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Model WHES48
How to install, operate
and maintain your
E-Z Touch Demand
Controlled Water Softener
Do not return water softener to store
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your water
softener, call our toll free number:
1-866-986-3223
Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM EST or visit
www.ecodynewatertreatment.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide
the model, date code and serial number of your
product, found on the rating decal, typically
located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
System tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency.
System tested and certified by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Installation and Operation Manual
Printed on recycled paper
7310359 (Rev K 9/9/11)
Product No. W10270201
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Specifications & Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Water Softener Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inspect Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Water Conditioning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Water Softener Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming Your E-Z Touch Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Retrieving Information from the Water Softener Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Customizing Features / Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Exploded View & Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29
WATER SOFTENER WARRANTY - MODEL WHES48
Warrantor: Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that:
For the lifetime of the original owner, the salt storage tank and mineral tank will not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in any
other manner, fail to perform their proper functions; and that
For the lifetime of the original owner, the ion exchange resin will not fail to perform its proper function; and that
For a period of three (3) years after installation, the electronic control board will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship and will perform its normal functions; and that
For a period of two (2) years after installation, all other parts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
and will perform their normal functions; and that
For a period of two (2) years after installation, labor to repair or replace any part deemed to be defective in materials
or workmanship, will be provided at no additional cost.
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 second year, labor necessary to maintain this product is not covered by the product warranty.
If you have questions regarding a warranted product, need assistance with installation or troubleshooting, wish to order a
part or report a warranty issue, we are just a phone call away. SIMPLY DIAL 1-866-986-3223, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 7
pm EST, for assistance.
General Provisions
The above warranties are effective provided the water softener is operated at water pressures not exceeding 125 psi, and
at water temperatures not exceeding 120°F; provided further that the water softener is not subject to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing, accident or negligence; and provided further that the water softener is not damaged as the result of
any unusual force of nature such as, but not limited to, flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake.
Warrantor 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 SOFTENER 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 WARRANTOR UNDER THESE WARRANTIES IS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE
COMPONENT OR PART WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, AND WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. NO WARRANTOR 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.
® Registered trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, USA.
Manufactured under license by Ecodyne Water Systems, Woodbury, Minnesota.
© 2009 Whirlpool Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Specifications & Dimensions
Model WHES48
Model Code EZ 48
14,300 @ 2.8 lbs.
Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ Salt Dose)
Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt @ Minimum Salt Dose) 5,107 @ 2.8 lbs.
Water Used During Regeneration @ Minimum Salt Dose 3.0 gal. / 1,000 grains
Total Water Used Per Regeneration @ Maximum Salt Dose 44.2 gallons
Rated Service Flow Rate 11.9 gpm
Amount of High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin 1.33 cu. ft.
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow 15 psig
Water Supply Max. Hardness 160 gpg
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron 12 ppm*
Water Pressure Limits (minimum / maximum) 20 - 125 psi**
Water Temperature Limits (minimum / maximum) 40 - 120 °F
Minimum Water Supply Flow Rate 3 gpm
Maximum Drain Flow Rate 2.0 gpm
Salt Storage Capacity 200 lbs.
*Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data. State of Wisconsin
requires additional treatment if water supply contains clear water iron exceeding 5 ppm.
**Canada working pressure limits: 1.4 - 7.0 kg/cm
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 stated salt dose. These softeners were efficiency
rated according to NSF/ANSI Standard 44.
Variable Salt Dose: The salt dose is selected by the electronic controls at regeneration
time based on the amount needed.
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37,900 @ 10.5 lbs.
48,000 @ 18.1 lbs.
19”
IN
3-3/4”
OUT
IN – OUT
41-1/2”
18”
47-7/8”
39-1/2”
FIG. 1
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223 Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM EST
or visit www.ecodynewatertreatment.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model, date code and serial number,
found on the rating decal, typically located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
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Water Softener Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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.
In the state of California: You must turn the Salt Efficiency Feature setting to ON. This may initiate
more frequent recharges. However, it will operate at 4,000 grains per pound of salt or higher. To turn
on the Salt Efficiency Feature, follow the instructions in the “Salt Efficiency” section of this manual.
Before You Start
= The water softener 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). If your home is
equipped with a back flow preventer, an expansion tank must be installed in accordance with local codes and
laws.
= The water softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electrical power only, supplied by a direct plug-in transformer (includ-
ed). Be sure to use the included transformer and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that is in
a dry location only, grounded and properly protected by an overcurrent device such as a circuit breaker or fuse. If
transformer is replaced, use only UL, CUL or CSA approved Class 2 transformer with the following specifications:
§ Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 13.5 W § Output Voltage: 24 VAC § Output Current: 400 mA
= Do not use this system to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate dis-
infection upstream or downstream of 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.
Do not return the water softener to store.
If you have any questions, or there are missing parts or damage, please call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223,
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 7 pm EST, or visit www.ecodynewatertreatment.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model, date code and serial number, found on the rating
decal, typically located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
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Inspect Shipment
The parts required to assemble and install the water
softener are included with the unit. Thoroughly check
the water softener for possible shipping damage and
parts loss. Also inspect and note any damage to the
shipping carton.
Packing List
Ground Clamp
Kit
Hose Clamps
Bypass Valve Clips
Adaptor Elbow
Grommet O-rings
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.
20 ft. Drain Hose
Installation
Adaptors
Water Hardness
Test Strip
FIG. 2
Water Conditioning Information
IRON
Iron in water can cause stains on clothing and plumbing fixtures. It can negatively affect the taste of food,
drinking water, and other beverages. 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:
= Ferrous (clear water) iron
= Ferric (red water) iron
= Bacterial and organically bound iron
= Colloidal and inorganically bound iron (ferrous or
ferric)
Ferrous (clear water) iron is soluble and dissolves in
water. This water softener will reduce moderate
amounts of this type of iron (see specifications).**
Ferrous (clear water) iron 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.
When using the softener to reduce Ferrous (clear
water) iron, add 5 grains to the hardness setting for
every 1 ppm of Ferrous (clear water) iron. See "Set
Water Hardness Number" section.
Ferric (red water), and bacterial and organically bound
irons are insoluble. This water softener will not
remove ferric or bacterial iron. This iron is visible
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.
Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric or ferrous form that will not filter or exchange out of water.
This water softener will not remove colloidal iron. In
some instances, treatment may improve colloidal iron
water. 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.
SEDIMENT
Sediment is fine, foreign material particles suspended
in water. This water softener will not remove sediment. This material is most often clay or silt. Extreme
amounts of sediment may give the water a cloudy
appearance. A sediment filter installed upstream of the
water softener normally corrects this situation.
* 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.
** Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated
by WQA test data.
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Installation Requirements
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Consider all of the following when selecting an installation location for the water softener.
= Do not locate the water softener where freezing
temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water
over 120ºF. Freezing temperatures or hot water
damage voids the warranty.
= To condition all water in the home, install the water
softener close to the water supply inlet, and
upstream of all other plumbing connections, except
outside water pipes. Outside faucets should remain
on hard water to avoid wasting conditioned water
and salt.
= A nearby drain is needed to carry away regenera-
tion discharge (drain) water. Use a floor drain,
laundry tub, sump, standpipe, or other options
(check your local codes). See "Air Gap
Requirements" and "Valve Drain Requirements"
sections.
= The water softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electri-
cal power only, supplied by a direct plug-in transformer (included). Provide an electrical outlet within
10 feet, in accordance with NEC and local codes.
= Always install the water softener between the water
inlet and water heater. Any other installed water
conditioning equipment should be installed between
the water inlet and water softener (See Figure 4
below).
= Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun
heat may cause distortion or other damage to nonmetallic parts.
PLUMBING CODES
All plumbing must be completed in accordance with
national, state and local plumbing codes.
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.
AIR GAP REQUIREMENTS
A drain is needed for regeneration water (See Figure
3). A floor drain, close to the water softener, is
preferred. A laundry tub, standpipe, etc. are other
drain options. Secure valve drain hose in place.
Leave an air gap of 1-1/2” between the end of the
hose and the drain. This gap is needed to prevent
backflow of sewer water into the water softener. Do
not put the end of the drain hose into the drain.
1-1/2”
air gap
FLOOR DRAIN
Drain
Hose
1-1/2”
air gap
Drain
Hose
1-1/2”
air gap
LAUNDRY TUBSTANDPIPE
Drain
Hose
FIG. 3
THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
Cold Water
to House
Hot Water
to House
Untreated Water to
Outside Faucets
Water
Heater
Water
Softener
Optional
Sediment
Filter
City Water Supply
Pressure
Tank
Well Water Supply
OR
Well
Pump
FIG. 4
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Installation RequirementsInstallation Requirements
VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
Using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and
cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not
allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If
local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, a
rigid valve drain run must be used. Purchase a compression fitting (1/4 NPT x 1/2 in. minimum tube) and
1/2" tubing from your local hardware store. Plumb a
rigid drain as needed (See Figure 6).
NOTE: Avoid drain hose runs longer than 30 feet.
Avoid elevating the hose more than 8 feet
above the floor. Make the valve drain line as
short and direct as possible.
1/4” NPT
Thread
Clip
Cut barbs from drain fit-
ting (pull clip to remove
1/4 NPT
Threads
Barbs
fitting from valve)
Barbs for 3/8”
I.D. Tubing
Hose Clamp
Drain Hose
FIG. 5
Compression Fitting.
1/4 NPT x 1/2” O.D.
Tube (not included)
1/2” Outside Dia.
Copper Tube
(not included)
FIG. 6
INLET / OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS
Always install either a single bypass valve (provided),
as shown in Figure 7, or, if desired, parts for a 3 valve
bypass system (not included) can be purchased and
assembled, as shown in Figure 8. Bypass valves
allow you to turn off water to the softener for maintenance if needed, but still have water in house pipes.
Pipe fittings must be 3/4” minimum.
Use:
= Copper pipe
= Threaded pipe
= PEX (Crosslinked Polyethylene) pipe
= CPVC plastic pipe
= Other pipe approved for use with potable water
IMPORTANT: Do not solder with plumbing attached to
installation adaptors and single bypass
valve. Soldering heat will damage the
adaptors and valve.
Outlet
Valve
SINGLE BYPASS VALVE
Pull out for “Service”
(Soft water)
Push in for
“Bypass”
3 VALVE BYPASS
Bypass
Valve
From Water
Softener
To Water
Softener
FIG. 7
Inlet
Valve
FIG. 8
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION
To Outside
Faucets
Water Softener
Plug-in
Transformer
To
Controller
Valve Drain
Elbow
Valve Drain
Hose*
*Do not connect
the water softener
valve drain tubing
to the salt storage
tank overflow
hose.
Hard Water
Valve
Main Water Pipe
Floor Drain
Conditioned
Water
Ground
Clamp
Overflow
Drain Elbow
Salt Storage
Tank Overflow
Hose*
Secure Valve Drain Hose
in place over Floor Drain
1-1/2”
air gap
Inlet
Lubricated
O-ring
Ground
Ground
Clamp
Clamp
Pipe
Clips
Outlet
O-ring
Single Bypass Valve
NOTE: See “Air Gap Requirements” section.
NOTE: Water Softener shown with Salt Hole
Cover and Top Cover removed
1” NPT Sweat
Adaptor (not
included)
1” NPT
Threaded
Adaptor
Clip
FIG. 9
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Installation Instructions
TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY
1. Close the main water supply valve, located near the
well pump or water meter.
2. Open all faucets to drain all water from house pipes.
NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the water
heater, as damage to the water heater elements could result.
INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW
ELBOW
Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow in
the 13/16” diameter hole in the back of the salt storage
tank sidewall.
NOTE: The brine tank overflow elbow accepts either
1/2” or 3/8” I.D. hose.
MOVE THE WATER SOFTENER INTO PLACE
Ferrule
Salt
Hole
Cover
Brine
Tubing
Salt
Storage
Tank
Stand
Tube
Nozzle
Venturi
Assembly
Nut -
Top Cover
Brine Tank
Overflow
Elbow
Brine Tank
Overflow
Grommet
13/16” Hole
Brinewell
Cover
Brinewell
Float Stem
Brine
Valve
FIG. 10
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
water softener.
Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury.
1. Move the water softener into the desired location.
Set it on a solid, level surface.
