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EZCHANGE SALT FREE DESCALER
Installation Guide
PO Box 960, Toronto, ON M5C2K3

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EZCHANGE
SALT FREE
DESCALER
Effective scale reduction
that is eco-friendly
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3a
3b
3e
3c
3d
House Water Meter
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of Flow
Distributor
Direction
of Flow
Pre-filter
Housing
Cap
Fig 1. Standard Setup
Parts List:
1EZCHANGE Salt Free Descaler
3a (2) 3-Way Compression Shut-off Valve
3b 3/4” Straight Connector
3c 3/4” 90s Connector
3d (2) Brass 90s Connector
3e (2) Connector Lock
Optional
2a 11’’ Pre-filter Housing
2b 11” Sediment Pre-filter
2c Pre-filter Housing Wrench
Prior to Installation:
1. Descaler should be installed indoors in a temperature controlled
environment.
2. Descaler should be installed right after the house water meter and
prior to any branch-off plumbing lines to ensure all taps receive
treated water.
3. Turn off main water supply to stop incoming water. Turn on a cold
water tap on a lower level faucet to drain the lines.
Optional: sediment pre-filter

Pre-filter change: Every 12 months.
Customer Service: USA: 1-855-464-9736
CAN: 1-800-408-5314
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Preconditioning the Descaler prior to installation:
1. It is very important to properly flush the Descaler prior to installation.
2. Connect a garden hose to the inlet port of the Descaler (marked “In”)
and slowly begin to fill the vessel with water.
3. Water will begin to flow from the outlet port of the Descaler, use a bucket
or drain to catch the water.
4. The first few gallons will be cloudy and black. Continue this process for
15 minutes.
5. After 15 minutes begin to “Surge Flush” the Descaler by turning the water
supply off for 30 seconds then on for 30 seconds and continue this for
15 more minutes or until the initial water surge is free of cloudiness and
discoloration.
6. Disconnect the garden hose, the Descaler is now ready for installation.
Installation: Reference Fig. 1 for visual guide
1. Remove all parts from packaging.
2. If you are not installing a Sediment Pre-filter, replace the red transport
cap on the distributor with the black cap provided and skip to step 7.
3. Remove plastic cover from the Sediment Pre-filter 2b .
4. Remove the red transport cap on the Distributor.
5. Hand tighten the top loading Pre-filter Housing 2a onto the Distributor
until you feel no further movement.
6. Unscrew the Pre-filter housing cap and drop in the sediment Pre-filter.
Hand tighten the top cap until you feel no further movement.
7. Insert 3/4” Straight Connector 3b to the inlet port (marked “In”) of the
Distributor. Insert the 3e Connector Lock into two slots located on the
inlet port to lock the connection.
8. Insert 3/4” 90s Connector 3c to the outlet port (marked “Out) of the
distributor. Insert the Connector Lock 3e into two slots located on the
inlet port to lock the connection.
9. Cut into main plumbing line leaving enough space to connect the 3-Way
Compression Valves 3a .
10. Install the “blue” lever Compression Valve 3a closest to the incoming
water line. Using PEX piping, connect one side of pipe to the “blue” lever
Compression Valve 3a and the other side to the Descaler inlet port 3b ,
tighten with crimp rings.
11. Connect PEX piping to the outlet port 3c , tighten with crimp rings.
12. Using PEX piping and 3d Brass 90s Connector run plumbing to second
“red” lever Compression Valve 3a .
13. Turn main water supply back on slowly and carefully check for leaks.
Notes:
• Pipe joint tape (Teflon tape) must be used on all threaded connections.
• Pick an appropriate installation location.
• Do not install the unit on its side. It needs to be installed upright to
maximize contact with media.
• Do not install this Descaler where the line pressure may exceed 100 psi.
• Operating pressure range: 20psi – 100psi.
• Install on cold water lines only (40° – 90°F).
• Protect unit from freezing.
• Installation of the Descaler must comply with existing state and local
plumbing codes.
Full warranty contingent on installation by a licensed plumber.
Do not use with water that is micro-biologically unsafe or of
unknown water quality without adequate disinfection before or
after the system.