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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE ecoPLUS™ EP-1000-TAC 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 Congratulations on the purchase of your ecoPLUS™ Series premium whole house water filtration system. Our ecoPLUS™ EP-1000-TAC premium whole house water treatment system combines the powerful chlorine removal capacity of our ecoPLUS™ system with our ecoTAC™ salt-free hard water conditioning system to provide wide-spectrum treatment for your home. ecoPLUS™...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: GENERAL WARNINGS ……………………………………………………………………………………………...….. …….. OPERATING CONDITIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………….…... INSTALLATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…..….. Step 1 – Pre-Installation Inspection ……………………………………………………………..……… Step 2 – Selecting an Installation Location ………………………………………………..…..Step 3 – Attach Mounting Bracket to Housing Cap ………………………………..……… Step 4 – Attach Housing Cap to Wall …………………………………………………………………. Step 5 –... -
Page 4: General Warnings
GENERAL WARNINGS Do not allow children or pets to play on or around the water filter. Do not install or store this filter system where it will be exposed to freezing temperatures. Do not tamper with controls. Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the system unless specifically instructed to in this manual and you have the understanding, tools, and skills necessary to carry out the procedure. -
Page 5: Operating Conditions
OPERATING CONDITIONS The following chart provides guidance on the conditions required for successful operation of your ecoPLUS™ system. 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 6: Installation
FOR HOMES WITH SIGNIFICANT NEWLY INSTALLED COPPER PIPES PRIOR TO THE ECOTAC™ UNIT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM BE POSTPONED FOR 3-4 WEEKS TO ALLOW A PROTECTIVE COATING TO FORM ON THE NEW COPPER PIPES. Minimum Water Pressure 20 PSI Maximum Water Pressure 90 PSI*... - 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
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Page 9: Step 2 - Selecting An Installation Location
Inspect all of the components that you received with your unit. You should have received the following: 1. ecoPlus™ Media Tank and Valve Head 8. Outlet Assembly 2. Cartridge Filter Housing Cap 9. Inlet Assembly 3. Cartridge Filter Housing Sump 10. -
Page 10: Step 3 - Attach Mounting Bracket To Housing Cap
WHILE WATER LEAKS ARE VERY RARE AND UNEXPECTED, YOUR WATER FILTER SYSTEM SHOULD BE LOCATED NEXT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PROTECTED BY A WATER LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVE TO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A WATER LEAK. RECOMMENDED WATER LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.A-LEAK- DETECTOR.COM. - Page 11 there is adequate space on either side of the bracket to accommodate the system. You will need approximately 9 to 12 inches on the left and 24 to 30 inches on the right. 24 to 30 inches 9 to 12 inches clearance to right clearance to of bracket...
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Page 12: Step 5 - Install Cartridge Filter And Attach Sump
the wall studs. When the cartridge filter housing is full of water, it is heavy, so it is important to ensure that the mounting will be strong enough to support the weight. 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. -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16 (go to next page)
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Page 17: 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 18: Step 13 - Turn Off The Water & Electric Water Heaters
Step 13. – Turn Off Water & Electric Water Heaters FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS, PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN YOUR WATER HEATER. If you have a conventional electric water heater or an on-demand (tankless) electric water heater, we highly recommend that you turn off the power to the heater while installing any water treatment equipment. -
Page 19: Step 14 - Connect The System To Inlet And Outlet Pipes
Following completion of the entire installation, restore the water flow by turning on the household main water valve and allow all air to be purged from the plumbing system before turning the power back on to your water heater. Step 14. – Connect System to Inlet and Outlet Pipes The 1 inch NPT stainless steel fitting on the inlet side of the cartridge filter housing cap should be plumbed to your incoming water supply pipe. -
Page 20: Step 15 - Initial Start-Up And Leak Testing
Common Installation Configuration: SYSTEM Step 15 – Initial Start-up and Leak Testing Ensure that both bypass valves are in the “bypass” position. - Page 21 Turn on the main water supply. Open a cold water tap nearby and let the water run for a few minutes until the system is free of foreign material and air that may have resulted from the installation. Once the water is running clear and free of air, close the water tap. INSPECT ALL PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE MEDIA TANK AND ITS VALVE HEAD FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS FOUND BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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Page 22: What To Expect In The First Few Weeks
Finally, set the bypass valve on the ecoTAC™ system to the “service” position. Congratulations! Your system is now ready to provide treated water to your home! We recommend that you limit the use of high flow rate applications for the first few days of operation to allow your carbon media to be fully conditioned and saturated. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
acid or a commercial product like CLR or Lime Away instead of the white vinegar. This will help dissolve the existing scale in the washer arms and inside surface of the dishwasher. You may need to do this until all of the scale in the plumbing is dissolved. If you are using harsh dishwashing detergents that have low ph, high chlorine, and phosphates, some of the nano-crystals formed by the ecoTAC™... -
Page 24: Maintenance
rate demands do not exceed capacity specifications. Treated water is discolored. During the initial start-up and for roughly the first week after installation, you may notice small black specs or a grey/black discoloration caused by carbon fines (dust). This is normal and will go away on its own. The carbon dust is not harmful. - Page 25 Sediment Pre-filter The sediment pre-filter should be replaced every 9 to 12 months or as necessary to provide satisfactory water pressure to your home. The life of the filter will depend on the amount of sediment in your feed water supply. If you notice reduced water pressure, it is likely that your pre-filter needs to be replaced.
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Page 26: Validations
6. Lubricate the O-ring with food-grade silicon lubricant if needed. Insert O-ring in the groove at the top of the sump and press into place. Make sure the O-ring is seated level in the groove! 7. Remove the protective plastic wrapping from the new filter cartridge and insert the cartridge into the housing sump, making sure that it slips over the standpipe in the bottom of the housing. -
Page 27: Satisfaction Guarantee
Media Tank Pentair PLC NSF/ANSI Standard 42 Milwaukee, WI, USA Made in USA Calgon Activated Carbon Calgon Carbon Corporation NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Moon Township, PA, USA Made in USA Centaur Catalytic Activated Calgon Carbon Corporation NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Carbon Moon Township, PA, USA Made in USA KDF-55 Process Media KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. -
Page 28: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION ecoPLUS™ premium water treatment systems are backed by a comprehensive warranty program including Limited Lifetime Warranty on major components. Major components, including the cartridge filter housing, media tank(s), riser tube(s), upper media screen(s), and tank valve(s) also known as an in/out valve, are warranted by HomePlus Products Inc. to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the life of the system, subject the limitations noted below. - Page 29 Customer must register his or her warranty with HomePlus products Inc. within 90 days of original purchase for the warranty to remain valid. This warranty applies only in Canada and the United States of America. In the event that a part is deemed defective, the user must immediately inform HomePlus Products Inc.
- Page 30 These warranties are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and may change without notice. To report a warranty problem with your system or request warranty service, please call HomePlus Products Inc. toll free: 1-866-376-2690 MANUFACTURED BY: HomePlus Products Inc.
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