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Model EPHS
How to install, operate
and maintain your
Water Softener
& Whole Home Filter
Do not return system to store
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your water
softener, call our toll free number:
1-800-693-1138
www.ecopure.com
or visit
When you call, please be prepared to provide
the model and serial number of your product,
found on the rating decal, located on the rim
below the salt lid hinges.
System tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction
of chlorine taste and odor, and Standard 44
for hardness reduction, efficiency and the
reduction of barium and radium 226/228,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
7361295 (Rev. B 6/14/17)
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- Page 1 Model EPHS How to install, operate and maintain your Water Softener & Whole Home Filter Do not return system to store If you have any questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your water softener, call our toll free number: 1-800-693-1138 www.ecopure.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Specifications & Performance Claims ............3 Dimensions . -
Page 3: Specifications & Performance Claims
Specifications & Performance Claims SPECIFICATIONS Model EPHS Model Code EPHS 14,000 @ 2.9 lbs. Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ Salt Dose) 29,800 @ 9.3 lbs. 35,600 @ 15.6 lbs. Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt @ Minimum Salt Dose) 4,230 @ 2.9 lbs. -
Page 4: Dimensions
Dimensions 16-1/2” 3-3/8” 16-1/2" 19-3/4” 3-3/8" 19-3/4" IN – OUT IN - OUT 47-3/4” 47-3/4" 41-1/2” 40-1/4” 41-1/2" 40-1/4" FIG. 1 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Safety Guides The water softener requires a minimum water flow of 3 gallons per minute at the inlet. Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi. -
Page 5: Inspect Shipment
Inspect Shipment The parts required to assemble and install the water Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials. softener are included with the unit. Thoroughly check To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the the water softener for possible shipping damage and small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use parts loss. -
Page 6: Installation Requirements
Installation Requirements LOCATION REQUIREMENTS PLUMBING CODES Consider all of the following when selecting an installa- All plumbing must be completed in accordance with tion location for the water softener. national, state and local plumbing codes. Do not locate the water softener where freezing In the state of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth temperatures occur. - Page 7 Installation Requirements VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS 1/4” NPT Thread Barbs for 3/8” Using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and I.D. Tubing cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not Hose Clamp allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, a Drain Hose rigid valve drain run must be used.
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Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions TYPICAL INSTALLATION To Outside Conditioned Faucets Water Pipe Hard Water Clips 1” NPT Sweat Water Softener Adaptor (not Valve included) Hose Clamp 1” NPT Valve Threaded Drain Adaptor Outlet Controller O-ring Plug-in Inlet Power Supply Grommet Drain Elbow Hose Valve Drain Lubricated... - Page 9 Installation Instructions COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Top Cover Nozzle & Venturi Assembly Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully Salt Lid together, and pipes squared and straight.
- Page 10 Installation Instructions COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING INSTALL SALT STORAGE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE CAUTION: The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used as a ground for the house 1. Measure, cut to needed length and connect the 3/8” electrical system, The 3-valve bypass drain line (provided) to the salt storage tank overflow type of installation, shown in Figure 8, elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp.
- Page 11 Installation Instructions RINSE OUT CARBON FINES SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER / SANITIZE AFTER SERVICE Small particles of carbon filtration material are generat- ed during manufacturing and shipping, which will exit Care is taken at the factory to keep your unit clean and the media tank with the first water flow.
- Page 12 Installation Instructions TEST FOR LEAKS To check for leaks, complete the following steps: If removing 1. Fully open two nearby cold water faucets down- clips... stream from the water softener. 2. Observe steady flow from both faucets. 3. After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet for about one minute, or until all air is expelled, and ...depressurize the then close this faucet.
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Page 13: Programming The Water Softener
When the water softener is connected to electrical When the power supply is plugged into the electrical power, the light on the control panel will operate as outlet, the model code (EPHS) and a software version follows: number (example: J3.9), are briefly shown in the dis- play. - Page 14 Programming the Water Softener SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) START TIME If you completed the previous step, the word “HARD - If you completed the previous step, the words “RE - NESS" should show in the display. Otherwise, press CHARGE TIME"...
