ECOPURE EP 6225 Installation And Operation Manual
AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER
Model EP 6225
Installation
Electronic Demand
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS WHEN INSTALLING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
CONDITIONER, OR WHEN SETTING THE TIMER
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Systems tested and certied by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for water softener performance
Systems tested and certied by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
or
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Printed on recycle d paper
Part No. 7308695 (Rev. E 2/24/10)
WATER CONDITIONER WARRANTY
Warrantor: North Star Water Conditioning, 1890 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125--2913
Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that:
For a period of one (1) year after installation, all parts will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, and will perform their normal
functions.
Limited ten (10) year warranty, from date of purchase, the salt tank and fiberglass mineral tank will not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in any
other manner, fail to perform their proper functions.
Limited three (3) year warranty, after installation, 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.
Damage to any part of this water conditioner 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.
Weassume no warranty liability in connection with this water conditioner 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 conditioner.
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 nameand 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 conditioner is manufactured by North Star Water Conditioning, 1890 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125-- 2913; customer information
telephone no. 1-- 800--693--1138.
One Year Full Warranty:
Limited Warranties:
General Conditions
SAFETY GUIDES
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE S OFTENER 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. CODES IN
THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIRE INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER. FOR INSTALLATION, USE
PLUMBING CODE 248--CMR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
USE ONLY LEAD--FREE SOLDER AND FLUX FOR ALL SWEAT--SOLDER CONNECTIONS, AS REQUIRED BY STATE
AND FEDERAL CODES.
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SOFTENER. DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN, DROP, OR SET ON SHARP PROTRUSIONS.
DO NOT LOCATE THE SOFTENER WHERE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OCCUR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT WATER OVER 120°F. FREEZING, OR HOT WATER DAMAGE VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
AVOID INSTALLING IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXCESSIVE SUN HEATMAY CAUSE DISTORTION OR OTHER DAMAGE TO
NON--METALLIC PARTS.
THE SOFTENER REQUIRES A MINIMUM WATER FLOW OF 3 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT THE INLET. MAXIMUM AL-
LOWABLE INLET WATER P RESSURE IS 125 PSI. IF DAYTIME PRESSURE IS OVER 80 PSI, NIGHTTIME PRESSURE
MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM. USE A PRESSURE REDUCING VALV E IF NECESSARY. ( ADDING A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE MAY REDUCE THE FLOW.)
THE SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLT--60 Hz E LECTRICAL P OWER ONLY. BE SURE TO USE THE INCLUDED TRANSFORMER AND PLUG IT INTO A NOMINAL 120V, 60 CYCLE HOUSEHOLD OUTLETTHAT IS GROUNDED AND PROPERLY
PROTECTED BY AN OVER CURRENT DEVICE SUCH AS A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE. IF TRANSFORMER IS REPLACED, USE ONLY THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE, CLASS II, 24 VOLT, 10VA TRANSFORMER.
THIS SYSTEM IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TREATING WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY UNSAFE OF
OF UNKNOWN QUALITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISINFECTION BEFORE OR AFTER THEY 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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UNPACKING / INSPECTION
The softener is shipped in one carton .
It is completely
except as required at
Be sure to check the entire sof tener for any shipping
damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the shipping cartons. Contact the transportation company
assembled at the factory,
installation.
for all damage and loss claims. The manufacturer is
not responsible for damages in transit.
Small parts, needed to install the softener, are in a
parts bag. To avoid loss of the small parts, keep
them in the parts bag until you are ready to use
them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NO.
WARRANTY, SAFETY GUIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSI
BEFORE STARTING INSTA LLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INSTALLATION STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -- 9
PROGRAMMING THE ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -- 11
SANITIZING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WATER AND WATER CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 -- 14
HOW THE WATER SOFTENER WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 -- 15
GENERAL WATER SOFTENER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 -- 17
ELECTRONIC DEMAND TIMER FEATURE S, SETTINGS, AND SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 -- 21
DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OPTIONAL RECHARGE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PROGRAM MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SALT EFFICIENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 -- 19
AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
S
ERVICE CHECKOUT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
WIRING SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
REPAIR PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 -- 27
PARTS RETURN TAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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North Star Water Conditioning, 1890 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125-- 2913
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SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS
0316PELEDOM EP 6245 EP 6260
EP 6225
Model Code E6130 E6245 E6260
E6225
Rated Capacity (grains @ lbs salt dose) 11,800 @ 2.3
Rated Eciency (grains / lb @ min. salt dose) H 5120 @ 2.3 5120 @ 2.6 5020 @ 3.6
Amount of High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin
11,200 @ 2.2
25,300 @ 7.4
24,000 @ 7.1
30,200 @ 12.5
28,700 @ 12.0
5070 @ 2.2
40.6 / .78 65.5 / 1.26 90.5 / 1.74
39.0 / .75
13,300 @ 2.6
35,700 @ 9.9
45,400 @ 17.2
18,100 @ 3.6
48,200 @ 13.6
61,400 @ 23.7
(lbs / cu ft)
Resin Tank Nominal Size (in., dia x height) 8 x 40 10 x 40 12 x 54
Service Flow Rate (gpm) 7.5 10.0 14.0
Pressure Drop at Service Flow (psi) 14 11 12
Intermittent Flow Rate @ 15 psi (gpm) Y 7.9 12.3 15.9
Water Supply Maximum Hardness (gpg) 70 80 120
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron (ppm) D 8 12 16
Max. Flow Rate (gpm) to Drain During Regen-
8 x 40
7.5
13
8.1
60
5
2.0 2.0 2.0
2.0
eration
Water Pressure Limits (min. / max. psi) z
Water Temperature Limits ( _F)
Water Supply Minimum Flow Rate (gpm)
20 -- 125
40 -- 120
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These systems conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for specic performance claims as veried and substantiated by test data.
