Ecoplus EP-600-TAC User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE
ecoPLUS™ EP-600-TAC
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR
SYSTEM VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your ecoPLUS™ Series premium whole house water
filtration system.
Our ecoPLUS™ EP-600-TAC premium whole house water treatment system combines the
power ul chlorine removal capacity o our ecoPLUS™ system with our ecoTAC™ salt- ree
hard water conditioning system to provide wide-spectrum treatment or your home.
ecoPLUS™ is speci ically engineered to treat city water by removing chlorine, chloramine,
disin ection by-products, bad tastes and odors, and other trace contaminants including
VOCs, pesticides, herbicides, organic chemicals, lead, and more. ecoPLUS™ delivers
re reshing, great tasting drinking water, and protects your skin and hair rom the damaging
e ects o these contaminants.
Our ecoTAC™ hard water conditioners use a salt- ree water treatment technology called
Template Assisted Crystalization (or "TAC" or short) to prevent hard water scale problems in
your plumbing system, appliances, and more.
To get maximum per ormance rom your ecoPLUS™ system, we encourage to read this
manual in its entirely be ore installation and operation o your ilter.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Hazards or unsa e practices that may result in personal injury
and/or severe property damage.
Hazards or unsa e practices that may cause operational
problems with your water treatment system.

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Table of Contents:
GENERAL WARNINGS ……………………………………………………………………………………………...….. …….. 4
OPERATING CONDITIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………….…... 5
INSTALLATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…..….. 6
Step 1 – Pre-Installation Inspection ……………………………………………………………..……… 8
Step 2 – Selecting an Installation Location ………………………………………………..…..... 9
Step 3 – Attach Mounting Bracket to Housing Cap ………………………………..……… 10
Step 4 – Attach Housing Cap to Wall …………………………………………………………………. 10
Step 5 – Install Cartridge Filter and Attach Sump ……………………………………….…… 12
Step 6 – Connect Outlet Assembly to the Bypass Assembly ……………………..…. 12
Step 7 – Connect the Bypass Assembly to ecoTAC™ Valve Head …………..….. 13
Step 8 – Connect the Inlet Assembly to the Housing Cap ………………………..…… 14
Step 9 – Connect the Bypass to the Inlet Assembly …………………………………..…….. 15
Step 10 – Connect the ecoPLUS™ Tank to the Inlet Assembly …………………….… 15
Step 11 – Connect Bridge Assembly to the ecoPLUS™ Bypass …….……………… 17
Step 12 – Connect ecoTAC™ System ……………………………………………………………......…. 17
Step 13 – Turn o the Water & Electric Water Heaters ………………………………….… 18
Step 14 – Connect the System to Inlet and Outlet Pipes ………………………………… 19
Step 15 – Initial Start-up and Leak Testing …………………………………………………......…. 20
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS ………………………………..………………….…..…… 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………………………………………………….……………………….…..…… 23
MAINTENANCE ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….…..….……. 24
VALIDATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….…..….……. 26
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE ……………………………………………………….…………………….…..….……. 27
WARRANTY INFORMATION …………………………………………………………………………………..……..…… 28

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GENERAL WARNINGS
Do not allow children or pets to play on or around the water ilter.
Do not install or store this ilter system where it will be exposed to reezing temperatures.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part o the system unless speci ically
instructed to in this manual and you have the understanding, tools, and skills necessary to
carry out the procedure.
Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing material (plastic bags,
polystyrene, boxes, etc.) well out o children’s reach.
Individual components o this water treatment system, and the installed system, are heavy.
Precautions should be taken to prevent personal injury or strain. Do not move heavy
components without assistance i you are not physically capable o sa ely carrying out the
procedure.
I the water treatment system is to be le t unattended or an extended period o time
(vacation, etc.), we strongly recommend that you turn o the water supply to the system, or
the whole house, while you are away.
I your water pipes are metal (galvanized or copper), they may be used to ground electrical
systems, appliances, or your phone line. I this is the case, be sure to install regulation
ground clamps to the metal pipe on each side o the ilter system and connect a jumper wire
between the 2 clamps (#4 gauge solid copper wire is recommended). Consult a certi ied
electrician or plumber i you are unsure.
This water treatment system is designed speci ically or the treatment o chlorinated city
water supplies. ecoPLUS™ is not intended to be used to treat water rom private wells or
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
The ollowing chart provides guidance on the conditions required or success ul operation o
your ecoPLUS™ system.
This water treatment system is designed specifically for the treatment of chlorinated city
water supplies. ecoPLUS™ is not intended to be used to treat water from private wells or
private surface water sources. I you are unsure o the status o your water supply, please
contact your dealer or assistance.
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THESE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY
ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR SYSTEM RESULT IN SYSTEM
DAMAGE INCLUDING WATER LEAKS AND CORRESPONDING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
It is very important to note that the presence o elevated levels o chlorine, iron, manganese,
hydrogen sul ide, copper, and certain other contaminants can damage the TAC media,
reducing its e ectiveness and shortening its li e.
WATER EXCEEDING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS SHOULD BE PRE-TREATED TO
REDUCE CONTAMINANT LEVELS BELOW THE STATED LEVEL:
Iron 0.3 ppm (mg/l)
Manganese 0.05 ppm (mg/l)
Copper 1.3 ppm (mg/l)
Hydrogen Sul ide Must be removed
Polyphosphates Must be removed
Oils Must be removed
The presence o these contaminants in municipally treated (city) water is very rare, with the
exception o copper which can be ound in homes with newly installed copper pipes.

