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EcoWater ECWS Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
How to install, operate and maintain your
EcoWater Systems
Central Water Filtration System
Model ECWS
System tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 42.
See performance data sheet for details.
Printed on recycled paper
EcoWater Systems LLC
P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164-0420
Part No. 7308784 (Rev. D 9/3/09)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL How to install, operate and maintain your EcoWater Systems Central Water Filtration System Model ECWS System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42. See performance data sheet for details. Printed on recycled paper EcoWater Systems LLC P.O.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ....... . . 28 sharp protrusions. Do not locate the EcoWater Systems Central Water Filter where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water over 120°F.

  • Page 3: Specifications & Dimensions

    ECOWATER Specifications & Dimensions S Y S T E M S SPECIFICATIONS Model ECWS Model Code Nominal Mineral Tank Size 8” dia. x 35” Rated Service Flow Rate 6.0 gpm Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow 4 psig Pressure Drop at 12 gpm...

  • Page 4: Installation Requirements

    ECOWATER Installation Requirements S Y S T E M S TOOLS NEEDED LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Consider the following when selecting an installation Assemble the required tools before starting installa- location for the Central Water Filtration System. tion. Read and follow instructions provided with any tools listed here.

  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    ECOWATER Installation Requirements S Y S T E M S PLUMBING CODES VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS All plumbing must be completed in accordance with Using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and national, state and local plumbing codes. cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes).

  • Page 6: Installation

    Valve inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton. Notify the transportation company if damage is pres- ent. EcoWater Systems is not responsible for in-tran- sit damages. Remove and discard (RECYCLE) all packing materi- als. We suggest you keep the small parts in the Bypass bag(s) until you are ready to use them.
  • Page 7 ECOWATER Installation S Y S T E M S 4. INSTALLING THREE-VALVE BYPASS 3 VALVE BYPASS If installing a 3-valve bypass system, plumb as need- ed using Figure 7 as a guide. When installing sweat copper, be sure to use lead-free solder and flux, required by federal and state codes.
  • Page 8 ECOWATER Installation S Y S T E M S 7. COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used as a ground for the house electrical system. The 3- valve bypass type of installation, shown in Figure 7, Ground will maintain ground continuity.
  • Page 9 Fully open two or more filtered cold water faucets Figure 31 on Page 21) and be sure all wiring is away nearby the EcoWater Systems filter. from the valve gear and motor area, which rotates b. Place the bypass valve(s) in bypass position (See during Clean Rinse cycles.

  • Page 10: How A Central Water Filtration System Works

    ECOWATER How a Central Water Filtration System Works S Y S T E M S NORMAL OPERATION APPLICATIONS FOR A CENTRAL WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM During normal operation water enters the Central Water Filtration System and flows through several fil- Do not use the Central Water Filtration System with tration processes where tastes, odors and sediment water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown are reduced.

  • Page 11: Start Up Procedure

    ECOWATER Start Up Procedure S Y S T E M S IMPORTANT: Run the start up cycle immediately after completing installation, before using any water in the home. During the start up cycle: The filtration media in this Central Water Filtration Throughout the start up cycle you will hear the valve System contains a small number of harmless activated changing position and notice the flow of water to drain...

  • Page 12: Programming The Electronic Controller

    ECOWATER Programming the Electronic Controller S Y S T E M S DOWN Display button button RECHARGE SELECT FIG. 12 button button When the transformer is initially plugged into the electrical outlet, the model code (EC) and a test number (example: J1.4), begin to flash in the faceplate display.

  • Page 13: Set Length Of Clean Rinse

    ECOWATER Customizing Features / Options S Y S T E M S START A CLEAN RINSE CYCLE To manually start a Clean Rinse cycle, press and hold the RECHARGE but- ton for a few seconds, until “RECHARGE NOW” flashes in the display. This Clean Rinse cycle takes 3 minutes (unless the factory settings for backwash and fast rinse times have been changed, as shown below).