IMPORTANT: Do not place shims directly under the
salt storage tank to level the softener.
The weight of the tank, when full of
water and salt, may cause the tank to
fracture at the shim.
2. Visually check and remove any debris from the
water softener valve inlet and outlet ports.
3. Make sure the turbine assembly spins freely in the
"out" port of the valve.
4. If not already done, put a light coating of silicone
grease on the single bypass valve o-rings.
5. Push the single bypass valve into the softener valve
as far as it will go. Snap the two large holding clips
into place, from the top down as shown in Figures
11 & 12.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place
so the single bypass valve will not pull
out.
Clip
Channel
Single Bypass Valve
FIG. 11
CORRECT ASSEMBLY
Clip
Outside diameter
of water softener
valve inlet & outlet
NOTE: Be sure all 3 tabs of the clip go through the matching
holes on the water softener valve inlet or outlet, and
fully into the channel on the single bypass valve.
Make sure that the tabs are fully seated.
Outside diameter
of clip channel on
single bypass valve
FIG. 12
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COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING
Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings
from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of
the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully
together, and pipes squared and straight.
Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the water softener valve inlet side.
NOTE: Inlet and outlet are marked on the water softener
valve. Trace the water flow direction to be sure
hard water is to inlet.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to fit, align and support all plumb-
ing to prevent putting stress on the water
softener valve inlet and outlet. Stress
from misaligned or unsupported plumbing
may cause damage to the valve.
Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing for the type of
pipe you will be using. Secure ground clamp to metal
pipes (See Fig. 13).
INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE
Electrical Shock Hazard
Install metal ground clamp to metal house
water supply pipe before beginning installation.
Securely tighten connection in center of metal
ground clamp.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Ground
Clamp
Ground
Clamp
1. Measure, cut to needed length and connect the 3/8"
drain line (provided) to the water softener valve drain
fitting. Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place.
NOTE: Avoid drain hose runs longer than 30 feet. Avoid
elevating the hose more than 8 feet above the
floor. Make the valve drain line as short and
direct as possible.
IMPORTANT: If codes require a rigid drain line see
“Valve Drain requirements" section.
2. Route the drain hose or copper tubing to the floor
drain. Secure drain hose. This will prevent “whipping'' during regenerations. See “Air Gap
Requirements" section.
INSTALL SALT STORAGE TANK OVERFLOW
HOSE
1. Measure, cut to needed length and connect the 3/8"
drain line (provided) to the salt storage tank overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp.
2 Route the hose to the floor drain, or other suitable
drain point no higher than the drain fitting on the salt
storage tank (This is a gravity drain). If the tank
overfills with water, the excess water flows to the
drain point. Cut the drain line to the desired length
and route it neatly out of the way.
IMPORTANT: For proper operation of the water soften-
er, do not connect the water softener
valve drain tubing to the salt storage
tank overflow hose.
FIG. 13
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TEST FOR LEAKS
To prevent air pressure in the water softener and
plumbing system, complete the following steps in
order:
1. Fully open two or more softened cold water faucets
close to the water softener, located downstream
from the water softener.
2. Place the bypass valve (single or 3 valve) into the
"bypass" position. See Figures 7 & 8 on Page 7.
3. Slowly open the main water supply valve. Run
water until there is a steady flow from the opened
faucets, with no air bubbles.
4. Place bypass valve(s) in "service" or soft water posi-
tion as follows:
= Single bypass valve: Slowly move the valve stem
toward "service," pausing several times to allow
the water softener to fill with water.
= 3 valve bypass: Fully close the bypass valve and
open the outlet valve. Slowly open the inlet
valve, pausing several times to allow the water
softener to fill with water.
5. After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet
until there is a steady flow and there are no air bubbles, then close this faucet.
6. Close all cold water faucets and check for leaks at
the plumbing connections that you made.
7. Check for leaks around clips at softener’s inlet and
outlet. If a leak occurs at a clip, depressurize the
plumbing (turn off the water supply and open
faucets) before removing clip. When removing clips
at the softener’s inlet or outlet, push the single
bypass valve body toward the softener (See Figure
14). Improper removal may damage clips. Do not
reinstall damaged clips.
ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE SALT
STOR AGE TANK
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and lift salt
bags.
Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury.
1. Using a container, add about three gallons of clean
water into the salt storage tank.
2. Add salt to the storage tank. Use nugget, pellet or
coarse solar salts with less than 1% impurities.
PLUG IN THE WATER SOFTENER
During installation, the water softener wiring may be
moved or jostled from place. Be sure all leadwire connectors are secure on the back of the electronic board
and be sure all wiring is away from the valve gear and
motor area, which rotates during regenerations.
1. Plug the water softener into an electrical outlet that
is not controlled by a switch.
NOTE: The water heater is filled with hard water and,
as hot water is used, it will refill with conditioned water. In a few days, the hot water will
be fully conditioned. To have fully conditioned
hot water immediately, wait until the initial
recharge is over. Then, drain the water heater
(following instructions for water heater) until
water runs cold.
SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER /
SANITIZE AFTER SERVICE
If removing
clips...
...depressurize the
plumbing, then push
Bypass Valve body
toward softener
FIG. 14
1. Open salt hole cover, remove the brinewell cover
and pour about 3 oz. (6 tablespoons) of household
bleach into the softener brinewell. Replace the
brinewell cover.
2 Make sure the bypass valve(s) is in the “service”
(open) position.
3 Start a recharge (regeneration). See “Recharge Now”
on Page 15.
4. After the recharge has completed, fully open a cold
water faucet, downstream from the softener, and
allow 75 gallons of water to pass through the system. This should take at least 10 minutes. Close
the faucet.
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Water Softener Setup
TOUCH SCREEN
Controls for programming the water softener are displayed on a touch screen, located on the softener’s
front panel (See Figure 17). On-screen “buttons”
appear as rectangular outlines with rounded corners
and change with each display (See Figures below).
Button presses are acknowledged with a “beep.”
NOTE: Before cleaning the touch screen to remove
fingerprints, unplug the transformer. The controller’s memory items (including clock time,
water hardness, etc.) are retained during brief
power interruptions. Use a microfiber towel or
household cleaner safe for plastics on the
touch screen.
