EcoWater ECR 3500R20, ECR 3500R30, ERR 3500R20 Owner's Manual
EcoWater ERR 3500R20 is a state-of-the-art water conditioning system designed to provide you with the purest, healthiest water possible. With its advanced technology, the ERR 3500R20 effectively reduces chlorine taste and odor, leaving you with fresh, great-tasting water. NSF certified for its exceptional performance, this system is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their water.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
How to operate your
EcoWater Systems
Water Conditioner
EcoWater Systems Conditioner with Remote (ECR)
EcoWater Systems Refiner with Remote (ERR)
SERIES
3500 & 3502
Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International and
WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance and the reduction of barium and radium 226/228.
ERR 3500R20 & ERR 3502R30 are Tested and
Certified by NSF International and WQA against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for chlorine taste and odor.
EcoWater Systems LLC
P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul MN 55164-0420
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Part No. 7291393 (Rev. D 6/11/07)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Planning Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Conditioner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-30
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-34
Refilling with Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-37
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-43
SAFETY GUIDES
Follow the installation instructions carefully. Failure to install the EcoWater Systems conditioner properly voids the warranty.
Before you begin installation, read this entire manual.
Then, obtain all the materials and tools you will need to make the installation.
Check local plumbing and electrical codes.
The installation must conform to them.
Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder connections, as required by state and federal codes.
Use care when handling the EcoWater Systems conditioner. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp protrusions.
Do not locate the EcoWater Systems conditioner where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water over 120°F. Freezing, or hot water damage voids the warranty.
Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun heat may cause distortion or other damage to non-metallic parts.
The EcoWater Systems conditioner requires a minimum water flow of 3 gallons per minute at the inlet. Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi.
If daytime pressure is over 80 psi, nighttime pressure may exceed the maximum. Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary (Adding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow).
The EcoWater Systems conditioner works on 24 volt, 60
Hz electrical power only.
Be sure to use the included transformer and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 Hz household outlet that is in a dry location only , grounded and properly protected by an over current device such as a circuit breaker or fuse. If transformer is replaced, use only the authorized service, Class II, 24V, 10 VA transformer.
Table of Contents & Safety Guides
This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
If conditioner is being used to reduce barium and/or radium 226 and 228, please verify performance by contacting 612-607-1700, ext. 6470 for testing treated water supply or check the water testing section of your local phone directory.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
EcoWater Systems could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard
RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Ce dispositif est conforme avec la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada . Le fonctionnement du dispositif est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas causer de brouillage, et (2) le dispositif doit accepter tous brouillages, incluant tous brouillages qui peut nuire au bon fonctionnement du dispositif.
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electrical and electronic equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requirements.
This directive or similar laws are in place nationally and can vary from region to region.
Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of the equipment.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
EcoWater Systems LLC
Advantage Warranty
Series ECR & ERR 3500 Water System
Congratulations! You have just purchased the highest quality water conditioning product on the market. To register your warranty, complete the enclosed Warranty
Registration Card and mail it within 30 days of purchase.
To whom is this warranty extended?
EcoWater Systems LLC warrants its products to the original owner and guarantees that the products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the original date of installation.
How does my warranty work?
If, during the respective warranty period, a part proves, after inspection by EcoWater, to be defective, EcoWater will, at its sole option repair or replace that part at no charge, other than normal shipping, installation or service charges.
What is covered by the warranty?
EcoWater Systems LLC guarantees that, for the LIFETIME of the original owner, the SALT TANK and the MINERAL TANK will not rust, corrode, leak, burst, or in any other manner fail to perform their proper functions and that, for a period of TEN YEARS, the VALVE BODY will be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform its proper function and that, for a period of FIVE YEARS, the ELECTRONIC FACEPLATE and ALL OTHER
PARTS, including the HYDROLINK ™ REMOTE will be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions.
Only on models designated as ERR on the rating decal, is the resin bed guaranteed, for the lifetime of the original owner, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and to remove chlorine taste and odor from a municipal water supply.
How do I obtain warranty service?
Should you need service, your local, independent EcoWater Dealer is only a phone call away.
PHONE:____________________________________________________________
To obtain warranty service, notice must be given, within thirty (30) days of the discovery of the defect, to your local EcoWater Systems dealer.
If I need a part replaced after the factory warranty expires, is the replacement part warranted?
Yes, EcoWater Systems LLC warrants FACTORY REPAIRS as well as all REPLACE-
MENT PARTS for a period of 90 DAYS. This warranty does not include normal shipping, installation or service charges.
Are any additional warranties available?
We are pleased to say, YES! EcoWater Systems LLC sells an EXTENDED, PARTS
ONLY WARRANTY for the ELECTRONICS portion of your product. This warranty is called the "Perfect Ten" and extends the five year warranty on the electronic FACE-
PLATE, WIRING HARNESS, DRIVE MOTOR, TRANSFORMER, POWER CORD,
SENSOR HOUSING, and MICRO SWITCHES to a total of TEN YEARS from the date of original installation. Your local dealer will provide details regarding this warranty or will refer you to the factory for additional information. In addition, the 3500 SERIES product carries the CREST OF EXCELLENCE GUARANTEE that, should you experience a repetitive problem that remains uncorrected, EcoWater will, during the FIRST
YEAR OF INSTALLATION, replace the product with the exact or comparable product.* This guarantee may be subject to normal shipping and installation or service charges.