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Page 15: Customizing Features / Options
Controller Features EXTRA RECHARGE SALT MONITOR SYSTEM Sometimes, a manually initiated recharge (regenera- The water softener has a salt monitor indicator light to tion) may be desired, or needed. Two examples are: remind you to add salt to the storage tank. NOTE: You must set salt level each time salt is You have used more water than usual (guests visit- ing) and you may run out of soft water before the... -
Page 16: Salt Efficiency
Controller Features OPTIONAL SETTINGS: 2. Press SELECT again to display one of the “Clean” screens shown below. SALT EFFICIENCY CLEAN FEATURE CLEAN FEATURE MINUTES MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGEN- ERATIONS 97% FEATURE FIG. 28 12 / 24 HOUR CLOCK CLEAN: This feature is beneficial on water sup- BACKWASH &... - Page 17 Controller Features 4. Press SELECT again to display the “Recharge 6. Press SELECT again to display the “12 or 24 hr” Days” screen. screen. FIG. 32 Default Display Example: Set to 4 days maxi mum between regenerations 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK: All time displays are shown in standard clock time (1 to 12 AM;...
- Page 18 Controller Features TANK LIGHT PROGRAM MEMORY To turn on the light inside the salt storage tank, press If electrical power to the softener goes off, the time the TANK LIGHT button on the faceplate. Press this display is blank but the electronic controller keeps the button again to turn the light off.
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Page 19: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance ADDING SALT CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI Slide open the salt lid and check the salt storage level A clean nozzle & venturi (See Figure 40) is a necessity frequently. If the water softener uses all the salt for the water softener to work properly. - Page 20 Routine Maintenance PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum- mer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the softener: 1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.
- Page 21 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No soft water 1. No salt in the storage tank. Refill with salt and then use RECHARGE NOW feature. No soft water & dis- 1. Power supply unplugged at wall outlet, or Check for loss of power and correct. Reset electronic play is blank power cable disconnected from back of elec - controls and then use RECHARGE NOW feature.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting MANUALLY INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 1. To enter diagnostics, press the SELECT button and hold for three seconds. The display will change to Motor show turbine count, valve cycle position, and posi- Position tion switch status (open or closed). Switch Turbine Count Valve Position Turbine Count... - Page 23 Troubleshooting MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve Position Markers motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow (valve in service) rates, and other controller functions. Always make the initial checks first, and perform the manually initi- ated electronic diagnostics.
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Page 24: Exploded View & Parts List
Softener Exploded View Valve Assembly See Pages 26 - 27 for parts Rating Decal Location... - Page 25 Softener Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description 7351054 Power Supply, 24V DC 7327584 Repl. Bottom Distributor 7360825 Top Cover 0502272 Resin, 1 cu. ft. 7360833 Salt Lid (order decal below) 7301619 Activated Carbon 7360809 Instruction Decal 7247996 Repl. Resin Tank, 10” x 40” Distributor O-Ring Kit 7360867 Repl.
- Page 26 Valve Exploded View Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
- Page 27 Valve Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description 7338111 Screw, #6-19 x 1-3/8” (2 req.) 7337571 O-Ring, 15/16” x 1-3/16”, pack of 4 Turbine & Support Assembly, 7281291 Motor – 7113040 including 2 O-Rings (See Key No. 7337474 Motor Mount 72) &...
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Page 28: Warranty
EXTEND YOUR WARRANTY: Use EcoPure EPCL Water Softener Cleaner 7346596 orders.ecodyne.org ● The factory warranty for your water softener is shown below. The one year full warranty period on parts and labor can be extended to two years from the date of purchase if you use EcoPure EPCL Water Softener Cleaner on your system.