  • Page 14: Frequency Of Automatic Clean Rinse Cycles

    ECOWATER Customizing Features / Options S Y S T E M S continued from previous page To change the length of the backwash or fast rinse parts of the Clean Rinse cycle: 1. Press and hold the SELECT button for a few seconds, until the “000--” screen appears, as shown at right.

  • Page 15: Customizing Features / Options

    ECOWATER Customizing Features / Options S Y S T E M S OPERATING IN MANUAL CLEAN RINSE MODE Clean Rinse cycles will run automatically, unless the automatic Clean Rinse function has been disabled. If this function has been disabled, it will be neces- sary to manually initiate any Clean Rinse cycles.

  • Page 16: Care Of The Central Water Filtration System

    ECOWATER Care of the Central Water Filtration System S Y S T E M S VACATIONS AND EXTENDED PERIODS PROTECT THE CENTRAL WATER FIL- OF NO WATER USE TRATION SYSTEM FROM FREEZING If the Central Water Filtration System is installed If your Central Water Filtration System will not be where it could freeze (summer cottage, lake home, used for an extended period of time (several months),...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ECOWATER Troubleshooting S Y S T E M S TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Water has black or gray (NEW SYSTEM) Start up procedure Run start up procedure (See Page 11) or run color has not been completed consecutive Clean Rinse cycles (See Page 13) until water color returns to normal.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ECOWATER Troubleshooting S Y S T E M S TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont.) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION “VAC” is flashing in the The automatic Clean Rinse function If you want the Clean Rinse function to run display has been disabled (See Page 15) automatically, press and release the RECHARGE button until display no longer reads “VAC”...

  • Page 19: Manual Advance Diagnostics

    ECOWATER Service Information S Y S T E M S AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS This Central Water Filtration System has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power). The controller monitors electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the display.
  • Page 20 ECOWATER Service Information S Y S T E M S CLEANING THE SEDIMENT FILTER SCREEN This procedure is not required if the Central Water Filtration System is operating normally. It should be performed only if a problem with low water pressure at household faucets is encountered, as detailed in the troubleshooting table on Page 17.

  • Page 21: Cleaning Drain Flow Control

    ECOWATER Service Information S Y S T E M S CLEANING THE DRAIN FLOW CONTROL REMOVING DRAIN FITTING TO CLEAN FLOW CONTROL This procedure is not required if the Central Water Filtration System is operating normally. It should be performed only if a problem with lack of water flow to drain is encountered, as detailed in the troubleshoot- Drain ing table on Page 17.
  • Page 22 Open Bypass Valve. 4. Close all house faucets. Open Inlet & Outlet Close Inlet & Outlet Valves. Valves. ECOWATER SYSTEMS BYPASS VALVE FIG. 32 (See Figure 33) DE-PRESSURIZE EcoWater Systems Bypass Valve 1. Close the house main water supply valve.
  • Page 23 ECOWATER Notes S Y S T E M S...

  • Page 24: Ecowater Systems Central Water Filter Assembly

    ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S ECOWATER SYSTEMS CENTRAL WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY Valve Assembly See Pages 26 & 27 for parts...
  • Page 25 ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S ECOWATER SYSTEMS CENTRAL WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY Part No. Description 7170296 O-Ring, 2-7/8” x 3-1/4” 7170254 O-Ring, 13/16” x 1-1/16” 7077870 Top Distributor 7265025 Filter Screen 7170270 O-Ring, 2-3/4” x 3”...
  • Page 26 ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S VALVE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 27 ECOWATER Repair Parts S Y S T E M S VALVE ASSEMBLY Part No. Description Part No. Description 7101548 Turbine Assembly 7170327 O-Ring, 5/8” x 13/16” 7094898 Turbine Support Assembly 7097969 Flow Plug, Fast Rinse, 3.0 gpm 7170262 O-Ring, 1.109” x 1.387” (2 req.) 7088033 Retainer, Clamp (4 req.) 7077642...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    EcoWater Systems LLC is excused if failure to per- form its warranty obligations is the result of strikes, government regulation, materials shortages, or other circumstances beyond its control.

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