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The fittings on the ecoTAC™ system are designed to quick-connect (“push fit”) to 3/4” PEX,
copper, or CPVC pipe. You will need a short piece of 3/4” PEX or CPVC pipe (see specs below)
and a suitable union for each side of the housing (inlet and outlet) to connect to your pipe type
and size. 2 short pieces of PEX are provided for your convenience. While copper may be used, it
is not recommended for the reasons discussed later in this manual. Your plumber will have
these items, or they can be purchased at your local hardware or plumbing supply store at
minimal cost (take these instructions to the store with you so the store clerk can make sure you
get everything you need). Only use galvanized fittings for installation on galvanized pipe.
For your convenience, your ecoTAC system includes quick-connect style fittings (3/4”) on the housing
and the shut-off assemblies. These fittings are designed to connect to pipe/tubing certified to the
following specifications:
PEX (ASTM F876, CSA B137.5)
Copper (ASTM B88)
CPVC (ASTM D2846, CSA B137.6)
STEP 1.
Select an installation location. This product is intended for indoor installation only. This filter
may be used to treat all of the water for an entire building if the flow rate is less than 6 gallons per
minute, however, it is more commonly used to treat only the water going to a tankless water heater.
How you plan to use this product will determine the location of installation. In any event, select an
installation location with convenient access for regular filter replacements and maintenance. The
ecoTAC™ conditioner is design to be installed after treatment for iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide,
sediment, and chlorine (if required). Polyphosphate feeders should never be placed before the ecoTAC™
conditioner.
If you plan on using this product to treat all of the water entering the building, this filter should be
installed on the main
cold water line
after the pressure tank or water meter, and after most any other
water treatment equipment except a UV sterilizer or chlorinator. The recommended sequence of water
system/treatment equipment
if you are using this product to treat all of the water for the building
is as
follows:
Pressure Tank or Water Meter If Applicable
Branch Line to Outdoor Irrigation
Backwashing Iron Filter (if equipped)
S10 Sediment Pre-Filter Package or Similar (if equipped)
Fe6 Cartridge-Based Iron Reduction Filter (if equipped)
C6 Activated Carbon Pre-Filter or Similar (if equipped)
ecoTAC Salt-Free Hard Water Conditioner
UV Sterilizer or Chlorinator for Disinfection of Bacteria, Viruses, etc. (if equipped)
If you are using this product to treat just the water going to a specific application in the building
(tankless water heater or dish washer for instance), it should be located on the branch water line prior
to the appliance or equipment that you are seeking to protect from hard water scale, but after most
