EcoWater Systems ECR 3502R50S, ERR 3502R30, ERR 3500R20, ECR 3502R70, ECR 3502R40 User Manual
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Part No. 7291393 (Rev. D 6/11/07)
How to operate your
EcoWater Systems
Water Conditioner
EcoWater Systems Conditioner
with Remote (ECR)
EcoWater Systems Refiner
with Remote (ERR)
SERIES
3500 & 3502
EcoWater Systems LLC
P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164-0420
OWNER’S MANUAL
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
ERR 3500R20 & ERR 3502R30 are Tested and
Certified by NSF International and WQA against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for chlorine taste and odor.
Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International and
WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance and the reduction of barium and radium 226/228.
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SAFETY GUIDES
Follow the installation instructions carefully. Failure to
install the EcoWater Systems conditioner 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 EcoWater Systems conditioner. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp
protrusions.
Do not locate the EcoWater Systems conditioner 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 EcoWater Systems conditioner requires a minimum
water flow of 3 gallons per minute at the inlet. Maximum
allowable inlet water pressure is 125 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 EcoWater Systems conditioner works on 24 volt, 60
Hz electrical power only. Be sure to use the included
transformer and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 Hz
household outlet that is in a dry location only, ground-
ed 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, 24V, 10 VA
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.
If conditioner is being used to reduce barium and/or radium 226 and 228, please verify performance by contacting 612-607-1700, ext. 6470 for testing treated water
supply or check the water testing section of your local
phone directory.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
EcoWater Systems could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard
RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Ce dispositif est conforme avec la norme CNR-210
d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement du dispositif
est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif
ne doit pas causer de brouillage, et (2) le dispositif doit
accepter tous brouillages, incluant tous brouillages qui
peut nuire au bon fonctionnement du dispositif.
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 the equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Planning Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Conditioner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-30
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-34
Refilling with Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-37
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-43
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LIMITED WARRANTY
EcoWater Systems LLC
Advantage Warranty
Series ECR & ERR 3500 Water System
Congratulations! You have just purchased the highest quality water conditioning
product on the market. To register your warranty, complete the enclosed Warranty
Registration Card and mail it within 30 days of purchase.
To whom is this warranty extended?
EcoWater Systems LLC warrants its products to the original owner and guarantees
that the products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the original date of installation.
How does my warranty work?
If, during the respective warranty period, a part proves, after inspection by EcoWater,
to be defective, EcoWater will, at its sole option repair or replace that part at no
charge, other than normal shipping, installation or service charges.
What is covered by the warranty?
EcoWater Systems LLC guarantees that,
for the LIFETIME of the original owner, the SALT TANK and the MINERAL TANK will
not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in any other manner fail to perform their proper functions and that,
for a period of TEN YEARS, the VALVE BODY will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship and will perform its proper function and that,
for a period of FIVE YEARS, the ELECTRONIC FACEPLATE and ALL OTHER
PARTS, including the HYDROLINK™ REMOTE will be free of defects in materials
and workmanship and will perform their normal functions.
Only on models designated as ERR on the rating decal, is the resin bed guaranteed,
for the lifetime of the original owner, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and to remove chlorine taste and odor from a municipal water supply.
How do I obtain warranty service?
Should you need service, your local, independent EcoWater Dealer is only a phone
call away.
PHONE:____________________________________________________________
To obtain warranty service, notice must be given, within thirty (30) days of the discovery of the defect, to your local EcoWater Systems dealer.
If I need a part replaced after the factory warranty expires, is the replacement
part warranted?
Yes, EcoWater Systems LLC warrants FACTORY REPAIRS as well as all REPLACEMENT PARTS for a period of 90 DAYS. This warranty does not include normal shipping, installation or service charges.
Are any additional warranties available?
We are pleased to say, YES! EcoWater Systems LLC sells an EXTENDED, PARTS
ONLY WARRANTY for the ELECTRONICS portion of your product. This warranty is
called the "Perfect Ten" and extends the five year warranty on the electronic FACEPLATE, WIRING HARNESS, DRIVE MOTOR, TRANSFORMER, POWER CORD,
SENSOR HOUSING, and MICRO SWITCHES to a total of TEN YEARS from the date
of original installation. Your local dealer will provide details regarding this warranty or
will refer you to the factory for additional information. In addition, the 3500 SERIES
product carries the CREST OF EXCELLENCE GUARANTEE that, should you experience a repetitive problem that remains uncorrected, EcoWater will, during the FIRST
YEAR OF INSTALLATION, replace the product with the exact or comparable product.* This guarantee may be subject to normal shipping and installation or service
charges.