General Provisions
The above warranties are effective provided the water conditioner is operated at water pressures not exceeding 125 psi, and at water temperatures not exceeding
120 ° F (and on a municipal chlorinated water supply - models designated as ERR on the rating decal); provided further that the water conditioner is not subject to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing, accident or negligence; and provided further that the water conditioner is not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such as, but not limited to, flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake. EcoWater Systems LLC is excused if failure to perform its warranty obligations is the result of strikes, government regulation, materials shortages, or other circumstances beyond its control.
*THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THE WATER CONDITIONER BEYOND
THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT THEY
MIGHT EXTEND BEYOND THE ABOVE PERIODS. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF
ECOWATER SYSTEMS LLC UNDER THESE WARRANTIES IS TO REPLACE OR
REPAIR THE COMPONENT OR PART WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITH-
IN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, AND ECOWATER IS NOT LIABLE FOR CON-
SEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. NO ECOWATER DEALER, AGENT,
REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND OR
EXPAND THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damage, so the limitations and exclusions in this warranty may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty applies to consumer-owned installations only.
Warranty
GUARANTEE
BOND
The Safeco Insurance Company of America has issued its bond in the form shown below, guaranteeing full performance by EcoWater Systems LLC.
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, hereinafter called “Surety,” guarantees unto Bank of New
York as Trustee holding said Guarantee Bond under the terms of a Trust Agreement dated April 9, 2003, for the use and benefit of original purchasers of residential
EcoWater Systems Units within the Continental United
States, as described herein, that EcoWater Systems LLC will discharge the obligations of the “EcoWater Bonded
Parts and Service Guarantee Policy.”
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that:
1. Liability of Surety hereunder shall not exceed the sum of FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100th DOLLARS ($500.00) as to any one installation, and shall not exceed the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100th DOL-
LARS ($500,000.00) in the aggregate, and
2. There shall be no liability hereunder as to any purchaser to whom there has not been issued at the time of installation and purchase completed registration card which is enclosed with a facsimile of this bond, and who has not returned such card in accordance with this guarantee.
3. Claim must be made by such original purchaser in writing within 30 days from the expiration of these guarantees upon EcoWater Systems LLC, P.O. Box 64420,
St. Paul, MN 55164, to perform the terms of said guarantee, and notice of any default on such guarantee must be sent to Surety at its address by Registered Mail.
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
This is to certify that the original of the above guarantee and bond is on file with Bank of New York.
BANK OF NEW YORK
As Trustee
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HARD
WATER
OUTLET
INLET
Planning Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS
bypass valve
120V, 60Hz outlet
CONDITIONED
WATER transformer
(supplied) outlet valve 3-- valve bypass system inlet valve to controller to controller
OUTLET
INLET
HARD
WATER valve drain hose bypass valve
#7214383
NOTE : Faceplate and support not shown for clarity of drawing.
brine tank overflow hose
CABINET
MODEL valve drain hose
TWO--TANK
MODEL
1--1/2” airgap brine tank overflow hose floor drain
Tie or wire valve drain hose in place to keep over floor drain.
1--1/2” airgap
INLET / OUTLET PLUMBING OPTIONS
ALWAYS INSTALL either an EcoWater Systems bypass valve #7214383, or a 3-valve bypass system.
Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for repairs if needed, but still have water in house pipes.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A drain is needed for recharge discharge water. A floor drain is preferred, close to the EcoWater
Systems conditioner. A laundry tub, standpipe, etc., are other options (See Figure 2).
A 120V, 60 Hz, grounded, continuously “live” electrical outlet is needed, in a dry location within 10 feet of the EcoWater Systems conditioner.
drain hose
STANDPIPE
DRAIN OPTIONS
1--1/2” airgap
1--1/2” airgap floor drain drain hose
FIG. 1
LAUNDRY TUB
FIG. 2
NOTE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing code 248-CMR shall be adhered to. A licensed plumber shall be used for this installation.
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Unpacking & Installation
1. UNPACKING 4. INSTALLING THREE-VALVE BYPASS
EcoWater Systems conditioner models R70 and R50S are shipped from the factory in two cartons. These contain 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
If installing a 3-valve bypass system, plumb as needed using Figure 1 as a guide. When installing sweat copper, 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 inlet side supply pipe
6. CONNECT INLET & OUTLET PLUMBING
A.
clip goes to the valve
. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.
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 valve (See Figure 3B), or into the softener valve (Figures 3 &
3A). Then install the “C'' clips.
NOTE: For lubrication, use silicone grease approved for potable water supplies.
clip (2) copper tube (2) 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 fittings fully together, and pipes square and straight.
continued turbine support
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.
o--ring (2) turbine support
VALVE INLET copper tube
B.
Bypass
Valve
Installation o--ring copper tube (2) o--ring (2)
FIG. 3
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(1) Apply pipe joint compound to all outside pipe threads.
(2) Tighten all threaded joints.
(3) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe
Step 6a above.
c. CPVC PLASTIC PIPE
(1) Clean, prime and cement all joints, following the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the plastic pipe and fittings.
(2) If soldering to the inlet and outlet tubes, observe step 6a above.
7. COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING
The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used as a ground for the house electrical system. The 3-valve bypass type of installation, shown in Figure 1, will maintain ground continuity. If you use the plastic bypass, continuity is broken. To restore the ground, do either step 7a or 7b following.
a . Use the included ground clamp kit (included) to make a jumper across the inlet and outlet copper tubes (See
Figure 4A).
b . Install a #4 copper wire across the removed section of main water pipe, securely clamping at both ends
(See Figure 4B) – parts not included.
Installation
8. INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE
NOTE: See valve drain options on Page 4.
a . Elevating the drain hose may cause back pressure that could reduce the brine draw during recharge. If raising the drain line overhead is required to get to the drain point, measure the inlet water pressure to the softener first. For inlet pressures between 20 and 50 psi, do not raise higher than 8 feet above the floor. For inlet pressure above 50 psi, the drain line may be raised to a maximum height of 14 feet.
b . Connect a length of 1/2" I.D. hose (check codes) to the valve drain elbow, on the controller. Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place. Route the hose out through the notch in the back of the top cover.
c . Run the hose to the floor drain, and as typically shown in Figure 1, tie or wire the end to a brick or other heavy object. This will prevent “whipping” during recharges. Be sure to provide a 1-1/2" minimum air gap, to prevent possible sewer water backup.
9. INSTALL BRINE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE
a . Connect a length of 1/2" I. D. hose to the brine tank overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp.
b . Run the hose to the floor drain, or other suitable drain point no higher than the drain fitting on the tank. If the tank overfills with water, the excess water flows to the drain point.
10. On Two-tank models,
connect the brine tubing to the nozzle and venturi housing.
A 3 -- Valve Bypass
B clamp (2)
FIG. 4
ground clamp ground wire nozzle & venturi
OUTLET
VALVE
BYPASS
VALVE
INLET
VALVE o--ring elbow nut--ferrule screen brine tubing
Note: To ease brine tubing connection, use the elbow and o--ring seal as shown. Lubricate the o-ring and insert into the elbow. Turn the elbow on and tighten. Then, back--off up to one turn, as needed.
FIG. 5
EcoWater Systems
Bypass Valve
PULL for
OUT service
PUSH IN for bypass from conditioner to conditioner
D for
SERVICE:
-- Open the inlet and outlet valves.
-- Close the bypass valve.
D for
BYPASS:
-- Close the inlet and outlet valves.
-- Open the bypass valve.
FIG. 6
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11. PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS
To prevent excessive air pressure in the EcoWater
Systems conditioner and plumbing system, do the following steps EXACTLY in order: a . Fully open two or more conditioned cold water faucets nearby the EcoWater Systems conditioner.
b . Place the bypass valve(s) in bypass position (See
Figure 6).
c . Fully open the main water supply valve. Watch until the flow from the opened faucets becomes steady, with no spurting or air bubbles.
d . EXACTLY as follows, place bypass valve(s) into service :
(1) SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: Slowly move the valve stem toward service position, pausing serveral times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.
(2) 3-VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass valve and open the outlet valve. Slowly open the inlet valve, pausing serveral times to allow the unit to pressurize slowly.
e . After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet for one minute, or until all air is expelled, then close.
f . Close all cold water faucets and check your plumbing work for leaks.
12. ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE
TANK
a . Using a pail or garden hose, add about 3 gallons of water into the brine tank. DO NOT pour into the brinewell.
b . Add salt to the brine tank. It is recommended to fill the brine tank no more than 1/2 full. Level the salt when finished adding. You can use most water conditioner salts, but it must be clean. Recommended nugget, pellet or coarse solar salts have less than 1% impurities. Salt storage capacity is shown on page 38.
NOTE: See page 31 for additional information on salt.
13. SANITIZING THE ECOWATER SYSTEMS
CONDITIONER
Care is taken at the factory to keep your EcoWater
System conditioner clean and sanitary. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the unit. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested* when installing.
continued
* Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some water supplies, the EcoWater System Unit may need periodic disinfecting.
Installation a . Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 1-1/2 oz.
(2 to 3 tablespoons) of common household bleach into the softener brinewell. Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White
Sail, Eagle, etc., are brand names of bleach readily available. Replace the brinewell cover.
b . The final step in the sanitizing procedure is done as you complete the following steps, including electronic controller programming on page 8.
14. CONNECT TRANSFORMER
Plug the transformer into a continuously “live,” grounded, 120V, 60Hz house electrical outlet, in a dry location and approved by local codes. The unit works on 24V only. Do not connect without the transformer.
15. PROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CON-
TROLLER
Follow the Setup Procedure on Page 8 to program the electronic controller with basic operating information, such as time and water hardness. After completing
Steps 1 through 14 of the setup procedure on Page 8, continue with Step 16 below.
16. START A RECHARGE
From the rolling status screens, press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu . Make sure
Recharge is highlighted, then press SELECT ( ).
Press DOWN ( ) to scroll to Recharge Now , then press SELECT ( ) twice. You should hear the valve motor run as the EcoWater Systems conditioner begins recharging. This recharge draws the sanitizing bleach into and through the conditioner. Any air remaining in the unit is purged to the drain.
17. RESTART THE WATER HEATER
Turn on the electric or fuel supply to the water heater, and light the pilot, if applies.