SETUP PROCEDURE
When the softener is plugged in for the first time, a
beep sounds and the display briefly shows “E-Z
Touch”, followed by the model number and software
version.
Next, a series of three setup screens prompts you to
enter basic operating information:
Touch
Screen
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
FIG. 15
1. LANGUAGE: If the desired language is not
checked (See Figure 15), press the button next to
the desired language, then press the NEXT button.
FIG. 16
2. CURRENT TIME: Press the DOWN () or UP ()
buttons to set the current time (See Figure 16).
Hold the button down to rapidly advance. Be sure
AM or PM is correct. When the current time is
shown, press the NEXT button.
3. WATER HARDNESS: Press the UP (
() buttons to set the value of your water’s hardness (See Figure 18), then press the NEXT button.
NOTE: Do not increase the hardness setting to com-
pensate for iron in your water. The electronic
control will compensate automatically after
you set the iron level, as described on Page
17.
) or DOWN
FIG. 19
4. If, at this point, you want to go back and make
changes, press the button next to NO, then press
the NEXT button to repeat the three setup screens.
5. If no changes are desired, make sure the button
next to YES is checked and press the NEXT button. The softener begins normal operation,
described on the next page.
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223 Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM EST
or visit www.ecodynewatertreatment.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model, date code and serial number,
found on the rating decal, typically located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
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Programming Your E-Z Touch Water Softener
SOFTENER STATUS SCREEN
During normal operation, the softener’s display shows
a screen like the one in Figure 20, below. The display automatically returns to this screen from other
screens after 4 minutes of inactivity.
Indicates
water flow
through the
softener
Indicates salt
level in the salt
storage tank
During normal operation, there are four active buttons
on the softener’s status screen. They access subsidiary screens used to control softener operations, as
shown below:
FIG. 20
¤ Salt Level Button (See Page 13)
¤ Recharge Button (See Page 15)
=Recharge Now (See Page 15)
=Set Recharge Time (See Page 15)
=Schedule Recharge (See Page 16)
¤ Info (Information) Button (See Page 18)
=Water Flow (See Page 18)
=Average Daily Use (See Page 18)
=Water Used Today (See Page 18)
=Capacity Remaining (See Page 18)
=Days In Use (See Page 18)
=Total Recharges (See Page 18)
¤ Setup Button (See Page 16)
=Set Time (See Page 16)
=Set Hardness (See Page 17)
=Set Recharge Time (See Page 15)
=Set Iron Level (See Page 17)
=Advanced Setup
=Additional Features
=Set Clean Feature (See Page 19)
=Set Clean Time (See Page 19)
=Set Salt Efficiency (See Page 20)
=Set Salt Type (See Page 20)
=Set Units (See Page 21)
=Volume Units (See Page 21)
=Time Format (See Page 21)
=Hardness Units (See Page 21)
=Set Contrast (See Page 14)
=Restore Factory Settings (See Page 22)
=Set Language (See Page 14)
SALT LEVEL BUTTON
For the “Low salt” indicator to work, whenever you
add salt to the softener, you must reset the salt level
indicator on the display to match the new level of salt
in the tank. A decal on the brinewell shows numbers
up to 8, corresponding to the numbers on the display.
Each press of the SALT LEVEL button (See Figure
20) makes the level indicated on the display go up by
one. A “Low salt” message will flash on the display
(See Figure 21) whenever the level is 2 or below.
Low salt
level is
indicated
FIG. 21
TANK LIGHT
Touching the screen anywhere will turn on the light in
the softener’s brine tank. The light will turn off again
automatically after 4 minutes.
FLASHING BACKLIGHT
The softener’s display is backlit to make it easy to
read. The contrast may be adjusted, as described on
Page 14. The backlight will flash on and off when
one or more of the following conditions occurs:
=Salt needs to be added
=Time has been lost, perhaps after a long power
loss (The Set Time screen will be displayed
instead of the status screen)
=Error condition (Service is required)
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.
ALERTS & REMINDERS
Normally, the current time is the only thing displayed
along the top right portion of the screen. A flashing
message, like the one shown in Figure 21, will be displayed instead if one of the following conditions
occurs:
=Low salt indicates that salt needs to be added
(See Page 23) and the salt level indicator reset
(See “Salt Level Button”, above). This message
appears whenever the salt level is 2 or below.
=Error (Service is required)
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SET LANGUAGE
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, the setup procedure prompts you to set the language (See Page 12). To change the language:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen (See Figure 22).
FIG. 22
2. Press the LEFT () button to display the screen
shown in Figure 23.
FIG. 23
SET CONTRAST
The contrast of the softener’s display screen may be
adjusted to optimize its readability. Depending on the
ambient lighting conditions, you may want to increase
or decrease the contrast from the medium level that is
the default when the electronic control is first powered
up. To change the contrast:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen (See Figure 22).
2. Press the LEFT (
screen shown in Figure 25.
) button twice to display the
FIG. 25
3. Press the ADVANCED SETUP button. The display
will change to the following screen.
FIG. 24
3. Press the LANGUAGE button and the display will
change to show the Select Language screen (See
Figure 24).
4. Press the button next to the desired language.
When the desired language is checked, press the
OK button.
5. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN (
TO SET THE SOFTENER TO ENGLISH
IF ANOTHER LANGUAGE IS DISPLAYED:
If the softener status screen is not showing, press
the RETURN (
tus screen, press the PRGM button. Press the
LEFT (
LANGUE button. Press the button next to
ENGLISH, then press the OK button. Press the
RETURN (
) button.
) button a few times. On the sta-
) button, then press the large IDIOMA or
) button to return to the status screen.
FIG. 26
4. Press the LEFT () button twice to display the
screen shown in Figure 27.
FIG. 27
FIG. 28
5. Press the SET CONTRAST button and the display
will change to show the Set contrast screen (See
Figure 28).
6. Press the UP (
or decrease the contrast. When the preferred contrast is reached, press the RETURN (
7. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN () button twice.
) or DOWN () buttons to increase
) button.
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Programming Your E-Z Touch Water Softener
RECHARGE BUTTON
The long button at the bottom of the softener status
screen (See Figure 29) will show recharge status,
including whether a recharge is scheduled (See
Figure 41). During a recharge cycle, a countdown
clock is displayed in the button (See Figure 32).
