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ECOPURE EP 6225 Installation And Operation Manual

Summary of EP 6225

  • Page 1

    Part no. 7308695 (rev. E 2/24/10) electronic demand automatic water conditioner model ep 6225 installation operation maintenance repair parts if you have questions when installing, operating and maintaining your conditioner, or when setting the timer call toll free: 1-866-725-9662 or visit www.Ecopu...

  • 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 . It is completely 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- ping cartons. Contact the transportation company for all damage and loss cla...

  • Page 4

    50--3/8” 41--5/8” in le t o u t inlet -- outlet 14” 3--7/8” 18--1/4” model ep 6130 models ep 6225, ep 6245 & ep 6260 in le t o u t inlet -- outlet 14” 3--7/8” 39” 18” c a b 4 specifications / dimensions 0 3 1 6 p e l e d o m ep 6245 ep 6260 model code e6130 e6245 e6260 rated capacity (grains @ lbs s...

  • Page 5

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

  • Page 6

    6 typical soldered copper or cpvc installations o--ring seal (2) * 1” copper tube (2) * clip (4) * valve inlet o--ring seal (2) * 1” copper tube (2) * clip (2) * 120 volt outlet bypass valve * hard water to outside faucets hard water soft water * included with softener -- pipe and fittings, represen...

  • Page 7

    7 installation steps 1. Install bypass valve and/or copper tubes: note: before installing the copper tubes 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 tur- bine for free rotation. Turbine turbine support sensor p...

  • 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, insta lling and operating, bac...

  • Page 13

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

  • Page 14

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

  • 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 refilling (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 tim...

  • 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 o...

  • 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, r egeneration flow rates, and other controller func...

  • Page 22: Softener Repair Parts

    22 softener repair parts (model ep 6225) 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 37.

  • Page 23: Softener Repair Parts

    23 softener repair parts (model ep 6225) key no. Part no. Description 3 7176292 clamp section (2 req.) 4 7088033 clamp retainer (2 req.) 5 7112963 o--ring seal kit 6 -- o--ring seal, 2--7/8 in. X 3--1/4 in. 7 -- o--ring seal, 13/16 in. X 1--1/16 in. 8 -- o--ring seal, 2--3/4 in. X 3 in. 9 7077870 to...

  • Page 24: Valve Repair Parts

    24 valve repair parts (models ep 6225) 50 51 52 53 54 55 59 58 cross--section view seal wear--strip 99 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 97 98 96 92 94 95 93.

  • Page 25: Valve Repair Parts

    25 valve repair parts (model 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 7309803 sensor ho...

  • Page 26

    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...