Eciency ratingis only valid at the lowest salt dosage.These softenerswere eciency rated according to NSF/ANSI Standard
44.
Intermittent ow rate does not represent the maximum service ow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity and
Δ
eciency. Continuous operation at ow rates greater than the service ow rate may aect capacity and eciency performance.
D Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data.
z Canada working pressure: 1.4 -- 7.0 kg/cm @.
14”
3--7/8”
OUT
INLET
INLET -- OUTLET
50--3/8”
41--5/8”
18--1/4”
Model EP 6130
4
3--7/8”
INLET -- OUTLET
A
14”
EP 6225 EP 6245 EP 6260
A 50--3/8” 50--3/8” 64”
OUT
INLET
B 41--1/4” 41--5/8” 55--1/2”
C 8” 11” 13”
B
C
39”
Models EP 6225, EP 6245 & E P 6260
18”
BEFORE STAR TING INSTALLATION
" WHERE TO INSTALL T HE SOFTENER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Place the softener as close as possible to the
pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city
water).
Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage.
Place the softener as close as possible to a oor
drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry
tub, sump, standpipe, etc.).
Connect the softener to the main water supply
pipe BEFORE or AHEAD OF the water heater.
DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE
SOFTENER. Temperature of water passing
through the softener must be less than 120 _F
(49 _C).
Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft
water and salt.
Do not install the softener in a place whe
ould freeze. Damage caused by freezing is
c
not covered by the warranty.
re it
A 120 volt electric outlet, to plug the included
transformer into, is needed within 10 feet of the
softener. The transformer has an attached 10
foot power cable. Be sure the electric outlet
and transformer 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 softener,
installation plumbing, wiring, etc
pro
tected from the elements, contamination,
vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
Keep the softener out of direct sunlight.The
sun’s heat may soften and distort plastic parts.
" TOOLS, PIPE and FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED (see page 6) . . . . . . . .
In and out tt ings included with the softener are 1”
(nominal) copper sweat tubes. To maintain full valve
ow, 1” pipes to and from the softener ttings are
recommended. You should maintain the same, or
larger, pipe size as the water supply pipe, up to the
softener inlet and outlet.
Drain hose (3/8” inside diameter) is needed for the
valve drain. See step 5 on page 8. A 15’ length of
hose is included with some models.
If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 8) to connect a 1/2 in. copper tubing drain.
., are as well
Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and ttings.
Some c
shut-ovalves. Bypass valves let you turn owater
to the softener for repairs if needed, but still have
water in the house pipes.
odes may also allow PVC plastic pipe.
ALWAYS install the included bypass valve,
" PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
You must rst decide how to run in and out pipes to
the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at
the point where you will connect the softener. Is the
pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded
brass/galvanized? What is the pipe size?
or 3
A length of 3/8” or 7/16” inside diameter hose is
needed for the salt tank drain. A 7’ length of hose is
included with som
needed, you can buy good quality, thick--wall, exible hose at most hardware stores or supply houses.
Nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to ll
the brine tank (see page 9, 10 and 16).
Now look at the typical installation illustration on
page 6. Use it as a guide when planning your particular ins
to the softener valve inlet tting. The valve is
marked IN and OUT.
tallation. Be sure to direc t raw, hard water
dels. If a longer length is
e mo
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TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER or CPVC INSTALLATIONS
soft water
120 Volt
outlet
Use if water supply flows from the left.
Include single or 3 -- valve bypass.
hard water
hard water to
outside faucets
HARD
WATER
FROM
SOFTENER
OUTLET
TO SOFTENER
INLET
Note: To install with threaded plumbing, buy 1”
adaptors, either sweat solder or compression, to connect to the 1” copper tubes.
INSTALLATION USING 3 -- VALVE BYPASS
(BRINE TANK NOT SHOWN)
BYPASS
valve
CROSS -- OVER
SOFT
WATE R
1” copper tube (2) *
o--ring seal (2) *
Bypass Valve *
clip (4) *
* included with softener -- Pipe and
fittings, represented by dash lines,
supplied by installer.
