER:
The water meter consists of a turbine, turbine
mounting assembly, and sensor housing. It is located at the valve outlet port, FIG. 6, page 9. As water passes through and spins the turbine, 2 magnets
(in the turbine) cause a back--and--forth movement
of a switch in the sensor housing. This switch movement sends a pulse to the faceplate timer.
FACEPLATE TIMER:
The faceplate timer is actually a small computer. As
it receives pulses from the water meter, it converts
them to gallons of water passing through the EcoWater conditioner. It multiplies this water usage in-
formation times the water hardness (preprogrammed into the timer) to continually calculate the
conditioned water capacity required. The computer
adjusts daily to water using habits, seeking to supply
conditioned water for the longest time, using the
least (and most efficient) amount of salt and water
to regenerate.
When the computer determines more capacity is
needed, it schedules a regeneration at the next regeneration starting time (2:00AM, or as otherwise
preset). RECHARGE TONIGHT shows in the display to inform of the coming regeneration. During
vacations, etc., when you are not using water, the
EcoWater conditioner will not regenerate.
SERVICE, AND REGENERATION
The EcoWater conditioner is filled with a man-made
resin material, called the resin bed. The resin looks
somewhat like coarse sand, but the beads are round
and smooth. Resin has the ability to remove hardness minerals from water by ion-exchange.
SERVICE (FIG. 14):
Hard water enters the EcoWater conditioner, passes
through the valve and down into the resin tank and
resin bed. As it passes through the bed, hardness
minerals are extracted from the water and held by
the resin beads. Conditioned water exits the resin
tank through the bottom distributor, flows up the internal standpipe, into the valve, and out to the house
pipes.
In time, the resin beads hold all the hardness minerals they can, and cleaning with a salt solution (brine)
is needed. Regeneration and recharge are words
used to describe this cleaning.
REGENERATION, OR RECHARGE:
The faceplate timer determines when a regeneration is needed (see above). Regeneration starts at
2:00AM, or other preselected time, and consists of
5 different steps, or cycles. These are fill, brining,
brine rinse, backwash, and fast rinse.
STEP 1 - FILL CYCLE (FIG. 15): Salt, dissolved in
water, is called brine. Brine is the cleaning agent for
the resin bed. To make brine, water is needed in the
brine tank salt storage area. A controlled water flow
to the brine tank takes place during fill.
To enter fill, the EcoWater conditioner valve repositions slightly (motor energized). A valve passage
opens allowing conditioned water to flow through the
nozzle and venturi, to the brine valve, and into the
brine tank. Fill cycle length is regulated by the timer,
depending upon how much cleaning is needed to remove all hardness minerals, and restore 100% capacity.
continued, page 26
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EcoWater Conditioner Operation
WATER FLOW PATHS
FIGURE 14
CONDITIONED
WATER OUT
SERVICE CYCLE
HARD
WATER IN
TOP VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
LEFT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
outlet
disc
inlet
disc
FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)
CONDITIONED
WATER OUT
RIGHT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
HARD
WATER IN
resin
tank
top
distributor
to resin
bed
FIGURE 15
to resin
bed
standpipe and
bottom distributor
from
resin bed
CONDITIONED
WATER OUT
HARD
WATER IN
FILL CYCLE
TOP VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
fill flow
plug
LEFT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
outlet
disc
FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)
CONDITIONED
WATER OUT
inlet
disc
RIGHT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
HARD
WATER IN
CONDITIONED
WATER TO
BRINE TANK
to resin
bed
to resin
bed
from
resin bed
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EcoWater Conditioner Operation
STEP 2 - BRINING CYCLE, and
STEP 3 - BRINE RINSE CYCLE (FIG. 16):
The timer energized motor moves the valve out of fill
and into brining. A port opens, routing water to the
nozzle. Flow, through the nozzle and into the venturi,
creates a suction in the brine tubing and brine valve.
The suction pulls brine out of the brine tank, and it
mixes with water at the nozzle and venturi. Brine and
water flow back into the valve, down the internal
standpipe, and into the resin bed. As brine passes
through the resin bed, hardness minerals are released from the resin and carried with water flow to
the drain.
