EcoWater IRK27C-01 User manual

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nearby the softener for future reference.
EcoWater International Water Softeners
◆Start Up / Setting Timer
◆How It Works
◆Care Of
◆Specifications
◆Repair Parts
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
IRK27C-01
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
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CAUTIONS
PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER
OR OTHER PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK.
▲THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY. BE
SURE TO USE THE PROPER TRANSFORMER.
▲Unplug the transformer right away if the power
cable should become damaged or frayed. Make re-
pairs before plugging back into the power outlet.
▲Always unplug the softener from electrical power
before removing outer valve covers.
▲Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before
installing and using your new water softener. Follow
all steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow
them could cause personal injury or property damage.
Reading this book will also help you to get all of the
benefits from your water softener.
▲Your water softener will remove hardness minerals
and “clear water”iron from water, up to the limits
shown on page 4-1. It will not remove other types of
iron, acids, tastes and odors, etc. It will not purify pol-
luted water or make it safe to drink.
▲Protect the softener and piping from freezing. Dam-
age from freezing voids the softener warranty. See
page 3-3.
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1R VRIW ZDWHU Nosalt (orsalt bridged) inthestoragetank Refill with salt, or break the salt bridge (page
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NOW) button and hold for 3 seconds to start a
regeneration (see page 2-1).
Transfomer unplugged at the wall outlet,
or power cable leads loose, fuse blown,
circuit breaker popped, or circuit switched
off.
Check for loss of power due to any of these
and correct. With the power back on, look at
the time display and read PROGRAM
MEMORY, page 2-1.
Manual bypassvalve(s) inbypassposition Look at FIG.14 on page 4-1. Move the stem in
a single valve to service. In a 3-valve bypass,
open theinlet and outlet valves, andbe sure to
fully close the bypass valve.
Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle &
venturi Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts (see page 3-2).
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the same grains per gallon number is shown
on your water analysis report. See page 1-4 to
reset. Press and release the SELECT button
until the present time shows in the display.
Incorrect SR code selected. See above.
Using hot water when softener is
regenerating Avoidusing hotwaterduringthistimebecause the water heater refills with hard water (see
Automatic Bypass, page 2-4).
Increase in the grains of hardness in your
water supply Obtain a new water analysis. Then make a new hardness number setting (page 1-4).
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page 16 in your LQVWDOODWLRQ PDQXDO).
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parts (see page 3-2).
Valve-rotor disc & seals Check for scratches or grooves, replace if
needed.

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A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS
Inches CM
ASalt Tank Height 40-1/4 102.2
BResin Tank Diameter
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(nominal) 40 101.6
DInlet-Outlet Height 41-1/2 105.4
EOverall Height 46 116.8
F1Length 19-1/2 49.5
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Minimum water system flow (gpm) 3
Minimum-Max. water pressure (psi) 20 - 125
Minimum-Max. water temperature ( ) 40 - 120
Maximum water hardness (gpg) 95
Maximum ‘‘clear water’’ iron (ppm) 4
SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER
Type of salt needed nugget or pellet
Alternate type of salt pure, evaporated, compacted
water softener salt
Salt storage capacity (lbs) 200
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Type of ion exchange material (resin) high capacity
Amount of resin (cu ft) .72
Regeneration (recharge) cycle times (minutes)
Fill 2-9
Brining / brine rinse 102 - 104
Backwash 7
Fast rinse 3
Total regeneration time 114 - 123
Efficiency Rating 5060 @ 2.2 lb salt
Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm) 1.8
gpm = gallons per minute gpg = grains per gallon
psi = pounds per square inch ppm = parts per million
This system conforms to ANSI/NSF 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data.
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