General Provisions
The above warranties are effective provided the water conditioner is operated at
water pressures not exceeding 125 psi, and at water temperatures not exceeding
120
°F (and on a municipal chlorinated water supply - models designated as ERR on
the rating decal); provided further that the water conditioner is not subject to abuse,
misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing, accident or negligence; and provided further that
the water conditioner is not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such
as, but not limited to, flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake. EcoWater Systems LLC
is excused if failure to perform its warranty obligations is the result of strikes, government regulation, materials shortages, or other circumstances beyond its control.
*THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THE WATER CONDITIONER BEYOND
THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT THEY
MIGHT EXTEND BEYOND THE ABOVE PERIODS. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF
ECOWATER SYSTEMS LLC UNDER THESE WARRANTIES IS TO REPLACE OR
REPAIR THE COMPONENT OR PART WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, AND ECOWATER IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. NO ECOWATER DEALER, AGENT,
REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND OR
EXPAND THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damage, so the limitations and
exclusions in this warranty may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty applies to consumer-owned installations only.
GUARANTEE
BOND
The Safeco Insurance Company of America has issued
its bond in the form shown below, guaranteeing full performance by EcoWater Systems LLC.
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, hereinafter called “Surety,” guarantees unto Bank of New
York as Trustee holding said Guarantee Bond under the
terms of a Trust Agreement dated April 9, 2003, for the
use and benefit of original purchasers of residential
EcoWater Systems Units within the Continental United
States, as described herein, that EcoWater Systems LLC
will discharge the obligations of the “EcoWater Bonded
Parts and Service Guarantee Policy.”
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that:
1. Liability of Surety hereunder shall not exceed the sum
of FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100th DOLLARS ($500.00)
as to any one installation, and shall not exceed the sum
of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100th DOLLARS ($500,000.00) in the aggregate, and
2. There shall be no liability hereunder as to any purchaser to whom there has not been issued at the time of
installation and purchase completed registration card
which is enclosed with a facsimile of this bond, and who
has not returned such card in accordance with this guarantee.
3. Claim must be made by such original purchaser in
writing within 30 days from the expiration of these guarantees upon EcoWater Systems LLC, P.O. Box 64420,
St. Paul, MN 55164, to perform the terms of said guarantee, and notice of any default on such guarantee must be
sent to Surety at its address by Registered Mail.
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
This is to certify that the original of the above guarantee
and bond is on file with Bank of New York.
BANK OF NEW YORK
As Trustee
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INLET / OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS
ALWAYS INSTALL either an EcoWater Systems
bypass valve #7214383, or a 3-valve bypass system.
Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed, but still have water in
house pipes.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A drain is needed for recharge discharge water. A
floor drain is preferred, close to the EcoWater
Systems conditioner. A laundry tub, standpipe, etc.,
are other options (See Figure 2).
A 120V, 60 Hz, grounded, continuously “live” electri-
cal outlet is needed, in a dry location within 10 feet of
the EcoWater Systems conditioner.
NOTE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing
code 248-CMR shall be adhered to. A licensed plumber
shall be used for this installation.
FIG. 1
TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS
FIG. 2
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HARD
WATER
CABINET
MODEL
INLET
OUTLET
CONDITIONED
WATER
120V, 60Hz
outlet
transformer
(supplied)
to
controller
bypass valve
#7214383
NOTE: Faceplate and support
not shown for clarity of drawing.
valve drain hose
to
controller
outlet valve
OUTLET
bypass valve
inlet valve
INLET
HARD
WATER
3-- valve
bypass system
valve drain hose
brine
tank
overflow
hose
brine tank
overflow hose
floor drain
Tie or wire valve drain hose in place
1--1/2”
airgap
to keep over floor drain.
drain
hose
STANDPIPE
TWO--TANK
MODEL
DRAIN OPTIONS
1--1/2”
airgap
1--1/2”
airgap
1--1/2”
airgap
floor drain
LAUNDRY TUB
drain
hose
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4. INSTALLING THREE-VALVE BYPASS
If installing a 3-valve bypass system, plumb as needed
using Figure 1 as a guide. When installing sweat copper, be sure to use lead-free solder and flux, required
by federal and state codes. Use pipe joint compound
on outside pipe threads.
