Ecodyne Water Systems NSAIV-10, NSAIV-12 User Manual

“OH2-Iron”

Designed, Engineered &
Assembled in the U.S.A.

Air Aspirated Chemical-Free Iron Filter

Models NSAIV-10 & NSAIV-12

Installation

Operation

NSAIV-10 and NSAIV-12 are tested and certified

by the Water Quality Association against

NSF/ANSI Standard 372 for low lead content.

Manufactured and warranted by

Maintenance

Ecodyne Water Systems

1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

Repair Parts

7344510 (Rev. J 9/1/18)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

pecifications & Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Inspect Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Starting Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ypical Installation Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

anitizing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Programming the Electronic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Controller Features / Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13

Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16

Wiring Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Exploded View & Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19

WATER FILTER WARRANTY

Warrantor: Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that:

One Year Full Warranty:

● For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, all parts will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship and will perform their normal functions.

Limited Warranties:

● For a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase, the fiberglass mineral tank will not rust, corrode,
leak, burst, or in any other manner, fail to perform its proper functions.

● For a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase, the electronic control board and valve body will
be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions.

If, during such respective period, a part proves to be defective, Warrantor will ship a replacement part, directly
to your home, without charge. After the first year, labor necessary to maintain this product is not covered by
the product warranty.

General Provisions

Damage to any part of this water filter because of misuse, misapplication, neglect, alteration, accident, installa­tion or operation contrary to our printed instructions, or damage caused by any unusual force of nature such
as, but not limited to, freezing, flood, hurricane, tornado, or earthquake is not covered by this warranty. In all
such cases, regular parts and service charges will apply.

We assume no warranty liability in connection with this water filter other than specified herein. This warranty is
in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. We
do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any other obligations on the sale of this water
filter.

Should a defect or malfunction occur, contact your contractor. If you are unable to contact your contractor,
return the part, freight prepaid, directly to the factory at the address below. Enclose with the part a full descrip­tion of the problem, with your name, full address, date purchased, model and serial numbers, and selling con­tractor's name and address. We will repair or replace the part and return it to you at no cost if our repair
department determines it to be defective under the terms of the warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

This water filter is manufactured by

Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

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INLET -

OUTLET

3-3/4"

14"

OUTLET

INLET

AC

B

Specifications

Model NSAIV-10 Model NSAIV-12

Model Code HAAIF HAAIF

Amount of Zeolite Media 1.0 cu. ft. 2.0 cu. ft.

Amount of Quartz Gravel 17 lbs 29 lbs.

Flow Rate 7-10 gpm 9-15 gpm

Minimum Backwash Flow Rate 7 gpm* 10 gpm*

Maximum Supply Water Pressure 80 psi

Water Temperature Limits (min./max.) 40 - 120 °F

Electrical Requirements

Contaminant Removal Limitations

(24V DC, 500 mA power supply included)

Up to 10 ppm iron (except bacterial

and organically bound iron**)

*Well pump must be able to provide the minimum flow for 30+ minutes.

**Consult manufacturer for applications with bacterial or organically bound iron.

120V, 50/60 Hz

A

3-3/4”

INLET-

OUTLET

B

Dimensions

14”

Nominal Mineral

Tank Size

OUTLET

INLET

A 58-1/8” 64-1/4”

B 49-3/4” 55-1/2”

C 10-1/2” 12-1/4”

C

NSAIV-10 NSAIV-12

10” dia. x

47” tall

12” dia. x

54” tall

FIG. 1

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Inspect Shipment

The parts required to assemble and install the Air
Aspirated Iron Filter are included with the unit.
Thoroughly check the water filter for possible shipping
damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any
damage to the shipping carton.

Packing List

Installation

Bypass Valve

Adaptors

Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials.
To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the
small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use
them.

Clips

O-rings

FIG. 2

Safety Guides

Follow the installation instructions carefully. Failure to
install the filter properly voids the warranty.

Before you begin installation, read this entire manual.
Then obtain all the materials and tools you will need
to make the installation.

Check local plumbing and electrical codes. The
installation must conform to them.

Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-sol­der connections as required by state and federal
codes.

Use care when handling the filter. Do not turn upside
down, drop, or set on sharp protrusions.

Do not locate the filter where freezing temperatures
occur. Do not attempt to filter water over 120°F.
Freezing, or hot water damage voids the warranty.

Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun heat
may cause distortion or other damage to non-metallic
parts.

The filter requires a minimum water flow of 5 gallons
per minute at the inlet for backwash.

Recommended maximum allowable inlet water
pressure is 80 psi. Use a pressure reducing valve if
necessary. Be sure the addition of a pressure reduc­ing valve will not reduce the flow to less than the 5
gallons per minute needed for backwash.

The filter works on 24V DC electrical power, supplied
by a direct plug-in power supply (included). Be sure
to use the included power supply, and plug it into a
nominal 120V, 60 Hz household outlet that is in a dry
location only, grounded and properly protected by
an overcurrent device such as circuit breaker or fuse.

