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Important Notes:
1. The housing sump should be replaced every 10 years or if you notice any cracks or damage.
2. This filter system should not be used with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before and/or after the system.
3. Water filter systems should never be exposed to freezing temperatures - severe damage to the filter
and housings could result. Such damage is not covered under any warranty.
4. After prolonged periods of non-use (such as a vacation), it is recommended that the system be
flushed thoroughly for at least 5-10 minutes before using the water.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS
During the first 1-6 weeks after the installation of the ecoTAC™ conditioner, a de-scaling effect whereby
existing hard water scale previously built-up in the plumbing system is released, will often occur. Over
time, this will enhance performance of water heating equipment and restore flow performance of
plumbing fixtures. However, it may be necessary to clean out your faucet aerators and showerhead
periodically during this time to remove pieces of scale that have dislodged from your pipes. This effect
will stop once the pipes have been de-scaled.
After installation of ecoTAC™, low or phosphate-free cleaning products (for clothes and dishwashing)
are recommended to achieve optimum results. Modern surfactant or detergent based, liquid soaps are
preferred over old-fashioned caustic solid soaps.
Water heaters
Existing mineral accumulations in your water heater may also de-scale after the installation of ecoTAC™.
If you have a traditional water heater, we recommend that you clean out this material by opening the
bottom drain valve on the hot water heater 30 to 60 days after installation of ecoTAC™. Be sure to turn
off the electricity or gas to your water heater before draining your tank. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for draining and flushing the tank. The good news is that a clean water heater uses much
less electricity or gas to keep the water hot!
Dishwashers
To accelerate de-scaling in your dishwasher, you may wish to put a cup of white vinegar in the upper
basket during the washing cycle for the first few weeks. You can also use citric acid or a commercial
product like CLR or Lime Away instead of the white vinegar. This will help dissolve the existing scale in
the washer arms and inside surface of the dishwasher. You may need to do this until all of the scale in
the plumbing is dissolved. If you are using harsh dishwashing detergents that have low ph, high chlorine,
and phosphates, some of the nano-crystals formed by the ecoTAC™ system may break down and cause
spotting on the dishes. We recommend that you reduce your soap usage as much as 50%, and that you