5. ASSEMBLE INLET & OUTLET PLUMBING
Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings
from the main water pipe (or from the bypass valves
installed in Step 4), to the inlet and outlet copper tubes,
installed in Step 2b.
Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the valve
inlet side. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.
6. CONNECT INLET & OUTLET PLUMBING
a. SOLDERED COPPER
(1) Thoroughly clean and flux all joints.
(2) Pull the plastic “C'' clips and remove the inlet and
outlet tubes from the valve. Remove o-rings from the
tubes. DO NOT solder with tubes in the valve.
Soldering heat will damage the valve.
NOTE: If installing a ground as shown in Figure 4A,
place ground clamps on copper tubes before soldering
(See Step 7a).
(3) Make all solder connections. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes square and straight.
continued
1. UNPACKING
EcoWater Systems conditioner models R70 and R50S
are shipped from the factory in two cartons. These contain resin tank/controller assembly in one carton and the
brine tank, cover, bag(s) of small parts needed to
assemble and install the unit, plus this manual, in the
other.
EcoWater Systems conditioner models R20, R30 and
R40 are shipped from the factory in one master carton.
The carton also includes a bag of small parts needed to
assemble and install the unit, plus this manual.
Thoroughly check the EcoWater Systems conditioner for
possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect
and note any damage to the shipping carton. Notify the
transportation company if damage is present. EcoWater
Systems is not responsible for in-transit damages.
Remove and discard (RECYCLE) all packing materials.
We suggest you keep the small parts in the bag(s) until
you are ready to use them. Minimal assembly is needed
on all two tank models.
2. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COPPER TUBES
a. If installing an EcoWater Systems Bypass Valve,
put lubricated o-ring seals onto both bypass valve ports
(See Figure 3B). Carefully slide the bypass valve into
the softener valve and install the "C" clips.
b. Slide a lubricated o-ring seal onto each of the copper
tubes. Carefully insert the copper tubes into the bypass
FIG. 3
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Unpacking & Installation
valve (See Figure 3B), or into
the softener valve (Figures 3 &
3A). Then install the “C'' clips.
NOTE: For lubrication, use silicone grease approved for
potable water supplies.
3. TURN OFF WATER
SUPPLY
a. Close the main water supply
valve near the well pump or
water meter.
b. Shut off the electric or fuel
supply to the water heater.
c. Open high and low faucets to
drain all water from the house
pipes.
clip (2)
copper tube (2)
A.
clip
turbine
support
o--ring (2)
turbine
support
copper
tube
VALV E INLET
o--ring
B.
copper
Bypass
Valve
Installation
tube (2)
o--ring (2)
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b. THREADED PIPE
(1) Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe
threads.
(2) Tighten all threaded joints.
(3) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe
Step 6a above.
c. CPVC PLASTIC PIPE
(1) Clean, prime and cement all joints, following the
manufacturer's instructions supplied with the plastic
pipe and fittings.
(2) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe
step 6a above.
7. COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING
The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used as
a ground for the house electrical system. The 3-valve
bypass type of installation, shown in Figure 1, will maintain ground continuity. If you use the plastic bypass,
continuity is broken. To restore the ground, do either
step 7a or 7b following.
a. Use the included ground clamp kit (included) to make
a jumper across the inlet and outlet copper tubes (See
Figure 4A).
b. Install a #4 copper wire across the removed section
of main water pipe, securely clamping at both ends
(See Figure 4B) – parts not included.
8. INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE
NOTE: See valve drain options on Page 4.
a. Elevating the drain hose may cause back pressure
that could reduce the brine draw during recharge. If
raising the drain line overhead is required to get to the
drain point, measure the inlet water pressure to the softener first. For inlet pressures between 20 and 50 psi,
do not raise higher than 8 feet above the floor. For inlet
pressure above 50 psi, the drain line may be raised to a
maximum height of 14 feet.
b. Connect a length of 1/2" I.D. hose (check codes) to
the valve drain elbow, on the controller. Use a hose
clamp to hold the hose in place. Route the hose out
through the notch in the back of the top cover.
c. Run the hose to the floor drain, and as typically
shown in Figure 1, tie or wire the end to a brick or other
heavy object. This will prevent “whipping” during
recharges. Be sure to provide a 1-1/2" minimum air
gap, to prevent possible sewer water backup.
