Before Starting Installation - EcoWater ETF AIV-10 Owner's Manual

ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
WHERE TO INSTALL THE FILTER
Place the filter as close as possible to the pressure
tank (well system) or water meter (city water).
Place the filter as close as possible to a floor
drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry tub,
sump, standpipe, etc.). CAUTION: Drain water
exits the hose at a fast flow rate, and at water sys-
tem pressure. Be sure the hose is fastened in
some manner to prevent "whipping" and splashing
to prevent water damage to surrounding area.
Connect the filter to the main water supply pipe
UPSTREAM OF the water heater. DO NOT RUN
HOT WATER THROUGH THE FILTER. The tem-
perature of water passing through the filter must
be less than 120°F.
Keep outside faucets on unfiltered water to con-
serve filtering capacity.
Do not install the filter in a place where it could
freeze. Damage caused by freezing is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
Put the filter in a place water damage is least likely
to occur if a leak develops. The manufacturer will
not repair or pay for water damage.
A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the included
transformer into, is needed near the filter. The
transformer has an attached power cable. Be sure
the electric outlet and transformer are in an inside
location, to protect from wet weather.
If installing in an outside location, you must take
the steps necessary to assure the filter, installation
plumbing, wiring, etc., are as well protected from
the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc., as
when installed indoors.
Keep the filter out of direct sunlight. The sun's heat
may soften and distort plastic parts.

Before Starting Installation

TOOLS, PIPE & FITTINGS,
OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
Plastic inlet and outlet fittings included with the fil-
ter allow water flow equivalent to 1 inch nominal
pipe. To maintain full valve flow, 1" pipes to and
from the filter fittings are recommended. Do not
reduce the pipes to less than 3/4" size.
Use copper, brass or PEX plastic pipe and fittings.
ALWAYS install the included check valve on the
INLET pipe, immediately upstream of the filter.
ALWAYS install the included bypass valve, or 3
shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you turn off
water to the filter for repairs if needed, but still
have water available to the house pipes.
Drain hose 5/8" inside diameter minimum, with a
garden hose connection on one end, is needed for
the valve drain. See step 5 on page 8.
If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed
(see page 6) to connect a 5/8" minimum copper
tubing drain.
PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE FILTER
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to
the filter. Look at the house main water pipe at the
point where you will connect the filter. Is the pipe sol-
dered copper, glued plastic, or threaded brass/galva-
nized? What is the pipe size?
Now look at the typical installation illustration on page
6. Use it as a guide when planning your particular
installation. Be sure to direct incoming, unfiltered
water to the filter valve inlet fitting. The valve ports
are marked IN and OUT.
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