EcoPure MW-MW40-7316711A User Manual
Model MW-30
Model MW-40
How to maintain and operate
your Demand Controlled
Water Softener
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
If you have questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your
softener, visit www.leaumiraclewater.ca
or call our toll free number:
1-800-356-7851
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for water softener performance.
Systems tested and certified by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
Installation and Operation Manual
Printed on recycled paper
7316711 (Rev. A 3/2/10)
Table of Contents
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Dimensions/Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Wiring Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Miscellaneous Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Salt Storage Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Water Conditioning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Water Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Planning Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Inlet - Outlet Plumbing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tools and Materials You May Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Select Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Optional Weather Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 1. Turn Off Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 2. Move the Unit into Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 3. Assemble Inlet and Outlet Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Step 4. Connect Inlet and Outlet Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Step 5. Cold Water Pipe Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 6. Install Valve Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 7. Install Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 8. Pressure Testing for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 9. Add Water and Salt to the Salt Storage Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 10. Sanitizing the Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 11. Connect Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 12. Install the Salt Hole and Faceplate Cover(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 13. Start a Recharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 14. Restart the Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Programming the Faceplate Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 1. Set Time of Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 2. Set Water Hardness Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 3. Set Recharge (Regeneration) Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 4. Set Salt Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Customizing Features/Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recharge Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recharge Tonight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Timer “Power-Outage Memory” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adjustable Backwash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Adjustable Fast Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Adding Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Breaking A Salt Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Protect the Water Softener from Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Automatic Electronic Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Manual Advance Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Manual Advance Regeneration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Softener Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
2
Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
Unpacking and Inspection
The parts required to assemble and install the unit are included in a parts bag.
Thoroughly check the unit for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any
damage to the shipping carton.
Remove and discard (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.
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
If you have any questions, missing parts or damage, please call 1-800-356-7851
Before you call please have your model number, date of purchase, water conditions
and number of people in your home.
For more installation or service information visit www.leaumiraclewater.ca
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
MODEL NO. 12 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SERIAL NO. 12 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
CODE 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ INSTALLATION DATE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
TER HARDNESS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _GPG IRON CONTENT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _PPM
WA
1 on registration decal 2 on shipping carton
Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
3
Dimensions/ Specifications
MODEL NOMINAL RESIN TANK SIZE A B C
MW-30 9” Dia. x 35” 37” 33” 42”
MW-40 9” Dia. x 40” 41-1/2” 37-1/2” 47”
Wiring Schematic
4
Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
Miscellaneous Service Information
DESIGN SPECIFICATION MW-30 MW-40
FILL CYCLE 1 FLOW .3 gpm .3 gpm
BRINE CYCLE 2 FLOW .22 gpm .22 gpm
BRINE RINSE CYCLE 2 FLOW .15 gpm .15 gpm
BACKWASH CYCLE (MAX.) 2 FLOW 2.0 gpm 2.0 gpm
FAST RINSE CYCLE (MAX.)
1 gallon per minute flow to brine tank
2 gallon per minute flow to drain
Salt Storage Capacity
MW-30 - 150 lbs.
MW-40 - 175 lbs.
Product Specifications
Rated Service Flow Rate (gpm) 8.0 8.0
Amount of High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin (cu. ft.) .82 1.01
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (psig) 12 15
Water Supply Max. Hardness (gpg) 95 110
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron (ppm) 5 5
Water Pressure Limits (min./max. psi) 20 - 100 20 - 100
Min. - Max. Water Temperature (°F) 40 - 120 40 - 120
Min. Water Supply Flow Rate (gpm) 3 3
Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm) 2.0 2.0
2 FLOW 2.0 gpm 2.0 gpm
MW-30 MW-40
Performance Claims
Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ 14,700 @ 2.9 15,300 @ 3.0
Pound Salt Dose) 25,400 @ 8.0 32,800 @ 9.6
Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt
@ Minimum Salt Dose)
These systems conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified
and substantiated by test data.
The efficiency rating is only valid at the minimum stated salt dose. This softener is efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI Standard 44
MW-30 MW-40
30,100 @ 13.1 39,100 @ 16.1
5060 @ 2.9 lbs. 5100 @ 3.0 lbs.
Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
5
Safety Guides
Follow the installation instructions carefully. (Failure to install the unit 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 fed-
eral codes.
Use care when handling the unit. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp protrusions.
Do not locate the unit 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 heat may cause distortion or other damage to
non-metallic parts.
The unit requires a minimum water flow of 3 gallons per minute at the inlet. Maximum allowable
inlet water pressure is 100 psi. If daytime pressure is over 80 psi, nighttime pressure may
exceed the maximum. Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary. (Adding a pressure reducing
valve may reduce the flow.)
The unit works on 24 volt-60 hz electrical power only. Be sure to use the included transformer
and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properly protected by an overcurrent device such as a circuit breaker or fuse. If transformer is replaced, use only
the authorized service, Class II, 24V 10VA transformer.
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. For California installations the Salt Efficiency setting must be set to “ON”.