FIG. 4 FIG. 5 FIG. 6
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9. INSTALL BRINE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE
a. Connect a length of 1/2" I. D. hose to the brine tank
overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp.
b. Run the hose to the floor drain, or other suitable
drain point no higher than the drain fitting on the
tank. If the tank overfills with water, the excess water
flows to the drain point.
10. On Two-tank models, connect the brine tub-
ing to the nozzle and venturi housing.
A
B
clamp (2)
OUTLET
VALVE
from conditioner
PUSH IN
for bypass
ground
clamp
ground wire
nozzle &
venturi
o--ring
elbow
nut--ferrule
Note: To ease brine tubing connection, use the elbow and o--ring
seal as shown. Lubricate the o-ring and insert into the elbow. Turn
the elbow on and tighten. Then,
back--off up to one turn, as needed.
brine
tubing
screen
EcoWater Systems
Bypass Valve
PULL OUT
for service
3 -- Valve Bypass
BYPASS
VALVE
D for SERVICE:
-- O p e n the inlet and outlet
valves.
-- C l o s e the bypass valve.
D for BYPASS:
-- C l o s e the inlet and outlet
valves.
-- O p e n the bypass valve.
INLET
VALVE
to conditioner
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11. PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS
To prevent excessive air pressure in the EcoWater
Systems conditioner and plumbing system, do the
following steps EXACTLY in order:
a. Fully open two or more conditioned cold water
faucets nearby the EcoWater Systems conditioner.
b. Place the bypass valve(s) in bypass position (See
Figure 6).
c. Fully open the main water supply valve. Watch until
the flow from the opened faucets becomes steady, with
no spurting or air bubbles.
d. EXACTLY as follows, place bypass valve(s) into
service:
(1) SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: Slowly move the valve
stem toward service position, pausing serveral times
to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.
(2) 3-VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass valve
and open the outlet valve. Slowly open the inlet
valve, pausing serveral times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.
e. After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet
for one minute, or until all air is expelled, then close.
f. Close all cold water faucets and check your plumbing
work for leaks.
12. ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE
TANK
a. Using a pail or garden hose, add about 3 gallons of
water into the brine tank. DO NOT pour into the
brinewell.
b. Add salt to the brine tank. It is recommended to fill
the brine tank no more than 1/2 full. Level the salt
when finished adding. You can use most water conditioner salts, but it must be clean. Recommended
nugget, pellet or coarse solar salts have less than 1%
impurities. Salt storage capacity is shown on page 38.
NOTE: See page 31 for additional information on salt.
13. SANITIZING THE ECOWATER SYSTEMS
CONDITIONER
Care is taken at the factory to keep your EcoWater
System conditioner clean and sanitary. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria
could get into the unit. For this reason, sanitizing as
follows is suggested* when installing.
continued
*
Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some
water supplies, the EcoWater System Unit may need periodic
disinfecting.
a. Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 1-1/2 oz.
(2 to 3 tablespoons) of common household bleach into
the softener brinewell. Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White
Sail, Eagle, etc., are brand names of bleach readily
available. Replace the brinewell cover.
b. The final step in the sanitizing procedure is done as
you complete the following steps, including electronic
controller programming on page 8.
14. CONNECT TRANSFORMER
Plug the transformer into a continuously “live,” grounded, 120V, 60Hz house electrical outlet, in a dry location
and approved by local codes. The unit works on 24V
only. Do not connect without the transformer.
15. PROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER
Follow the Setup Procedure on Page 8 to program the
electronic controller with basic operating information,
such as time and water hardness. After completing
Steps 1 through 14 of the setup procedure on Page 8,
continue with Step 16 below.
16. START A RECHARGE
From the rolling status screens, press the SELECT ()
button to display the Main menu. Make sure
Recharge is highlighted, then press SELECT ().
