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RainSoft Division of Aquion Water Treatment Products 2080 East Lunt Avenue Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 1.847.437.9400 or 1.800.860.7638 www.rainsoft.com EC4 SERIES WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM Part No.: 15929 Rev: C 09/06 For use in California...
Questions? If you have any questions regarding the installation, oper- ation, or servicing of this system, please contact your local RainSoft Dealer. Your local RainSoft Dealer is familiar with your particular water conditions, and is able to address your concerns promptly and efficiently.
NSF/ANSI 44. The effi- ciency of the conditioner is valid 18,700 @ 16,000 @ 8,900 @ 4,470 @ only at the stated salt dosage. EC4 50 V 8 x 44 10.0 14.0 7.5 lbs. 5.0 lbs. 2.0 lbs. 2.0 lbs.
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Data Chart for ION-X 2000 V Resin Cation Exchange Media Service Drain Tank Size Resin* High Medium Model Flow Flow Efficiency** ** The conditioners efficiency rated (inches) (cu. ft.) Drop Salting Salting Salting (gpm) (gpm) according to NSF/ ANSI 44. The efficiency of the conditioner is valid only at the stated salt 28,100 @...
Operational Specifications continued from page 5 Data Chart for ION-X 100 T Resin Cation Exchange Media Service Drain Tank Size Resin* High Medium Model Flow Flow psi Drop Efficiency** ** The conditioners are efficiency rated (inches) (cu. ft.) Salting Salting Salting (gpm) (gpm)
If small amounts of iron are present in your water, use a salt containing becoming iron fouled. iron remover or add RainSoft water conditioner cleaner to the salt Important Note: If you use a tank when adding salt. If an excessive amount of iron is present in your...
Installation Instructions 1. Safety Precautions • To prevent an accident and/or injury, do not hoist the unit over your shoulder. Use a hand truck to transport the unit. • Do not lay the unit on its side. • Wear safety glasses and work gloves during installation. 2.
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• Avoid short connections of pipe between the system and the Important Note: Short connections of pipe may allow hot water to water heater. If you can’t avoid a short connection, move the back up into the system. system to another location. As a last resort, install a heat trap or check valve.
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Installation Instructions continued from page 9 Install the Drain Line and Air Gap (Air Gap Not Supplied) • For all drain lines, use at least a 1/2 inch ID line. • Connect the drain line to the drain outlet on back of the valve, opposite the inlet connection (see figure 4).
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Install the Brine Line Important Note: Not Applicable for EC4-CAB Models. • Slide the brass compression nut over the end of the brine line, followed by the ferrule and tube support. Attach the brine line to the brass fitting on the right side of the valve (see figure 7). •...
• Insert the safety float into the brine well. The top of the safety float should be about 5 inches from the overflow elbow (see figure 6). System Start Up 1. Turn on the Water and Check for Leaks • Close all faucets and turn the water back on at the water meter or pressure tank.
• Use the Adjust Up and Adjust Down keys to change the amount of 5. For larger tanks, a salt scale salt to the level indicated on the salt tank scale (located on the side of sticker is available through your the salt tank). RainSoft Dealer, part number 19024.
Customer Settings continued from page 13 The computer will display: Salt Alarm– ON • Use the Adjust Up or Adjust Down key to select “OFF”. Helpful Tip: Your system • If you chose to keep the alarm “ON”, press the Menu Forward key. Use designed to alert you when the the Adjust Up and Adjust Down keys to change the alarm time, if salt tank needs to be refilled.
Settings” on page 13 for instruc- you wish to postpone the alarm. Press the Enter key after the number tions on adding salt. of days has been selected. Service Required Alarms: Please contact your local RainSoft Dealer for service. Understanding the Information Center...
2. Excessive water pressure. 2. Install a pressure regulator. If the troubleshooting guide did not resolve the symptom, please contact your local RainSoft Dealer for service. If you cannot locate your local RainSoft Dealer, please contact RainSoft Customer Service at 1-800-860-7638 or logon...
The defective part(s) (or entire unit) will either be repaired or new RainSoft part(s) furnished, for a nominal charge to cover labor, handling, packing and the increase, if any, in the retail price of the part(s) since the date of purchase.
Valve Parts List Item Quantity Part Number Description 17863 Composite valve body 17864 Spacer end 17865 Internal spacer 17866 Internal seal 18160 Retainer & down flow piston 10258 O-ring - 017 17869 End plug assembly 17870 10-24 x .812 screw hex washer head 17871 Piston rod 17887...
OR EXTRA COARSE ROCK OR SOLAR SALT MAY BE USED. DO NSF/ANSI STANDARD 44 TEST CONDITIONS: 35 ± 5 psi, 65 ± 10°F, pH 7.5 ± 0.5 at service flow rate NOT USE GRANULATED SALT. CONSULT YOUR RAINSOFT DEALER FOR POTASSIUM CHLORIDE USE.
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EC4 75 CV Manufacturer: RainSoft Div of Aquion Water Treatment Products The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:...
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OR EXTRA COARSE ROCK OR SOLAR SALT MAY BE USED. DO NSF/ANSI STANDARD 44 TEST CONDITIONS: 35 ± 5 psi, 65 ± 10°F, pH 7.5 ± 0.5 at service flow rate NOT USE GRANULATED SALT. CONSULT YOUR RAINSOFT DEALER FOR POTASSIUM CHLORIDE USE.
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EC4 100 CV Manufacturer: RainSoft Div of Aquion Water Treatment Products The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:...
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OR EXTRA COARSE ROCK OR SOLAR SALT MAY BE USED. DO NSF/ANSI STANDARD 44 TEST CONDITIONS: 35 ± 5 psi, 65 ± 10°F, pH 7.5 ± 0.5 at service flow rate NOT USE GRANULATED SALT. CONSULT YOUR RAINSOFT DEALER FOR POTASSIUM CHLORIDE USE.
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EC4 150 CV Manufacturer: RainSoft Div of Aquion Water Treatment Products The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:...
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OR EXTRA COARSE ROCK OR SOLAR SALT MAY BE USED. DO NSF/ANSI STANDARD 44 TEST CONDITIONS: 35 ± 5 psi, 65 ± 10°F, pH 7.5 ± 0.5 at service flow rate NOT USE GRANULATED SALT. CONSULT YOUR RAINSOFT DEALER FOR POTASSIUM CHLORIDE USE.
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EC4-CAB 60 CV Manufacturer: RainSoft Div of Aquion Water Treatment Products The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:...
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OR EXTRA COARSE ROCK OR SOLAR SALT MAY BE USED. DO NSF/ANSI STANDARD 44 TEST CONDITIONS: 35 ± 5 psi, 65 ± 10°F, pH 7.5 ± 0.5 at service flow rate NOT USE GRANULATED SALT. CONSULT YOUR RAINSOFT DEALER FOR POTASSIUM CHLORIDE USE.
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EC4-CAB 100 CV Manufacturer: RainSoft Div of Aquion Water Treatment Products The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:...
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