EcoWater EcoWater CWF User manual

ECOWATER SYSTEMS
Countertop Water Filter With Monitor
Model CWF
Installation & Operating Manual

10 - ADAPTER KIT
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TODIVERTER
ECOWATER PARTS UST:
1 Housing
2Housing O-ring
3 Filter, model RCCWF
4 Faucet
5 Dlverter Gasket (1_o included)
6 Diverter & Tubing Assembly
7 Base Assembly
8 Battery Door (not shown)
9 AAA Batteries Included, not
Installed, 2necessary (not shown)
10 Adaptor Kit
6
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your new
EcoWater Countertop Water Filter with
Monitor, an advanced filtration system
combined with state-of-the-art elec-
tronic capacity monitoring.
Your new system was designed to be a
convenient, portable, yet highly capable
water filter for today's needs. Its inte-
grated meter provides information on
filter life,
Pogel

ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM
Your new Countertop Water Filter
features a combinafion of filtration
technologies to reduce unwanted
contaminants In a water supply2
The following technologies are com-
bined in the unique muftFfunotlonal
EcoWater RCCWF which reduces lead,
taste and odor to give you clear
sparkling drinking water:
First Stage: Mechanical Filtration
A melt blown polypropylene outer sleeve
prefilters all water flowing through your
system, reducing rust, sediment and
other debris. This prefiltratlon significantly
Increases the life of the carbon block,
therefore extending the life of the Filter.
Second Staae: Advanced Carbon Block
The second stage utilizes carbon block
technology and a special ATS2Sorbent
Media to reduce taste and odors,
chlorine and lead, The activated carbon
block provides high adsorptive capacity
and extreme uniformity at an economi-
cal cost. ATSutilizes a proprietary formu-
lation to selectively reduce soluble lead
from water supplies. Itsspeed and high
capacity make it an Ideal media for a
single cartridge filter system.
Thank you again for purchasing your
EcoWater Countertop Water Filter. We
hope you will enjoy It as much as we
enjoyed developing if for you,
Filter Cutaway
polypropylene
prefllter
water flow Into
the filter
filtered water
to the faucet
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carbon block

PRECAUTIONS:
1. Read the following precautions and
Installation instructions completely
before beginning InstaUatlon. Please
note that this system should be
Installed In accordance with local
laws and regulations.
2, This water filter isfor use on COLD
_._, Hot water may damage
the system. Maximum temperature Is
100° F(38° C).
3, Protect the water filter and tubing
from freezing temperatures. Failure to
do so can cause damage and void
warranty.
4. This system must be installed on
mlcrabloloaicallv safe water.
STARTUP
1, Compare box contents with major
par_s list. [See Figure 1.) Please Note:
The Filter is installed, ready for use.
2. Install the 2 AAA batteries In the
bottom of the Filter Base assembly,
Please note how batteries are to be
insta{led by looking at diagram
Figure 3Figure 4
3,
4,
B.
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molded into battery compartment,
Failure to properly InstaLlbatteries can
seriously damage the system,
Remove the existing faucet aerator
by unscrewing, if the faucet aerator Is
difficu[t to remove, a pair of pliers with
padded Jaws may work.
(See Figures 3 & 4.)
Remove the protective foam wrap
from the diverter. Please note that
there are two gaskets provided with
the dlverter. Use the thick gasket.
Thread the Dlverter Valve onto the
faucet "hand-tight* only, (See Figure
B.) Do not overtlghten! Overtlghten-
ing can damage the threads. If the
dlverter will not thread on properly,
use the thin gasket, If the Diverter
Valve is not compatible, an Adapter
and Gasket Kit is provided to obtain a
proper fit, (See Figure 1.)
To run water through the filter, turn on
the COLD WATER faucet and slide the
dlverter mechanism. To stop the flow,
turn off the cold water faucet or slide
the diverter mechanism in the oppo-
site direction. [See Figure 6,)
Figure 5 Figure 6