After all brine is drawn from the brine tank, the brine
valve float seats to prevent air induction. Water continues to flow in the same direction except for the discontinued brine flow. Hardness minerals and brine
rinse from the resin bed and flow to the drain.
Brining and brine rinse time is also variable and controlled by the timer (see page 33).
BYPASS HARD WATER: During brining and brine
rinse (also backwash and fast rinse, page 27), hard
water is bypassed through the valve and available at
house faucets. Avoid using HOT water however, because the water heater will refill with hard water.
WATER FLOW PATH
FIGURE 16
BRINING and
BRINE RINSE CYCLES
BYPASS HARD
WATER OUT
HARD
WATER IN
TOP VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
nozzle & venturi
nozzle & venturi
FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)
LEFT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
BYPASS
WATER
OUT
to
drain
BRINE FROM
BRINE TANK
water to nozzle
brine from
& venturi
nozzle & venturi
from
resin bed
from
resin bed
brine
to resin bed
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RIGHT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
HARD
WATER IN
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EcoWater Conditioner Operation
FIGURE 17
STEP 4 - BACKWASH: The motor drives
the valve to end brine rinse and begin
backwash. In backwash, a fast upward
flow of water, through the resin bed,
flushes remaining hardness minerals,
brine, dirt, sediments, iron deposits, etc.,
from the bed and to the drain. The fast flow
lifts and expands the resin bed for maximum cleaning.
BYPASS HARD
WATER OUT
HARD
WATER IN
TOP VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)
LEFT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
RIGHT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
BYPASS
WATER
OUT
to
drain
HARD
WATER IN
backwash
flow plug
from
resin bed
fast flow to bottom
of resin bed
from
resin bed
FIGURE 18
STEP 5 - FAST RINSE: After backwash,
valve rotation places the valve in fast rinse.
The continued fast flow of water changes
direction to flow down through the resin
bed. Any brine, hardness minerals, etc.,
still at the bottom of the resin bed, are
flushed up the standpipe and out the valve
to the drain. The resin bed is packed by the
fast flow, and prepared for service. The
motor is energized a final time to return the
valve to service position.
LEFT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
BYPASS HARD
WATER OUT
HARD
WATER IN
TOP VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
FRONT VIEW (CUT--AWAY)
BYPASS
HARD
WATER OUT
fast rinse
flow plug
to
drain
fast flow to top
of resin bed
RIGHT END VIEW
(CUT--AWAY)
HARD
WATER IN
fast flow to top
of resin bed
from bottom
of resin bed
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Service Information
REFILLING WITH SALT
CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI
Remove the brine tank cover and check the salt storage level frequently. If the conditioner uses all the
salt before you refill it, you will get hard water. Until
you have established a refilling routine, check the
salt every 2 or 3 weeks. ALWAYS refill if less than 1/2
full. Be sure the brinewell cover is on.
A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 19) is a must for the
EcoWater conditioner to work right. This small unit
creates the suction to move brine from the brine
tank, into the resin tank. If it should become plugged
with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the EcoWater conditioner
will not work, and you will get hard water.
RECOMMENDED SALT: Nugget, pellet, button,
coarse solar, etc., water conditioner salt is recommended. This type of salt is from high purity evaporated crystals, sometimes formed, or compressed,
into briquets. It has less than 1% insoluble (will not
dissolve in water) impurities. Clean, high grade rock
salts are acceptable, but may require frequent brine
tank cleaning to remove the ‘‘sludge’’residue (insolubles) that collects at the bottom of the tank.
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the conditioner top cover. Be sure the conditioner is in the
service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and venturi). Then, holding the nozzle and venturi housing
with 1 hand, turn off the cap. Do not lose the o--ring
seal. Lift out the screen support and screen. Then,
remove the nozzle and venturi. Wash the parts in
warm, soapy water and rinse in fresh water. If needed, use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Be careful not to scratch, misshape, etc., surfaces of the
nozzle and venturi. Also, check and clean the gasket
and flow plug(s) if dirty.
SALT NOT RECOMMENDED: Rock salt, high in impurities, block, granulated, table, ice melting, ice
cream making salts, etc., are not recommended.
