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ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Before Starting Installation
WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER
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To soften all water in the home, install the water
softener close to the water supply inlet, upstream
of all other plumbing connections,
except
outside
water pipes. Outside faucets should remain on
hard water to conserve salt and softening capacity.
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Place the softener near a floor drain, or other
acceptable drain point (laundry tub, sump, stand-
pipe, etc.) to carry away regeneration discharge
water.
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Connect the softener to the main water supply
pipe UPSTREAM OF the water heater. DO NOT
RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE SOFTENER.
The temperature of water passing through the sof-
tener must be less than 120°F.
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Do not install the softener in a place where it could
freeze. Damage caused by freezing is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
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Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufactur-
er will not repair or pay for water damage.
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A 120V, 60 Hz electrical outlet, to plug the included
power supply into, is needed near the softener.
Be sure the electrical outlet and power supply are
in an inside location, to protect from wet weather.
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If installing in an outside location, you must take
the steps necessary to assure the softener, instal-
lation plumbing, wiring, etc., are as well protected
from the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc.,
as when installed indoors.
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Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The sun's
heat may soften and distort plastic parts.
THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
FIG. 3
Pressure
Tank
City Water Supply
Well Water Supply
Well
Pump
OR
Optional
Sediment
Filter
Water
Heater
Water
Softener
Untreated Water to
Outside Faucets
Hot Water
to House
Cold Water
to House
FIG. 2
SINGLE BYPASS VALVE
Pull out for “Service”
(Soft water)
Push in for
“Bypass”
TOOLS, PIPE & FITTINGS,
OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
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ALWAYS install an EcoWater Systems bypass valve,
or a 3-valve bypass system. Bypass valves let you
turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed,
but still have water available to the house pipes.
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Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included with the
softener, which allow water flow equivalent to 1 inch
nominal pipe. To maintain maximum valve flow, 1”
pipes to and from the softener fittings are recommend -
ed. Do not reduce the pipes to less than 3/4” size.
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Use copper, brass or PEX plastic pipe and fittings.
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Drain hose, 1/2” inside diameter minimum, is needed
for the valve drain.
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If a rigid valve drain is needed, to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed to
connect a 1/2” minimum copper tubing drain.
NOTE:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing
code 248-CMR shall be adhered to. A licensed plumber
shall be used for this installation.
