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Ecoplus EP-1000-ULT Installation & Owners Manual
Summary of EP-1000-ULT
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Owner’s manual & installation guide ecoplus™ ep-1000-ult please read this manual carefully before attempting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the performance of your system, void your warranty, and result in property damage..
Page 2: Important Safety Symbols
2 congratulations on the purchase of your ecoplus™ series premium whole house water filtration system. Our ecoplus™ ep-1000-ult premium whole house water treatment system combines the powerful chlorine removal capacity of our ecoplus™ system, our ecotac™ salt-free hard water conditioning system, and...
Page 3: Table Of Contents:
3 table of contents: general warnings ……………………………………………………………………………………………...….. …….. 4 operating conditions …………………………………………………………………………………………….…... 5 installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…..….. 6 step 1 – pre-installation inspection ……………………………………………………………..……… 8 step 2 – select...
Page 4: General Warnings
4 general warnings do not allow children or pets to play on or around the water filter. Do not install or store this filter system where it will be exposed to freezing temperatures. Do not tamper with controls. Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the system unless specifically ...
Page 5: Operating Conditions
5 operating conditions the following chart provides guidance on the conditions required for successful operation of your ecoplus™ system. This water treatment system is designed specifically for the treatment of chlorinated city water supplies. Ecoplus™ is not intended to be used to treat water from...
Page 6: Installation
6 for homes with significant newly installed copper pipes prior to the ecotac™ unit, it is recommended that installation of the system be postponed for 3-4 weeks to allow a protective coating to form on the new copper pipes. Minimum water pressure 20 psi maximum water pressure 90 psi* recommended wa...
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7 homeowner with suitable plumbing knowledge can install this system. In all cases, it is critical that the installation be done in accordance with these instructions and all applicable plumbing and electrical codes. Be sure to obtain all required permits. If these instructions and the applicable co...
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8 step 1. – pre-installation inspection.
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9 inspect all of the components that you received with your unit. You should have received the following: 1. Ecoplus™ media tank and valve head 2. Cartridge filter housing cap 3. Cartridge filter housing sump 4. Sediment pre-filter (shipped inside #3) 5. Mounting bracket 6. Bypass assembly 7. Flexib...
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Step 2. – selecting an installation location while exterior installation in warm climate areas is possible, we strongly recommend interior installation only. The system cannot be allowed to freeze or severe system damage could occur. The system should not be exposed to rain and it should not be inst...
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11 step 3. – attach mounting bracket to housing cap using four (4) of the lag bolts and washers from the small parts bag, attach the mounting bracket to the cartridge filter housing cap as shown in the diagram below. The inlet of the housing should be on the left. Step 4. – attach housing cap to wal...
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12 if mounting to drywall, we recommend that you use suitable wall anchors or that you mount a small piece of 3/4 inch plywood to the wall first, ensuring that it is securely screwed into the wall studs. When the cartridge filter housing is full of water, it is heavy, so it is important to ensure th...
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13 step 5. – install cartridge filter and attach sump remove the protective plastic wrap from the sediment pre-filter and place it in the cartridge filter housing sump. At the bottom of the sump, there is a raised portion in the middle (standpipe) that will help center the filter in the housing. The...
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14 step 7. – connect the bypass assembly to the ecotac™ valve head thread the bypass assembly with the outlet assembly on to the valve head on the ecotac™ media tank as shown. Again, note the position of the fitting stops. The threaded collars of the bypass assembly should thread right up to the fit...
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15 step 8. – connect the inlet assembly to the housing cap refer to john guest® quick-connect style fittings above. First, ensure the john guest® fitting is “unlocked.” then push the elbow end of the inlet assembly on to the black stem adapter as far as it will go. Then, turn the collet to securely ...
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16 step 9. – connect bypass assembly to ecoplus™ valve head connect the other bypass assembly to the ecoplus™ valve head in the same manner as noted in step 7. Step 10. – connect the ecoplus™ tank to the inlet assembly position the ecoplus™ media tank to align the bypass assembly with the inlet asse...