Water Conditioning Information
Water Conditioning
Water conditioning is the treatment of four general conditions. These are:
1. HARDNESS
2. IRON
3. ACIDITY
4. SEDIMENTS
1. HARDNESS is a term to describe the presence of calcium and magnesium minerals in water. A
chemical analysis accurately measures the amount of minerals in grain weight. For example,
one gallon of water with 5 grains per gallon (gpg) hardness has dissolved minerals, that if solidified, about equals the size of one ordinary aspirin tablet. One gallon of water, 25 gpg hard, has
a mineral content equal in size to 5 aspirin tablets. Water hardness varies greatly across the
country. It generally contains from 3 to 100 gpg.
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 province and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment.
Hard water affects living in general. Hardness minerals combine with soap to make a soap curd.
The curd greatly reduces the cleaning action of soap. Precipitated hardness minerals form a
crust on cooking utensils, appliances, and plumbing fixtures. Even the tastes of foods are affect-
6
Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
ed. A water softener removes the hardness minerals to eliminate these problems, and others.
Sodium Information: Water softeners using sodium chloride (salt) for regeneration and add
sodium to the water. Persons on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as
part of their overall intake.
2. IRON in water is measured in parts per million (ppm). The total* ppm of iron, and type or types*,
is determined by chemical analysis. Four different types of iron in water are:
1 Ferrous (clear water),
2 Ferric (red water),
3 Bacterial and organically bound iron,
4 Colloidal and inorganically bound iron (ferrous or ferric).
*Water may contain one or more of the four types of iron and any combination of these. Total
iron is the sum of the contents.
1 Ferrous (clear water) iron is soluble and dissolves in water. It is usually detected by taking a
sample of water in a clear bottle or glass. Immediately after taking, the sample is clear. As the
water sample stands, it gradually clouds and turns slightly yellow or brown as air oxidizes the
iron. This usually occurs in 15 to 30 minutes. This unit will reduce moderate amounts of this
type of iron (see specifications).
When using the softener to remove Ferrous (clear water) iron, add 5 grains to the hardness setting for every 1 ppm of Ferrous (clear water) iron.
2 Ferric (red water), and 3 Bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble. This iron is vis-
ible immediately when drawn from a faucet because it has oxidized before reaching the home.
It appears as small cloudy yellow, orange, or reddish suspended particles. After the water stands
for a period of time, the particles settle to the bottom of the container. Generally these irons are
removed from water by filtration. Chlorination is also recommended for bacterial iron. This unit
will not reduce ferric or bacterial iron.
4 Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric or ferrous form that will not filter or exchange
out of water. In some instances, treatment may improve colloidal iron water, but always CONSULT A QUALIFIED WATER CHEMISTRY LAB before attempting to treat it. Colloidal iron water
usually has a yellow appearance when drawn. After standing for several hours, the color persists and the iron does not settle, but remains suspended in the water.
Iron in water causes stains on clothing and plumbing fixtures. It negatively affects the taste of
food, drinking water, and other beverages. This unit will not reduce colloidal iron.
3. ACIDITY or acid water is caused by carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and sometimes industrial wastes. It is corrosive to plumbing, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, and other water using
appliances. In can also damage and cause premature failure of seals, diaphragms, etc., in water
handling equipment.
A chemical analysis is needed to measure the degree of acidity in water. This is called the pH
of water. Water testing below 6.9 pH is acidic. The lower the pH reading, the greater the acidity. A neutralizer filter or a chemical feed pump are usually recommended to treat acid water.
4. SEDIMENT is fine, foreign material particles suspended in water. This material is most often clay
or silt. Extreme amounts of sediment may give the water a cloudy appearance. A sediment fil-
ter installed ahead of the water softener normally corrects this situation.
Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
7
Assembly
1. Miracle Water models are factory assembled. During installation, remove the Salt Hole Cover.
Set aside to prevent damage. Check the brinewell to be sure it is secured and vertical (see
Figure 1). Slide Faceplate Cover forward to expose back valve assembly.
2. Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell. Be sure the float stem is parallel to stand tube so seals
will seat properly during operation. Replace the brine valve in the brinewell bottom and install
the Brinewell Cover.
3. Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow in the 13/16” diameter hole in the back of the
salt storage tank sidewall.
8
Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
Hard
Water
Conditioned
Water
Floor Drain
Salt Storage Tank
Overflow Hose*
1---1/2” Airgap
INLET
OUTLET
Valve
Drain
Hose*
Single Valve
Bypass System
Transformer
To Timer
3/4” coupling
3/4” pipe and fittings
Copper tube
Gasket & Nut
3/4” pipe
3/4” coupling
Copper tube
Nut
Gasket
Bypass valve
Clips
To Outside
Facets
*Do not tee these
drain lines together
Planning Installation
Inlet - Outlet Plumbing Options
• ALWAYS INSTALL either a single bypass valve (included) or a 3 valve bypass system (not
included). Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed, but still
have water in house pipes.
• Use 3/4” (minimum) pipe and fittings.
• Use sweat copper... or, threaded pipe... or, PVC plastic pipe... or, other approved plumbing.
MAIN WA
TER PIPE
Figure 2
Tie or wire valve drain hose in place, to keep over
floor drain.
NOTE: Air gap requirements on Fig. 2
NOTE: Salt Hole and Faceplate cover not
NOTE: The bypass valve allows the water to
Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
shown for clarity of drawing.
be turned off to the softener for
servicing, but still have water in the
house pipes.
9
Loading...