EcoWater ESM11CE User manual

(4/20/04)
OWNERS MANUAL
How to maintain and operate your
EcoWater digital demand water system
EcoWater Digital Demand
MODELS
ESM11CE
ESM15CE
Version 02--2005
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ECOWATER
SYSTE MS Unpacking
The parts required to assemble and install the unit are included in a parts bag.
Thoroughly check the unit for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any damage to
the shipping carton.
Remove and discard (RECYCLE) all packing materials. To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the
small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use them.
ECOWATER
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Unpacking and Inspection 2
Dimensions/Specifications 3
Wiring Schematic 3
Safety Guides 5
Water Conditioning Information 5
Assembly 7
Planning Installation 8
Installation 11
Programming the Faceplate Timer 16
Customizing Features/Options 18
Routine Maintenance 25
Troubleshooting Guide 27
Repair Parts 30
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
MODEL NO. ¡©
CODE ©
WATER HARDNESS
SERIAL NO. ¡©
INSTALLATION DATE
IRON CONTENT PPM
¡on registration decal ©on shipping carton

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SYSTEMS Dimensions / Specifications
IN
OUT
8.6 cm
B
C
A
I N --- O U T
32.4 cm
43.2
cm
MODEL NOMINAL RESIN TANK SIZE A B C
ESM11CE 8” DIA. X 19” 54 cm 41.4 cm 66.8 cm
ESM15CE 8” DIA. X 25” 70 cm 58.4 cm 83.8 cm
Wiring Schematic
24VAC
Transformer
NC
NO
Back of Timer
Green
Position Switch
M
24V
OUT
GND
+5
Turbine
Sensor

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SYSTEMS Service Information
MODEL CODE ESM11CE ESM15CE
MODEL CODE E11 E15
FILL CYCLE ¡TIME 1.0---4.0 1.7---9.3
©FLOW 0.3 gpm (1.1 l/min) 0.3 gpm (1.1 l/min)
BRINE CYCLE ¢TIME 64---67 60---77
£FLOW 0.15 gpm (0.57 l/min) 0.15 gpm (0.57 l/min)
BRINE RINSE CYCLE £FLOW 0.10 gpm (0.39 l/min) 0.10 gpm (0.39 l/min)
BACKWASH CYCLE ¤TIME 3 3
£MAX. FLOW 2.2gpm(8.33l/min) 2.2gpm(8.33l/min)
FAST RINSE CYCLE ¤TIME 1 1
£MAX. FLOW 2.2gpm(8.33l/min) 2.2gpm(8.33l/min)
¡minutes, varies with capacity operating level
©gallon or liters per minute flow to brine tank
¢includes brine rinse cycle minutes
£gallon or liters per minute flow to drain
¤factory set default minutes
Values listed are certified by WQA ESM11CE ESM15CE
Rated Softening Capacity
_Fm#@kgofSalt
30 @ 0.4
49 @ 0.9
65 @ 1.6
48 @ 0.7
80 @ 1.4
113 @ 3.8
Rated Service Flow Rate (l/ min) 15 23
Amount of High Capacity Resin (Liters) 10.5 15
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (Bar) 0.3 0.6
Peak flow @ 1 bar pressure drop (l/min) 32.8 31.7
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron (ppm) 0 4
Water Pressure Limits (min./max. bar) 1.4 to 8.6 1.4 to 8.6
Min. --- Max. Water Temperature (˚C) 4 --- 4 9 4 --- 4 9
Min. Water Supply Flow Rate for a regeneration (litres/min) 11 11
Max. Drain Flow Rate (litres/min) 8.33 8.33
Valve conections 3/4” 3/4”
Electrical rating 24 VAC / 50 Hz 24 VAC / 50 Hz
ESM11CE ESM15CE
Salt Storage Capacities 25 50

