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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE ecoPLUS™ EP-600-ULT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR SYSTEM, VOID YOUR WARRANTY, AND RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- Page 2 Template Assisted Crystalization (or "TAC" for short) to prevent hard water scale problems in your plumbing system, appliances, and more. Our ecoPLUS™ EP-600-ULT system also includes a premium grade ultraviolet (UV) sterilizer which disinfects the water without the use of any chemicals, ensuring your water is free of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microbiological contaminants like cryptosporidium and giardia (beaver fever).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 8 – Connect the Inlet Assembly to the Housing Cap ………………………..…… Step 9 – Connect the Bypass to the Inlet Assembly …………………………………..…….. Step 10 – Connect the ecoPLUS™ Tank to the Inlet Assembly …………………….… 16 Step 11 – Connect Bridge Assembly to the ecoPLUS™ Bypass …….……………… 18 Step 12 –... -
Page 4: General Warnings
This water treatment system is designed specifically for the treatment of chlorinated city water supplies. ecoPLUS™ is not intended to be used to treat water from private wells or private surface water sources. -
Page 5: Operating Conditions
This water treatment system is designed specifically for the treatment of chlorinated city water supplies. ecoPLUS™ is not intended to be used to treat water from private wells or private surface water sources. If you are unsure of the status of your water supply, please contact your dealer for assistance. -
Page 6: Installation
Water Supply Treated City Water * While the ecoPLUS™ system is built to withstand pressures exceeding 90 PSI, if your water pressure is greater than 70 PSI, we recommend that you have a certified plumber install a pressure reducing valve ahead of the ecoPLUS ™ system. - Page 7 HOMEOWNER WITH SUITABLE PLUMBING KNOWLEDGE CAN INSTALL THIS SYSTEM. IN ALL CASES, IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE INSTALLATION BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL APPLICABLE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. BE SURE TO OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED PERMITS. IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE APPLICABLE CODES ARE IN CONFLICT, THE RELEVANT PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL CODE SHALL BE FOLLOWED.
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Page 8: Step 1 - Pre-Installation Inspection
Step 1. – Pre-Installation Inspection... - Page 9 Inspect all of the components that you received with your unit. You should have received the following: 1. ecoPlus™ Media Tank and Valve Head 2. Cartridge Filter Housing Cap 3. Cartridge Filter Housing Sump 4. Sediment Pre-Filter (shipped inside #3) 5.
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Page 10: Step 2 - Selecting An Installation Location
Depending on the configuration of your plumbing system, this is not always possible. ecoPLUS™ should be installed after your pressure tank and booster pump, if applicable, and before your hot water heater. -
Page 11: Step 3 - Attach Mounting Bracket To Housing Cap
Step 3. – Attach Mounting Bracket to Housing Cap Using four (4) of the lag bolts and washers from the small parts bag, attach the mounting bracket to the cartridge filter housing cap as shown in the diagram below. The inlet of the housing should be on the left. - Page 12 Approx. 9 inches clearance to left of bracket Approx. 30 inches clearance to right of bracket 52 3/4 inches from floor to top of bracket If mounting to drywall, we recommend that you use suitable wall anchors or that you mount a small piece of 3/4 inch plywood to the wall first, ensuring that it is securely screwed into the wall studs.
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Page 13: Step 5 - Install Cartridge Filter And Attach Sump
Step 5. – Install Cartridge Filter and Attach Sump Remove the protective plastic wrap from the sediment pre-filter and place it in the cartridge filter housing sump. At the bottom of the sump, there is a raised portion in the middle (standpipe) that will help center the filter in the housing. -
Page 14: Step 7 - Connect The Bypass Assembly To Ecotac™ Valve Head
Step 7. – Connect the Bypass Assembly to the ecoTAC™ Valve Head Thread the bypass assembly with the outlet assembly on to the valve head on the ecoTAC™ media tank as shown. Again, note the position of the fitting stops. The threaded collars of the bypass assembly should thread right up to the fitting stops with no gap. -
Page 15: Step 8 - Connect The Inlet Assembly To The Housing Cap
Step 8. – Connect the Inlet Assembly to the Housing Cap John Guest® Quick-Connect Style Fittings above. Refer to First, ensure the John Guest® fitting is “unlocked.” Then push the elbow end of the inlet assembly on to the black stem adapter as far as it will go. -
Page 16: Step 9 - Connect The Bypass To The Inlet Assembly
Step 9. – Connect Bypass Assembly to ecoPLUS™ Valve Head Connect the other bypass assembly to the ecoPLUS™ valve head in the same manner as noted in Step 7. Step 10. – Connect the ecoPLUS™ Tank to the Inlet Assembly Position the ecoPLUS™... - Page 17 (go to next page)
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Page 18: Step 11 - Connect Bridge Assembly To The Ecoplus™ Bypass
