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Summary of Contents for Ecodrain V1000
- Page 1 Ecodrain V1000 Selection and Installation Guide for Residential Applications...
- Page 3 PRECISION ENGINEERING LEADS TO HIGH PERFORMANCE...
- Page 4 Lead Free Brass Cast Manifold, with CNC Machiming Standard Copper Drain Line Die Formed Heat Transfer Tubes Patent Pending Engineered Die Formed Turbulator Inside High Quality Brazed Connection Female 3/4” Solder Connection allows for direct connection to 3/4” copper tube or 3/4 Male Solder to PEX Fitting...
- Page 5 V1000 into a cast iron or copper drain pipe system, install structural If the home has a water softener, install the unit supports for the drainpipe above where the ecodrain downstream (after) the water softener. is to be installed, and below if necessary. Cutting an unsupported cast iron or copper drain pipe may damage the drain system.
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Page 6: Clearance Requirement
3/4”, greater clearance is preferred as this allows for easier alignment. If the clearance is less than 3/4”, the ecodrain V1000 may not fit and rerouting the drain pipe may be necessary. When re- routing the drain line, it is recommended that space is available for at least 12”... - Page 7 3” model. VERTICAL ORIENTATION The Ecodrain V1000 must be installed in a vertical orientation only. Installing on a slope, even moderate, will reduce the performance significantly. For horizontal or sloped applications, contact Ecodrain for products specifically designed for these applications.
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Page 8: Plumbing Options
2 above. is not possible. CONFIGURATION 1 CONFIGURATION 2 Split the preheated outlet to both the water heater Connect the preheated outlet of the Ecodrain inlet and the cold side of the shower fixture. to the inlet of the water heater. - Page 9 CONFIGURATION 3 Connect the preheated outlet of the Ecodrain to the cold side of the shower mixing valve. Note that in this configuration, as the water to the cold side of the shower is preheated, the overall temperature of the shower will rise and the mixing valve will need to be set at a lower temperature.
- Page 10 CONFIGURATION 4 Two showers with cold water connected in series.
- Page 11 CONFIGURATION 5 Two showers with one preheating to the water heater only.
- Page 12 CONFIGURATION 6 Two showers, shower preheat only.
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Page 13: Steps For Installation
It is usually best to install at the lowest point possible. If using PEX tubing, it may be advantageous to solder the PEX fittings to the heat exchanger before starting step 1. Note: Only a qualified person should install an Ecodrain... -
Page 14: Flexible Coupling
Flexible Couplings the flexible couplings onto the drain pipe and add soap to the inner surface FLEXIBLE COUPLING steel band rubber sleeve soap DETAIL: RUBBER SLEEVE OF FLEXIBLE COUPLING Ecodrain Plastic Pipe goes here goes here large side soap... - Page 15 Insert the heat Put the steel bands over the Connect the cold water lines exchanger into rubber sleeves, level the heat the flexible exchanger and then tighten the couplings HEX nuts on the steel bands DETAIL: PEX COLD WATER CONNECTION OPTION PEX tube 3/4 male solder to PEX fitting...
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Page 17: Limited Warranty
The accessories manufactured is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure that the by a third party and supplied with theEcodrain products used in conjunction with the Ecodrain covered by their respective manufacturer warranties are compatible with its specified and intended use.
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