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Follow the installation instructions carefully. (Failure to install the unit properly voids the warranty.)
Before you begin installation, read this entire manual. Then, obtain all the materials and tools you will need to
make the installation.
Check local plumbing and electrical codes. The installation must conform to them.
Use only lead--free solder and flux for all sweat-solder connections, as required by local codes.
Use care when handling the unit. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp protrusions.
Do not locate the unit where freezing temperaturesoccur. Do not attemptto treatwater over49_C. Freezing, or
hot water damage voids the warranty.
Avoidinstallingindirectsunlight.Excessivesunheatmaycausedistortionorotherdamagetonon--metallicparts.
The unit requires a minimum water flow of 11 litres per minute at the inlet. Maximum allowable inlet water
pressure is 8.6 bar. If daytime pressure is over 5.5 bar, nighttime pressure may exceed the maximum. Use a
pressure reducing valve if necessary. (Adding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow.)
The unit works on 24 volt--50 hz electrical power only. Be sure to use the included 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.
ECOWATER
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Water Conditioning
Water conditioning is the treatment of four general conditions. These are:
1. HARDNESS
2. IRON
3. ACIDITY
4. SEDIMENTS
1. HARDNESS is a term to describe the presence of calcium and magnesium minerals in water. A chemical
analysis accurately measures the amount of mineralsin grain weight. For example, one gallon@of water with
5 grains per gallon (gpg)!hardness has dissolved minerals, that if solidified, about equals the size of one
ordinary aspirin tablet. One gallon@of water, 25 gpg!hard, has a mineral content equal in size to 5 aspirin
tablets. Water hardness varies greatly across the country. It generally contains from 3 to 100 gpg!.
Hard water affects living in general. Hardness minerals combine with soap to make a soap curd. The curd
greatly reduces the cleaning action of soap. Precipitated hardnessmineralsforma cruston cookingutensils,
appliances, and plumbing fixtures. Even the tastes of foods are affected. A water softener removes the
hardness minerals to eliminate these problems, and others.
!1 gpg = 0.959 _d = 1.71 _F
@1 gallon = 3.78 litres.
Sodium Information: Water softeners using sodium chloride (salt) for regeneration add sodium to the water.
Persons on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall intake.

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2. IRONin water ismeasured in partsper million (ppm). The total* ppm of iron, and type ortypes*, isdetermined
by chemical analysis. Four different types of iron in water are:
¡Ferrous (clear water),
©Ferric (red water),
¢Bacterial and organically bound iron,
£Colloidal and inorganically bound iron (ferrous or ferric).
*Water may contain one ormore of the four types of iron and any combination of these. Total iron is the sum
of the contents.
¡Ferrous(clearwater)ironissolubleanddissolvesinwater.Itisusuallydetectedbytakingasampleofwater
inaclearbottleorglass.Immediatelyaftertaking,the sampleisclear.Asthewatersamplestands,itgradually
cloudsand turnsslightlyyelloworbrownasair oxidizesthe iron.This usuallyoccurs in15 to 30 minutes.This
unit will remove moderate amounts of this type of iron (see specifications).
When using the softener to remove Ferrous (clear water) iron, add 5 grains!to the hardness setting
for every 1 ppm of Ferrous (clear water) iron. !1 gpg = 0.959 _d = 1.71 _F
©Ferric (red water), and ¢Bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble. This iron is visible
immediatelywhendrawnfroma faucetbecauseithasoxidizedbeforereachingthehome.Itappearsassmall
cloudyyellow,orange,orreddishsuspendedparticles.Afterthewaterstandsforaperiodoftime,theparticles
settle to the bottom of the container. Generally these irons are removed from waterby filtration. Chlorination
is also recommended for bacterial iron. This unit will not remove ferric or bacterial iron.
£Colloidaland inorganicallybound ironisof ferric orferrousformthat will not filter or exchange out ofwater.
In some instances, treatment may improve colloidaliron water, but always CONSULT A QUALIFIED WATER
CHEMISTRY LAB before attempting to treat it. Colloidal iron water usually has a yellow appearance when
drawn.Afterstandingforseveralhours,thecolorpersistsandtheirondoesnotsettle,butremainssuspended
in the water.
Iron in watercauses stains on clothing and plumbing fixtures. It negatively affects the taste of food, drinking
water, and other beverages. This unit will not remove colloidal iron.
3. ACIDITY or acid water is caused by carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and sometimes industrial wastes. Itis
corrosive to plumbing, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, and other water using appliances. In can also
damage and cause premature failure of seals, diaphragms, etc., in water handling equipment.
A chemicalanalysis is needed to measure the degree of acidity in water. This is called the pH of water. Water
testing below 6.9 pH is acidic. The lower the pH reading, the greater the acidity. A neutralizer filter or a
chemical feed pump are usually recommended to treat acid water.
4. SEDIMENT is fine, foreign material particles suspended in water. This material is most often clay or silt.
Extreme amounts of sediment may give the water a cloudy appearance. A sediment filter installed ahead
of the water softener normally corrects this situation.