Press DOWN () to scroll to Recharge Now, then
press SELECT () twice. You should hear the valve
motor run as the EcoWater Systems conditioner begins
recharging. This recharge draws the sanitizing bleach
into and through the conditioner. Any air remaining in
the unit is purged to the drain.
17. RESTART THE WATER HEATER
Turn on the electric or fuel supply to the water heater,
and light the pilot, if applies.
NOTE: The water heater is filled with hard water and,
as hot water is used, it refills with conditioned water. In
a few days, the hot water will be fully conditioned. To
have fully conditioned hot water immediately, wait until
the recharge (Step 16) is complete, then drain the water
heater until water runs cold.
18. CONNECT TO THE REMOTE
Unpack the remote and install the batteries, as detailed
on Page 22. Then, follow the “Connecting to Remote”
procedure on Page 10.
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SETUP PROCEDURE
When the EcoWater Systems softener is plugged in for
the first time, a beep sounds and the display briefly
shows a logo, followed by model information. Next, a
series of six “wizard” screens prompts you to enter
basic operating information:
FIG. 8
1. LANGUAGE If the desired language already has a
black dot next to it (See Figure 8), go to Step 2.
Otherwise, press the softener’s DOWN () or UP
() buttons to scroll to the desired language, then
press the SELECT () button to choose it.
2. Press the SELECT () button to advance to the next
“wizard” screen.
FIG. 9
3. SYSTEM UNITS If the desired system already has a
black dot next to it (See Figure 9), go to Step 4.
Otherwise, press the DOWN () or UP () buttons
to scroll to the desired system, then press the
SELECT () button to choose it.
4. Press the SELECT () button.
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
FIG. 14
6. Press the SELECT () button.
8. Press the SELECT () button.
9. SALT LEVEL Press the UP () or DOWN () but-
tons to set the salt level (See Figure 12). It should
match the lowest number visible on the brinewell
decal above the salt.
10. Press the SELECT () button.
11. IRON LEVEL Press the UP () or DOWN () but-
tons to set the value for iron in your water (See
Figure 13). The conversion factor is 3 grains per 1
ppm of clear water iron.
12. Press the SELECT () button. The screen will
show “Setup complete!” (See Figure 14).
13. If, at this point, you want to go back and make
changes, press the DOWN () button to scroll to
Redo setup, then press the SELECT () button
twice to repeat the six “wizard” screens.
14. If no changes are desired, make sure Run softener
has a black dot next to it (See Figure 14) and press
the SELECT () button. The softener begins normal operation, described on the next page.
FIG. 7
Display
LEFT
Button
RIGHT
Button
UP
Button
DOWN
Button
E.A.S.E.
Port
SELECT
Button
5. CURRENT TIME Press the DOWN () or UP ()
buttons to set the current time (See Figure 10). Hold
the button down to rapidly advance. Be sure that AM
or PM is correct. If the system units were set to metric in Step 3, the clock will be in 24-hour format.
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NOTE: Do not increase the hardness setting to
compensate for iron in your water. The
electronic control compensates automatically
after you set the iron level in Step 11, below.
7. HARDNESS Press the UP () or DOWN () but-
tons to set the value of your water’s hardness (See
Figure 11).
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During normal operation (status screens rolling), press
the softener’s SELECT () button to display the Main
menu (See Figure 16). This menu and its subsidiary
screens are used to control these softener operations:
Recharge (See Page 12)
Salt settings
Salt level (See Page 11)
Low salt alarm (See Page 11)
Salt type (See Page 11)
Basic settings
Current time (See Page 12)
Hardness (See Page 13)
Iron level (See Page 13)
Recharge time (See Page 13)
Rolling screens (See Page 14)
User preferences
Language (See Page 14)
Time format (See Page 15)
Volume units (See Page 15)
Hardness units (See Page 15)
Weight units (See Page 15)
System information
Model information (See Page 16)
Water available (See Page 16)
Daily avg. water used (See Page 16)
Water used today (See Page 16)
Total water used (See Page 16)
Current water flow (See Page 16)
Days powered up (See Page 16)
Last recharge (See Page 16)
Total recharges (See Page 16)
Advanced settings
Cycle times
Backwash time (See Page 17)
2nd backwash (See Page 17)
2nd backwash time (See Page 17)
Fast rinse time (See Page 17)
Special features
Efficiency mode (See Page 18)
Max. days between recharges (See Page 18)
Auxiliary control (See Page 19)
Chemical feed volume** (See Page 19)
Chemical feed timer** (See Page 19)
97% feature (See Page 18)
Service reminder (See Page 20)
Troubleshooting
Send E.A.S.E. message (See Page 20)
Diagnostics (See Page 21)
Setup changes (See Page 21)
Connect to remote (See Page 10)
**
Only displayed if Auxiliary control is set to Chemical feed.
