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EcoWater ESM11 Owner's Manual

EcoWater ESM11 Owner's Manual

Digital demand water system

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Owners Manual
How to maintain and operate
your EcoWater digital
demand water system
07/04 400485

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Unpacking Your Water Softener
Control Valve and Faceplate Identification
Identifies the main control unit and its faceplate.
Salt Lid
Component for accessing the salt compartment.
Salt Cabinet
The main container for storing salt.
Resin Cylinder
Component holding the water softening resin.
Brine Well Cover
Cover for the brine well assembly.
Brine Valve
Valve controlling the flow of brine.
Overflow Connection
Connection point for overflow water.
Drain Connection
Connection point for drain water.
Installing Your Water Softener
Planning and Siting
Guidance on selecting the optimal location for the softener unit.
Freezing Protection
Advice on preventing damage from freezing temperatures.
Lead Pipework Advice
Recommendations for addressing existing lead piping.
Electrical Requirements
Specifies the necessary electrical power supply details.
Hardwater Tap Requirement
Mandate for ensuring an unsoftened water tap is available.
Pressure and Flow Rate Requirements
Details required water pressure and flow rates for operation.
Technical Specification Requirements
Lists key technical specifications like temperature and pressure.
Unvented/Direct System Connections
Guidance for connecting to unvented or direct systems.
Drain Hose Guidelines
Instructions for proper drain line installation.
Central Heating System Treatment
Advice on treating central heating systems.
Step-by-Step Plumbing Guide
General Plumbing Instructions
Initial steps for connecting the softener to the water supply.
Bypass Kit Installation
Detailed procedure for installing the bypass kit.
Secure Adaptor Elbows
Instructions for securely fitting adaptor elbows.
Inlet/Outlet Connection Procedure
How to connect the inlet and outlet hoses.
Drain/Overflow Hose Connection
Connecting the drain and overflow hoses correctly.
Transformer Connection
Instructions for connecting the power transformer to the unit.
Programming the Digital Demand Controller
Model Code Setup
Verifying and setting the unit's model code.
Setting the Clock
Step-by-step guide for setting the current time.
Setting Water Hardness
Adjusting the controller for local water hardness levels.
Setting Recharge Time
Configuring the automatic system recharge schedule.
Salt Level Setting
Updating the salt level indicator after adding salt.
Manual Recharge Initiation
How to manually start a system recharge cycle.
Faceplate Controller Features and Options
Normal Screen Views
Explains scrolling information screens: water availability, flow rate, alerts.
Program Memory and Keypads
Controller memory, keypad functions, and beep feedback.
Setting Salt Level Indicator
Procedure for setting the salt level after replenishment.
Initiating Extra Recharges
Using "Recharge Now" and "Recharge Tonight" features.
Primary Menu Configuration
Setting clock, hardness, and recharge times via the primary menu.
Advanced and Service Menus
Accessing diagnostic messages and service options with a warning.
Usage Monitoring Displays
Viewing water flow rate, daily use, and average consumption.
Display and Unit Settings
Customizing screen scrolling, clock format, and measurement units.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Hard Water or Intermittent Hardness
Solutions for issues related to water hardness.
No Water Supply
Steps to resolve a lack of water flow.
Incorrect Recharge Timing
Diagnosing and fixing recharges occurring at the wrong times.
Recharge or Salt Usage Problems
Issues with recharge not occurring or low salt usage.
Excessive Salt Usage
Addressing problems with high salt consumption.
Salt Cabinet Water Level Issues
Troubleshooting high or low water levels in the salt cabinet.
Water Overflow and Drain Line Issues
Solutions for water running into overflow or drain lines.
Electronic Faceplate Errors
Resolving problems with the digital display and controls.
Guarantee, Service, and General Information
Warranty Exclusions and Service
Details warranty limitations and chargeable service conditions.