NOTE: The water heater is filled with hard water and, as hot water is used, it refills with conditioned water. In a few days, the hot water will be fully conditioned. To have fully conditioned hot water immediately, wait until the recharge (Step 16) is complete, then drain the water heater until water runs cold.
18. CONNECT TO THE REMOTE
Unpack the remote and install the batteries, as detailed on Page 22. Then, follow the “Connecting to Remote” procedure on Page 10.
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Display
LEFT
Button
UP
Button
RIGHT
Button
Conditioner Operation
6 . Press the SELECT ( ) button.
E.A.S.E.
Port
SELECT
Button
DOWN
Button
FIG. 7
SETUP PROCEDURE
When the EcoWater Systems softener is plugged in for the first time, a beep sounds and the display briefly shows a logo, followed by model information. Next, a series of six “wizard” screens prompts you to enter basic operating information:
FIG. 11
7 . HARDNESS Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to set the value of your water’s hardness (See
Figure 11).
NOTE: Do not increase the hardness setting to compensate for iron in your water. The electronic control compensates automatically after you set the iron level in Step 11, below.
8 . Press the SELECT ( ) button.
FIG. 8
1 . LANGUAGE If the desired language already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 8), go to Step 2.
Otherwise, press the softener’s DOWN ( ) or UP
( ) buttons to scroll to the desired language, then press the SELECT ( ) button to choose it.
2 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to advance to the next
“wizard” screen.
FIG. 12
9 . SALT LEVEL Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to set the salt level (See Figure 12). It should match the lowest number visible on the brinewell decal above the salt.
10 . Press the SELECT ( ) button.
FIG. 9
3 . SYSTEM UNITS If the desired system already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 9), go to Step 4.
Otherwise, press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the desired system, then press the
SELECT ( ) button to choose it.
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button.
FIG. 13
11 . IRON LEVEL Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to set the value for iron in your water (See
Figure 13). The conversion factor is 3 grains per 1 ppm of clear water iron.
12 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The screen will show “Setup complete!” (See Figure 14).
FIG. 10
5 . CURRENT TIME Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to set the current time (See Figure 10). Hold the button down to rapidly advance. Be sure that AM or PM is correct. If the system units were set to metric in Step 3, the clock will be in 24-hour format.
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FIG. 14
13 . If, at this point, you want to go back and make changes, press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll to
Redo setup , then press the SELECT ( ) button twice to repeat the six “wizard” screens.
14 . If no changes are desired, make sure Run softener has a black dot next to it (See Figure 14) and press the SELECT ( ) button. The softener begins normal operation, described on the next page.
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SOFTENER STATUS SCREENS
During normal operation, the EcoWater Systems softener’s display shows up to four status screens (Page 14 explains how individual screens can be turned on or off). Each is shown for six seconds, in a rolling sequence (See Figure 15).
MAIN MENU
Conditioner Operation
*
* Water remaining before the next recharge.
FIG. 15
Pressing the softener’s RIGHT ( ) button manually advances to the next screen in the sequence. Pressing the LEFT ( ) button manually returns to the previous status screen. If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the automatic rolling sequence resumes.
OTHER MESSAGES, ALERTS &
REMINDERS
The softener status screens described above will not be displayed in a rolling sequence when one of the following items is displayed:
Recharge status (Displayed during recharges, showing valve position and time remaining)
Add salt or Out of salt (See Page 31)
Current time setting screen instead of status screens indicates time has been lost, perhaps after a long power loss. Set the time (See Page 12).
Service reminder (See Page 20)
Error detected (Contact your dealer for service)
FLASHING BACKLIGHT
The softener’s display is backlit to make it easy to read.
The backlight will flash on and off when one or more of the following conditions occurs:
Salt needs to be added
Time needs to be set (Time has been lost)
Service is overdue (Service reminder)
Error condition
The flashing will stop after any key is pressed.
However, it will start again at Midnight if the underlying condition (e.g. low salt level) has not been addressed.
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FIG. 16
During normal operation (status screens rolling), press the softener’s SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu (See Figure 16). This menu and its subsidiary screens are used to control these softener operations:
Recharge (See Page 12)
Salt settings
Salt level (See Page 11)
Low salt alarm (See Page 11)
Salt type (See Page 11)
Basic settings
Current time (See Page 12)
Hardness (See Page 13)
Iron level (See Page 13)
Recharge time (See Page 13)
Rolling screens (See Page 14)
User preferences
Language (See Page 14)
Time format (See Page 15)
Volume units (See Page 15)
Hardness units (See Page 15)
Weight units (See Page 15)
System information
Model information (See Page 16)
Water available (See Page 16)
Daily avg. water used (See Page 16)
Water used today (See Page 16)
Total water used (See Page 16)
Current water flow (See Page 16)
Days powered up (See Page 16)
Last recharge (See Page 16)
Total recharges (See Page 16)
Advanced settings
Cycle times
Backwash time (See Page 17)
2nd backwash (See Page 17)
2nd backwash time (See Page 17)
Fast rinse time (See Page 17)
Special features
Efficiency mode (See Page 18)
Max. days between recharges (See Page 18)
Auxiliary control (See Page 19)
Chemical feed volume** (See Page 19)
Chemical feed timer** (See Page 19)
97% feature (See Page 18)
Service reminder (See Page 20)
Troubleshooting
Send E.A.S.E. message (See Page 20)
Diagnostics (See Page 21)
Setup changes (See Page 21)
Connect to remote (See Page 10)
** Only displayed if Auxiliary control is set to Chemical feed.
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CONNECTING TO REMOTE
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, it is not yet in communication with the remote. Do the following to establish a link between the two:
1 . This procedure involves pushing buttons on both the softener and remote, so have the remote near the softener for now. Make sure the remote is powered up (See “Installing Batteries” on Page 22).