RECHARGE NOW
To manually initiate an immediate recharge:
1. Press the RECHARGE button at the bottom of the
softener status screen (See Figure 29).
FIG. 29
2. The display will change to show the following
screen.
SET RECHARGE TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, the default time for starting an automatic recharge
is 2:00 a.m. This is a good time in most households
because water is not being used.
To change the recharge time:
1. Press the RECHARGE button on the softener sta-
tus screen (See Figure 33).
FIG. 33
2. The display will change to show the following
screen.
FIG. 30
3. Press the RECHARGE NOW button. The recharge
begins and display will change to show a recharge
status screen, like the one in Figure 31.
FIG. 31
4. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN (
) button.
FIG. 32
FIG. 34
3. Press the RIGHT () button. The display will
change to show the following screen.
FIG. 35
FIG. 36
4. Press the SET RECHARGE TIME button and the
display will change to show the Set recharge time
screen (See Figure 36).
5. Press the UP (
recharge time in 1 hour increments. Hold the button down to rapidly advance. Be sure AM or PM is
correct (unless softener is set for a 24-hour clock).
When the desired recharge start time is shown,
press the RETURN (
back to the softener status screen.
) or DOWN () buttons to set the
) button. The display will go
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Programming Your E-Z Touch Water Softener
SCHEDULE A RECHARGE
To schedule a recharge for the next preprogrammed
recharge time (2:00 a.m., or as set on Page 15):
1. Press the RECHARGE button at the bottom of the
softener status screen (See Figure 37).
FIG. 37
2. The display will change to show the following
screen.
FIG. 38
3. Press the LEFT (
to show the following screen.
) button. The display will change
SETUP BUTTON
The SETUP button on the softener status screen is
used to set items of basic operating information:
=Set current time
=Set water’s hardness
=Set recharge time
=Set water’s iron level
=Advanced setup (Accesses more items that can
be set. These are described starting on Page 19)
=Set language
SET TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, the setup procedure prompts you to set the current time (See Page 12). To change the time at a
later date, such as after a long power loss:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen (See Figure 42).
FIG. 39
4. Press the SCHEDULE RECHARGE button. The
display will change to show the screen in Figure 40.
FIG. 40
5. Press the button next to ON, then press the
RETURN (
the screen shown in Figure 39.
6. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN () button.
) button. The display will go back to
FIG. 41
FIG. 42
2. Press the SET TIME button (See Figure 43) and
the display will change to show the Set time
screen (See Figure 44).
FIG. 43
FIG. 44
3. Press the DOWN () or UP () buttons to set the
current time. Hold the button down to rapidly
advance. Be sure AM or PM is correct (unless softener is set for a 24-hour clock). When the current
time is shown, press the RETURN (
4. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN (
) button.
) button.
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SET HARDNESS
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered
up, the setup procedure prompts you to enter your
water’s hardness (See Page 12). To change it:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen (See Figure 45).
FIG. 45
2. Press the RIGHT () button to display the screen
shown in Figure 46.
FIG. 46
SET IRON LEVEL
The softener’s electronic control can adjust cycle
times to compensate for ferrous (clear water) iron in
the water. When the softener’s electronic control is
first powered up, the iron level is set at 0.
NOTE: The iron level will always be displayed in ppm
(parts per million), regardless of whether the
Hardness units setting is grains or ppm. The
conversion factor is 3 grains per ppm of clear
water iron.
To enter your water’s iron level:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen (See Figure 45).
2. Press the RIGHT (
the screen shown in Figure 48.
) button three times to display
FIG. 48
FIG. 47
3. Press the SET HARDNESS button and the display
will change to show the Set hardness screen (See
Figure 47).
4. Press the UP (
value for your water’s hardness. Hold the button
down to rapidly advance. When the correct hard-
ness is shown, press the RETURN () button.
NOTE: Do not increase the hardness setting to com-
pensate for iron in your water. The electronic
control will compensate automatically after
you set the iron level, as described under “Set
Iron Level” on this page.
5. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN (
) or DOWN () buttons to set the
) button.
SET RECHARGE TIME
Refer to Page 15 for instructions on setting the start
time for automatic recharges.
FIG. 49
3. Press the SET IRON LEVEL button and the display
will change to show the Set iron level screen (See
Figure 49).
4. Press the UP (
value for iron in your water. Hold the button down
to rapidly advance. When the correct iron level is
shown, press the RETURN (
5. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN (
) or DOWN () buttons to set the
) button.
) button.
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Retrieving Information from the
Water Softener Management System
INFO (INFORMATION) BUTTON
The INFO button on the softener status screen is
used to look up the following information about the
softener and its operations:
=Current water flow
=Average daily water use
=Water used today
=Capacity remaining
=Days in use
=Total recharges
To display one of these screens:
1. Press the INFO button at the center of the softener
status screen (See Figure 50).
FIG. 51
FIG. 52
FIG. 50
2. Press the RIGHT () or LEFT () buttons to scroll
through the six information screens (Figures 51-56).
3. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN () button.
FIG. 53
FIG. 54
FIG. 55
FIG. 56
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SET CLEAN FEATURE
The Clean Feature with Sediment Guard technology
is beneficial on water supplies containing ferrous
(clear water) iron. The default setting is OFF. When
set to ON, an additional backwash and fast rinse
cycle will occur first, preceding the normal regeneration sequence. This provides extra cleaning of the
resin bed before it is regenerated with the salt brine.
To conserve water set this feature OFF if your water
supply does not contain iron or sediments.
To set this feature:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen.
2. Press the LEFT (
screen shown in Figure 57.
) button twice to display the
FIG. 57
3. Press the ADVANCED SETUP button. The display
will change to the following screen.
6. Press the button next to ON to enable this feature
(or OFF to disable it) and then press the RETURN
(
) button.
7. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN () button three times.
SET CLEAN TIME
The length of the Clean Feature with Sediment Guard
technology can be adjusted, from 1 to 30 minutes.
The default value for this feature is 7 minutes.
To change the clean time:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen.
2. Press the LEFT (
screen shown in Figure 57.
3. Press the ADVANCED SETUP button to display the
screen shown in Figure 58.
