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OWNER'S MANUAL
How to install, operate and maintain your
EcoWater Systems
Automatic Sediment Filter
Model EASF1
EcoWater Systems LLC
P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul, MN 55164-0420
7301805 (Rev. A 3/12/08)

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL How to install, operate and maintain your EcoWater Systems Automatic Sediment Filter Model EASF1 EcoWater Systems LLC P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul, MN 55164-0420 7301805 (Rev. A 3/12/08)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Start ................2 Warranty .

  • Page 3: Warranty

    How does my warranty work? If, during the respective warranty period, a part proves, after inspection by EcoWater, to be defective, EcoWater will, at its sole option, repair or replace that part at no charge, other than normal shipping, instal- lation or service charges.

  • Page 4: Unpacking Dimensions

    Unpacking INSPECT SHIPMENT The Automatic Sediment Filter is shipped complete in one carton. Remove all items from the shipping carton and check against the packing list below. Packing List Mounting Bracket & Screws 10 ft. Drain Hose Filter Assembly 9V Battery Hose Clamp FIG.

  • Page 5: How The Automatic Sediment Filter Works

    How the Automatic Sediment Filter Works The EcoWater Automatic Sediment Filter is designed The unit has an electronic control that counts down the to be plumbed into a home’s incoming water supply days until the next automatic flush of collected sedi- pipe, where it will capture particles of sediment from ment particles.

  • Page 6: Always Install The Filter Upright Reversing The Faceplate Mounting Bracket

    Planning the Installation ALWAYS INSTALL THE FILTER UPRIGHT To operate properly, the Automatic Sediment Filter must be installed with the sump pointed straight down. When possible, install the filter on a horizontal section of the household’s main incoming water pipe. If the 10"...

  • Page 7: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements 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. Avoid drain hose runs longer than 10 feet. Make In the state of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth the valve drain line as short and direct as possible.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Installation - Type A INSTALLATION USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS Apply at least 4 Optional Shutoff Mounting Bracket wraps of Teflon Tape Valve (2) may be used in all types of installations. Be sure to put it in position around WATER the ASF before installing inlet and outlet fittings.

  • Page 9: Installation Using Soldered Copper Fittings

    Installation - Type A (continued) 8. With the IN side of the water filter toward incoming water, spread the pipes apart and fit both pipe ends Fitting into the compression fittings. Move a ferrule and nut up to the fitting (See Figure 12). Then, turn on and tighten the nut.

  • Page 10: Installation Using Threaded Pipe & Fittings

    Installation - Type B (continued) 7. Turn a sweat adaptor fitting into the other side of the Apply at least 4 wraps filter head and hand tighten only. Using a tape of Teflon Tape measure or ruler, measure the distance “D” as shown in Figure 16.

  • Page 11: Install Drain Hose Check For Leaks Install Battery Optional Ac Adaptor

    IMPORTANT: Do not use any AC adaptor other than back of the electronic control board (See Figure 19). the EcoWater P/N 7302835 with this 4. Plug the other end of the AC adaptor into a 120V, Automatic Sediment Filter.

  • Page 12: Programming The Electronic Controller

    Programming the Electronic Controller POWER UP When the controller is powered up (by installing the battery or plugging in the optional AC adaptor), the dis- Moving dashes play will briefly show the software version (example indicate sedi- “1.0”), then the number of days until the next automatic ment flush is sediment flush.

  • Page 13: Setting Number Of Days Between Automatic Sediment Flushes

    Electronic Controller (continued) SETTING THE NUMBER OF DAYS BE- TWEEN AUTOMATIC SEDIMENT FLUSHES The ASF controller is shipped with a default value of 7 days between automatic sediment flushes. To change the number of days (between 1 and 30) or to turn this Two dashes feature off: (not moving)

  • Page 14: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance CLEANING THE FILTER SCREEN It may be necessary to manually clean the filter screen from time to time. On water supplies that contain sticky sediment including mud, silt and clay, you may have to remove the sump and clean the screen frequently. Also, if the ASF has not been automatically flushing for any reason, such as a dead battery, a larger amount of sediment than normal may have accumulated in the sump.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Sediment flush 1. Battery is dead. Replace battery (See “Battery Replacement” on Page 13). does not initiate Low or no water 1. Filter is plugged. Manually clean filter screen (See Page 14). May be necessary to reduce flow through filter number of days between automatic sediment flushes (See Page 13).

  • Page 16: Repair Parts

    Part No. Description 7299391 Top Cover 7295177 Electronic Control Board (PWA) 7302770 Faceplate (order decal below) 7300362 Decal, Faceplate, EcoWater 7300346 Screw, 6-19 x 1/2” (2 req.) 7301596 Solenoid 7301758 O-Ring, Solenoid 7300338 Screw, 10-16 x 1-1/4” (6 req.) 7298426...

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