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FOR HOMES WITH SIGNIFICANT NEWLY INSTALLED COPPER PIPES PRIOR TO THE
ECOTAC™ UNIT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM BE
POSTPONED FOR 3-4 WEEKS TO ALLOW A PROTECTIVE COATING TO FORM ON THE
NEW COPPER PIPES.
Minimum Water Pressure 20 PSI
Maximum Water Pressure 90 PSI*
Recommended Water Pressure 40-70 PSI
Water Temperature 36F to 100F (2 to 38C)
Minimum Air Temperature 32°F (0°C)**
pH Range 6.5*** to 8.5
Maximum Service Flow Rate 10 GPM (37 LPM)
Recommended Service Flow Rate <7 GPM (25 LPM)
Water Supply Treated City Water
* While the ecoPLUS™ system is built to withstand pressures exceeding 90 PSI, i your water
pressure is greater than 70 PSI, we recommend that you have a certi ied plumber install a
pressure reducing valve ahead o the ecoPLUS ™ system.
** The system cannot be subjected to reezing conditions or severe damage to the system
and your property could occur.
*** pH correction is strongly recommended where pH levels are less than 6.5 to prevent
damage to your plumbing system, and to prevent the leaching o metals rom copper and
brass plumbing components and solder in your home. Contact your dealer or
recommendations.
INSTALLATION
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING THE
ACTUAL INSTALLATION. WHILE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT A LICENSED
PLUMBER PERFORM ALL INSTALLATION WORK A MECHANICALLY-INCLINED

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HOMEOWNER WITH SUITABLE PLUMBING KNOWLEDGE CAN INSTALL THIS SYSTEM.
IN ALL CASES IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE INSTALLATION BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL APPLICABLE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL
CODES. BE SURE TO OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED PERMITS. IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
THE APPLICABLE CODES ARE IN CONFLICT THE RELEVANT PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL
CODE SHALL BE FOLLOWED. EQUIPMENT FAILURE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE CAN RESULT IF THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY.
KEEP THE MEDIA TANKS UPRIGHT AT ALL TIMES.
IF POSSIBLE WE RECOMMEND THAT PEX OR CPVC PIPE BE USED FOR ALL NEW
PLUMBING PIPE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION. THIS IS BECAUSE
NEW COPPER WATER LINES MAY RELEASE SOME COPPER IONS INTO THE WATER FOR
SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER INSTALLATION AND THESE IONS CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE
IMPACT ON THE ECOTAC™ MEDIA. TO FURTHER MINIMIZE ANY PROBLEMS WITH
COPPER AVOID APPLYING EXCESS FLUX ON THE INNER SURFACES OF THE PIPE AND
USE A LOW-CORROSIVITY WATER SOLUBLE FLUX LISTED UNDER THE ASTM B813
STANDARD. FOR HOMES WITH SIGNIFICANT NEWLY INSTALLED COPPER PIPES PRIOR
TO THE ECOTAC™ UNIT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM
BE POSTPONED FOR 3-4 WEEKS TO ALLOW A PROTECTIVE COATING TO FORM ON THE
NEW COPPER PIPES.
John Guest® Quick-Connect Style Fittings
Several steps in the installation use a special type o quick connect itting made by
John Guest®. To connect a John Guest® itting, unlock the itting by turning the collet
counter-clockwise until the itting loosens. A small gap will open between the collet
and the back o the itting. Push the tube irmly into the itting as ar as it will go. Turn
the collet clockwise until tight to secure the itting. Pull out on the tube to ensure a
good connection has been made. The pipe can be removed rom the itting by
loosening the collet again and depressing the collar evenly while pulling outward on
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Step 1. – Pre-Installation Inspection