SALT WITH IRON REMOVING ADDITIVES: Some
salts have an additive to help a water conditioner
handle iron in a water supply. Although this additive
may help keep the resin bed clean, it may also release corrosive fumes that will weaken and shorten
the life of some EcoWater conditioner parts.
BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE
Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the
brine tank. It is usually caused by high humidity or
the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an
empty space forms between the water and the salt.
Then, salt will not dissolve in the water to make
brine. Without brine, the resin bed is not regenerated
and you will have hard water.
If the brine tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you
have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge
is under it. Take a broom handle, or like tool, and
push it straight down into the salt. If a hard object is
felt, it’s most likely a salt bridge. Carefully push into
the bridge in several places to break it.
NOTE: In humid areas, it is best to keep the salt storage level lower, and to refill more often.
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Carefully replace all parts in the correct order. Lubricate the o--ring seal with silicone grease and locate
in position. Install and tighten the cap, by hand only.
Do not overtighten and break the cap or housing.
FIGURE 19
cap
À install with numbered
side UP, concave
side down
flow plugÀ (not used
on all models)
o--ring
screen support
screen
nozzle &
venturi
gasket
flow plugÀ
(fill)
nozzle &
venturi housing
cone screen
brine tubing
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S Y S T E M S
Service Information
RESIN BED CLEANING
If the water supply contains ‘‘clear water ’’iron (see
page 4), regular resin bed cleaning is needed to
keep the bed from coating with iron. Use resin bed
cleaner, available from EcoWater, following directions on the container. Clean the resin every 6
months, or more often if iron appears in your conditioned water supply.
To add more resin, or to replace the entire bed, use
the following guides. See resin and gravel requirements on page 33.
MODEL
NUMBER
¡
ADDING RESIN
Normally, the resin bed (FIG. 20) will last the lifetime
of the EcoWater conditioner. However, certain
conditions may require partial or total replacement of
the resin bed. Some of these conditions are:
(1) damaged top and/or bottom distributors have allowed resin to escape
(2) resin bed iron fouled beyond use
(3) some water supplies cause resin degradation
FIGURE 20
plug distributor tube
while adding resin
FREEBOARD
RESIN
TANK
SIZE
FREEBOARD
RANGE*
LBS. RESIN
PER INCH BED
DEPTH*¡
ES9120R
8 x 35
8.5 -- 12.5
1.6
ES9120RP, ES9130R
ES9230R,
10 x 35
10.5 -- 14.5
2.2
ES9230RP,
ES9240R
10 x 47
14.5 -- 18.5
2.2
ES9270R
12 x 54
20 -- 24
3.4
does not include carbon in +plus models
*Freeboard range and lbs. of resin per inch bed
depth, in the preceding chart, are provided only as
a guide for maintenance when adding to, or if replacing the entire bed with new, fully regenerated, resin
with typical moisture content. Freeboard can vary
several inches depending on resin bed conditions
including...if regenerated or exhausted, total moisture content, settling during shipping and storage,
tolerance variables in resin tank size, and amount
and type of gravel underbedding.
Each model is factory loaded with the specific
pounds or cubic feet of resin required, not by a freeboard measurement. Refer to page 33 for this information.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
add resin
resin
tank
bottom
distributor
tube
resin
bed
Turn off the water supply and relieve pressure...see
page 30.
Handle the resin tank carefully. It is heavy when filled
with resin and water.
Do not lose o--ring seals or other small parts.
Refer to the assembly instructions, page 6, and to
installation steps 1, 12, 14, 15 and 18 to reassemble
and restart the unit.
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Service Information
CAUTION: ALWAYS relieve water pressure in the
EcoWater conditioner, as follows, before removing
parts from the valve or resin tank.
DE--PRESSURIZE
EcoWater Bypass Valves
SERVICE
1. Put bypass valve(s) in bypass position.
2. Do Manual Advance step1, page 28, (fill water to brine tank will
depressurize the resin tank).
PULL OUT
for service
BYPASS
PRESSURIZE
PUSH IN
for bypass
1. Put bypass valve(s) in service position.
2. Do Manual Advance steps 2--5, page 28, to return unit to service.
ALTERNATE METHOD
3--VALVE BYPASS
ECOWATER BYPASS VALVE
DE--PRESSURIZE
1. Close the INLET valve.
2. Open HOT and COLD conditioned water
house faucets.
