Model EP-ASF1
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
with filter screen
How to install, operate
and maintain your
Automatic Sediment Filter
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your Auto-
matic Sediment Filter, call our toll free number:
1-800-693-1138
Monday- Friday, 7 AM - 6 PM CST
or visit www.ecopurewaterproducts.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the
model, date code and serial number of your product,
found on the rating decal, located inside the cover.
EP-ASF1 is tested and certified
by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for structural
integrity and materials safety only.
Filter screen is tested and
certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42
for materials safety only.
Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Installation and Operation Manual
Printed on recycled paper
7301570 (Rev. K 10/7/11)
Table of Contents
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking § Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How the Automatic Sediment Filter Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Always Install the Filter Upright § Reversing the Faceplate § Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Air Gap Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Valve Drain Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grounding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Installation Using Compression Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Installation Using Soldered Copper Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Installation Using Threaded Pipe & Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install Drain Hose § Check For Leaks § Install Battery § Optional AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programming the Electronic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Power Up § Manually Start a Sediment Flush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Normal Operation § LCD Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting Number of Days Between Automatic Sediment Flushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Time of Day When Flush Occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Low Battery Indication § Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning the Filter Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disassembly of Solenoid § Disassembly of Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before You Start
= Read this entire manual before installing and using your Automatic Sediment Filter. Then, obtain all the materials
and tools you will need to make the installation. Follow all steps exactly and in order to correctly install.
= The Automatic Sediment Filter must only be installed vertically, with the head up and the sump down. It will not
operate properly if installed horizontally or at an angle.
= Check local plumbing, electrical and sanitation codes. You must follow their guides as you install the system.
= Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder connections, as required by federal codes.
= Maximum operating pressure: 100 psi.
= Maximum operating temperature: 120 °F.
= Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun heat may cause distortion or other damage to non-metallic parts.
= For cold water use only. Do not install on a hot water line.
= Do not use this system to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate dis-
infection before or after the system.
= Keep solvents and sprays away from the clear sump housing material. Surface cracking and failure can result.
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.
In the state of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing code 248-CMR shall
be adhered to. A licensed plumber shall be used for this installation.
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-800-693-1138, Monday - Friday, 7 am - 6 pm CST.
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INSPECT SHIPMENT
5-1/4"
15"
4-1/8"
10"
Unpacking
The Automatic Sediment Filter is shipped complete in
one carton. Remove all items from the shipping carton
and check against the packing list below. Note any
Packing List
Mounting Bracket & Screws
items lost or damaged in shipment. If problems exist,
call our toll free number: 1-800-693-1138, Monday Friday, 7 AM - 6 PM CST
10 ft. Drain Hose
Filter Assembly
9V Battery
Dimensions
Hose Clamp
FIG. 1
Inlet & Outlet
1” NPT threaded
FIG. 2
3
How the Automatic Sediment Filter Works
The EcoPure Automatic Sediment Filter is designed to
be plumbed into a home’s incoming water supply pipe,
where it will capture particles of sediment from the
water and periodically flush them down the drain.
NOTE: This product is designed to reduce sand,
grit, debris, pipe scale and other loose matter. On
water supplies that contain sticky sediment including mud, silt and clay, you may have to remove
the sump and clean the screen frequently.
Specifications
Rated Service Flow Rate 35 gpm (132 lpm)
Water Pressure Limits (minimum / maximum) 30 - 100 psi (207 - 689 kPa)
Water Temperature Limits (minimum / maximum) 40 - 120 °F (5 - 49 °C)
Inlet - Outlet 1” NPT
The unit has an electronic control that counts down the
days until the next automatic flush of collected sediment particles. The number of days is programmable.
The electronic controller runs on a 9 volt battery. The
controller will indicate when the battery needs to be
replaced. An optional AC power adaptor (P/N
7302835) may also be purchased to eliminate the
need for batteries.
Three sizes of filter mesh are available. A 60 micron filter is included with the ASF unit, and optional 100 or
150 micron filters can also be purchased (see spare
parts list at the end of this manual).
Planning the Installation
INSTALLATION LOCATION
To filter sediments from all household water, install the
Automatic Sediment Filter on the household’s main
incoming water pipe. The Automatic Sediment Filter
Untreated Water to
Cold Water
to House
Hot Water
to House
Water
Heater
Outside Faucets
Automatic
Sediment
Filter
Water
Softener
should be installed upstream from the water softener
(if any), the water heater and all inside faucets. See
diagram below.
City Water Supply
Pressure
Tank
Well Water Supply
OR
Well
Pump
FIG. 3
4
Planning the Installation
10"
min.
3"
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
available incoming main house water pipe runs vertically where you want to install the filter, buy 90° pipe
elbows and plumb a detour, as shown in Figure 4.
Allow enough space under the filter (6” minimum) to
remove the sump (to clean or replace the filter screen).
Allow enough space above the filter to remove the top
cover (to change batteries, etc.), as shown in Figure 4.
REVERSING THE FACEPLATE / DISPLAY
The Automatic Sediment Filter must be installed with
the water flowing into the side of the filter marked IN.
Remove the unit’s top cover and observe the IN and
OUT markings. Depending on the direction of water
flow and the viewing angle, the faceplate may need to
be reversed (turned around to face the opposite direction) so that it does not end up against a wall or other
obstruction. This can be done either before or after
the filter is installed on the plumbing:
1. Remove the top cover from the ASF by sliding it
upward.
2. With a phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws
holding the faceplate assembly to the filter head
(See Figure 5).
3. Lift the faceplate assembly up and turn it around
180°, taking care not to pull on the wires between
the electronic control board and the valve solenoid.
4. Lower the faceplate assembly into place on the
opposite side of the head and reinstall the 2 screws.
5. Slide the top cover back onto the ASF and push it
down to snap into place.
Sump
Pointed
Straight
Down
OUT
6”
min.
10”
min.
IN
House Water
Supply Pipe
FIG. 4
Remove 2
screws and
turn faceplate
around, if
necessary
FIG. 5
MOUNTING BRACKET
A metal bracket is included with the Automatic
Sediment Filter to support the assembled filter and
plumbing when necessary. It may be mounted to a
wall or wall framing member with 2 screws (included),
as shown in Figure 6.
The 2 mounting bracket screws should be installed
before the filter is installed on the plumbing. When
installing the plumbing, be sure to put the bracket in
position around the ASF before installing inlet and outlet fittings. The bracket can not be put on after the
inlet and outlet fittings are installed.
Mounting
Bracket
FIG. 6
5
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