2 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the softener’s SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
3 . Press the softener’s DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted (See Figure 17).
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10 . Within a few seconds the screen should change to show “Remote found” (See Figure 20). If, after about one minute, the softener’s screen instead reads “New remote not found,” press the softener’s
SELECT ( ) button to return to the screen in Figure
18 and press the remote’s LEFT ( ) button to return to the screen in Figure 96. Then repeat this procedure from Step 8. If the remote is not found after several tries, contact your dealer for service.
Take note of the message on the remote’s screen after an unsuccessful attempt, as it indicates the nature of the problem.
FIG. 17
4 . Press the softener’s SELECT ( ) button to display the Advanced settings menu (See Figure 18).
FIG. 20
11 . Press the softener’s SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Advanced settings menu
(Figure 18).
12 . Press the softener’s LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
FIG. 18
5 . Press the softener’s DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Connect to remote is highlighted.
6 . If the remote does not already show a menu screen, press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display a
Menu screen. (See Figure 95 on Page 24).
7 . Press the remote’s DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Add new device is highlighted in a box (See Figure 96).
8 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button, and the
“Waiting for new device...” screen appears (See
Figure 97). The remote waits two minutes for the softener to be activated (in the next step).
9 . Make sure the softener’s display still shows the screen in Figure 18. Press the softener’s SELECT
( ) button to display the “Looking for remote” screen
(See Figure 19).
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LONG DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES
Most messages in the softener’s display screens are short enough to be shown as a single line. Longer messages will be truncated (See Figure 21 for an example) until you highlight them.
FIG. 21
One second after being highlighted, the viewing box expands (See Figure 22) to show the entire message.
After three seconds the view resets (Figure 21).
FIG. 19
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SETTING SALT LEVEL
Use this feature when adding salt to the softener.
Procedure for Cabinet Models
1 . When the softener is displaying the rolling status screens, open the salt lid. The tank light turns on and the Salt level screen appears (See Figure 23).
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LOW SALT ALARM
Use this feature to program when the electronic control will display a low salt alarm. The number of days can be customized, or the feature can be turned off. The default is 30 days.
1-3 . Go to the Salt settings menu by following Steps 1-
3 in “Procedure for Two-tank Models” at left.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Low salt alarm is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Low salt alarm screen (See Figure 26).
FIG. 23
2 . After adding and leveling salt, observe the numbered decal on the brinewell. Press UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) to change the salt level to match the lowest number visible on the brinewell decal above the salt.
3 . Close the salt lid. The tank light turns off and the display goes back to the rolling status screens.
Procedure for Two-tank Models
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Salt settings is highlighted (See
Figure 24).
FIG. 24
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Salt settings menu (See Figure 25).
FIG. 26
6 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to change the number of days. Set the number of days to provide enough time to purchase salt and avoid running into hard water. Setting the number of days below 1 turns the alarm feature off.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Salt settings menu.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
SETTING SALT TYPE
Use this feature to program the electronic control with which type of salt is used. The default is NaCl.
Selecting KCl increases fill time 25% and brine/slow rinse times 12%.
1-3 . Go to the Salt settings menu by following Steps 1-
3 in “Procedure for Two-tank Models” at left.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Salt type is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Salt type menu (See Figure 27).
FIG. 25
4 . Make sure Salt level is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Salt level screen (See Figure 23). This screen will not automatically exit for 15 minutes.
6 . After adding and leveling salt, observe the numbered decal on the brinewell. Press UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) to change the salt level to match the lowest number visible on the brinewell decal above the salt.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Salt settings menu (Figure 25).
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens. It will also exit automatically if no buttons are pressed for four minutes.
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FIG. 27
6 . If the desired salt type already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 27), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press the softener’s DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the other salt type, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Salt settings menu.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
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RECHARGING THE SOFTENER
This feature may be used to assure an adequate supply of softened water at times of unusually high water use.
For example, if you have guests and the “Water available” screen (See Page 16) is at or below 50%, you could deplete softened water capacity before the next automatic recharge. Initiating a manual recharge will restore 100% softened water capacity after complete.
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
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SETTING THE CURRENT TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to set the current time (See Page 8). To change the time at a later date, such as after a long power loss:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 31).
FIG. 28
2 . Make sure Recharge is highlighted (See Figure 28).
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Recharge menu (See Figure 29).
FIG. 31
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Basic settings menu (See Figure 32).
FIG. 29
4 . If the desired option already has a black dot next to it
(See Figure 29), go to Step 5. Otherwise, press the
DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the desired option, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
Automatic cancels a manually scheduled recharge
(if it has not already begun) and lets the electronic control determine when to recharge next.
Recharge now begins a recharge immediately after the SELECT ( ) button is pushed again in Step
5.
