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Planning Installation
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A drain is needed for regeneration discharge wa-
ter. A floor drain is preferred, close to the EcoWa-
ter conditioner. A laundry tub, standpipe, etc., are
other drain options.
DRAIN OPTIONS
STANDPIPE
1--1/2”
airgap
drain
hose
1--1/2”
airgap
drain
hose
LAUNDRY TUB
Figure 3
A 120V--60Hz, grounded, continuously ‘‘live’’,
electrical outlet is needed within 10’ of the Eco-
Water conditioner.
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
common screwdriver
pliers
cross--point screwdriver
tape measure
SOLDERED COPPER
THREADED
CPVC PLASTIC
tubing cutter
hacksaw or
pipe cutter
hacksaw
propane torch
threading tool
adjustable
wrench
LEAD--FREE
solder and flux
pipe joint com-
pound*
solvent cement*
emery cloth,
sandpaper or steel
wool
primer
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
bypass valve, or 3 valves
pipe and fittings as required
7/16” I. D. high quality, flexible hose for the valve
drain,* and brine tank drain.
*VALVE DRAIN OPTIONS: Flexible drain hose is not
allowed in all localities (check your codes). To make
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. Purchase a fitting, as
needed, to adapt rigid tubing to the 1/4” threads.
Figure 4
SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION
Consider all of the following when selecting an
installation location for the EcoWater conditioner.
To condition all water in the home, install the Eco-
Water conditioner close to the water supply inlet,
and before all other plumbing connections,
ex-
cept
outside water pipes. Outside faucets should
remain on hard water to avoid wasting condi-
tioned water and salt (see drawing on page 6).
A nearby drain is needed to carry away regenera-
tion discharge water. A floor drain is preferred,
with a laundry tub, standpipe, etc., as other op-
tions (check your local codes).
The EcoWater conditioner works on 24 volts
only
. A transformer is included to reduce
120V--60 Hz house power. Provide an approved,
grounded outlet within 10’ of the conditioner. The
transformer has an attached 10’ power cable for
connection between the outlet and the timer.
Position the EcoWater conditioner at least 6” from
surrounding walls, or other appliances, to allow
access for adding salt and servicing.
Locate the EcoWater conditioner, in the plumbing
system,
after
all other installed water condition-
ing equipment, except for a taste and odor filter.
A taste and odor filter is installed after all equip-
ment.
Always install the EcoWater conditioner
BEFORE the water heater.
See the Safety
Guides on page 3. To reduce the risk of hot water
back-up, conditioned water piping between the
EcoWater conditioner and water heater should
be as long as possible.
Install the EcoWater conditioner in a place water
damage is least likely to occur if it develops a
leak.
If installing the conditioner in an outside location,
be sure to provide protection from the elements,
contamination, vandalism, and sunlight heat.
The sun’s heat can melt plastic parts.