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SYSTE MS Assembly
1. Water softenersare factoryassembled. During installation, remove the Salt Hole Cover. Set aside to prevent
damage. Check the brinewell to be sure it is secured and vertical (see Figure 1). Slide Faceplate Cover
forward to expose back valve assembly.
2. Liftthebrinevalveoutofthebrinewell.Besurethefloatstemisparalleltostandtubesosealswillseatproperly
during operation. Replace the brine valve in the brinewell bottom and install the Brinewell Cover.
3. Install the brine tank overflow grommet and elbow in the 2 cm diameter hole in the back of the salt storage
tank sidewall.
Grommet
Elbow
Nozzle Assembly
Brine Tubing
Salt
Storage
Tank
Brinewell
Brine Valve
Brinewell
Cover
Float Stem
Faceplate Cover
Salt Hole Cover
Figure 1

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Inlet -- Outlet Plumbing Options
•ALWAYS INSTALL either a single bypass valve (not included) or a 3 valve bypass system (not included).
Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed, but still have water in house
pipes.
•Use 3/4” (minimum) pipe and fittings.
•Use sweat copper... or, threaded pipe... or, PVC plastic pipe... or, other approved plumbing.
NOTE: Salt Hole and Faceplate cover not
shown for clarity of drawing.
Tieorwirevalvedrainhoseinplace,to
keep over floor drain.
Hard
Water
Conditioned
Water
Floor Drain
Salt Storage Tank
Overflow Hose
4cmAirgap
INLET
OUTLET
Valve Drain Hose
Transformer
To Timer
NOTE: Air gap requirements on Fig. 2.
3/4” pipe and fittings
To O u t si d e
Facets
inlet valve
outlet valve
bypass valve
Figure 2

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Other Requirements
•A 220V--50Hz, grounded electrical outlet (continuously ‘‘live’’) is needed within 2 meters of the unit.
•A drain isneeded for regeneration discharge water. A floordrain,close tothe unit,is preferred. A laundrytub,
standpipe, etc., are other drain options.
STANDPIPE
4cm
Airgap
Drain
Hose
4cm
Airgap
Drain
Hose
LAUNDRY TUB
Figure 3
Tools and Materials You May Need
•Common Screwdriver •Tape Measure
•Pliers •Pipe and fittings as required
Soldered Copper
•Tubing cutter •LEAD--FREE solder and flux
•Propane torch •Emery cloth, sandpaper or steel wool
•Misc. fittings
Threaded
•Pipe cutter or hacksaw •Pipe joint compound
•Threading tool •Misc. fittings
CPVC Plastic
•Pipe cutter •Solvent cement
•Hacksaw •Primer
•Adjustable wrench •Misc. fittings
NOTE: The salt storage tank drain elbow accepts either 1/2” or 3/8” I. D. hose.
VALVE DRAIN OPTIONS: Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). For a
rigid valve drain run, cut the barbed section off the drain fitting for access to the 1/4” pipe threads. Then plumb
a rigid drain as needed (see Figure 4).

