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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.
ECOWATER Table of Contents, Inspect Shipment & Safety Guides S Y S T E M S TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Specifications & Performance Claims ............3 Dimensions .
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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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).
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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Salt Bridge EcoWater Systems softener electronic parts. Iron Out Water Level salt is safe to use on two-tank models. FIG. 26...
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)
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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...
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...
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...
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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.
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ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S VALVE EXPLODED VIEW – EEC 1502R25 Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
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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.
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ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S VALVE EXPLODED VIEW – EEC 1502R40 Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
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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.
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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