4. Press the ADDITIONAL FEATURES button to dis-
play the screen shown in Figure 59.
5. Press the RIGHT (
shown in Figure 61.
) button twice to display the
) button to display the screen
FIG. 58
4. Press the ADDITIONAL FEATURES button to dis-
play the screen shown in Figure 59.
FIG. 59
FIG. 60
5. Press the SET CLEAN FEATURE button and the
display will change to show the Set clean feature
screen (See Figure 60).
continued
FIG. 61
FIG. 62
6. Press the SET CLEAN TIME button and the dis-
play will change to show the Set clean time
screen (See Figure 62).
7. Press the UP (
clean time in 1 minute increments. Hold the button
down to rapidly advance. When the desired clean
time is shown, press the RETURN (
8. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN (
) or DOWN () buttons to set the
) button three times.
) button.
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Customizing Features / Options
SET SALT EFFICIENCY
When this feature is ON, the water softener will operate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per
pound of salt or higher (May recharge more often
using smaller salt dosage and less water). The softener is shipped with this feature set OFF, which utilizes the maximum rated capacity while most often
achieving maximum salt efficiencies. When installing
this unit in the State of California, you MUST turn this
feature ON.
To set this feature:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen.
2. Press the LEFT (
screen shown in Figure 63.
) button twice to display the
FIG. 63
3. Press the ADVANCED SETUP button. The display
will change to the following screen.
7. Press the button next to ON to enable this feature
(or OFF to disable it) and then press the RETURN
(
) button.
8. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN (
) button three times.
SET SALT TYPE
Use this feature to program the electronic control with
which type of salt you will use. The default is Sodium
Chloride (NaCl). Selecting Potassium Chloride (KCl)
increases fill and brine rinse times.
To set this feature:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen.
2. Press the LEFT (
screen shown in Figure 63.
3. Press the ADVANCED SETUP button to display the
screen shown in Figure 64.
4. Press the RIGHT (
shown in Figure 67.
) button twice to display the
) button to display the screen
FIG. 64
4. Press the ADDITIONAL FEATURES button.
5. Press the LEFT (
shown in Figure 65.
) button to display the screen
FIG. 65
FIG. 66
6. Press the SET SALT EFFICIENCY button and the
display will change to show the Set salt efficiency
screen (See Figure 66).
FIG. 67
FIG. 68
5. Press the SET SALT TYPE button and the display
will change to show the Set salt type screen (See
Figure 68).
6. Press the button next to the type of salt you will
use. When the correct salt type is checked, press
the RETURN (
7. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN (
) button.
) button twice.
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SET UNITS
The softener can be set to display values such as volume and water hardness in either English or Metric
units. In addition the clock may be set to display time
in either 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour format.
VOLUME UNITS
To select between gallons and liters as volume units:
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen.
2. Press the LEFT (
screen shown in Figure 69.
) button twice to display the
FIG. 69
3. Press the ADVANCED SETUP button. The display
will change to the following screen.
FIG. 70
TIME FORMAT
To select between 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour time
format:
1-5. Go to the Volume units screen by following
Steps 1-5 in “Volume Units” in the previous column.
6. Press the RIGHT (
format screen (See Figure 73).
) button to display the Time
FIG. 73
7. Press the button next to the desired time format
and then press the RETURN (
8. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN () button twice.
) button.
4. Press the RIGHT () button twice to display the
screen shown in Figure 71.
FIG. 71
5. Press the SET UNITS button and the display will
change to show the Volume units screen (See
Figure 72).
FIG. 72
6. Press the button next to the desired volume units
and then press the RETURN (
7. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN () button twice.
) button.
HARDNESS UNITS
To select between grains and ppm (parts per million)
as water hardness units:
1-5. Go to the Volume units screen by following
Steps 1-5 in “Volume Units” in the previous column.
6. Press the LEFT (
Hardness units screen (See Figure 74).
) button to display the
FIG. 74
7. Press the button next to the desired hardness units
and then press the RETURN (
8. To return to the softener status screen, press the
RETURN () button twice.
) button.
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POWER OUTAGE MEMORY
If electrical power to the water softener is lost, “memory'' built into the electronic control circuitry will keep
all settings for up to six hours. While the power is
out, the display is blank and the water softener will
not regenerate. When electrical power is restored,
the following will occur.
You have to reset the current time only if the display’s
backlight is flashing and the Set time screen is displayed instead of the softener’s status screen.
Even if the clock is incorrect after a long power outage, the softener operates as it should to keep your
water soft. However, regenerations may occur at the
wrong time of day until you reset the clock to the correct time of day.
NOTE: If the water softener was regenerating when
power was lost, it will now finish the cycle.
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
This feature resets the softener’s electronic controller
to its initial startup condition. All settings, such as language, current time and water hardness, are cleared
and returned to their default values. The user must
then follow the setup procedure (See Page 12) before
the softener will be ready to run again.
1. Press the SETUP button on the softener status
screen.
2. Press the LEFT (
screen shown in Figure 75.
) button twice to display the
FIG. 75
3. Press the ADVANCED SETUP button. The display
will change to the following screen.
FIG. 76
4. Press the LEFT () button to display the screen
shown in Figure 77.
FIG. 77
FIG. 78
5. Press the RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS button
and the display will change to show the Restore
factory settings screen (See Figure 78).
6. Press the button next to YES and then press the
RETURN (
7. Follow the setup procedure on Page 12.
) button.
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Routine Maintenance
ADDING SALT
Lift the salt hole cover and check the salt storage level
frequently. If the water softener uses all the salt before
you refill it, you will experience hard water. Until you
have established a refilling routine, check the salt
every two or three weeks. Always add if less than 1/4
full. Be sure the brinewell cover is on.
NOTE: If using potassium chloride (KCl), do not fill
above level 4 on the brinewell decal.
NOTE: In humid areas, it is best to keep the salt stor-
age level lower, and to refill more often to avoid
salt “bridging”.
Recommended Salt: Nugget, pellet or coarse solar
salts with less than 1% impurities.
Salt Not Recommended: Rock salt, high in impurities,
block, granulated, table, ice melting, ice cream making
salts, etc.
BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE
Sometimes, a hard crust or salt “bridge” forms in the
brine tank. It is usually caused by high humidity or the
wrong kind of salt. When the salt “bridges,” an empty
space forms between the water and the salt. Then,
salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine.