3. Close the OUTLET valve and open the
BYPASS valve.
4. Close all house faucets.
PRESSURIZE
1. Open HOT and COLD house faucets.
2. Close the BYPASS valve and open the
OUTLET valve.
3. Slowly, open the INLET valve.
4. Close all house faucets
3 -- Valve Bypass
water
DE--PRESSURIZE
1. Close the house main water supply valve.
flow
2. Open HOT and COLD conditioned water
faucets.
BYPASS
INLET
VALVE
VALVE
3. Push or rotate the bypass valve handle to OUTLET
VALVE
bypass position.
Note: For hard water bypass to house faucets, reopen the main water supply valve.
PRESSURIZE
1. Open HOT and COLD house faucets
(main water supply valve open).
2. Pull or rotate the bypass valve handle to
service position.
3. Close all house faucets.
from conditioner
to conditioner
D for SERVICE:
- Open the inlet and outlet valves.
- Close the bypass valve.
D for BYPASS:
- Close the inlet and outlet valves.
- Open the bypass valve.
ECOWATER CONDITIONER OPERATION, ELECTRONIC CHECKOUT
ALWAYS MAKE THE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST
INITIAL CHECKS:
1. Does the time display show the correct time of
day?
...If display is blank, check power source to the EcoWater conditioner.
...If time is incorrect, power was off for over 2 days.
The conditioner resumes normal operation, when
power returns, but regenerations occur at the wrong
time.
...If an error code shows in the display (example: Error 3), go to AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS, following.
2. Are plumbing bypass valve(s) in service position
(all the way open or closed, as applies).
3. Are the inlet and outlet pipes connected to the
EcoWater conditioner inlet and outlet respectively.
4. Is the transformer plugged into a ‘‘live’’, grounded
wall outlet, and the power cable fastened securely?
5. The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and
sharp bends, and not elevated over 8’above the
floor.
6. Is there salt in the brine tank?
7. Is the brine tubing connected? See FIG. 9, page
10.
8. Press SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
Move the cursor so that it is next to Set Hardness.
Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button once to display
the hardness setting. Be sure it is the correct setting
for the household’s water supply. ---- Make a hardness test of the raw water and compare with the
hardness setting. Also test a conditioned water sample to verify if a problem exists. ----Press SELECT/
EXIT ( ¿ ) button to exit to Normal View Screens.
If you do not find a problem after making the initial
checks, do MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC
DIAGNOSTICS, and the MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK, pages 31 and 32.
E.A.S.E.: EcoWater digital demand timers have the latest diagnostic technology. With E.A.S.E., or Electronic Au-
tomated Service Evaluation, a service person or homeowner can transmit operational data through the telephone,
to a personal computer (PC). The PC processes the data to determine if all electrical functions are working normally,
or helps to identify a problem should one occur. Ask your participating EcoWater dealer for more information on
this feature.
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S Y S T E M S
Service Information
AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
The faceplate computer has a self--diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and
water meter). The computer monitors electronic
components and circuits for correct
operation. If a malfunction occurs, an
error code appears in the faceplate
display.
The chart below shows the error codes that could
appear, and the possible defects for each code.
While an error code appears in the display, all faceplate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT
button. SELECT remains operational so the service
person can make the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS, below, to further isolate the defect, and to check the water meter.
POSSIBLE DEFECT
CODE
Error 1 Error 2
Error 3 Error 4
Error 5
MOST LIKELY '--------------------------------------------------------------------' LEAST LIKELY
valve defect causing high torque / motor inoperative / wiring harness or connection to
position switch / switch
faceplate
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE: 1. Unplug transformer-- -- -- -- 2. Correct defect-- -- -- -3. Plug in transformer-- -- -- -- 4. Wait for 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.
TROUBLESHOOTING,
--open a nearby CONDITIONED WATER faucet--
MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
000 to 151 (continual) = repeats display for each gallon of water passing through
the meter.