Step 11. – Connect Bridge Assembly to the ecoPLUS™ Bypass Thread the bridge assembly on to the outlet side of the ecoPLUS™ bypass assembly as shown. Step 12. – Connect ecoTAC™ System Confirm that the ecoTAC™ treatment tank is perpendicular to the floor and the ecoPLUS™... -
Page 19: Step 13 - Mount & Install Uv Sterilizer
Step 13. – Mount and Install UV Sterilizer Locate the 3/4” NPT to 1” NPT flexible stainless steel connector. Connect the 1” end (black) of the flexible stainless steel connector to the outlet assembly on the ecoTAC™ tank’s bypass. It connects in the same way as a garden hose attaches to an outdoor faucet. Do not use Teflon®... -
Page 20: Step 14 - Turn Off The Water & Electric Water Heaters
disinfection chamber such that the flexible connector can reach the inlet port at the bottom of the chamber. Also ensure that there is at least 16” of clearance above the UV sterilizer to allow for lamp and sleeve removal. Depending on the location of your outgoing water line, you can mount the outlet of the UV sterilizer so that its outlet port is on the right or left. - Page 21 thread sealants and do NOT over-tighten. Excessive force is not required to obtain a good seal. Common Installation Configuration: The flexible connector can be bent to reach your incoming water line. It is designed to be bent a many times but not repeatedly over and over. Doing so may reduce the structural integrity of the fitting.
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Page 22: Step 16 - Initial Start-Up And Leak Testing
Open the bypass valve for the ecoTAC™ filter to the service position. Leave the bypass for the ecoPLUS™ filter in the bypass position. Slowly open a nearby faucet, allowing a slow flow of water. It may take several minutes for the flow of water to arrive as the media tank will be slowly filling with water. -
Page 23: Step 17 - System Disinfection
After the media has soaked for at least twenty-four (24) hours, set the bypass valve on the ecoPLUS™ system to the “service” position again and open a nearby faucet and allow a slow flow of water to run for 5 minutes. Thereafter, gradually increase the flow rate until a moderate flow of water is achieved and run at this level for at least another 10 minutes. -
Page 24: What To Expect In The First Few Weeks
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS During the first 1-6 weeks after the installation of the ecoTAC™ conditioner, a de-scaling effect whereby existing hard water scale previously built-up in the plumbing system is released, will often occur. Over time, this will enhance performance of water heating equipment and restore flow performance of plumbing fixtures. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
A word about glass shower doors… Over a few weeks you may see the existing scale slowly dissolve in your shower heads thereby increasing water flow. You may need to clean the inlet screen of your shower head during the first few weeks as mentioned above to remove some of the scale that is being removed from your pipes. -
Page 26: Maintenance
If you fill a glass of water and it appears milky at first, but clears relatively quickly, this is likely due to micro air bubbles. This situation is harmless and will go away as the air is completely purged out of your system. Faucet Aerators are Plugging with Calcium See “What to Expect in the First Few Weeks”... - Page 27 replacement filters in your system. While other filters may fit, they could compromise the performance of your system. Filter Cartridge Replacement Procedure: 1. Turn off the water supply to the system using your main household water shut-off. Briefly open a faucet in the home to relieve pressure. Turn the bypass valve on your media tank to the “off”...
- Page 28 10. Flush the system by running water from a nearby faucet for 5 minutes. . Media Replacement The media in you ecoPLUS™ system and ecoTAC filter are designed for a life of 5 years or 600,000 gallons, whichever comes first.
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Page 29: Validations
Canada. You can be assured that only the finest materials have gone into the manufacture of all ecoPLUS™ systems and that the materials used are safe for potable water contact. The following is a list of key system components:... -
Page 30: Satisfaction Guarantee
UV Sterilizer Chamber: 10 Years UV Sterilizer Controller: 3 Years All Other Components: 1 year ecoPLUS™ EP-600 Series Media: 600,000 gallons or 5 Years whichever comes first, Pro- rated* ecoTAC™ EP-600 Series Media: 600,000 gallons or 5 Years whichever comes first, Pro-rated*... - Page 31 *Note: ecoPLUS™ systems are designed to treat water supplied by a public water utility. The ecoPLUS™ and ecoTAC™ media warranties are void if supplied by untreated well or surface water, or if feed water falls outside of the specified operating conditions.
- Page 32 The original warranty period does not change in the event of part replacement by HomePlus Products Inc. This warranty is issued exclusively to the original consumer purchaser of record so long as the product remains installed in the original location of installation, and is not transferable. The provisions of the foregoing warranties are in lieu of any other warranty, whether expressed or implied, written or oral (including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose).
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