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1/4” NPT
Barbs for 3/8” I.D. tubing
#7024160
1/4” NPT Threads
Barbs
1/2” Outside Diameter Copper
Tube (Not Furnished)
Clip
Cut Barbs from Drain Fitting (Pull
Clip and Remove Fitting From
Valve)
Comp Fitting 1/4 NPT x 1/2” O.D. Tube
(Not Furnished)
Figure 4
Select Installation Location
Consider all of the following when selecting an installation location for the unit.
•To conditionallwaterinthe home,installthe unitclose tothe watersupply inlet,and beforeall otherplumbing
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 regeneration discharge water. Use a floor drain, laundry tub, sump,
standpipe, etc., or other options (check your local codes).
•Theunitworkson24voltsonly.Atransformerisrequiredtoreduce220V--50Hzhouseholdelectricalpower.
Provide an approved, grounded outlet within 2 meters of the unit.
•AlwaysinstalltheunitBEFOREthe waterheaterandafterallotherinstalledwaterconditioningequipment
(see Figure 5 below).
Water
Softener
Pressure
Tank
Well
Pump
Well Water
Supply
Cold to
Water Heater
Optional
Sediment
Filter
Water from
Municipal Supply
Private Well Only
Figure 5

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Optional Weather Protection
If installing the unit in an outside location, be sure to provide protection from the elements, contamination,
vandalism, and direct sunlight.
An optional Weather Cover is available for outdoor installations by contacting your local dealer.
Attaches to back of
Faceplate Cover
Figure 6
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Step 1. Turn Off Water Supply
1. Close the main water supply valve, near the well pump or water meter.
2. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water heater.
3. Open all faucets to drain all water from the house pipes.
Step 2. Move the Unit into Place
Move the unit into installation position. Set it on a solid, smooth and level surface. If needed, place the unit on
a section of plywood, a minimum of 2 cm thick. Then, shim under the plywood to level the unit, see Figure 7.
CAUTION: DONOTPLACESHIMSDIRECTLYUNDERTHESALTSTORAGE TANK.Theweightofthetank,
when full of water and salt, may cause the tank to fracture at the shim.
Shim Plywood
Figure 7

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Visually check and remove any foreign materials from the valve inlet and outlet ports.
If not already done, put a light coating of silicone grease or Vaseline on the bypass valve o-rings.
Push the 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 Figure 8.
CAUTION: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place so the bypass valve will not pull out.
Side View End View
O --- r i n g S e a l
Valve Body In-
let or Outlet
Bypass Valve (Push all
the way in)
Clips
Figure 8
Step 3. Assemble Inlet and Outlet Plumbing
Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inletand outlet ports ofthe
valve.
Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the valve inlet side.
NOTE: Inlet and outlet are marked on the valve. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.
CAUTION: Be sure to fit, align and support all plumbing to prevent putting stress on the softener valve inlet
and outlet. Undo stress may cause damage to the valve.
Step 4. Connect Inlet and Outlet Plumbing
Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing as applicable, below.
1. SOLDERED COPPER
a. Thoroughly clean and flux all joints.
b. Make all solder connections. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes square and straight. DO NOT
solder with installation tubes attached to bypass valve. Soldering heat will damage the valve.
2. THREADED PIPE
a. Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe threads.
b. Tighten all threaded joints.
c. If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe step 1above.
3. CPVC PLASTIC PIPE
a. Clean,primeandcementalljoints,followingthemanufacturer’sinstructionssuppliedwiththeplasticpipeand
fittings.
b. If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe Soldered Copper step 1above.