This system is not intended to be used for treating
water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all

electrical and electronic equipment to be
disposed of according to Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) require­ments. This directive or similar laws are in
place nationally and can vary from region to
region. Please refer to your state and local
laws for proper disposal of this equipment.

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Before Starting Installation

WHERE TO INSTALL THE FILTER

= Place the filter as close as possible to the pressure

tank (well system) or water meter (city water).

= Place the filter as close as possible to a floor

drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry tub,
sump, standpipe, etc.). CAUTION: Drain water
exits the hose at a fast flow rate, and at water sys­tem pressure. Be sure the hose is fastened in
some manner to prevent ”whipping” and splashing
to prevent water damage to surrounding area.

= Connect the filter to the main water supply pipe

UPSTREAM OF the water heater. DO NOT RUN
HOT WATER THROUGH THE FILTER. The tem­perature of water passing through the filter must
be less than 120°F.

= Keep outside faucets on unfiltered water to con-

serve filtering capacity.

= Do not install the filter in a place where it could

freeze. Damage caused by freezing is not cov­ered by the warranty.

= Put the filter in a place water damage is least likely

to occur if a leak develops. The manufacturer will
not repair or pay for water damage.

= A 120V, 60 Hz electrical outlet, to plug the included

power supply into, is needed near the filter. Be
sure the electrical outlet and power supply are in
an inside location, to protect from wet weather.

= If installing in an outside location, you must take

the steps necessary to assure the filter, installation
plumbing, wiring, etc., are as well protected from
the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc., as
when installed indoors.

= Keep the filter out of direct sunlight. The sun's heat

may soften and distort plastic parts.

TOOLS, PIPE & FITTINGS,
OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

= Plastic inlet and outlet fittings included with the fil-

ter allow water flow equivalent to 1 inch nominal
pipe. To maintain full valve flow, 1” pipes to and
from the filter fittings are recommended. Do not
reduce the pipes to less than 3/4” size.

= Use copper, brass or PEX plastic pipe and fittings.

= ALWAYS install the included check valve on the

INLET pipe, immediately upstream of the filter.

= ALWAYS install the included bypass valve, or 3

shut-off valves. Bypass valves let you turn off
water to the filter for repairs if needed, but still
have water available to the house pipes.

= Drain hose 5/8” inside diameter minimum, with a

garden hose connection on one end, is needed for
the valve drain. See step 5 on page 8.

= If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with

plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed
(see page 6) to connect a 5/8” minimum copper
tubing drain.

PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE FILTER

You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to
the filter. Look at the house main water pipe at the
point where you will connect the filter. Is the pipe sol­dered copper, glued plastic, or threaded brass/galva­nized? What is the pipe size?

Now look at the typical installation illustration on page

6. Use it as a guide when planning your particular
installation. Be sure to direct incoming, unfiltered
water to the filter valve inlet fitting. The valve ports
are marked IN and OUT.

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Typical Installation Illustrations

Typical Installation Illustrations

INSTALLATION USING INCLUDED BYPASS VALVE

Filtered

ater OUT

W

120V,
60 Hz

Outlet

M

A

IN

WAT

E

R

P

IP

E

Unfiltered Water

to Outside Faucets

1” NPT
Female Adaptor (2)
not included

1” NPT Installation
Adaptor (2)*

O-Ring Seal (2)*

Bypass Valve*

Clip (4)*

U

Unfiltered
Water IN

INSTALLATION USING 3-VALVE BYPASS

For filtered water SERVICE:

-Open the inlet and outlet
valves

For unfiltered BYPASS:

-Close the inlet and outlet
valves

-Open the bypass valve

* Included with filter - Pipe and
fittings supplied by installer.

CROSS-OVER

Use if water supply flows from the left.

Include single or 3-valve bypass.

NFILTERED

ATER

W

FROM FILTER

OUTLET

Female Adaptor (2)

not included

OUTLET

Valve

1” NPT

TO FILTER
INLET

M

A

IN

B

Valve

WAT

YPASS

FILTERED

ATER

W

E

R

PIPE

NLET

I

Valve

Valve

Drain
Hose

Drain
Fitting

Valve

INLET

Pull out for

filtered water

“Service”

Push in for

Bypass

1-1/2”

Air Gap

Clip (2)*

1” NPT Installation
Adaptor (2)*

O-Ring Seal (2)*

Valve

INLET

FIG. 4FIG. 3

CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE

To adapt a copper tube to the filter, buy a compression fitting (garden hose thread to
5/8” I.D. minimum tube and necessary tubing from your local hardware store.

Adaptor, garden hose
thread to compression

Clip

Drain Fitting

5/8” I.D.
(minimum)
copper tube

To standpipe, sump, laundry
tub or other suitable drain.

1-1/2””

Air Gap

SUMP

1-1/2”

Air Gap

Valve
Drain

Hose

FLOOR

DRAIN

LAUNDRY

TUB

6

1-1/2” Air Gap

STAND

PIPE

FIG. 5