FLUSHING THEFILTER
On initialstartup or aftera Filterchange,
turnthe water on and rinsethe Filterfor5
mlnutesto remove carbon finesand
expel excessair.
For best results, after setting over night or
after several hours of non-use, turn the
system on and rinse the filter for 15
seconds before using.
You are now ready to enjoy your
EcoWater Countertop Water Filter.
NORMAL OPERATION
System performance and reduction of
contaminants Isdetermined by proper
flow rote. This unit as tested under ANSI/
NSF Standards 53 & 42 must be used at a
flow rate no greater than 0.75 gpm.
Exceeding this flow rate will affect the
ability of the system to reduce contami-
nant levels.
WATERMETEROPERATION SECTION
Your Countertop Water Filter comes with
a digital meter that shows you how
much filter fife is left at any given time. To
preserve battery life the display is only
acltvated when you draw water through
the tilter or press the "Display* button.
There are three informational screens
that can be viewed by pressing the
display button.
Screen 1: Caoacltv Remalnina
This display mode shows the remaining
capacity of your filter in gallons, (see
figure 7), in this case 500 gallons,
The unit of measure iseither galtons or
liters, depending on the programming at
the factory. The water drops at the
bottom of the screen graphically show
how much of the capacity of your filter
remains, much like a fuel gauge. By
pressing the display button you can
move on to the next display mode,
Months Remaining,
DISPLAY /
BUTTON
Figure 7
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Screen 2: Months Remainlna
This display mode shows the remaining
capacity of your filter In months, In this
case, 6 months. (See figure 8.)
Bypressingthedisplaybuttonyoucon move
ontothenextdlsplaymode, FlowRate.
Screen 3: Flow Rate
Thisdisplay mode shows you at what
rate water Isflowing through your filter.
(See figure 9,) This unit Is designed and
tested to operate at 0.75 gpm through
the use of an Internal flow restrlctor that
Isdependant upon water pressure.As
sllghtvariationsInwater pressuremay
occur,your displaymay flickerbetween
0.7and 0.8gpm.
The drawing shows that water Isflowing
through your filter at 0.7 gallons per
minute. (See figure 9.) The water drop
scrolls along the gauge at the bottom
as a second Indicator that water Is
flowing through your filter and the water
meter isworking properly. Pushing the
display button again would return you to
Screen 1-Capacity Remaining.
DISPLAY I
BUTTON
ALARM MODES
Advisory Beep - 50 gallons left
The water meter will alert you with an
advisory beep when there isless than
60 gallons (200 liters) of capacity remain-
Ing In your filter. It Is a slnale advisory
beep that sounds every 5 seconds when
you draw water, and only when you
draw water. We suggest you contact
your supplier for a replacement filter as
soon as you hear the advisory beep.
(See figure 10.)
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Alarm Beep -Filtercapacity e_austed
The alarm beep sounds when the capac-
it,/of your filter has been exhausted. The
water meter will sound three aulck heeds
when water is drawn. The display will
alternate between "CHANGE FILTER 1*
and the previous screen viewed. The
display will continue to aflemate until the
filter has been changed and the meter
has been reset. (See figure 11.)
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CHANGING THEFILTERAND SANITIZING
THE SYSTEM
The EcoWater RCCWF Filter has a rated
life of 500 gallons or 6 months, however
in certain water supplies, taste or odors
may return or the flow may decrease
prior to its rated capaclW, In these cases
the Filter should be replaced more often.
To remove the exhausted Filter please
refer to the following Instructions'.
I. There wellbe water in the Filter Hous-
ing so be sure to change filters over the
sink. Hold the water filter upside down
when removing the Filter Housing to
reduce spillage. Unscrew the Filter
Housing by holding onto the base
assembly and turning the housing
clockwise. (See Figure 12,) Discard the
used Filter, _ discard the rubber
Housing O-Ring.
2. :111Fitter Housing with warm soapy
water and scrub with a soft brush or
sponge. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use
abrasive pads or cleaners. Add 2 capfuls
of unscented chlorine bleach to the Filter
Housing and fill 2/3 full with cold water.
Do not vet install the reolacement Filter,
3. Leaving the chlorine solution in the
Filter Housing screw the Filter Base
assembly into the Filter Housing. When
reassembling the Filter Housing to the
Filter Base it is Important that the rubber
Housing O-Ring is properly seated in its
groove in the Filter Housing or a water
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Figure 12
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-- HousingC_r_g
--Fitter Housing

