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Eco Pure EP 6130 Installation And Operation Manual

Summary of EP 6130

  • Page 1

    Part no. 7314010 (rev. H 1/27/11) electronic demand automatic water conditioner models ep 6130, ep 6225, ep 6245 & ep 6260 installation operation maintenance repair parts if you have questions when installing, operating and maintaining your conditioner, or when setting the timer call toll free: 1 --...

  • Page 2

    2 water conditioner warranty warrantor: north star water conditioning, 1890 woodlane drive, st. Paul, mn 55125--2913 warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that: one year full warranty: for a period of one (1) year after installation, all parts will be free of defects in materials and workmans...

  • Page 3

    3 unpacking / inspection the softener is shipped in one carton (most models) or two cartons (model ep 6260 only). It is completely assembled at the factory, except as required at installation. Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the ship- p...

  • Page 4

    48--3/4” 41--1/4” inle t ou t inlet -- outlet 11--1/2” 3--3/8” 18--1/4” model ep 6130 models ep 6225, ep 6245 & ep 6260 inle t ou t inlet -- outlet 14” d 39” 18” c a b 4 specifications / dimensions model ep 6130 ep 6225 ep 6245 ep 6260 model code e6130 e6225 e6245 e6260 rated capacity (grains @ lbs ...

  • Page 5

    5 before starting installation " where to install the softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S place the softener as close as possible to the pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city water). S place the softener as close as po...

  • Page 6

    6 typical soldered copper or cpvc installations o--ring seal (2) * 120 volt outlet hard water to outside faucets hard water soft water installation using 3 -- valve bypass soft water hard water to softener inlet from softener outlet cross -- over use if water supply flows from the left. Include sing...

  • Page 7

    7 installation steps 1. Install bypass valve and/or plastic installation adaptors: note: before installing the plastic installation adaptors or bypass valve, be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place, in the valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and observe the turbine for free rotation. ...

  • Page 8

    8 installation steps, continued " if making a soldered copper installation, do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the softener fittings. Torch heat will damage plastic parts. " when turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings, use care not to cross--thread. " use pipe joint comp...

  • Page 9: 10.

    9 installation steps, continued 7. Connect and run the brine tank overflow hose: this drain is for safety only. If the brine tank should over--fill with water, the excess is carried to the drain. " attach a length of hose (included with some mod- els) to the drain elbow, installed in step 2, page 7....

  • Page 10

    10 programming the electronic demand timer up button display select button down button recharge button w a t e r c o n d i t i o n e r electronic demand " timer settings required...Upon installation, and after an extended power outage (see pro- gram memory, page 19). Notes: d when the transformer is...

  • Page 11

    11 programming the electronic demand timer, continued " set water hardness number note: if a flashing 25 (factory default) and the word hardness do not show in the display, press select until they do. 1. Press the up or down button to set your water hardness number in the display. Down moves the dis...

  • Page 12

    12 sanitizing procedures care is taken at the factory to keep your water soft- ener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bact...

  • Page 13

    13 water and water conditioning water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Man’s very existence depends on water. It is one of the basic commodities of life. Water is best as natu...

  • Page 14

    14 water and water conditioning, continued £ colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric or ferrous form that will not filter or exchange out of water. In some instances, treatment may improve colloidal iron water, but always consult a quali- fied water chemistry lab before attempting to tre...

  • Page 15

    15 water flow through softener soft water service fill brining / brine rinse backwash fast rinse hard water in soft water out resin tank brine valve salt storage tank (salt not shown) resin bed hard water in soft water out brine valve salt storage tank hard water in hard water bypass out brine valve...

  • Page 16

    16 general water softener maintenance checking the salt storage level, and adding salt (also see page 9) . . . . . . . . . . . Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage area by the softener valve and electro...

  • Page 17

    17 general water softener maintenance, continued cleaning the nozzle and venturi assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the soft- ener to work right. This small unit makes the suc- tion to move brine from the salt s...

  • Page 18: Electronic Demand Timer

    18 electronic demand timer features, and service note: see page 10 to set the timer to the correct time of day, water hardness num- ber, and recharge start time. Normal operation, timer displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . During normal operation, ...

  • Page 19

    19 electronic demand timer features, and service, continued california efficiency requirement your water softener has a “high efficiency” feature with an “on” or “off” setting. This softener setting is shipped in the “off” position, which utilizes the maximum rated capacity while most often achievin...

  • Page 20

    20 electronic demand timer features, and service, continued service: manual initiated electronics diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. To enter diagnostics, press and hold the select button until (000 -- --) shows in the display. (a)the first 3 digits indicate water meter op...

  • Page 21

    21 electronic demand timer features, and service, continued service: manual advance regeneration check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller funct...

  • Page 22: Softener Repair Parts

    22 softener repair parts (models ep 6130, ep 6225, ep 6245 & ep 6260) 3 4 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 13 14 26 27 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 30 valve assembly (see pages 24 -- 27) 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 28.

  • Page 23: Softener Repair Parts

    23 softener repair parts (models ep 6130, ep 6225, ep 6245 & ep 6260) key no. Part no. Description 1 7112971 shroud, models ep 6225 & ep 6245 (incl. Key no. 2) 7246649 shroud, model ep 6260 2 7026196 base, models ep 6225 & ep 6245 3 7176292 clamp section (2 req.) 4 7088033 clamp retainer (2 req.) 5 ...

  • Page 24: Valve Repair Parts

    24 valve repair parts (models ep 6130 & ep 6225) 50 51 52 53 54 55 59 58 cross--section view seal wear--strip 56 57 60 61 62 63 64 66 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 73 75 76 77 78 79 80 83 84 82 81 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 96 97 95 92 93 94 98 92.

  • Page 25: Valve Repair Parts

    25 valve repair parts (models ep 6130 & ep 6225) key no. Part no. Description 50 7070412 screw, #4 -- 24 x 1--1/8 in. 51 7117816 spacer 52 7030713 switch 53 7077472 expansion pin 54 7074123 screw, #10 14 x 2 in. (5 req.) 55 7085263 valve cover 56 7082087 wave washer 57 7199232 rotor & disc 58 730980...

  • Page 26: Valve Repair Parts

    26 valve repair parts (models ep 6245 & ep 6260) 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 122 cross--section view seal wear--strip 107 120 121.

  • Page 27: Valve Repair Parts

    27 valve repair parts (models ep 6245 & ep 6260) key no. Part no. Description 100 7224087 screw, #8-32 x 1 in. (2 req.) 101 7286039 motor (incl. 2 ea. Of key no. 100) 102 7231393 motor plate 103 0900857 screw, #6-20 x 3/8 in. (3 req.) 104 7171250 bearing 105 7283489 cam and gear 106 7169180 clip (dr...

  • Page 28

    28 parts return tags if you have a defective part or assembly under warranty, please fill in a parts return tag. Cut out the tag, complete all information requested, and include it with the defective part when you return it to the place where you purchased the conditioner. Parts return tag north sta...