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OWNER'S MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE
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ecoPLUS™ EP-1000
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.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE ecoPLUS™ EP-1000 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. ecoPLUS™ is specifically engineered to treat city water by removing chlorine, chloramine, disinfection by-products, bad tastes and odors, and other trace contaminants including VOCs, pesticides, herbicides, organic chemicals, lead, and more. ecoPLUS™ delivers refreshing, great tasting drinking water, and protects your skin and hair from the damaging effects of these contaminants.

  • 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 – Load Media Tank ……………………………………………………………………………………… Step 4 – Attach Mounting Bracket to Housing Cap ………………………………..……… 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

    INSTALLATION WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION. WHILE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT A LICENSED PLUMBER PERFORM ALL INSTALLATION WORK, A MECHANICALLY-INCLINED 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.

  • Page 7: Step 1 - Pre-Installation Inspection

    Step 1. – Pre-Installation Inspection Inspect all of the components that you received with your unit. You should have received the following: 1. ecoPlus™ Media Tank 11. Small Parts Bag (8 Lag Bolts / 8 Washers / 2. Cartridge Filter Housing Cap Small Tube of Silicon Lubricant) 3.

  • Page 8: Step 2 - Selecting An Installation Location

    Step 2. – Selecting an Installation Location While exterior installation in warm climate areas is possible, we strongly recommend interior installation only. The system cannot be allowed to freeze or severe system damage could occur. The system should not be exposed to rain and it should not be installed in direct sunlight, as long-term exposure to UV light could damage components of the system.

  • Page 9: Step 3 - Load Media Tank

    Step 3. – Load Media Tank Insert the riser tube assembly into the tank. One the end of the riser tube, there is a distributor which looks like a cone-shaped plastic screen. There is a recess in the center of the tank to accept the distributor to keep it properly aligned.
  • Page 10 Once this is complete, add the KDF 55 Media next (marked Media #2) in the same manner. Use all of the KDF 55 media provided. Next, add the Coconut Shell Activated Carbon (marked Media #3) in the same manner. Use all of the media provided.

  • Page 11: Step 4 - Attach Mounting Bracket To Housing Cap

    Step 4. – 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: Step 6 - Install Cartridge Filter And Attach Sump

    15 inches 9 inches clearance to clearance to left of bracket left of bracket 62 3/4 inches from floor to top of bracket Step 6. – 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 Outlet Assembly To The Bypass Assembly

    that runs through the middle of the filter cartridge. Check to make sure that the black O-ring is seated properly in the grove at the top of the housing sump, then screw the housing sump containing the filter cartridge onto the cartridge filter housing cap. Hand tighten only - do not use the spanner wrench.

  • Page 14: Step 8 - Connect The Bypass Assembly To Valve Head

    Step 8. – Connect the Bypass Assembly to Valve Head Thread the bypass assembly on to the valve head on the ecoPlus™ 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 10 - Connect The Bypass To The Inlet Assembly

    Then, turn the collet to securely lock the fitting. Step 10. – Connect Bypass to Inlet Assembly Position the ecoPLUS™ media tank to align the bypass assembly with the inlet assembly attached to the cartridge filter housing cap. Note that the black base of the media tank is not permanently attached to the rest of the tank.

  • Page 16: Step 11 - Turn Off The Water & Electric Water Heaters

    Step 11. – 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 17: Step 12 - Connect The System To Inlet And Outlet Pipes

    Turn off the household main water shutoff valve. Open several plumbing fixtures inside the home as well as the outside faucets to drain as much water out of the plumbing system as possible. 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.

  • Page 18: Step 13 - Initial Start-Up And Leak Testing

    Common Installation Configuration: Step 13 – Initial Start-up and Leak Testing Ensure that the bypass valve is in the “bypass” position.
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Reduced water pressure and/or flow rate Limit high flow rate demands during the first after initial installation. few days of operation to allow time for the media bed to condition and saturate with water. If significant pressure loss is experienced, turn off water, wait 10 minutes and try again.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE THE SYSTEM MUST BE DEPRESSURIZED BEFORE REMOVING ANY COMPONENTS FOR SERVICING. TO DEPRESSURIZE THE SYSTEM, CLOSE YOUR MAIN WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE AND RUN WATER AT SEVERAL FAUCETS. Cleaning The outside of your system, including cartridge filter housing and media tank, can be washed with a mild soap and water if desired.
  • Page 22 3. Locate and remove the large O-ring at the top of the sump. Try not to remove any of the lubricant from the O-ring. The housing O-ring should be replaced at least once annually or at each filter change if any damage to the O-ring is noted (kinked, cracked, stretched, etc.), or if any leakage between the housing cap and the housing sump cannot be stopped.

  • Page 23: Validations

    VALIDATIONS Only the best components go into our ecoPLUS™ water treatment systems. They are sourced from some of the leading manufacturers in the business, and assembled at our factory in Canada. You can be assured that only the finest materials have gone into the manufacture of all ecoPLUS™...

  • Page 24: Satisfaction Guarantee

    SATISFACTION GUARANTEE ecoPLUS™ premium water treatment systems are backed by a 90 day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your ecoPLUS™ system, contact us within 90 days for assistance. In most cases, we can quickly help you resolve problems to your satisfaction.
  • Page 25 The term of these warranties begins on the date of delivery of the product to the customer and continues until the earlier of: the end of the warranty term noted above; or • the date in which the product(s) is/are removed from the original location of •...
  • Page 26 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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