Without brine, the resin bed is not recharged and hard
water will result.
If the storage tank is full of salt, it is difficult to tell if
you have a salt bridge. A bridge may be underneath
loose salt. Take a broom handle, or like tool, and hold
it next to the water softener. Measure the distance
from the floor to the rim of the water softener. Then,
gently push the broom handle straight down into the
salt. If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark is
even with the top, it is most likely a salt bridge. Gently
push into the bridge in several places to break it. Do
not use any sharp or pointed objects as you may
puncture the brine tank. Do not try to break the salt
bridge by pounding on the outside of the salt tank.
You may damage the tank.
Push Tool into
Salt Bridge to
Break
1” - 2”
Salt
Pencil
Mark
Broom
Handle
Salt
Bridge
Water
Level
FIG. 79
CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI
A clean nozzle & venturi (See Figure 80) is a necessity
for the water softener to work properly. This small
component creates the suction to move brine from the
brine tank, into the resin tank. If it should become
plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the water softener will
not work, and hard water will result.
Cap
O-ring Seal
Screen Support
Screen
Nozzle & Venturi Disc
Gasket
*Flow Plug (HVDC)
Housing
*Install with lettered
side up, concave
side down.
IMPORTANT: Be sure small hole in the gasket is centered directly over the small hole in the nozzle & venturi housing. Be sure the numbers are facing up
Ferrule
Nut
*Flow Plug
Cone Screen
FIG. 80
To get access to the nozzle & venturi, remove the
water softener’s top cover. Put the bypass valve(s)
into the bypass position. Be sure the water softener is
in soft water (service) cycle (no water pressure at nozzle & venturi). Then, holding the nozzle & venturi
housing with one hand, un screw the cap. Do not lose
the o-ring seal. Lift out the screen support and screen.
Then, remove the nozzle & venturi disc, gasket and
flow plug(s). Wash the parts in warm, soapy water
and rinse in fresh water. Be sure to clean both the top
and bottom of the nozzle & venturi disc. If needed,
use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Do not
scratch, misshape, etc., surfaces of the nozzle & venturi.
Gently replace all parts in the correct order. Lubricate
the o-ring seal with silicone grease and locate in place.
Install and tighten the cap by hand, while supporting
the housing. Overtightening may break the cap or
housing. Put the bypass valve(s) into service (soft
water) position.
Recharge the softener to reduce water level in the
tank. This will also assure that the softener is completely recharged and ready to provide softened water
again. Check the water level in the tank by looking
down the brinewell. If the water level does not drop
after a recharge, the problem has not been resolved.
Call 1-866-986-3223, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 7 pm,
EST.
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E-Z Touch
Troubleshooting
AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
This water softener has a self-diagnostic function for
the electrical system (except input power and/or water
meter). The water softener monitors electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the display.
FIG. 82
A service person should be contacted to perform the
diagnostics, see below, to further isolate the problem.
Procedure for removing error code from display:
1. Unplug transformer from electrical outlet.
2. Correct problem.
3. Plug in transformer.
4. Wait 6 minutes. The error code will return if
the problem was not corrected.
OTHER INITIAL DIAGNOSTICS
NOTE: Be sure water is in contact with the salt, and
not separated by a salt bridge (See "Breaking
A Salt Bridge" section).
Other information which may be beneficial in diagnosing problems may be found in the Total recharges
and Days in use information screens. This information is retained by the computer from the first time
electrical power is applied to the electronic controller.
On the softener’s status screen, press the INFO but-
ton, then the LEFT (
screens (See Page 12).
) button to display these
CHECKING THE MODEL CODE
1. Unplug the softener’s transformer and plug it back
in, watching the touch screen display.
2. After the “E-Z Touch” screen displays briefly, a
screen that looks like Figure 86 will be shown for a
few seconds. Take note of the number next to the
word “Model:”.
CHECKING THE TURBINE
Use the following procedure to check the turbine that
measures water flow through the softener.
1. Press the INFO button on the softener’s status
screen to display the Water flow screen (See
Figure 83).
2. Open a nearby soft water faucet. There should be
a non-zero reading in the display with the faucet
open.
3. When water is flowing, the Water used today
screen (See Fig. 84) can be used to check the turbine reading against volume of water exiting the
softener. Beginning when this screen is displayed,
a beep sounds with each gallon (or liter, as set).
FIG. 83
FIG. 85
FIG. 86
3. The correct code for Model WHES48 is “EZ 48.”
This code identifies the softener model. If an incorrect model code is displayed, the softener will operate on incorrect configuration data.
FIG. 84
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Troubleshooting
MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION
CHECK
This check verifies proper operation of the valve
motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow
rates, and other controller functions. Always make
the initial checks first.
Use the following procedure to advance the water
softener through the regeneration cycles to check
operation. In the following steps you will use the
ADVANCE VALVE button to move the valve into each
cycle and check correct switch operation (See
Figures 87 & 88).
Switch is open
(Cam not rotating)
FIG. 87
Switch is closed
(Cam rotating)
FIG. 88
NOTE: The following procedure shows the normal
recharge cycle. If the Clean feature is set to
ON, there will be an extra backwash and fast
rinse before the normal regeneration
sequence.
1. Press the RECHARGE button on the softener’s
status screen.
2. Press the RECHARGE NOW button to initiate a
recharge. The softener’s valve advances from the
service to fill position.
3. Remove the brinewell cover and, using a flashlight,
observe fill water entering the tank.
If water does not enter the tank, look for an
obstructed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug, brine tubing, or brine valve riser pipe.
4. After observing fill, press the ADVANCE VALVE
button to move the softener’s valve into the brine
position. A slow flow of water to the drain will
begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by
shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing
a noticeable drop in the liquid level. This may take
15 to 20 minutes.
NOTE: Be sure water is in contact with the salt, and
not separated by a salt bridge (See "Breaking
A Salt Bridge" section).
If the water softener does not draw brine, check for
(most likely to least likely):
= Dirty or plugged nozzle and venturi, see
"Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi" section.
= Nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket, or
gasket deformed
= Valve seals leaking.
