ECOWATER
S Y S T E
M S
Installation
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6. CONNECT INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING
Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing as applica-
ble, below.
a.
SOLDERED COPPER
(1) Thoroughly clean and flux all joints.
(2) Pull the plastic ‘‘C’’clips and remove the inlet and
outlet tubes from the valve. Remove o--rings from
the tubes.
DO NOT solder with tubes in the valve.
Soldering heat will damage the valve.
NOTE
: If installing a ground as shown in figure 8A,
place hose clamps on copper tubes before sol-
dering
(see step 7a).
(3) Make all solder connections. Be sure to keep fit-
tings fully together, and pipes square and straight.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the bypass valve and/or
copper tubes are firmly held in place by the plas-
tic ‘‘C’’clips, and the clips are securely in place.
b.
THREADED PIPE
(1) Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe
threads.
(2) Tighten all threaded joints.
(3) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe
steps
a
above.
c.
CPVC PLASTIC PIPE
(1) Clean, prime and cement all joints, following the
manufactures instructions supplied with the plastic
pipe and fittings.
(2) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe
step
a
above.
7. COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING
The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used
as a ground for the house electrical system. The
3-valve bypass type of installation, shown in FIG. 3,
will maintain ground continuity. If you use the plastic
bypass valve at the Eco System Unit, continuity is
broken. To restore the ground, do either step
a
or
b
following.
a.
Use the included hose clamps and wire, to make
a jumper across the inlet and outlet copper tubes,
FIG. 8A. Put hose clamps on the copper tubes be-
fore soldering, step 6a.
b.
Install a #4 copper wire across the removed sec-
tion of main water pipe, securely clamping at both
ends, FIG. 8B (parts not included).
8. INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE
NOTE: See valve drain options on page 8.
a.
Connect a length of 1/2”I.D. hose (check codes)
to the valve drain elbow, on the controller, FIG. 5.
Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place. Route
the hose out through the notch in the back of the top
cover.
b.
Run the hose to the floor drain, and as typically
shown in FIG. 4, tie or wire the end to a brick or other
heavy object. This will prevent ‘‘whipping’’during re-
generations. Be sure to provide a 1--1/2”minimum
air gap, to prevent possible sewer water backup.
NOTE: In addition to a floor drain, you can use a
laundry tub, sump, or standpipe as a good drain
point for this hose. Avoid long drain hose runs, or
elevating the hose more than 8’above the floor.
If
using a sump drain, be sure it does not dis-
charge on a surface that salty water could dam-
age.
9.
IF INSTALLING A
2--TANK MODEL,
move the
brine tank into position next to the resin tank. Ob-
serve the instructions in step 4, page 10.
