Ecotac™ protector 4 hard water mineral scale protection for water heaters, dish washers, and other low flow rate applications owner’s manual & installation guide please read this manual carefully before attempting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may void your warranty, cause injur...
Page 2 congratulations on the purchase of your ecotac™ salt-free hard water conditioner. You have purchased one of the finest hard water treatment systems on the market today. Ecotac™ conditioners use the latest in salt-free hard water conditioning media technology to reduce or eliminate hard water ...
Page 3 package contents & parts list • one (1) heavy-duty filter housing with 3/4” quick-connect fittings and pressure relief button • one (1) mounting bracket and related screws (4) • one (1) ecotac™ filter cartridge (shipped inside housing – remove protective wrap before using) • one (1) spanner w...
Page 4 operating conditions the following list provides guidance on the conditions required for successful operation of your ecotac™ system. Use of this equipment outside of these operating conditions may adversely affect the performance of your system, damage the tac media, result in system damage ...
Page 5 • the fittings on the ecotac™ system are designed to quick-connect (“push fit”) to 3/4” pex, copper, or cpvc pipe. You will need a short piece of 3/4” pex or cpvc pipe (see specs below) and a suitable union for each side of the housing (inlet and outlet) to connect to your pipe type and size....
Page 6 other water treatment equipment. If this filter is used after a chlorinator, you should install the c6 activated carbon pre-filter to protect the filter from excess chlorine which can harm the media. Step 2. Shut off the main water supply and drain the pipes. Opening the highest and lowest fi...
Page 7 diagram #1 step 4b. Follow this step only if you are also installing a s10 sediment, c6 carbon, or fe6 iron removal pre-filter(s) with your ecotac unit. Assemble the components according to diagram #2 below in the following sequence: s10 sediment pre-filter package or similar (if equipped) fe...
Page 8 important warnings regarding plumbing connections to the system: teflon tape should be used on all threaded fittings. Plumber’s cement should not be used. If possible, we recommend that pex or cpvc pipe be used for all new plumbing pipe used in connection with the installation. This is becaus...
Page 9 important notes: 1. The housing sump should be replaced every 10 years or if you notice any cracks or damage. 2. This filter system should not be used with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and/or after the system. 3. Water filte...
Page 10 use eco-friendly phosphate-free dishwashing detergents. Using an anti-spotting agent such as jet-dry® or finish® may also be useful. 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 ne...
Page 11 leakage between the housing cap and the housing sump is detected and does not seal after tightening with the spanner wrench. Lubricate the o-ring with food-grade silicon lubricant if needed. Do not use petroleum jelly. 6. Remove the protective plastic wrapping from the new filter cartridge a...
Page 12 the warranty is issued exclusively to the original consumer purchaser of record and is not transferable. The provisions of the foregoing warranty are in lieu of any other warranty, whether express or implied, written or oral (including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particu...
