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How Your Econoflo MINI SXT Water Conditioner Works

Hard water enters your home through the main supply line, enters the softener and passes down through a resin mineral bed 

which softens the water. An ion exchange process takes place in which the resin beads capture and hold calcium and magnesium, 

the hardness minerals, while the water takes on sodium ions. The soft water then flows into your household water line.

In normal operation, the Time of Day display will alternate being viewed with the Volume Remaining display. This display 

will be in gallons, liters or cubic meters. As treated water is used, the Volume Remaining display will count down from a 

maximum value to zero or (---). Once this occurs, a regeneration cycle will be initiated at the Set Regeneration Time. Water 

flow through the valve is indicated by the Flow Indicator that will flash in direct relationship to flow rate. 

Example

 

833 Gallons of Treated 

 

 

Water Remaining

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 Gallons of Treated

 

 

Water Remaining

Control Operation During Regeneration

In regeneration, the control will display a special regeneration display. In this display, the control will show the 

current regeneration step number the valve is advancing to or has reached and the time remaining in that step. The 

step number displayed will flash until the valve has completed driving into this regeneration step position. Once all 

regeneration steps have been completed, the valve will return to Service and resume normal operation.

Example

 

Less than 6 minutes

 

 

remaining in Regen

 

 

Step Rapid Rinse

Pushing the Extra Cycle Button during a regeneration cycle will immediately advance the valve to the next cycle step 

position and resume normal step timing.

1

5

Performance

*Items include brine tank grid.

EFC indicate cabinet model, EFT indicate twin tank model

Maximum Water Temperature = 110°F (43°C)

Maximum Operating Pressure = 100 PSIG (689 kPa)

Voltage = 24V / 60 Hz (120V to 24V wall mount transformer included)

Pipe Size = 3/4”

•  At the stated service flow rates, the pressure drop through these devices will not exceed 

15 psig.

•  Changing salt settings from factory setting may require changing injector sizes to 

achieve stated capacities

•  The manufacturer reserves the right to make product improvements which may deviate 

from the specifications and descriptions stated herein, without obligation to change 

previously manufactured products or to note the change.

PM Indicator

PM Indicator

Flow Indicator

(Flashing with water flow)

Flow Indicator

(Flashing with water flow)

Model Number

Pipe 

Size 

(Inches)

Flow Rates USGPM

Capacity - Grains (ppm)

Mineral 

Tank Size

(Inches)

Installation Space

W x D x H 

(Inches)

Salt 

Capacity

(lbs.)

Shipping 

Weight

(lbs.)

Service Backwash @ 3 lbs 

/cu.ft

@ 6 lbs/

cu.ft

@ 12 lbs 

/cu.ft

EFCMINI-17SXT

3/4"

10

2

5,500

8,500

17,000

10X18

13.5 x 22.5 x 27

75

40

EFCMINI-22SXT

3/4"

10

2

7,000

11,000

22,000

10X18

13.5 x 22.5 x 27

75

40

Please Note: 

 Attach the supplied overflow fitting and drain tubing at the 

pre-drilled hole on the side of the softener cabinet.

Summary of Contents for Econoflo EFCMINI-17SXT

Page 1: ...aintenance procedures for the continued proper operation of your unit These MUST be performed regularly for your guarantee to remain valid Econoflo MINI SXT Automatic Meter Initiated Water Softener Op...

Page 2: ...completed the valve will return to Service and resume normal operation Example Less than 6 minutes remaining in Regen Step Rapid Rinse Pushing the Extra Cycle Button during a regeneration cycle will i...

Page 3: ...in Master Programming by setting each day to either off or on The control will initiates a regeneration cycle on days that have been set to on at the specified regeneration time Control Operation Duri...

Page 4: ...lubricant may be applied to the O ring to ease installation of the riser tube DO NOT use petroleum based lubricants as they will cause swelling of O ring seals The softener or filter is now charged wi...

Page 5: ...rine refill position Wait until the water level reaches 6 in the brine tank Water can be added to the tank to speed up the filling but the valve should be in the Brine Refill position for a minimum of...

Page 6: ...ra regeneration initiated at any time Set Time of Day 1 Press and hold either the Up or Down buttons until the programming icon replaces the service icon and the parameter display reads TD 2 Adjust th...

Page 7: ...nly requires the removal of hardness but also of some iron as well Before the regeneration frequency can be set the compensated total hardness must be calculated to factor in the iron that will be rem...

Page 8: ...t display Do not attempt to troubleshoot this problem any further Regeneration must occur for the unit to recover the display to clear and the valve to function normally 7 5 To recover from Err2 the u...

Page 9: ...d be performed when little or no water will be used in the household Safety Float The brine tank is equipped with a safety float which prevents your brine tank from over filling as a result of a malfu...

Page 10: ...f Your Softener To retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener clean occasionally with a mild soap solution Do not use abrasive cleaners ammonia or solvents Never subject your softener...

Page 11: ...too large A Assure that well system has proper air eliminator control Check for dry well condition B Ensure drain line flow control is sized 6 IRON IN CONDITIONED WATER A Fouled resin bed B Iron cont...

Page 12: ...ty period shall be from the date thereof Ten Year Guarantee on Mineral Tanks and Brine Tanks WaterGroup Inc will provide a replacement mineral tank or brine tank to any original equipment purchaser in...

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