1. To enter diagnostics,
press the SELECT/EXIT
(¿ ) to enter the menu. This
screen contains information that can be used to
troubleshoot errors. Use
the (-) and (¯) buttons to
scroll through all lines on
this screen.
If you don’t get a reading in the display, with a faucet
open, pull the sensor housing from the valve outlet
port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of
the sensor. You should get a reading. If you do get
a reading, disconnect the outlet plumbing and
check the turbine for binding. If you don’t get a
reading, the sensor is probably defective
The first line shows time of day and error code.
BACK OF TIMER
CIRCUIT BOARD
Second line is Pos: which shows what position the
valve is in. Example: Service, Fill, Brining and Brine
Rinse, Backwash and Fast Rinse. The clock to the
right counts backward the time for each of the positions to be completed.
magnet
sensor housing
sensor pickup
The next line is Req Pos: which is for requested
position, or what position the valve is travelling to.
Next line displays Motor:, either on or off, and Sw:
either open or closed.
Next is Trbn: and Gals: which indicate water meter
operation as follows.
000 (steady) = conditioned water not in use...no flow
through the meter.
turbine
mounting
assembly
turbine
continued
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continued from page 31
Use the recharge button to manually advance the
valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation, and observe the valve position indicator.
NOTE: The position switch is closed when the plunger is depressed, open when extended.
While in this diagnostic screen, the following information is available and may be beneficial. This information is retained by the computer from the first
time electrical power is applied to the faceplate.
...Remote: either Intalled or Not Installed.
...Days: displays the number of days this faceplate
has had electrical power applied.
...Rchg: to show the number of regenerations initiated by this faceplate since power was first applied.
NOTE: This number resets to 0 if the model code is
changed.
...Last Rchg: displays the number of days since last
recharge.
...Cap: displays numerically the efficiency that the
softener is operating in with 1 lowest and 5 highest.
Press the SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to exit to the Advanced/
Service menu, move cursor up to EXITand press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to go to Normal Screen Views.
TROUBLESHOOTING,
MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK
This check verifies proper operation of the gearmotor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow
rates, and other controller functions. Always make
the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnostics first.
1. Press the RECHARGE button. Move cursor down
to Start Rchg Now and press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to
start a recharge. As the EcoWater conditioner enters
Service Information
the fill cycle of regeneration, remove the brinewell
cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering the tank.
a. If water does not enter the tank, look for an obstructed nozzle and venturi, fill flow plug or brine tubing FIG. 19, page 28.
2. After verifying fill, press Recharge to move the
valve into brining*. A slow flow of water to the drain
will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by
shinning the flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.
*If the 2ND BACKWASH option is set, the valve will
enter backwash and fast rinse before brining...see
page 21.
NOTE: Be sure water is in contact with the salt, and
not separated by a salt bridge...see page 28.
a. If the unit does not draw brine, check for...
...dirty or defective nozzle and venturi, page 28
...nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket, or
gasket defective
...restriction in valve drain, causing a back-pressure
(bends, kinks, elevated too high, etc.), installation
step 8
...obstruction in brine valve or brine tubing, page 6
and FIG. 9, page 10
...inner valve failure (obstructed outlet disc, wave
washer defective, etc.)
3. Again press Recharge to move the valve into
backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the
drain hose.
a. If flow is slow, check for a plugged top distributor,
backwash flow plug or drain hose.
4. Press Recharge to move the valve to fast rinse
position. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the
unit to rinse for several minutes to flush out any brine
that may remain from the brining cycle test.
5. To return the valve to service position, press ReCHARGE ONCE AGAIN.
continued
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Service Information
valve connection.
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION
R20
MODEL CODE
HR20
R20+
R30
2R30
2H30
LBS / CU FT
RESIN Ï
33 / .63
49 / .92
¼
½
LBS GRAVEL
2R40
2H40
2R70
2H70
61 / 1.15
106 / 2
10
10
12
FILL
CYCLE
Ê TIME
2 -- 6
3 -- 10
4 -- 12
7 -- 21
ËFLOW
.3
.3
.3
.3
BRINE
CYCLE
Ê
TIME
Ì
valve
assembly
HR30
clamp section (2)
shipping
cap
clamp retainer (2)
standpipe
o--ring,
13/16”x 1--1/16”
37
90
41
69
54
10
58
98
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
58
103
63
108
91
141
92
152
ÍFLOW
.11
.15
.15
.23
BRINE
R. CY.
ÍFLOW
.07
.10
.10
.14
BACK
W. CY
ÎTIME
12
13
ÍFLOW
1.0
1.8
1.8
4.0
FAST
RNS.