Schedule sets a recharge to begin at the preset recharge time (set according to the instructions on
Page 13).
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. If Recharge now is selected, the display immediately goes to the
Recharge status screen (See Figure 30). If
Automatic or Schedule are selected, the display goes back to the Main menu (Figure 28).
FIG. 32
4 . Make sure Current time is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Current time screen (See Figure 33).
FIG. 33
6 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to change the time. Hold the button down to rapidly advance.
Be sure that AM or PM is correct (unless softener is set for a 24-hour clock).
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Basic settings menu (Figure 32).
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
FIG. 30
6 . Press the LEFT ( ) button (twice from the Recharge status screen) to return to the rolling status screens.
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SETTING RECHARGE TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, the default time for starting an automatic recharge is
2:00 a.m. This is a good time in most households because water is not being used. To change this time:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 34).
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SETTING HARDNESS
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to enter your water’s hardness (See Page 8). To change it:
1-3 . Go to the Basic settings menu by following Steps
1-3 in “Setting Recharge Time” at left.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Hardness is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Hardness screen (See Figure 37).
FIG. 34
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Basic settings menu (See Figure 35).
FIG. 35
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Recharge time is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Recharge time screen (See Figure 36).
FIG. 37
6 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to set the value for your water’s hardness. Hold the button down to rapidly advance.
NOTE: Do not increase the hardness setting to compensate for iron in your water. The electronic control compensates automatically after you set the iron level, below.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Basic settings menu.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
SETTING IRON LEVEL
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to enter your water’s iron level (See Page 8). The conversion factor is 3 grains per ppm of clear water iron. To change:
1-3 . Go to the Basic settings menu by following Steps
1-3 in “Setting Recharge Time” at left.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Iron level is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Iron level screen (See Figure 38).
FIG. 36
6 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to change the recharge time in 1 hour increments. Hold the button down to rapidly advance. Be sure that AM or
PM is correct (unless softener is set for a 24-hour clock).
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Basic settings menu (Figure 35).
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
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FIG. 38
6 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to set the value for iron in your water. Hold the button down to rapidly advance.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Basic settings menu.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
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MODIFYING ROLLING SCREENS
During normal softener operation, four status screens are shown in sequence (See “Softener Status Screens” on Page 9). When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, the default is to show all four. You can turn on/off individual screens*:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Basic settings is highlighted
(See Figure 39).
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, a “wizard” screen prompts you to set the language
(See Page 8). Language is set independently on the softener and remote (See Page 26 to set the remote’s language). To change the softener’s language:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until User preferences is highlighted
(See Figure 42).
FIG. 39
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Basic settings menu (See Figure 40).
FIG. 42
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the User preferences menu (See Figure 43).
FIG. 40
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Rolling screens is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Rolling screens menu (See Figure 41).
4 . Make sure Language is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Language menu (See Figure 44).
FIG. 43
FIG. 41
6 . Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll through the list. Items with a black square next to them will be displayed during normal operation.
7 . To un-select a screen, make sure its name is highlighted in a box. Then press the SELECT ( ) button.
The black square will disappear. Pressing SELECT
( ) again makes the black square reappear and reselects the highlighted item. At least one screen must be selected/highlighted.
8 . When selections are complete, exit this menu by pressing the LEFT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Basic settings menu (Figure 40).
9 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
* This does not include service reminders, errors, alerts or
Recharge status screens.
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FIG. 44
6 . If the desired language already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 44), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the desired language, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it. The choices are: English, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Hungarian, Turkish,
Lithuanian, Greek or Romanian.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the User preferences menu (Figure 43).
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
TO SET THE SOFTENER TO ENGLISH
IF ANOTHER LANGUAGE IS DISPLAYED:
From the rolling status screens, press SELECT ( ).
Press DOWN ( ) three times, then press SELECT
( ) twice. Press UP ( ) to scroll to English at the top of the list, then press SELECT ( ) twice. Press
LEFT ( ) twice to exit all menus.
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SETTING TIME FORMAT
Use this feature to select a 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour clock.
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until User preferences is highlighted.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the User preferences menu.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Time format is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Time format menu (See Figure 45).
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SETTING HARDNESS UNITS
Use this feature to select grains or parts per million
(ppm) as hardness units.
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until User preferences is highlighted.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the User preferences menu.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Hardness units is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Hardness units menu (See Figure 47).
FIG. 45
6 . If the desired time format already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 45), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the other time format, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the User preferences menu.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
SETTING VOLUME UNITS
Use this feature to select gallons or liters as volume units.
1-3 . Go to the User preferences menu by following
Steps 1-3 in “Setting Time Format” above.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Volume units is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Volume units menu (See Figure 46).
FIG. 47
6 . If the desired hardness unit already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 47), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the other hardness unit, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the User preferences menu.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
SETTING WEIGHT UNITS
Use this feature to select pounds or kilograms as weight units.
1-3 . Go to the User preferences menu by following
Steps 1-3 in “Setting Hardness Units” above.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Weight units is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Weight units menu (See Figure 48).