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Step 5. Cold Water Pipe Grounding
WARNING: The house cold water pipe (metal only)is often used as a ground for the house electricalsystem.
The 3-valve bypass type of installation, shown in Figure 2, will maintain ground continuity. If you
usea plasticbypass valveat the unit, continuityis broken. To restorethe ground,do the following.
Install a #4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe, securely clamping at both ends, see
Figure 9 (parts not included).
NOTE: Check local plumbing and electrical codes for proper installation of the ground wire.
Ground Wire
Clamp (2)
Figure 9
Step 6. Install Valve Drain Hose
NOTE: See valve drain options on page 9.
1. Connectalengthof3/8”or7/16”I.D.hose(checkcodes)tothevalvedrainelbow,onthecontroller,seeFigure
4. Use a hose clamp to holdthe hosein place.Route the hose outthrough thenotch in the Faceplate Cover.
2. Run the hose to the floordrain,and as typicallyshown in Figure 2,tie orwire theend to a brickor otherheavy
object. This will prevent ‘‘whipping’’ during regenerations. Be sure to provide a 4 cm minimum air gap, to
prevent possible sewer water backup.
NOTE: In addition to a floor drain, you can use a laundrytub, orstandpipe asa good drain pointfor thishose.
Avoid long drain hose runs, or elevating the hose more than 2.5 meters above the floor.
Step 7. Install Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose
1. Connect a length of 3/8” I. D. hose to the salt storage tank overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose
clamp(seeFigure2).
2. Runthehosetothefloordrain,orothersuitabledrainpointnohigherthanthedrainfittingonthesaltstorage
tank. (This is a gravity drain.) If the tank overfills with water, the excess water flows to the drain point.
NOTE: Route the tubing neatly out of the way and cut it to the desired length.
DO NOT connect the valve drain tubing from step 6 to the salt storage tank over flow hose.

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Step 8. Pressure Testing for Leaks
To prevent excessive air pressure in the unit and plumbing system, do the following steps EXACTLY in
order.
1. Fully open two or more softened cold water faucets nearby the unit.
2. Place the bypass valve(s) in “bypass” position. See Figure 10.
3 --- V a l v e B y p a s s
Outlet
Valve
Inlet
Valve
Bypass
Valve
To
Conditioner
From
Conditioner
Single Valve Bypass
3 --- Va l v e B y p a s s
•for SERVICE:
–Open the inlet and
outlet valves.
–Close the bypass
valve.
•for BYPASS:
–Close the inlet and
outlet valves.
–Open the bypass
valve.
PUSH IN
for Bypass
PULL OUT
for Service
Figure 10
3. Fully open the main water supply valve. Observe steady flow from the opened faucets, with no air bubbles.
4. EXACTLY as follows, place bypass valve(s) in “service”.
a. SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY, move the valve stem toward “service”, pausing several times to allow
the unit to pressurize slowly.
b. 3--VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass valve and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open the inlet valve,
pausing several times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.
5. After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet for about one minute, or until all air is expelled, then
close.
6. Close all cold water faucets and check your plumbing work for leaks.
Step 9. Add Water and Salt to the Salt Storage Tank
1. Using a container, add about 4 litres of clean water into the salt storage tank.
2. Fill the salt storage tank with salt.
NOTE: See page 25 for additional information on salt.
Step 10. Sanitizing the Softener
Care is taken at the factory to keep your unit clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the unit will not infect
orcontaminateyourwatersupply,and willnot cause bacteria to form orgrow. However, during shipping, storage,
installing and operating,bacteriacouldgetintotheunit.Forthisreason,sanitizingasfollowsissuggested1when
installing.
1Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some water supplies, the unit may need periodic disinfecting.
1. Remove the Brinewell Cover and pour about 45 ml. (2 to 3 tablespoons) of common household bleach into
the softener brinewell, Figure 1, page 7. Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail, Eagle, etc. are brand names
of bleach readily available. Replace the Brinewell Cover.
2. The final step in the sanitizing procedure is done as you complete the following steps, including timer
programming on page 16.

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3. This process will flush out all sanitizing solution and condition the unit.
Step 11. Connect Transformer
1. Connect the power cable leads to the two terminals on the transformer.
NOTE: Check to be sure all leadwire connectors are secure on the back of the timer.
CAUTION: Be sure all wiringis awayfrom the valve gearand motorarea, which rotates duringregenerations.
2. Plugthetransformerintoacontinuously“live”,groundedhouseelectricaloutlet,approvedbylocalcodes.THE
UNIT WORKS ON 24V ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT WITHOUT THE TRANSFORMER.
Transformer
Position Switch
Valve
Motor
Back of Timer
Turbine Sensor
Figure 11
Step 12. Start a Recharge
PresstheRECHARGE button andholdforthreesecondsuntilRechargeNowbeginstoflashinthetimerdisplay,
starting arecharge. Thisrecharge drawsthe sanitizingbleach intoand through the unit.Any airremaining inthe
unit is purged to the drain.
Step 13. Restart the Water Heater
Turn on the electricity or fuel supply to the water heater, and light the pilot, if applicable.
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 12) is over. Then, drain the water heater until water runs cold.
Step 14. Install the Salt Hole and Faceplate Cover(s).
Complete the Programming Steps on pages 16 -- 17.