leak could occur. Place the Housing and
Base right side-up with the Faucet
pointing Into the sink, Allow to stand for
1B minutes.
4. After 15 minutes, rinse the chlorine
solution from the Housing and Base by
tumtng on the COLD WATER faucet and
sliding the dlverter mechanism, The
system will be adequately rinsed when
no chlorine smell is present, Shut-oft the
cold water.
5. Again, hold the filter upside down,
unscrew the Filter Housing by turning .
clockwise and empty.
6, Remove the plastic wrap and label
from the replacement Filter and place it
In the Filter Housing so that the end with
the Cartridge O-Rings is facing outward
(toward the base). Make sure that the
Housing O-Ring is In the Filter Housing
and screw the Filter Housing onto the
Filter Base. (See Figure 12,)
7, Place the Filter System right side-up
with the Faucet pointing into the sink.
Rinse the Filter System for 5minutes to
remove carbon fines and expel excess
air, Be certain to reset the meter after
you have comDletelv rinsed the system !!
RESETTINGTHEWATERMETER
CAUTION: After changing the filter you
must reset your meter to monitor the life
of your new filter. ITISVERY IMPORTANT
TO USETHESAME KIND OF FILTERSTHAT
WERESHIPPEDWITH YOUR SYSTEM.THE
VALUESTHATARE PROGRAMMED INTO
THEWATERMETERAPPLY ONLY TO THE
SYSTEMMANUFACTURER'S FILTER.
TO RESETTHEMETER:
WARNING: Resetting the meter is
[E.e_Y_. Please read the following
instructions carefully.
Depress and hold the reset button until
"RESET? FILTER 1" appears (2 seconds)
then release the reset button. The
"RESET?" will be flashing. (See Figure 13.)
BUttON
Figure 13
Pressgrid hold the display button for 5
to complete the filter reset, (See
figure 14.) (Notice how the "?" disap-
pears after RESETand it stops flashing).
You will hear a confirming beep when
the water meter has been reset. The
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water meter has been reset and has
returned to its original programmed
capacities (500 gallons, 6 months).
if you do not complete the reset proce-
dure successfully, wait for 30 seconds
and try again.
OISPLAY J
eMrfON
Figure 14
CHANGING THEBA'rrERIES
Under normal circumstances, the meter
batteries should last 1-2 years, However,
if is recommended that the bafferles be
replaced every year or when the low
battery indicator appears on the screen
("BAT"). (See Figure 15.)
1. Change the batteries only while the
water Isturned off,
2. Turn the system upside down.
3. Open battery door on bottom of Filter
Base assembly.
4. Remove both AAA batteries.
5.
6,
7.
Note how batteries are to be installed
by looking at diagram molded into
battery compartment. Failure to
properly install batteries can seriously
damage the system. Replace with
new batteries. Use only fresh baffedes.
Close battery door.
PressDisplay to verify correct installa-
tion.
Figure 1.5
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OPERATING PARAMETERS:
Water Pressure(rnln-rnax) 15psi- I(30psl 103 kPa - 690 kPa
Temperature (mln-max) 40°F -100°F 4°C -38°C
pH 6,5 - 8,5 6,5 - 8.5
Iron 0 ppm - 0.3 ppm 0 rngL - 0.3 rngL
Manganese 0 ppm - 0.05 ppm 0 mgL - 0,05 mgL
Hydrogen Sulfide None None
Turbidity Lessthan 5 NTU Lessthan 5 NTU
Bacteria _ Must be potable Must be potable
PLEASENOTE:
This System contains areplaceable Filter, model number RCCWF, which must be
replaced at regular Intervals to maintain proper performance. Use only factory
approved filters. For parts or service, please contact the outlet where your unit was
purchased or contact EeoWater at 1-800-86WATER (1-800-869-2837) or at the address
below.
qhe _CCWF C_rt_Ige does not flite¢ or _JHbocterla _ vl_e_ do not _e thl_ _y3tem wlth water that i_ mlcr oblolOglcally
uns_:;fe or with water of unknov_n quality wlthou tadequate _nfectlon before or ati_" the _ystem.
Thls ddnklng water system conforms to ANSI/NSF Std, 53 for Lead and Turbldity reduction and ANSIINSF Std 42
for Chlorine (Class I) and Taste ar_l Odor €eduction as verlfled and substantfate_ by test data, Fo_conditions
of use, health claims certified by the Cotlfornla Department or Health Services, and replacement parts, see
product data sheet. Cartfc_nla Dept. of Health Certlflcate Number 97-1311
Caution: Do net use wlth water that I_ microblologlcaily unsafe or of unknown quallt¥ without adequate
disinfection before or offer the system.
EcoWater Systems
PO Box 64420, St. Paul, MN 55164
1-800-869-2837
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