= Restriction in valve drain, causing a back-pres-
sure (bends, kinks, elevated too high, etc.). See
"Install Valve Drain Hose" section.
= Obstruction in brine valve or brine tubing.
NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated
drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine draw.
5. Press the ADVANCE VALVE button to move the
softener’s valve into the backwash position. Look
for a fast flow of water from the drain hose. Check
that the drain can adequately handle the flow and
volume.
An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.
6. Press the ADVANCE VALVE button to move the
softener’s valve into the fast rinse position. Again
look for a fast drain flow. Allow the softener to
rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that
may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle
test.
7. To return the softener’s valve to the service posi-
tion, press the ADVANCE VALVE button.
Need help troubleshooting? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223
or visit www.ecodynewatertreatment.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model, date code and serial number,
found on the rating decal, typically located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
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7
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Softener Exploded View
Softener Exploded View
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Valve Assembly
See Pages 28 - 29
for parts
1
2
3
4
5
9
122
42
43
6
7
8
27
28
29
30
31
32
34
10
12
11
13
14
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24
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21
20
19
18
17
16
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35
36
37
38
39
40
41
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Softener Parts List
Key
No.
Part No. Description
1 7170296 O-Ring, 2-7/8” x 3-1/4”
2 7170254 O-Ring, 13/16” x 1-1/16”
3 7077870 Top Distributor
4 7170270 O-Ring, 2-3/4” x 3”
5 7105047 Repl. Bottom Distributor
6 7265025 Filter Screen
7 7176292 Clamp Section (2 req.)
8 7088033 Retainer Clip (2 req.)
9 7247996 Repl. Resin Tank, 10” x 40”
10 0502272 Resin, 1 cu. ft.
11 7221746 Brine Tube
12 7113016 Tubing Assembly
13 7131365 Screen
14 7142942 Clip
15 7308881 Brine Valve Body
16 7116713 Clip
17 0516924 Bottom Seal Retainer
18 0516211 Seal
19 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16” x 1-3/16”
20 7308904 Guide Cap
21 7220627 Float, Rod & Stem
22 0516947 Float Seal
23 7097202 Float (incl. Key No. 22)
24 0513860 Float Stop
25 7168647 Ceramic Weight
7310202 Repl. Brine Valve Assembly
¢
Key
No.
Part No. Description
26 7275907 Transformer
27 7305443
28 7305477
7330668 Faceplate Decal
¢
29 7305207 Salt Hole Cover (order decal below)
7296571 Instruction Decal
¢
30 7296416 Vapor Barrier
31 7305299 Rim
32 7218696 Repl. Light Assembly
33 7082150 Nut
34 7219888 Brinewell Cover
35 7137824 Brinewell
36 9003500 Grommet
37 1103200 Hose Adaptor
38 0900431 Hose Clamp
39 7262792 Screw
40 7003847 O-Ring
41 7305451 Repl. Brine Tank
42 7248706 Grounding Kit
43 7214383
7310359 Owner’s Manual
¢
¢ Not illustrated.
Repl. Electronic Control Board
(PWA)
Top Cover & Faceplate Assembly,
(order decal below)
Bypass Valve (includes 2 ea. of
Key Nos. 120 & 122)
To order repair parts call toll free 1-866-986-3223, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 7 pm EST.
Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223
Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM EST
or visit www.ecodynewatertreatment.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model, date code and serial number,
found on the rating decal, typically located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
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Valve Exploded View
100
101
139
138
137
136
135
143
142
144
141
seal
cross-section
140
wear-strip
view
125
102
103
104
105
106
107
108109110
111
121
112
113
114
120
115
134
133
132
131
130
129
127
128
126
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119
116
117
118
122
123
124
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Valve Parts List
Key
No.
100 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1” (2 req.)
101 7286039 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 100)
102 7231393 Motor Plate
103 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8” (3 req.)
104 7171250 Bearing
105 7283489 Cam & Gear
106 7169180 Clip, Drain
107 0900431 Hose Clamp
108 7271270 Drain Hose Adaptor
109 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16” x 1-3/16”
110 0501228 Flow Plug, 2.0 gpm
111 7170327 O-Ring, 5/8” x 13/16”
112 7173024 O-Ring, 1-1/8” x 1-1/2”
113 7174313 Bearing, Wave Washer
114 7185500 Rotor & Disc
115 7173032 O-Ring, 4-1/2” x 4-7/8”
116 7185495 Rotor Seal
117 7172989 Seal
118 7171187 Plug, Drain Seal
119 7129889 Spring
120 7089306 Clip (4 req.)
121 7271204 1” NPT Threaded Adaptor (2 req.)
122 7311127 O-Ring, 1-1/16” x 1-5/16” (4 req.)
123 7094898 Turbine Support
124 7101548 Turbine
Part No. Description
Key
No.
125 7309811 Wire Harness, Sensor
126 7081201 Retainer, Nozzle & Venturi
127 7195482 Seal, Nozzle & Venturi
128 7171145 Valve Body
129 7170319 O-Ring, 1/4” x 3/8” (2 req.)
130 7081104 Housing, Nozzle & Venturi
131 1202600 Nut - Ferrule
132 7095030 Cone Screen
133 1148800 Flow Plug, .3 gpm
134
135 7084607 Flow Plug, .15 gpm
136 7146043 Screen
137 7167659 Screen Support
138 7170262 O-Ring, 1-1/8” x 1-3/8”
139 7199729 Cap
140 7175199 Wave Washer
141 7171161 Valve Cover
142 7172997 Screw, #10 x 2-5/8”” (8 req.)
143 7305150 Switch
144 7140738 Screw, #4-24 x 3/4” (2 req.)
Part No. Description
7114533 Nozzle & Venturi Gasket Kit
7204362 Gasket Only
7253808
¢
7185487
¢
3479901 Adaptor Kit, 1” to 1-1/4”
¢
Nozzle & Venturi Assembly (incl.
Key Nos. 130 & 132 - 139)
Seal Kit (incl. Key Nos. 111, 112,
115, 116, 117 & 127)
¢ Not illustrated.
To order repair parts call toll free 1-866-986-3223, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 7 pm EST.
Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223
Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM EST
or visit www.ecodynewatertreatment.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model, date code and serial number,
found on the rating decal, typically located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
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