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17 (go to next page).
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18 step 11. – connect bridge assembly to the ecoplus™ bypass thread the bridge assembly on to the outlet side of the ecoplus™ bypass assembly as shown. Step 12. – connect ecotac™ system confirm that the ecotac™ treatment tank is perpendicular to the floor and the ecoplus™ treatment tank. The black b...
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19 step 13. – mount and install uv sterilizer locate the 1” npt to 1” npt flexible stainless steel connector (36” long). Connect one end of the flexible stainless steel connector to the outlet assembly on the ecotac™ tank’s bypass. It connects in the same way as a garden hose attaches to an outdoor ...
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20 chamber such that the flexible connector can reach the inlet port at the bottom of the chamber. Also ensure that there is at least 27” of clearance above the uv sterilizer to allow for lamp and sleeve removal. Depending on the location of your outgoing water line, you can mount the outlet of the ...
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21 thread sealants and do not over-tighten. Excessive force is not required to obtain a good seal. Common installation configuration: the flexible connector can be bent to reach your incoming water line. It is designed to be bent a many times but not repeatedly over and over. Doing so may reduce the...
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22 connect the outlet of the uv sterilizer to your outgoing water pipe in the same manner using the other flexible stainless steel connector provided, or your own pipe tubing and fittings if preferred or required. If desired, you can plumb in shut-off valves before and after the system and/or a bypa...
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23 faucet, allowing a slow flow of water. It may take several minutes for the flow of water to arrive as the media tank will be slowly filling with water. During this time, air will escape from the faucet. It is normal for the water to be highly discolored at this stage as carbon fines are purged fr...
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24 what to expect in the first few weeks during the first 1-6 weeks after the installation of the ecotac™ conditioner, a de-scaling effect whereby existing hard water scale previously built-up in the plumbing system is released, will often occur. Over time, this will enhance performance of water hea...
Page 25: Troubleshooting
25 a word about glass shower doors… over a few weeks you may see the existing scale slowly dissolve in your shower heads thereby increasing water flow. You may need to clean the inlet screen of your shower head during the first few weeks as mentioned above to remove some of the scale that is being r...
Page 26: Maintenance
26 if you fill a glass of water and it appears milky at first, but clears relatively quickly, this is likely due to micro air bubbles. This situation is harmless and will go away as the air is completely purged out of your system. Faucet aerators are plugging with calcium deposits see “what to expec...
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27 replacement filters in your system. While other filters may fit, they could compromise the performance of your system. Filter cartridge replacement procedure: 1. Turn off the water supply to the system using your main household water shut-off. Briefly open a faucet in the home to relieve pressure...
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28 if a leak is found, first inspect the o-ring to ensure that it is seated properly before tightening the sump more. 10. Flush the system by running water from a nearby faucet for 5 minutes. . Media replacement the media in you ecoplus™ system and ecotac filter are designed for a life of 5 years or...
Page 29: Validations
29 validations only the best components go into our ecoplus™ water treatment systems. They are sourced from some of the leading manufacturers in the business, and assembled at our factory in canada. You can be assured that only the finest materials have gone into the manufacture of all ecoplus™ syst...
Page 30: Satisfaction Guarantee
30 satisfaction guarantee ecoplus™ premium water treatment systems are backed by a 90 day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your ecoplus™ system, contact us within 90 days for assistance. In most cases, we can quickly help you resolve problems to your satisfaction. If ...
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31 *note: ecoplus™ systems are designed to treat water supplied by a public water utility. The ecoplus™ and ecotac™ media warranties are void if supplied by untreated well or surface water, or if feed water falls outside of the specified operating conditions. The term of these warranties begins on t...
Page 32: Homeplus Products Inc.
32 the original warranty period does not change in the event of part replacement by homeplus products inc. This warranty is issued exclusively to the original consumer purchaser of record so long as the product remains installed in the original location of installation, and is not transferable. The ...