FIG. 46
6 . If the desired volume unit already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 46), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the other volume unit, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the User preferences menu.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
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FIG. 48
6 . If the desired weight unit already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 48), go to Step 7. Otherwise, press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the other weight unit, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the User preferences menu.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
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SYSTEM INFORMATION
Use these features to look up the following information about the softener and its operations:
Model information (model number and software version)
Water available (softened water ready for use)
Daily average water used
Water used today
Total water used (explained in Step 6, below)
Current water flow
Days powered up
Last recharge
Total recharges
To display one of these screens:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until System information is highlighted (See Figure 49).
FIG. 49
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the System information menu (See Figure 50).
FIG. 50
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until the desired option is highlighted
(See list at the top of this column).
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the desired information screen (See Figures 51-59).
6 . The Total water used screen (See Figure 55) shows the volume of water used since it was last reset (it works like the trip odometer in a car). To reset the value to 0, press the RIGHT ( ) button while this screen is displayed.
7 . When finished viewing an information screen, press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the System information menu (Figure 50). It will also exit automatically if no buttons are pressed for four minutes.
8 . Press the LEFT ( ) button twice to return to the rolling status screens.
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FIG. 51
FIG. 52
FIG. 53
FIG. 54
FIG. 55
FIG. 56
FIG. 57
FIG. 58
FIG. 59
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CYCLE TIMES
Use these features to change the following softener operations:
Backwash time
Second backwash (turn on or off)
Second backwash time
Fast rinse time
To display these screens:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted
(See Figure 60).
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8a . Backwash time : Press the UP ( ) or DOWN
( ) buttons to change the backwash time.
Hold the button down to rapidly advance. The backwash time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes* (See Figure 63).
FIG. 63
8b . Second backwash : If the desired option already has a black dot next to it (See Figure
64), go to Step 9. Otherwise, press the DOWN
( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the other option, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
Setting this feature On adds a second backwash and rinse at the beginning of the recharge cycle. Default is Off. Set this feature On if your water supply contains a lot of sediment or iron.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Advanced settings menu (See Figure 61).
FIG. 60
FIG. 61
4 . Make sure Cycle times is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Cycle times menu (See Figure 62).
FIG. 64
8c . Second backwash time : Press the UP ( ) or
DOWN ( ) buttons to change the second backwash time. Hold the button down to rapidly advance. The time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes (See Figure 65).
FIG. 62
6 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until the desired option is highlighted
(See list at the top of this column).
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the desired information screen (See Figures 63-66).
8 . See the right column on this page for specific instructions on each cycle time screen.
9 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Cycle times menu (Figure 62).
10 . Press the LEFT ( ) button three times to return to the rolling status screens.
FIG. 65
8d . Fast rinse time : Press the UP ( ) or DOWN
( ) buttons to change the fast rinse time. Hold the button down to rapidly advance. The fast rinse time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes*
(See Figure 66).
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FIG. 66
* Reducing the backwash and fast rinse times below a softener model’s default settings can result in salty water after recharges.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Use these features to change the following operations:
Efficiency mode
Maximum days between recharges
Auxiliary control (described on Page 19)
Chemical feed volume* (described on Page 19)
Chemical feed timer* (described on Page 19)
97% feature
Service reminder (described on Page 20)
To display one these screens:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted
(See Figure 67).
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8a . Efficiency mode : If the desired efficiency mode already has a black dot next to it (See
Figure 70), go to Step 9. Otherwise, press the
DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the desired efficiency mode, then press SELECT
( ) to choose it.
Salt efficient limits available salt doses to maintain 4000 grains/lb. of salt efficiency.
Units may recharge more frequently.
Auto adjusting is the default. It automatically adjusts salt doses to target a 3-4 day interval between recharges. Recommended.
High capacity is for applications where very low “bleed” (less than 1.5 ppm) of hardness can be tolerated. Such applications include water for boilers. This setting will consume higher quantities of salt.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Advanced settings menu (See Figure 68).
FIG. 67
FIG. 70
8b . Maximum days between recharges : Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to change the number of days (See Figure 71). The feature can be set from 1 to 15 days. Setting the number of days below 1 turns the feature off and defaults to automatic control of recharging.
FIG. 68
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Special features is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Special features menu (See Figure 69).
FIG. 69
6 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until the desired option is highlighted
(See list at the top of this column).
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the desired information screen (See Figures 70-72).
8 . See the right column on this page for specific instructions on each cycle time screen.
9 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Special features menu (Figure 69).
10 . Press the LEFT ( ) button three times to return to the rolling status screens.
* Only displayed if Auxiliary control is set to Chemical feed.
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FIG. 71
8c . 97% feature : If the desired option already has a black dot next to it (See Figure 72), go to
Step 9. Otherwise, press the DOWN ( ) or
UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the other option, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it. If this feature is On, the softener will automatically recharge when 97% of capacity is used, at any time of day. Default is Off.
FIG. 72
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AUXILIARY CONTROL
The electronic control has an auxiliary output which can control external devices in a water treatment system.
The signal is 24V AC, current draw 800 mA maximum.
The Auxiliary Output terminals are located on the electronic control board (See Schematic on Page 37).
For more details on the use of auxiliary controlled equipment in water treatment systems, consult the
EcoWater Systems “Problem Water Guide.”
To select an auxiliary control mode:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Special features is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Special features menu (See Figure 73).