CY.
ÎTIME
ÍFLOW
2.4
3.0
3.0
4.0
¶ minutes, varies with capacity operating level
· gallon per minute flow to brine tank
Ì includes brine rinse cycle minutes
Í gallon per minute flow to drain
Î factory set default minutes
Ï synthetic high capacity resin -- For field replacement, use the following
pounds of standard / fine mesh resins:
R20 -- 31 / 2
R40 -- 57 / 4
R30 -- 46 / 3
R70 -- 100 / 6
¼ R20 Plus models use 33.7 lbs resin, 9.6 lbs of carbon and 10 lbs gravel.
½ R30 Plus models also have 12 lbs of carbon
o--ring,
2--7/8”x 3--1/4”
(thick)
o--ring,
2--3/4’x 3”
(thin)
resin
tank
top distributor
standpipe
WATER LEAKS FROM DRAIN HOSE (during service).
1. Defective inlet disc, seal, or wave washer.
2. Defective o--ring on inlet disc shaft.
3. Defective outlet disc, seal, or wave washer.
WATER HAS SALTY TASTE
1. House water pressure low (adjust pump, if well
system).
2. Partially restricted valve drain hose, top distributor, backwash flow plug, resin tank internal riser, or
bottom distributor.
WIRING SCHEMATIC
PWA on
back of timer
24
VAC
T1
OTHER SERVICE
HARD WATER BYPASS (hard water ‘‘bleeds’’into
conditioned water supply).
1. Defective inlet disc, seal, or wave washer (see
pages 38 and 39).
2. Missing or defective o--ring(s) at resin tank to
TURB
T2 J5A-1
J5A-2
Shield
24VAC
GND
+5
OUT
TURBINE
SENSOR
TRANSFORMER
NC
24V
white
NO
POSITION
SWITCH
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S Y S T E M S
Service Information
CHECKING THE MODEL CODE ENTRY (see page 14)
Unplug the transformer at the electrical outlet, and plug in again. A ‘‘beep’’will sound, followed by the model code and software version displayed for a few seconds. Then, the Normal View Screens start to scroll.
CHANGING THE MODEL CODE
IMPORTANT: Read step 1 on page 14 before changing this code.
1. Press SELECT/EXIT (¿ ) to enter Primary Menu.
2. Move the cursor next to Advanced/Service. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ¿ ) button to enter this
menu.
3. Warning screen will show, press the (-) button to continue.
4. Use the (-) or (¯) buttons to change to new model code.
5. Reset the timer (pages 14 & 15) and reselect other desired options.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
MODEL NO. ÀÁ
SERIAL NO. ÀÁ
DATE CODE Á
INSTALLATION DATE
WATER HARDNESS
GPG
WATER HARDNESS SETTING
À on rating decal
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Á
on shipping carton
IRON CONTENT
(see page 15)
PPM
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Dimensions / Specifications
20”
14”
IN
16”
14”
3--13/16”
OUT
16”
14”
IN -- OUT
IN -- OUT
36--9/16”
45”
32--1/2”
MODEL
NOMINAL
RESIN
TANK SIZE
R20
8”DIA.
X 35”
35” 39.5” 43”
Water Supply Max.
Hardness (gpg)
R30
R20 Plus
10”DIA.
X 35”
35” 39.5” 43”
Water Supply Max.
Clear Water Iron (ppm)
R40
R30 Plus
10”DIA.
X 47”
47” 51.3” 55”
R70
12”DIA.