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Inspect all o the components that you received with your unit. You should have received the
ollowing:
1. ecoPlus™ Media Tank and Valve Head
2. Cartridge Filter Housing Cap
3. Cartridge Filter Housing Sump
4. Sediment Pre-Filter (shipped inside #3)
5. Mounting Bracket
6. Bypass Assembly
7. Flexible Stainless Steel Connectors
8. Outlet Assembly
9. Inlet Assembly
10. Spanner Wrench
11. Small Parts Bag
(8 Lag Bolts and 8 Washers)
12. ecoTAC™ Media Tank and Valve Head
13. Bridge Assembly
Step 2. – Selecting an Installation Location
While exterior installation in warm climate areas is possible, we strongly recommend interior
installation only. The system cannot be allowed to reeze or severe system damage could
occur. The system should not be exposed to rain and it should not be installed in direct
sunlight, as long-term exposure to UV light could damage components o the system.
Select a location or installation o your water ilter that is within close proximity to the main
incoming water line o the home. The location should have a irm, level sur ace with enough
space or the unit itsel and su icient space surrounding the unit to acilitate maintenance.
The approximate minimum installation space required or
this model is:
32” Wide x 50” High x 20.5” Deep
In most cases, the system should be installed a ter the
branch line(s) to exterior irrigation, unless you want your
exterior aucets to deliver treated water. Depending on
the con iguration o your plumbing system, this is not
always possible. ecoPLUS™ should be installed a ter
your pressure tank and booster pump, i applicable, and
be ore your hot water heater.
IF YOU HAVE OTHER WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT YOU SHOULD DISCUSS THE
ORDER OF YOUR TREATMENT EQUIPMENT WITH YOUR DEALER PRIOR TO
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WHILE WATER LEAKS ARE VERY RARE AND UNEXPECTED YOUR WATER FILTER
SYSTEM SHOULD BE LOCATED NEXT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PROTECTED BY A WATER
LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVE TO PREVENT WATER
DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A WATER LEAK.
RECOMMENDED WATER LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.A-LEAK-
DETECTOR.COM.
Step 3. – Attach Mounting Bracket to Housing Cap
Using our (4) o the lag bolts and washers rom the small parts bag, attach the mounting
bracket to the cartridge ilter housing cap as shown in the diagram below. The inlet o the
housing should be on the le t.
Step 4. – Attach Housing Cap to Wall
Attach the cartridge ilter housing cap and mounting bracket to your wall using the
remaining our (4) lag bolts and washers as shown below. The top of the mounting
bracket should be mounted EXACTLY 52 3/4 (52.75) inches off the floor. Use a carpenter’s
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there is adequate space on either side o the bracket to accommodate the system. You will
need approximately 6 to 12 inches on the le t and 24 to 30 inches on the right.
I mounting to drywall, we recommend that you use suitable wall anchors or that you mount
a small piece o 3/4 inch plywood to the wall irst, ensuring that it is securely screwed into
52 3/4 inches
rom loor to
top o bracket
6 to 12 inches
clearance to
le t o bracket
24 to 30 inches
clearance to right
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the wall studs. When the cartridge ilter housing is ull o water, it is heavy, so it is important
to ensure that the mounting will be strong enough to support the weight.
Step 5. – Install Cartridge Filter and Attach Sump
Remove the protective plastic wrap rom the sediment pre- ilter and place it in the cartridge
ilter housing sump. At the bottom o the sump, there is a raised portion in the middle
(standpipe) that will help center the ilter in the housing. The standpipe will it inside the hole
that runs through the middle o the ilter cartridge. Check to make sure that the black O-ring
is seated properly in the grove at the top o the housing sump, then screw the housing sump
containing the ilter cartridge onto the cartridge ilter housing cap. Hand tighten only - do not
use the spanner wrench. Do not over-tighten! Excessive orce is not required to obtain a
good seal.
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Step 6. – Connect Outlet Assembly to the ecoTAC™ Bypass Assembly
Thread the outlet assembly on to the outlet side o one o the bypass assemblies as shown.
This bypass assembly will be used on the ecoTAC™ system. Note the position o the itting
stop. The threaded collar o the outlet adapter should thread right up to the itting stop.
I there is a gap between the outlet adapter’s collar and the itting stop, it is not threaded on
ar enough. Excessive orce is not required to obtain a good seal. Do not over-tighten.

