7339913 (rev. A 7/22/13) how to install, operate and maintain your demand controlled water softener models ep 7130 & ep 7140 do not return water softener to store manufactured and warranted by ecodyne water systems 1890 woodlane drive woodbury, mn 55125 in st al la tio n a nd o pe ra tio n m an ua l...
2 table of contents page specifications & performance claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
3 specifications & performance claims model ep 7130 model ep 7140 model code e7130 e7140 rated softening capacity (grains @ salt dose) 14,700 @ 2.9 lbs. 25,400 @ 8.0 lbs. 30,100 @ 13.1 lbs. 11,900 @ 2.4 lbs. 31,800 @ 9.1 lbs. 40,400 @ 15.8 lbs. Rated efficiency (grains/pound of salt @ minimum salt d...
4 safety guides in the state of massachusetts: the commonwealth of massachusetts plumbing code 248-cmr shall be adhered to. A licensed plumber shall be used for this installation. = the water softener requires a minimum water flow of 3 gallons per minute at the inlet. Maximum allowable inlet water p...
5 packing list inspect shipment water conditioning information iron iron in water can cause stains on clothing and plumb- ing fixtures. It can negatively affect the taste of food, drinking water, and other beverages. Iron in water is measured in parts per million (ppm). The total* ppm of iron, and t...
6 plumbing codes all plumbing must be completed in accordance with national, state and local plumbing codes. Laundry tub standpipe 1-1/2” air gap floor drain in the state of massachusetts: the commonwealth of massachusetts plumbing code 248-cmr shall be adhered to. A licensed plumber shall be used f...
7 installation requirements valve drain requirements using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, a rigid valve drain run mus...
8 to outside faucets 1-1/2” air gap conditioned water hard water main water pipe plug-in transformer water softener valve to controller valve drain elbow valve drain hose* *do not connect the water softener valve drain tubing to the salt storage tank overflow hose. Floor drain overflow drain elbow s...
Fig. 10 brine tank overflow elbow brine tank overflow grommet brinewell cover brinewell float stem stand tube brine valve salt storage tank brine tubing nut - ferrule nozzle venturi assembly brine tubing 9 installation instructions 1. Move the water softener into the desired location. Set it on a so...
10 complete inlet and outlet plumbing measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes squared and straight. Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the water sof...
11 installation instructions questions? Call toll free 1-800-693-1138 monday- friday, 7 am - 6 pm cst or visit www.Ecopurewaterproducts.Com when you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number, found on the rating decal, typically located on the rim below the salt lid hinges. Add...
Up button down button recharge button select / menu button fig. 15 12 programming the water softener fig. 16 when the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet, a model code and a test number (example: j2.0), begin to flash in the faceplate display. Then, “12:00 pm” and the words “set time" ...
13 set recharge (regeneration) time 1. Press the select / menu button once again to display a flashing “2:00am” and the words “set recharge time”. This is a good time for the recharge to start in most households, because water is not in use. 2. If you want to change the recharge start time, press th...
Power outage memory if electrical power to the water softener is lost, “mem- ory'' built into the timer circuitry will keep all settings for several hours. While the power is out, the display is blank and the water softener will not regenerate. When electrical power is restored, the following will o...
15 customizing features / options salt efficiency when this feature is on, the water softener will oper- ate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher (may recharge more often using smaller salt dosage and less water). The sof- tener is shipped with this feature set...
16 fig. 26 broom handle pencil mark 1” - 2” salt salt bridge water level push tool into salt bridge to break fig. 27 cap o-ring seal screen support screen gasket *flow plug (hvdc) housing ferrule nut cone screen *flow plug *install with lettered side up, concave side down. Cleaning the nozzle & vent...
17 routine maintenance protect the water softener from freezing if the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum- mer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the softener: 1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near...
18 troubleshooting guide problem cause correction no soft water 1. No salt in the storage tank. Refill with salt and then use recharge now feature. No soft water & dis- play is blank 1. Transformer unplugged at wall outlet, or power cable disconnected from back of electronic board or transformer mal...
19 troubleshooting the troubleshooting chart shows the error codes that could appear, and the possible malfunctions for each code. While an error code appears in the display, all buttons are inoperable except the select / menu button. Select / menu remains operational so the service person can perfo...
20 6. Press and hold the select / menu button until the model code (“e7130” for model ep 7130 or “e7140” for model ep 7140) shows in the display. This code identifies the softener model. If an incor- rect model code is displayed, the softener will oper- ate on incorrect configuration data. 7. To cha...
21 notes.
22 softener exploded view (models ep 7130 & ep 7140) 8 7 6 5 1 2 18 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 valve assembly see pages 24 - 27 for parts 29 10 12 13 14 31 17 19 15 20 22 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 30 70 or 121 72 or 123.
23 softener parts list (models ep 7130 & ep 7140, as listed below) key no. Part no. Description – 7331177 tank neck clamp kit (includes 2 ea. Of key nos. 1 & 2) 1 á clamp section (2 req.) 2 á retainer clip (2 req.) – 7112963 distributor o-ring kit (includes key nos. 3-5) 3 á o-ring, 2-7/8” x 3-1/4” ...
24 valve exploded view 51 50 52 53 55 56 59 58 57 60 61 66 67 62 63 64 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 65 76 77 79 78 80 81 82 wear strip seal cross-section view 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 54.
25 key no. Part no. Description 50 7338111 screw, #6-19 x 1-3/8” (2 req.) 51 7281291 motor 52 7337474 motor mount 53 7284964 cam & gear 54 7030713 switch – 7331185 drain hose adaptor kit (includes key nos. 55-59) 55 á clip, drain 56 á drain hose adaptor 57 á hose clamp 58 á o-ring, 5/8” x 13/16” 59 ...
26 valve exploded view (model ep 7140) wear-strip seal cross-section view 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 117 118 113 140 114 115 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 127 126 116 128 129 131 130 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 141 142 143 144.
27 valve parts list (model ep 7140) to order repair parts call toll free 1-800-693-1138, monday - friday, 7 am - 6 pm cst. Manufactured and warranted by ecodyne water systems 1890 woodlane drive woodbury, mn 55125 key no. Part no. Description 100 7224087 screw, #8-32 x 1” (2 req.) 101 7286039 motor ...