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SYSTEMS Programming the Digital Demand Faceplate Controller
UP Keypad
DOWN Keypad
SELECT/EXIT Keypad
RECHARGE Keypad Display
Digital Demand
RECHARGE
SALT
LEVEL
SALT LEVEL Keypad
Figure 12
THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE FOR FIRST TIME SET UP ONLY.
When the transformeris plugged in, a ‘‘beep’’ will sound, followedby the factory set model code displayand soft-
ware version for a few seconds. Then, 12:00 PM present time display.
1. MODEL CODE: The controllerisfactory set to the model code, which provides the shortest recharge times
and greatest water savings. Verify the correct model code or set if needed.
Note: To reset the model code, see page 24.
2. SET THE CLOCK:Use the (↑)or(↓) keypads to set the present time of day. Press(↑) to move the display
ahead;press(↓)tomovethetimebackward.NOTE:Eachpressofa keypadchangesthetimeby1minute.Hold-
ing a keypad in changes the time by 32 minutes each second. Pressing the SELECT/EXIT (↵) keypad will set
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3. SET WATER HARDNESS:The controller is factory set to 430 ppm (25 gpg)!. Set the ppm(gpg)!hardness
of your water supply. Water hardness is determined by water analysis, or call your local water department. Use
the(↑)keypadtoadvancethenumber;usethe(↓)keypadtoreducethenumber.Eachpressofakeypadchanges
the display by 10 (or in gpg mode by 1). Hold down the keypad to scroll. After 400 ppm (25 gpg), scrolling will
be at a faster rate. NOTE: To compensate for iron in the water, add 86 ppm(5gpg) to the hardness number for
each1ppmofiron.PressingtheSELECT/EXIT(↵)keypadwillsetthehardnesslevel. NOTE: Ifusingpotassium
chloride(KCl)insteadofstandardsodiumchloride(NaCl)watersoftenersalt, hardnesssettingmustbeincreased
by 25%.
!1 gpg = 0.595 _d = 1.71 _F = 17.1 PPM
4. SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME: The controller is factory set to 2:00 AM. At this setting, the
EcoWaterconditionerbeginsrecharge,orregeneration,endingnolaterthan5:30AM.Thisisa goodtimeinmost
householdsbecause wateris not being used. If hot water is used while the unit is regenerating, the water heater
will refill with hardwater.Toselectadifferentrechargestarttime,usethe(↑)or(↓)keypad.PressingtheSELECT/
EXIT ( ↵) keypad will set the recharge time.
5. PresstheRECHARGEkeypadtogetto therecharge menu.MovethecursortoStartRechargeNowandpress
the SELECT/EXIT ( ↵), starting a recharge. This recharge draws the bleach (see step 12, page 15) through
the EcoWater conditioner to sanitize it and to purge any air remaining in the resin tank assembly.
6. RESTART THE WATER HEATER: Turn on the electric orfuel supply to the water heater, and light the
pilot, if applies.
NOTE: The water heater is filled with HARD water and, as hot waterisused,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 6) is over. Then, drain the water heater until water runs cold.
INSTALLATION OF THE DIGITAL DEMAND ECOWATER CONDITIONER IS COMPLETE.
Additional faceplate controller features and options are described on following pages.