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Step 7. – Connect the Bypass Assembly to the ecoTAC™ Valve Head
Thread the bypass assembly with the outlet assembly
on to the valve head on the ecoTAC™ media tank as
shown.
Again, note the position o the itting stops.
The threaded collars o the bypass assembly
should thread right up to the itting stops with
no gap. Excessive orce is not required to
obtain a good seal. Do not over-tighten.
*Please note: There is only a small amount of
ecoTAC™ media in the treatment tank. This is
completely normal and is necessary to allow the
required freeboard to permit the media bed to
completely fluidize during operation.
When water begins to low into the bottom o the treatment tank, the ecoTAC™ media is li ted
and disbursed throughout the treatment tank in a luidized bed which enhances contact with
the calcium and magnesium ions in the water. A contact time o only a ew seconds is
required or the treatment o up to 25 grains per gallon (approx. 425 ppm or mg/l) o
hardness. Since the system is operated in a luidized up low con iguration, the system will
not clog with sediment and no backwashing is required.

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Step 8. – Connect the Inlet Assembly to the Housing Cap
Re er to John Guest® Quick-Connect Style Fittings above. First, ensure the John
Guest® itting is “unlocked.” Then push the elbow end o the inlet assembly on to the black
stem adapter as ar as it will go.
Then, turn the collet to securely lock the itting.

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Step 9. – Connect Bypass Assembly to ecoPLUS™ Valve Head
Connect the other bypass assembly to the ecoPLUS™ valve head in the same manner as
noted in Step 7.
Step 10. – Connect the ecoPLUS™ Tank to the Inlet Assembly
Position the ecoPLUS™ media tank to align the bypass assembly with the inlet assembly
attached to the cartridge ilter housing cap.
Note that the black base o the media tank is not permanently attached to the rest o the
tank. I your tank appears to be crooked, the base has likely been knocked out o alignment
during shipping. This can be correct by picking the tank up and tapping it on a hard sur ace
while holding it perpendicular to the loor. A ew light taps will generally straighten it out.
Thread the inlet assembly on to the bypass assembly as shown in the same manner as
previous steps. There is a small amount o “play” in the bypass assembly to help address
minor misalignments. This is normal and will prevent undue stress on the components.
Make sure that the tank sits perpendicular to the loor.

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Step 11. – Connect Bridge Assembly to the ecoPLUS™ Bypass
Thread the bridge assembly on to the outlet side o the ecoPLUS™ bypass assembly as
shown.
Step 12. – Connect ecoTAC™ System
Con irm that the ecoTAC™ treatment tank is perpendicular to the loor and the
ecoPLUS™ treatment tank. The black base o the media tank is not permanently attached
to the rest o the tank. I your tank appears to be crooked, the base has likely been knocked
out o alignment during shipping. This can be correct by picking the tank up and tapping it
on a hard sur ace while holding it perpendicular to the loor. A ew light taps will generally
straighten it out.
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Step 13. – Turn Off Water & Electric Water Heaters
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN YOUR WATER HEATER.
I you have a conventional electric water heater or an on-demand (tankless) electric water
heater, we highly recommend that you turn o the power to the heater while installing any
water treatment equipment. Turn o power to your water heater now.
Turn o the household main water shuto valve. Open several plumbing ixtures inside the
home as well as the outside aucets to drain as much water out o the plumbing system as
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Following completion o the entire installation, restore the water low by turning on the
household main water valve and allow all air to be purged rom the plumbing system be ore
turning the power back on to your water heater.
Step 14. – Connect System to Inlet and Outlet Pipes
The 1 inch NPT stainless steel itting on the inlet side o the cartridge ilter housing cap
should be plumbed to your incoming water supply pipe.
I within reach, this can be done with one o the lexible stainless steel connectors provided
with your system i you have 1 inch PEX, copper, or CPVC water lines. The non-threaded end
o the connector can be connected directly to 1 inch diameter PEX, copper, or CPVC tubing
by pushing the itting on to the tubing as ar as it will go. Unlike the other John Guest®
ittings used previously in the installation, there is no locking collet. The black end o the
lexible stainless steel connector threads onto the stainless steel itting in the same way as
you would attach a garden hose to an outdoor aucet. Do not use Te lon® tape o other
thread sealants and do NOT over-tighten. Excessive orce is not required to obtain a good
seal.
The lexible connector can be bent to reach your incoming water line. It is designed to be
bent a many times but not repeatedly over and over. Doing so may reduce the structural
integrity o the itting.
Alternatively, you can make the plumbing connection between your stainless steel itting on
the cartridge ilter housing cap and your incoming water line with suitable pipe tubing and
ittings rom your plumbing supply store.
Connect the outlet assembly on the ecoTAC™ bypass to your outgoing water pipe in the
same manner using the other lexible stainless steel connector provided, or your own pipe
tubing and ittings i pre erred or required.
I desired, you can plumb in shut-o valves be ore and a ter the system and/or a bypass loop
that can provide untreated water to your home during servicing.

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Common Installation Configuration:
Step 15 – Initial Start-up and Leak Testing
Ensure that both bypass valves are in the “bypass” position.