OUTLET
valve
INLET valve
D for soft water SERVICE:
-- O p e n the inlet and outlet
valves.
-- C l o s e the bypass valve.
D for hard water BYPASS:
-- C l o s e the inlet and outlet
valves.
-- O p e n the bypass valve.
clip (2) *
1” copper tube (2) *
o--ring seal (2) *
VALVE
INLET
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INSTALLATION STEPS
1. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER
TUBES:
NOTE: Before installing the coppertubes or bypass valve,
be sure the turbine and support are rmly in place, in the
valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and observe the turbine for free rotation.
turbine support
sensor port
turbine
" Slide copper tubes, with lubricated o--ring seals
in place , into the valve inlet and outlet ports, Figure
1A.
-- OR --
" Push t he bypass valve, with lubricated o--ring
seals in place, into the valve inlet and outlet ports,
Figures 1A and 1C.
" Snap the two large plastic clips in place, from the
top down, Figures 1A and 1B. Be sure they snap
into place. Pull on the c opper tubes, or bypass
valve, to make sure they are held securely in
place.
2. INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW FIT-
TINGS:
" Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4” diameter
hole in the brine ta
" Push the barbed end of th e hose adaptor elbow
into the grommet.
nk sidewall, see page 9.
FIGURE 1
A
INLET
clip (2)
B
bypass valve or
copper tube
clip (2)
copper tubes (install in softener valve or bypass valve)
OUTLET
bypass
valve
clip
cross section of
valve inlet or outlet
3. MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY (CAB-
INET MODEL), OR RESIN TANK (TWO TANK
MODEL) INTO INSTALLATION POSITION:
" Be sure the installation surface is level and
smooth. If needed, place the tank on a section of
3/4” thick (min.) plywood. Then, place shims under
the plywood as needed to level the softener.
4. PLUMB IN AND OUT PIPES TO AND FROM
SOFTENER:
CAUTIONS: Observe all of th e following cautions
while you connect inlet and outlet plumbing.
" Turn othe house water supply valve and
open faucets to relieve pre
" BE SURE RAW,
TO THE VALVE INLET PORT.
" Be sure to use bypass valve(s).
NOTE: CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM
TO THEM. In the state o f Massachusetts, plumbing code 248--CMR of Massachusetts shall be adhered to.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
ssure in the pipes.
HARD WATER IS DIRECTED
clip snaps into place
between larger diameter rings
o--ring
C
Bypass Valve turned
downward fo r connection to oor level plumbing.
IN
OUT
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INSTALLATION STEPS, continued
" If making a sold ered copper installation, do all
sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the
softener ttings. Torch heat will damage plastic
parts.
" When turning threaded pipe ttings onto plastic
ttings, use care not to cross--t hread.
" Use pipe joint compound on a ll external pipe
threads.
" Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner (use pipe hangers) to keep the weight oof the
valve ttings.
5. INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMP (IF NEEDED):
" To maint ain electrical ground continuity in the
house cold water piping, install the inc
clamp as shown. Be sure the pipe s are clean under
the clamps, to assure good contact.
FIGURE 2
ground clamp
luded ground
6. CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN
HOSE:
" Ta ke a le ngth of 3/8” inside diameter hose and
attach to the valve drain tting.
" Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable
drain point...oor drai n, sump, laundry tub, etc.
Check and comply with local codes.
IMPORTANT: If a longer length of hose is needed,
buy and use high quality, thick--wall hose that will
not easily kink or collapse. The water softener will
not work if water cannot exit this hose during regenerations.
" Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point.
Water pressure will cause it to whip during the backwash and fast rinse cycles of regeneration. Also pr
v
ide an air gap of at least 1--1/2” between the end of
the hose and the drain point. An air gap prevents
possible siphoning of sewer water, into the softener,
if the sewer should back up.
o-
FIGURE 3
valve drain
hose
overow
drain hose
drain tting
adaptor
inlet -- outlet pipes
for soft water
valve drain
hose
PULL OUT
‘‘service’’
PUSH IN
for bypass
" If raising the drain hose overhead is requ ired to
get to the drain point, do not ra ise higher than 8’
above the oor . Elevating the hose may cause a
back--pressure that could redu ce brine draw during
regenerations.
CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE
To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, buy a compression tting (1/4 NPT x 1/2”O.D. minimum tube) and needed tubing from
your local hardware store.
1/4” NPT thread
1-- 1/2”
air gap
barbs
Clip
Cut barbs from valve drain elbow (pull clip
and remove drain valve elbow from valve)
To standpipe, sump,
laundry tub or other
1-- 1/2”
air gap
approved drain.
continued
Compression tting 1/4 NPT x
1/2” O.D. tube
1/2” outside diameter
copper tube
SUMP
1-- 1/2”
air gap
8
FLOOR DRAIN
LAUNDRY
TUB
STANDPIPE
1-- 1/2” air gap
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