9
Installation
ECOWATER
S Y S T E
M S
8. INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE
a.
Connect a length of 5/8” I.D. (minimum) hose to
the valve drain elbow on the controller Figure 1. The
elbow accepts standard garden hose onto the
threads.
NOTE:
Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all locali-
ties. See option on page 6.
b.
Route the hose to the drain point (standpipe,
laundry tub, floor drain, etc.) as typically shown in
Figure 1.
Affix the end of the hose securely
to
prevent “whipping” during recharges. Be sure to pro-
vide a 1--1/2” minimum air gap, to prevent possible
sewer water backup.
NOTE:
Avoid long drain hose runs, or elevating the
hose.
9. INSTALL VENT TUBE
a.
Locate the 20’ coil of 1/4” O.D. tubing inclded with
the filter. Connect one end of the tubing to the outlet
port of the solenoid valve, Figure 2.
NOTE:
Do not cut the vent tubing -- use the entire 20’
length.
b.
Route the vent tubing to the drain point
(standpipe, laundry tub, floor drain, etc.) as typically
shown in Figure 1.
Affix the end of the tube
securely
, as water and air will exit this vent with
force.
10. PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS
TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE IN
THE FILTER AND PLUMBING SYSTEM, DO THE
FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER
a.
Open two or more filtered water faucets, both hot
and cold.
b.
Referring to Figure 7, turn the bypass valves to
service position.
c.
Slowly open the main water supply valve.
d.
Close the filtered water faucets.
e.
Check your complete installation for leaks. If re-
work is required, be sure to observe precautions in
step 6.
11. CONNECT ALL LEADWIRES
a.
Locate the power cable, which is shipped with one
end plugged into the timer (PWA) under the top
cover. Refer to Figure 8. Attach the other end of the
power cable to the transformer.
NOTE:
Check to be sure the connector is secure on
the back of the timer.
b.
Plug the leads from the relay box into the
corresponding connectors of the wire harness,
located near the solenoid under the top cover.
12. CONNECT AIR PUMP
a.
On the floor or a shelf nearby the filter, fasten the
air pump in place.
b.
Install the air filter (if required) and tubing connec-
tor fitting.
c.
Connect the tubing from the check valve, on the
adaptor, to the connector fitting on the air pump.
d.
Plug the pump into the relay box connector.
13. CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER
Plug both the transformer and relay box into continu-
ously “live”, grounded, 120V, 60Hz house electrical
outlets, approved by local codes.
14.
TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION, DO THE PRO-
GRAMMING STEPS ON PAGES 11 AND 12.
NOTE: WATER HEATER START--UP ON PAGE 12.