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SYSTEMS Faceplate Controller, Features/Options
NORMAL SCREEN VIEWS
The display will scroll through as many as 5 screens at an intervalof 4 seconds
each.
FSoftWaterAvailablewillshowapercentofavailablesoftwaterandabargraph
at the bottom of the display.
FWaterFlowRateshowslitresperminuteorgallonsperminute(GPM)flowing
through the system at that time and a moving bar graph at the bottom of the
screen.
FRecharge Tonight is shown only if the unit will be initiating a recharge that
night.
FSalt Level is Low is shown only if the salt level is below the amount set for
warning.
FIf the unit isin recharge, the displaywillshowremaining time in recharge and
current stage of recharge.
PROGRAM MEMORY: If electricalpowerto theEcoWaterconditionergoes off, thedisplayis blank,but the face-
plate controller keeps the correct time for at least two days. When electrical power comes on again, you have to
verifyclocktimeiscorrect.TheMODELCODE,HARDNESSandRECHARGETIMEneverneed resettingunless
a change is desired.
Even ifthe controller is incorrect, after a long power outage, the unit works as it should to keep your watercondi-
tioned. However, regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the controller to the correct
time of day. To reset present time, see step 2 on page 16.
CONTROL FEATURES:There are two keypads on the left side of the display. Salt Level
keypad is used when adding salt to the brine tank. The levelnumber on the brinewell corre-
spondstothenumbertoprogramintothe controller. Rechargekeypadhastwooptions:Set/
Cancelrecharge tonight, which either sets or cancels a recharge for that night and Start Re-
charge Now, which will start a recharge immediately. NOTE: If in a recharge, and the
Recharge keypad is pressed, it will advance the valve to the next regeneration cycle.
DSOUND ‘‘BEEPER’’-- A ‘‘beeper’’ sounds while pressing keypads for controller setup. One beep signals a
change in thefaceplate display. Repeated beepsmeans the controllerwill not accept a change from the keypad
youhavepressed,tellingyoutouseanotherkeypad.Forexample,whilesettingthehardnessnumber,thebeeper
sounds repeatedly when the display reaches 1 using the (↓) keypad or 160, for example, using the (↑) keypad.
SALT LEVEL: This feature is used when salt is added to the conditioner. Press the salt level keypad and use
the (↑)keypad to reset the level of salt asit corresponds to the decalon the brinewell. Press the SELECT/EXIT
(↵) to set and return to Normal Screen Views.