X 54”
53” 57.3” 61”
R20
Rated Capacity
Service Flow Rate
R30
R40
see rating decal on the softener
Amount of High Capaciy Resin (cu ft)
Water Pressure Limits
(min./max. psi)
20 -- 125
Max. Water Temperature (° F)
120
Min. Water Supply Flow
Rate (gpm)
R70
Max. Drain Flow Rate
(gpm)
SALT STORAGE CAPACITIES
H2--Tank Brine Tank -- 250 lbs
HCabinet Brine Tank -- 200 lbs
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S Y S T E M S
Repair Parts
45
ECOWATER CONDITIONER
ASSEMBLY
44
43
42
10
11
12
15
41
46
47
40
13
33
14
34
39
38
35
15
37
25
36
20
16
31
30
21
19
22
19
17
20
21
18
29
28
24
23
23
24
22
48
27
26
25
36
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S Y S T E M S
Repair Parts
PARTS LIST
KEY
NO.
PART
NUMBER
KEY
NO.
PART
NUMBER
7095373
Transformer, 24V--10VA
28
7210397
Rim (tank -- in -- tank)
7084330
Power Cable
29
7214244
Vapor Barrier
Remote Indicator (batteries not included)
30
7210389
Salt Hole Cover
Top Cover
31
7210486
Brine Tank Cover
7210410
Faceplate (order following decal)
32
--
7214684
Faceplate Decal (Cabinet)
33
7113008
Float, Stem and Guide Assembly
--
7218264
Faceplate Decal (Cabinet Plus)
34
7170288
O--ring, 15/16”x 1--3/16”
35
1205500
Clip
36
7092252
Brine Valve Body
37
7080653
Clip
38
7131365
Screen
39
7113016
Tubing Assembly, BV
40
7095470
Brine Tube
41
7171349
Screen
42
9003201
Nut--Ferrule, 2 req. À
43
7094987
Union Connector À
44
7161807
Tubing, 20 ft.
Tubing, 100 ft.
PART DESCRIPTION
--
7218272
Faceplate Decal (Two Tank)
--
7218280
Faceplate Decal (Two Tank Plus)
7211173
Faceplate Support
7088033
Clamp Retainer, 2 req.
7176292
Clamp Section, 2 req.
10
7170296
O--ring Seal, 2--7/8”x 3--1/4”
11
7170254
O--ring, 13/16”x 1--1/16”
12
7077870
Top Distributor
13
7170270
O--ring, 2--3/4”x 3”
14
7105047
Repl. Distributor (bottom)
15
7114787
Resin Tank, 8”dia. x 35”
--
7113066
Resin Tank, 10”dia. x 35”
--
7092202
Resin Tank, 10”dia. x 47”
--
7113074
16
Rep’l PWA
PART DESCRIPTION
Brine Tank (2 tank)
--
7161768
45
46
7210460
47
Tank Sleeve, Model 9230RP, 9240R
Resin Tank, 12”dia. x 54”
--
Tank Sleeve, Model 9230R
0502272
Resin, 1 cu ft (stand. mesh)
--
Tank Sleeve, Model 9270R
--
0501741
Resin, 1/2 cu ft (stand. mesh)
48
7195408
Bypass Valve (includes following)
--
7175149
Shell Carbon (RP Models)
7172882
Stem
O-ring, 1.11”x 1.387”, 4 req.
Top Cover
Rim (2 tank)
17
7124415
Gravel, 17 lbs.
7173016
18
1184700
Spacer, Model 9120R only
7175238
C-ring
7089306
Clip, 2 req.
7170262
O-ring, 1-1/8”x 1-3/8”, 2 req.
7116488
Brine Valve Assem. (incl. key nos. 33
through 41)
7108118
Hose, 1/2”I.D. Drain
19
7082150
Wing Nut
20
7155115
Brinewell Cover
21
7109871
Brinewell
--
7214236
Decal, Salt Level
22
7214935
Screw, 1/4”--20
23
9003500
Grommet
24
1103200
Hose Adaptor
--
0900431
Hose Clamp (not shown)
25
7141205
Tank Base
26
Brine Tank (tank -- in -- tank)
27
Light Assembly (includes o--ring and nut)
À optional parts, not included with conditioner
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S Y S T E M S
Repair Parts
VALVE ASSEMBLY
15
16
14
13
11
12
10
19
18
15
20
11
34
21
38
22
37
35
36
23
39
49
12
13
46
25
28
48
47
24
29
26
40
27
41
33
42
50
30
31
43
45
44
32
38
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S Y S T E M S
Repair Parts
PARTS LIST
KEY
PART
NO. NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
KEY
PART
NO. NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
7101548
Turbine Assem. (All models except below)
27
7085221
Noz., Ven. Assy. (9120R £ )¤
7123061
Turbine Assem. (9230RP, 9240R, 9270R)
--
7091866
7094898
Turb. Mnt. Assy. (All models except below)
Nozz., Vent. Assem. (9120RP, 9130R,
9230RP, 9230R, 9240R) ¤
7119177
Turb. Mnt. Assy. (9230RP, 9240R, 9270R)
--
7085247
Nozz., Vent. Assem. 9270R) ¤
7170262
O--ring, 1.109”x 1.387”, 2 req.
