EcoWater ECR 3500R20 Owner's Manual - page 5
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4. INSTALLING THREE-VALVE BYPASS
If installing a 3-valve bypass system, plumb as needed
using Figure 1 as a guide. When installing sweat cop-
per, be sure to use lead-free solder and flux, required
by federal and state codes. Use pipe joint compound
on outside pipe threads.
5. ASSEMBLE INLET & OUTLET PLUMBING
Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings
from the main water pipe (or from the bypass valves
installed in Step 4), to the inlet and outlet copper tubes,
installed in Step 2b.
Be sure hard water supply pipe goes to the valve
inlet side. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.
6. CONNECT INLET & OUTLET PLUMBING
a. SOLDERED COPPER
(1) Thoroughly clean and flux all joints.
(2) Pull the plastic “C'' clips and remove the inlet and
outlet tubes from the valve. Remove o-rings from the
tubes. DO NOT solder with tubes in the valve.
Soldering heat will damage the valve.
NOTE: If installing a ground as shown in Figure 4A,
place ground clamps on copper tubes before soldering
(See Step 7a).
(3) Make all solder connections. Be sure to keep fit-
tings fully together, and pipes square and straight.
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1. UNPACKING
EcoWater Systems conditioner models R70 and R50S
are shipped from the factory in two cartons. These con-
tain resin tank/controller assembly in one carton and the
brine tank, cover, bag(s) of small parts needed to
assemble and install the unit, plus this manual, in the
other.
EcoWater Systems conditioner models R20, R30 and
R40 are shipped from the factory in one master carton.
The carton also includes a bag of small parts needed to
assemble and install the unit, plus this manual.
Thoroughly check the EcoWater Systems conditioner for
possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect
and note any damage to the shipping carton. Notify the
transportation company if damage is present. EcoWater
Systems is not responsible for in-transit damages.
Remove and discard (RECYCLE) all packing materials.
We suggest you keep the small parts in the bag(s) until
you are ready to use them. Minimal assembly is needed
on all two tank models.
2. INSTALL BYPASS VALVE and/or COP-
PER TUBES
a. If installing an EcoWater Systems Bypass Valve,
put lubricated o-ring seals onto both bypass valve ports
(See Figure 3B). Carefully slide the bypass valve into
the softener valve and install the "C" clips.
b. Slide a lubricated o-ring seal onto each of the copper
tubes. Carefully insert the copper tubes into the bypass
o--ring (2)
turbine
support
clip (2)
copper tube (2)
VALVE INLET
copper
tube
o--ring
clip
turbine
support
Bypass
Valve
Installation
copper
tube (2)
A.
B.
o--ring (2)
FIG. 3
ECOWATER
S Y S T E M S
Unpacking & Installation
valve (See Figure 3B), or into
the softener valve (Figures 3 &
3A). Then install the “C'' clips.
NOTE: For lubrication, use sili-
cone grease approved for
potable water supplies.
3. TURN OFF WATER
SUPPLY
a. Close the main water supply
valve near the well pump or
water meter.
b. Shut off the electric or fuel
supply to the water heater.
c. Open high and low faucets to
drain all water from the house
pipes.