FIG. 16
MAIN MENU
Pressing the softener’s RIGHT () button manually
advances to the next screen in the sequence. Pressing
the LEFT () button manually returns to the previous
status screen. If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the automatic rolling sequence resumes.
OTHER MESSAGES, ALERTS &
REMINDERS
The softener status screens described above will not
be
displayed in a rolling sequence when one of the following items is displayed:
Recharge status (Displayed during recharges,
showing valve position and time remaining)
Add salt or Out of salt (See Page 31)
Current time setting screen instead of status
screens indicates time has been lost, perhaps after
a long power loss. Set the time (See Page 12).
Service reminder (See Page 20)
Error detected (Contact your dealer for service)
FLASHING BACKLIGHT
The softener’s display is backlit to make it easy to read.
The backlight will flash on and off when one or more of
the following conditions occurs:
Salt needs to be added
Time needs to be set (Time has been lost)
Service is overdue (Service reminder)
Error condition
The flashing will stop after any key is pressed.
However, it will start again at Midnight if the underlying
condition (e.g. low salt level) has not been addressed.
ECOWATER
SYSTEMS
Conditioner Operation
SOFTENER STATUS SCREENS
During normal operation, the EcoWater Systems softener’s display shows up to four status screens (Page 14
explains how individual screens can be turned on or
off). Each is shown for six seconds, in a rolling
sequence (See Figure 15).
FIG. 15
*
*Water remaining before the next recharge.
10
CONNECTING TO REMOTE
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, it is not yet in communication with the remote. Do
the following to establish a link between the two:
1. This procedure involves pushing buttons on both the
softener and remote, so have the remote near the
softener for now. Make sure the remote is powered
up (See “Installing Batteries” on Page 22).
2. From any of the rolling status screens, press the soft-
ener’s SELECT () button to display the Main
menu.
3. Press the softener’s DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Advanced settings is
highlighted (See Figure 17).
4. Press the softener’s SELECT () button to display
the Advanced settings menu (See Figure 18).
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
5. Press the softener’s DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Connect to remote is
highlighted.
6. If the remote does not already show a menu screen,
press the remote’
s SELECT () button to display a
Menu screen. (See Figure 95 on Page 24).
7. Press the remote’
s DOWN () button to scroll
through the menu options until Add new device is
highlighted in a box (See Figure 96).
8. Press the remote’
s SELECT () button, and the
“Waiting for new device...” screen appears (See
Figure 97). The remote waits two minutes for the
softener to be activated (in the next step).
9. Make sure the softener’s display still shows the
screen in Figure 18. Press the sof
tener’s SELECT
() button to display the “Looking for remote” screen
(See Figure 19).
continued
FIG. 19
10. Within a few seconds the screen should change to
show “Remote found” (See Figure 20). If, after
about one minute, the softener’s screen instead
reads “New remote not found,” press the softener’s
SELECT () button to return to the screen in Figure
18 and press the remote’s LEFT () button to
return to the screen in Figure 96. Then repeat this
procedure from Step 8. If the remote is not found
after several tries, contact your dealer for service.
Take note of the message on the remote’s screen
after an unsuccessful attempt, as it indicates the
nature of the problem.
FIG. 20
11. Press the softener’s SELECT () button. The dis-
play will go back to the Advanced settings menu
(Figure 18).
12. Press the softener’s LEFT () button twice to
return to the rolling status screens.
FIG. 21
FIG. 22
LONG DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES
Most messages in the softener’s display screens are
short enough to be shown as a single line. Longer
messages will be truncated (See Figure 21 for an
example) until you highlight them.
ECOWATER
SYSTEMS
Conditioner Operation
One second after being highlighted, the viewing box
expands (See Figure 22) to show the entire message.
After three seconds the view resets (Figure 21).
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