WaterGroup Econoflo ECS20 Installation And Maintenance Instruction Manual

Summary of Econoflo ECS20

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    Econoflo water conditioner installation and maintenance instruction manual owners manual revision # 1 revision date december, 29, 2014 54816 followthe installation instructions carefully. Failure to install the unit properly voids the warranty. Before you begin installation, read this entire manual....

  • Page 2: Safety Guide

    Safety guide check and comply with your provincial / state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines. Use care when handling the water soften- ing system. Do not turn upside down, drop, drag or set on sharp protrusions. The water softening system works on 12 volt-60 hz electrical power only....

  • Page 3: Proper Installation

    Proper installation this water softening system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. Do not install or store where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type of weather. Water freezing in the system w...

  • Page 4: Performance Data Sheet

    Performance data sheet before starting installation tools, pipe, and fittings, other materials pliers screwdriver teflon tape razor knife two adjustable wrenches additional tools may be required if modifi- cation to home plumbing is required. Plastic inlet and outlet fittings are included with the s...

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    Place the softener as close as possible to the pressure tank (well system) or water meter (city water). Place the softener as close as possible to a floor drain, or other acceptable drain point (laundry tub, sump, standpipe, etc.). Connect the softener to the main water supply pipe before the water ...

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    1. If your hot water tank is electric, turn off the power to it to avoid damage to the element in the tank. 2. If you have a private well, turn the power off to the pump and then shut off the main wa- ter shut off valve. If you have municipal water, simply shut off the main valve. Go to the faucet, ...

  • Page 7

    Installation twin tank 7.

  • Page 8: System Start-Up

    System start-up 1. Plug the power transformer into an ap- proved power source. Connect the power cord to the valve. 2. When power is supplied to the control, the screen will display “waiting please” while it finds the service position. 3. Manually step the valve past the brine position to the backwa...

  • Page 9: Programming Instructions

    Programming instructions manual regeneration (step / cycle valve) if screen is locked, press and hold settings for 3 seconds to unlock. To initiate an imme- diate regeneration, press and hold the manual regen key for 5 seconds. The valve will immediately start into manual regeneration. To initiate a...

  • Page 10: About The System

    Operation during a power failure in the event of a power failure, the valve will keep track of the time and day for 48 hours. The programmed settings are stored in a non-volatile memory and will not be lost during a power failure. If power fails while the unit is in regeneration, the valve will fini...

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    Automatic hard water bypass during regeneration the regeneration cycle can last 30 to 180 minutes, after which soft water service will be re- stored. During regeneration, hard water is automatically bypassed for use in the household. Hot water should be used as little as possible during this time to...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Manual bypass in the case of emergency, such as an overflowing brine tank, you can isolate your water softener from the water supply using the bypass valve located at the back of the control. In normal operation the bypass is open with the on/off knobs in line with the inlet and outlet pipes. To iso...

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    Cleaning or replacing injectors sediment, salt and silt will restrict or clog the injector. A clean water supply and pure salt will prevent this from happening. The injector assembly is located on the right side of the control valve. This assembly is easy to clean. 1. Shut off the water supply to yo...

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    Replacing drain line flow control (dlfc) 1. Remove the red clip that secures the drain line elbow. 2. Remove the blfc washer from the elbow fitting. 3. Reassemble using the reverse procedure. 14.

  • Page 15: Sanitizing Procedure

    Care of your system to retain the attractive appearance of your new water softener, clean occasionally with mild soap solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents. Never subject your sof- tener to freezing or to temperatures above 100°f. Resin cleaner an approved resin cleaner must be...

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    Main repair parts - connectors a a a b d f e a c replacement part number part description dwg # quantity 60010020 3/4" npt elbow a 2 60010019 1" npt straight a 2 60010023 3/4" npt straight a 2 60010079 valve coupling inlet b 1 60010101 valve coupling outlet (meter side) c 1 60010025 plastic secure c...

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    Control valve exploded view 17.

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    Control valve parts list item no. Part no. Part discription quantity a01 05056087 screw-m5×12(hexagon) 3 a02 05056088 screw-m5×16(hexagon with washer) 2 a03 05056047 end plug retainer 1 a04 05010081 bnt65 piston rod 1 a05 05056097 piston pin 1 a06 05056023 end plug 1 a07 05056070 quad ring 2 a08 050...

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    Power head exploded view 19.

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    Power head parts list item no. Part no. Part description quantity b01 5056136 screw-st3.5×13(hexagon with washer) 4 b02 5056014 bnt65 back cover 1 b03 5010045 piston stem holder 1 a26 13000426 screw-st2.9×13(large wafer) 1 b04 5056139 washer-3x13 1 b05 5056005 main gear 1 b06 5056083 screw-m4x14 1 b...

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting issue possible cause possible solution 1. No power supply. Check electrical service, fuse, etc. 2. Defective circuit board. Replace faulty parts. 3. Power failure. Reset time of day. 4. Defective meter. Replace turbine meter. 1. By‐pass valve open. Close by‐pass valve. 2. Out of sal...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Warranty watergroup guarantees that your new water conditioner is built of quality material and workmanship. When properly installed and maintained, it will give years of trouble free ser- vice. Five year limited warranty watergroup will replace the salt tank or cabinet tank, the fibreglass mineral ...