Ecoplus EP-600-ULT, Owners And Installation Manual

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Connect the outlet of the UV sterilizer to your outgoing water pipe in the same manner using
the other flexible stainless steel connector provided, or your own pipe tubing and fittings if
preferred or required.
If desired, you can plumb in shut-off valves before and after the system and/or a bypass loop
that can provide untreated water to your home during servicing.
Step 16 – Initial Start-up and Leak Testing
Ensure that both bypass valves are in the “bypass” position.
Turn on the main water supply. Open a cold water tap nearby and let the water run for a few
minutes until the system is free of foreign material and air that may have resulted from the
installation. Once the water is running clear and free of air, close the water tap.
INSPECT ALL PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE MEDIA
TANK AND ITS VALVE HEAD FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS FOUND BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Open the bypass valve for the ecoTAC™ filter to the service position. Leave the bypass for
the ecoPLUS™ filter in the bypass position. Slowly open a nearby faucet, allowing a slow
flow of water. It may take several minutes for the flow of water to arrive as the media tank
will be slowly filling with water. During this time, air will escape from the faucet. Run the
water until the system is free of air then close the water tap.
Media Pre-Soak
Set the bypass valve for the ecoTAC™ filter to the bypass position.
Open the
bypass valve on the ecoPLUS™ system to the “service” position. Slowly open a nearby