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INITIATING EXTRA RECHARGES
RECHARGE NOW: Pressthe Recharge keypad to go to the recharge menu. Move square cursor down to Start
Recharge Now. Press SELECT/EXIT keypad and a recharge begins immediately.
To assure an adequate supply of conditioned water, at times of unusual or unexpected high water use demand,
use the RECHARGE NOW feature. For example, if you have guests and the Soft Water Available screen is at
or below 50%, you could deplete conditioned water capacity before the next recharge is automaticallyinitiated.
To be sure this will not happen, use RECHARGE NOW to restore 100% conditioned water capacity.
RECHARGE TONIGHT: Press the Recharge keypad to go to therecharge menu.Move cursordown toSet/Can-
cel Recharge Tonight. Press SELECT/EXIT keypad to return to Normal Screen Views. When thisfeature is set,
the EcoWater conditioner will regenerate at the next programmed start time. This feature is beneficial to assure
a sufficient supply of conditioned water for an expected heavy water usage the next day.
To cancela recharge when RECHARGE TONIGHT is shown, press the Recharge keypad to go to the recharge
menu. Move cursor down to Set/Cancel Recharge Tonight. Press SELECT/EXIT keypad to return to Normal
Screen Views.
The following is a description of the options in the Primary Menu. To enter this menu press SELECT/EXIT (↵)
keypad and move square cursor (J) to menu choice. To exit to Normal Screen Views move square cursor (J)
to EXIT, which appears at either the top or the bottom of this menu. If no keypad has been pressed display will
show for 4 minutes before defaulting back to the Normal Screen Views.
SetClock:EnterPrimaryMenu.Pressthe(↑)or(↓)keypadsuntilcursorisnext
to Set Clock. Again, use the (↑)or(↓) keypads to set the present time of day,
being sure AM or PM shows, as applicable. Press (↑) to move the display
ahead; press (↓) to move the time backward. NOTE: Each press of a keypad
changesthetimeby1minute.Holdinga keypadinchangesthetimeby32min-
utes each second. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ↵) keypad to set.
Set Water Hardness:Enter Primary Menu. Press the (↑)or(↓) keypads until
cursor is next to Set Hardness. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ↵) keypad once to
display a flashing number and ppm (or GRAINS). Set the ppm!hardness of
yourwater supply. Use the (↑)keypad to advance the number;use the (↓)key-
pad to reduce the number.Pressing the SELECT/EXIT(↵) keypad will set the
hardness level. NOTE: If using potassium chloride (KCl) instead of standard
sodiumchloride(NaCl)watersoftenersalt, hardnesssettingmustbeincreased
by 25%. !1gpg = 0.959 _d = 1.71 _F = 17.1 ppm
Set Recharge (Regeneration) Time: EnterPrimary Menu.Pressthe(↑)or(↓)
keypadsuntilcursorisnexttoSetRechargeTime.Pressthe SELECT/EXIT(↵)
keypadonce todisplaya flashing2:00AM.Atthissetting,the EcoWatercondi-
tionerbegins recharge, orregeneration, at 2:00 AM., ending no later than 5:30
AM. This is a good time in most households because water is not being used.
Ifhot wateris used while the unit isregenerating, thewater heaterwill refill with
hard water. To select a different recharge start time, use the (↑)or(↓) keypad.
Pressing the SELECT/EXIT ( ↵) keypad will set the recharge time.
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ECOWATER
SYSTEMS Faceplate Controller, Features/Options
Primary Menu, continued
WaterFlowRate:EnterPrimaryMenu.Pressthe (↑)or(↓)keypadsuntilcursor
is next to Water Flow Rate. Press the SELECT/EXIT (↵) keypad. When se-
lected, this screen will show the water flow rate in liters per minute (LPM) orgal-
lons per minute (GPM) with the moving bar graph at the bottom of the display.
Water Used Today: Enter Primary Menu. Press the (↑)or(↓)keypadsuntilcur-
soris next to Water Used Today. Pressthe SELECT/EXIT (↵) keypad and the
liters/gallons used since midnight will be shown in the display.
AverageWaterUse:EnterPrimaryMenu.Pressthe(↑)or(↓)keypadsuntilcur-
sor is next to Average Water Use. Press the SELECT/EXIT (↵) keypad and the
average liters/gallons use each day will be shown in the display.
Soft Water Meter: EnterPrimaryMenu.Pressthe(↑)or(↓)keypadsuntilcursor
is next to Soft Water Meter. Press the SELECT/EXIT (↵) keypad. This screen
issimilartoatripodometerinthatitwillcountthenumberofliters/gallonsthrough
the system until it is reset. To reset back to zero press the (↓) keypad.
SetRollingScreen:EnterPrimaryMenu.Pressthe(↑)or(↓)keypadsuntilcur-
sor is next to Set Rolling Screen. Press the SELECT/EXIT (↵) keypad. This
menu willdisable the Normal Screen Views from scrolling and willshow onlythe
screen that is most current.
Set 12/24 Hour Clock: Enter Primary Menu. Press the (↑)or(↓) keypads until
cursor is next to Set 12/24 Hour Clock. Press the SELECT/EXIT ( ↵) keypad.
Moving the (↑)or(↓)keypadswillchange clockdisplay from12 hour(AM& PM)
or 24 hour format.
Set Gallons/Liters: Enter Primary Menu. Press the (↑)or(↓)keypadsuntilcur-
sor is next to Set Gallons/Liters. Press the SELECT/EXIT (↵) keypad. Moving
the (↑)or(↓) keypads will change displays to indicate water in gallons or liters.
Set Grains/PPM: Enter Primary Menu. Press the (↑)or(↓) keypadsuntilcursor
is next to Set Grains/PPM. Press the SELECT/EXIT (↵) keypad. Change be-
tween diplaying hardness units in grainsor partsper million (PPM). Note: 1 gpg
= 0.959 _d = 1.71 _F = 17.1 ppm
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