EcoWater EEC 1502R25 Owner's Manual

EcoWater EEC 1502R25 Owner's Manual

Electronic demand water softener

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Electronic Demand Water Softener
EEC 1502R25
Models
EEC 1502R40
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for hardness
reduction and efficiency.
Systems tested and certified by the
Water Quality Association against CSA B483.1.
Designed, Engineered &
Assembled in the U.S.A.
How to install, operate and maintain your
EcoWater Systems
P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul, MN 55164-0420
EcoWater Systems LLC
www.ecowater.com
7349023 (Rev. C 3/11/15)

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL How to install, operate and maintain your EcoWater Systems Electronic Demand Water Softener EEC 1502R25 Models EEC 1502R40 Systems tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for hardness reduction and efficiency. Systems tested and certified by the Water Quality Association against CSA B483.1.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ECOWATER Table of Contents, Inspect Shipment & Safety Guides S Y S T E M S TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Specifications & Performance Claims ............3 Dimensions .
  • Page 3: Specifications & Performance Claims

    Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency after the system has been installed. It is typically less than the rated efficiency, due to individual application factors including water hardness, water usage, and other contaminants that reduce a softener's capacity. SPECIFICATIONS Model EEC 1502R25 EEC 1502R40 Model Code EC25 EC40 10,500 @ 2.1...
  • Page 4: Dimensions

    ECOWATER Dimensions S Y S T E M S DIMENSIONS EEC 1502R25 EEC 1502R40 Nominal Resin 8” dia. x 40” tall 9” dia. x 40” tall Tank Size 45-1/2” 47” 41-3/8” 41-3/4” 3-3/8” 3-3/4” OUTLET INLET 8-1/4” dia. 9-1/4” dia.
  • Page 5: Before Starting Installation

    To soften all water in the home, install the water softener close to the water supply inlet, upstream ALWAYS install an EcoWater Systems bypass valve, of all other plumbing connections, except outside or a 3-valve bypass system. Bypass valves let you water pipes.
  • Page 6: Typical Installation Illustrations

    ECOWATER Typical Installation Illustrations S Y S T E M S INSTALLATION USING ECOWATER BYPASS VALVE CROSS-OVER Use if water supply flows from the left. Soft Water Include single or 3-valve bypass. SOFT HARD WATER WATER Hard Water FROM SOFTENER...
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    ECOWATER Installation S Y S T E M S 1. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY Clips a. Close the main water supply valve near the well Plastic pump or water meter. Installation Adaptors OUTLET b. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water (install in softener valve heater.
  • Page 8 7. INSTALL BRINE TANK OVERFLOW do either step 4a or 4b following. HOSE a. Use the EcoWater ground clamp kit (not included) to make a jumper across the inlet and outlet pipes This drain is for safety only. If the brine tank should (See Figure 9).
  • Page 9: Sanitizing Procedure

    After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet for one minute, or until all air is expelled. Care is taken at the factory to keep your EcoWater Systems water softener clean and sanitary. However, e. Close all faucets and check your plumbing work for during shipping, storage, installing and operating, leaks.
  • Page 10: Programming The Electronic Controller

    When the power supply is plugged into the electrical “HARDNESS" should show in the display (See outlet, a model code (“EC25” for Model EEC 1502R25 Figure 14). Otherwise, press the SELECT button or “EC40” for Model EEC 1502R40) and a test num- several times until it does.
  • Page 11: Controller Features / Options

    VACATION NOTE EcoWater demand controlled water softeners regen- erate only while water is being used and softening capacity must be restored. For this reason, the unit will not regenerate when you are away from home for...
  • Page 12: Salt Efficiency

    ECOWATER Features / Options (continued) S Y S T E M S SALT EFFICIENCY AUXILIARY OUTPUT CONTROL When this feature is ON, the water softener will oper- The electronic controller’s auxiliary output may be ate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per...
  • Page 13: Routine Maintenance

    Use resin bed cleaner, available pletely recharged and ready to provide softened water from EcoWater Systems, following directions on the again. Check the water level in the tank by looking container. Clean the resin every six months, or more down the brinewell.
  • Page 14 Salt Bridge EcoWater Systems softener electronic parts. Iron Out Water Level salt is safe to use on two-tank models. FIG. 26...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    4. Wait for at least 8 minutes while the timer operates the valve through an entire cycle. The error code will return if the problem was not corrected. Model Model EEC 1502R25 EEC 1502R40 Position markers Position markers (valve in service)
  • Page 16 ECOWATER Troubleshooting (continued) S Y S T E M S continued from previous page 4. While in this diagnostic screen, the following infor- SERVICE mation is available and may be beneficial for vari- ous reasons. This information is retained by the...
  • Page 17: Wiring Schematic

    ECOWATER Wiring Schematic S Y S T E M S WIRING SCHEMATIC Back of Electronic Controller (PWA) Power Motor Pos./Turbine Power Supply 120V AC Valve 28V DC 60 Hz Motor 28V DC Position Auxiliary Output Switch Turbine Sensor FIG. 36...
  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S SOFTENER EXPLODED VIEW – EEC 1502R25 & EEC 1502R40 Valve Assembly See Pages 20 - 23 for parts...
  • Page 19 Ground Clamp Kit Ù Model EEC 1502R25 0502272 Resin, 1 cu. ft. (standard mesh) Ù Optional parts, not included with softener To order parts, call your local EcoWater dealer or go to www.ecowater.com to locate a dealer in your area.
  • Page 20 ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S VALVE EXPLODED VIEW – EEC 1502R25 Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
  • Page 21 Screw, #10-14 x 2” (5 req.) Bypass Valve Assembly, 3/4” Ù 7278434 (includes 2 ea. of Key No. 72) Ù Optional parts, not included with softener To order parts, call your local EcoWater dealer or go to www.ecowater.com to locate a dealer in your area.
  • Page 22 ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S VALVE EXPLODED VIEW – EEC 1502R40 Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
  • Page 23 O-Ring, 1-1/16” x 1-5/16”, 7311127 single (2 req.) Ù Optional parts, not included with softener O-Ring, 1-1/16” x 1-5/16”, 7336410 pack of 20 To order parts, call your local EcoWater dealer or go to www.ecowater.com to locate a dealer in your area.
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Should you need service, your local, independent EcoWater Dealer is only a phone call away. PHONE:____________________________________________________________ To obtain warranty service, notice must be given, within thirty (30) days of the discovery of the defect, to your local EcoWater Systems dealer.

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