28
0521829
Flow Plug, .1 (9120R £ )
7077642
Copper Tube, 2 req.
29
7095030
Cone Screen
7104546
PVC Nipple (optional -- not incl.)
30
7003847
O--ring, 1/4”x 1/2”
7089306
Clip Retainer, 2 req.
31
7120526
Elbow, 90_
7173715
Sensor Housing (with Pos. Sw. connector)
32
1202600
Nut--Ferrule
9000803
O--ring, 3/8”x 1/2”¡
33
7170319
O--ring, 1/4”x 3/8”, 2 req.
7159949
Disc Valve Housing
34
7081201
Clip, Nozzle & Venturi
7078282
Inlet End Seal ©
35
7078313
Retainer
10
7214286
Inlet Disc ©
36
7104774
Flow Washer, 1.0 Bkw. (9120R)
11
7058216
Wave Washer, 2 req.
--
7104570
12
7170220
O--ring, 3/4”x 15/16”, 3 req. ©
Flow Washer, 1.7 Bkw. (9120RP, 9130R,
9230RP, 9230R, 9240R) -- not used on
9270R
13
7170296
O--ring, 2--7/8”x 3--1/4”, 2 req.
37
7214278
Outlet Disc © ¥
14
7077498
Inlet End Cap
38
7078274
Outlet End Seal ©
15
7176292
Clamp Section, 4 req. ¢
39
7091329
Driver, Outlet Disc
16
7142942
Clip
40
7159965
Outlet End Cap
17
7108100
Drain Nipple
41
7147730
Cam and Gear
--
7141239
Drain Hose Adaptor (optional -- not incl.)
42
7203104
Washerhead Screw, #8--18 x 1/2”
18
7170327
O--ring, 5/8”x 13/16”
43
7147049
Motor
19
1110600
Flow Washer, 2.5 F.Rns. (9120R)
44
7147057
Motor Bracket
--
7097969
Flow Washer, 3.0 F. Rns. (9120RP, 9130R,
9230RP, 9230R, 9240R)
45
7168524
Screw, #10--32 x 5/16”, 3 req.
--
7097977
Flow Washer, 4.0 F.Rns. (9270R)
46
7103972
Screw, #8--18 x 7/16”, 2 req.
20
7088033
Clamp Retainer, 4 req. ¢
47
7140738
Screw, #4--24 x 3/4”
21
7199729
Cap
48
7145186
Switch
22
7170262
O--ring, 1--1/8”x 1--3/8”
49
7140746
Expansion Pin
23
7167659
Screen Support
50
7207726
Ground Wire
24
7146043
Screen
--
7163427
Clamp, 2 req.
25
Nozz., Vent. (wht) -- Gasket Kit (9120R £ )
--
Nozz., Vent. (blk.) -- Gasket Kit (9120RP
£ , 9130R, 9230RP, 9230R, 9240R)
--
Nozz., Vent. (blu.) -- Gasket Kit (9270R)
--
7204362
Gasket, Black (only)
26
1148800
Fill Flow Plug, .3
¡ optional -- not required
© included in Disc Kit, # XXXXXXX
¢ not all parts are shown
£ Use black nozzle along with key no. 28 flow plug on water
pressures of 50 psi and less (ref: Service Bulletin #94068).
¤ includes key nos. 21 -- 26 and 29
¥ order key nos. 35 and 36 if needed
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ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
EcoWater Systems
PO Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164--9888

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