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AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER
Models EP 6130, EP 6225, EP 6245 & EP 6260
Installation
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
System tested and certified by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
Electronic Demand
Operation
Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Maintenance
Repair Parts
7342453 (Rev. A 10/22/13)
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- Page 1 Electronic Demand AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER Models EP 6130, EP 6225, EP 6245 & EP 6260 Installation Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Systems tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for hardness reduction and efficiency, and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
14" 48-3/4” 50-3/8” 64” 3-3/8" 41-1/4” 41-5/8” 55-1/2” 11” 11” 13” 3-3/8” 3-3/4” 3-3/4” INLET - INLET - OUTLET OUTLET 18" 18-1/4" 48-3/4" DIA. DIA. 41-1/4" 39" FIG. 1 Model EP 6130 Models EP 6225, EP 6245 & EP 6260... -
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. Model EP 6130 Model EP 6225 Model EP 6245... -
Page 4: 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 5: 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 6: Typical Installation Illustrations
Typical Installation Illustrations Soft CROSSOVER Water Use if water supply flows from the left. Include single or 3-valve bypass. Hard Water Hard Soft Water Water From Hard Water to Softener Softener outside faucets Outlet Inlet 120 Volt Outlet INSTALLATION USING 3-VALVE BYPASS Soft 1”... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions 1. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY Clip (2) a. Close the main water supply valve near the well Plastic pump or water meter. installation b. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water adaptors OUTLET heater. c. Open high and low faucets to drain all water from the house pipes. - Page 8 Installation Instructions 4. COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Ground Clamp Pipe fittings must be 3/4” minimum. Use: = Copper pipe = Threaded pipe Inlet / Outlet = PEX (Crosslinked Polyethylene) pipe Pipes FIG. 11 = CPVC plastic pipe = Other pipe approved for use with potable water 6.
- Page 9 Installation Instructions 7. INSTALL SALT STORAGE TANK OVER- 9. TEST FOR LEAKS FLOW FITTINGS AND HOSE To prevent air pressure in the water softener and plumbing system, complete the following steps in a. Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4” diameter order: hole in the salt storage tank sidewall (See Figure 14).
- Page 10 = Model EP 6130: 1-1/2 oz. (3 tablespoons) = Other EP models: 3 oz. (6 tablespoons) a. Plug the water softener into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a switch.
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Page 11: Programming The Electronic Controller
Programming the Electronic Controller Display UP button DOWN button RECHARGE SELECT button button ELECTRONIC DEMAND W A T E R C O N D I T I O N E R FIG. 16 CONTROLLER SETTINGS REQUIRED 2. When the correct time is displayed, press the SELECT button, and the display will change to upon installation, and after an extended power outage. -
Page 12: Programming The Electronic Controller
Programming the Electronic Controller OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS continued from previous page Sometimes a manually initiated regeneration (re- C. SET REGENERATION STARTING TIME charge) may be desired or needed. Two examples: NOTE: If “RECHARGE TIME” and a flashing time = You have used more water than usual (guests, (2:00 AM is the factory default) are not show- extra washing, etc.) and you may run out of soft ing in the display, press the SELECT button a... -
Page 13: Controller Features / Options
Controller Features / Options OPTIONAL SETTINGS: MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS: The electronic controller automatically determines SALT EFFICIENCY regeneration frequency. This provides the greatest MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGEN- operating efficiency and, under most conditions this feature will be left in its default mode. However, ERATIONS you can set this feature to force a regeneration 12 / 24 HOUR CLOCK... -
Page 14: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance ADDING SALT CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI Lift the salt storage tank cover and check the salt level A clean nozzle & venturi (See Figure 30) is a necessity frequently. If the water softener uses all the salt before for the water softener to work properly. - Page 15 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No soft water No salt in the storage tank. Add salt and then initiate a “Recharge Now”. Salt is “bridged” (a layer of salt in the Break salt bridge, as described on the previous salt storage tank has hardened). page, and then initiate a “Recharge Now”.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 2. The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as fol- lows: The electronic controller has a self-diagnostic function for 000 (steady) = Soft water not in use, and no flow the electrical system (except input power and water through the meter. - Page 17 Troubleshooting RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS: MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK To reset the electronic controller to its factory default for This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, all settings (time, hardness, etc.): brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions.
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Page 18: Exploded View & Parts List
Softener Exploded View (Models EP 6130, EP 6225, EP 6245 & EP 6260) Valve Assembly See Pages 20 - 23 for parts... - Page 19 Softener Parts List (Models EP 6130, EP 6225, EP 6245 & EP 6260, as listed below) Part No. Description Part No. Description Shroud, Models EP 6225 & EP 6245 7192785 Salt Cover, Model EP 6130 7112971 (incl. Key No. 2)
- Page 20 Valve Exploded View (Models EP 6130 & EP 6225) Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
- Page 21 Valve Parts List (Models EP 6130 & EP 6225) 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.
- Page 22 Valve Exploded View (Models EP 6245 & EP 6260) Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
- Page 23 Screw, #4-24 x 3/4” (2 req.) 7271204 Installation Adaptor, 1” (2 req.) Bypass Valve, 1” (includes 2 ea. of 7311127 O-Ring, 1-1/16” x 1-5/16” (4 req.) 7214383 Key Nos. 121 & 123) Manufactured and warranted by Ecodyne Water Systems 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury, MN 55125...
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Page 24: Warranty
WATER SOFTENER WARRANTY Warrantor: Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that: One Year Full Warranty: ● For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, all parts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions.
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