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FIG. 74
CHEMICAL FEED
If the auxiliary control mode has been set to Chemical feed , as described in the previous section, two additional lines ( Chemical feed volume and Chemical feed timer ) will appear on the Special features menu.
To set these values:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Special features is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Special features menu (See Figure 73).
6 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Chemical feed volume or
Chemical feed timer is highlighted.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Chemical feed volume or Chemical feed timer menu
(See Figures 75 & 76).
FIG. 73
6 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Auxiliary control is highlighted.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Auxiliary control menu (See Figure 74).
8 . If the desired option already has a black dot next to it
(See Figure 74), go to Step 9. Otherwise, press the
DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the desired option, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
Off is the default.
Chlorine can be used to drive a chlorine generator, which produces chlorine, as brine water passes through it, to sanitize the resin during recharges.
Bypass turns 24V AC on during the brine, backwash and fast rinse portions of the cycle (when the softener’s valve is in bypass and hard water is being supplied to the house).
Chemical feed can be used to run a chemical feed pump. If chosen, the chemical feed volume and timer must be set, as detailed at right)
Water use turns 24V AC on when the softener’s turbine indicates water flow. Could be used to drive an air pump for iron or sulfur oxidation.
9 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Special features menu (Figure 73).
10 . Press the LEFT ( ) button three times to return to the rolling status screens.
FIG. 75
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FIG. 76
8 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to change the value. Hold the button down to rapidly advance.
Chemical feed volume is the amount of water which will pass through the softener between each activation of the chemical feed equipment.
Chemical feed timer is how long the output to the chemical feed equipment is energized each time it is activated.
9 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Special features menu (Figure 73).
10 . Press the LEFT ( ) button three times to return to the rolling status screens.
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SERVICE REMINDER (set / reset)
Use this feature to program the number of months (up to 24) before a “Service overdue” message will appear instead of the rolling status screens (See Figure 77).
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SEND E.A.S.E. MESSAGE
With E.A.S.E. (Electronic Automated Service
Evaluation), a homeowner or service technician can transmit operational data via a telephone for diagnostic purposes. Ask your participating EcoWater Systems dealer for more information.
To send an E.A.S.E. message:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Advanced settings menu (See Figure 80).
FIG. 77
This message also appears on the remote. This will be a reminder to call your dealer for service. Once programmed, this feature displays the number of months and days left until the service reminder.
Once the “Service overdue” message has appeared, dealers performing service clear it by setting the number of months until the next service reminder. Set or reset the service reminder as follows:
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Special features is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Special features menu (See Figure 78).
FIG. 80
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Troubleshooting is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Troubleshooting menu (See Figure 81).
FIG. 78
6 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Service reminder is highlighted.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Service reminder screen (See Figure 79).
FIG. 81
6 . Make sure Send EASE message is highlighted.
7 . With the phone ready, press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Send EASE message screen and begin transmission.
8 . Hold the phone’s receiver an inch or two above the
E.A.S.E. port on the softener’s faceplate (See Figure
7 on Page 8). Maintain the receiver steadily in this position during the entire transmission.
FIG. 79
8 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to set the number of months until the service reminder appears. Repeatedly pressing the DOWN ( ) button until the display reads “Off” turns this feature off and zeros the number of months and days.
9 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Special features menu (Figure 78).
10 . Press the LEFT ( ) button three times to return to the rolling status screens.
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FIG. 82
9 . A bar is displayed showing the transmission’s progress (See Figure 82). Once completed, the
Troubleshooting screen immediately reappears
(Figure 81).
10 . Press the LEFT ( ) button three times to return to the rolling status screens.
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DIAGNOSTICS
This feature allows a service technician to check the operating state of individual components in the softener
(e.g. valve position) to troubleshoot problems. If an error code is displayed in place of the rolling status screens, call your dealer for service.
To view the Diagnostics screen:
1 . If an error code is displayed, skip Steps 2-7 and go directly to Step 8.
2 . To display the Diagnostics screen from any of the rolling status screens (when an error code is not displayed), press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Main menu .
3 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted.
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
5 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Troubleshooting is highlighted.
6 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Troubleshooting menu (See Figure 83).
FIG. 83
7 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Diagnostics is highlighted.
8 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Diagnostics screen (See Figure 84).
Conditioner Operation
10 . When finished viewing the Diagnostics screen, press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the Troubleshooting menu.
11 . Press the LEFT ( ) button three times to return to the rolling status screens (or error code screen if an error condition exists).
SETUP CHANGES
This feature allows a service technician to repeat the setup procedure (See Page 8) or restore the softener’s default operating values.
1 . From any of the rolling status screens, press the
SELECT ( ) button to display the Main menu .
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Advanced settings is highlighted.
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Advanced settings menu.
4 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Troubleshooting is highlighted.
5 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Troubleshooting menu (See Figure 83).
6 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Setup changes is highlighted.
7 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Setup changes menu (See Figure 85).
FIG. 84
9 . Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll through the list. The following items are displayed:
Time (current)
Position time (counts down the time remaining in the current valve position)
Current position (of the valve: service, fill, brine, backwash, fast rinse or moving)
Requested position (of the valve)
Motor state (on or off)
Valve position switch (open or closed)
Turbine count (if changing, indicates water flow)
Tank light switch (open or closed)
RF module (detected or not)
Error code (call for service if a number is displayed) continued
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FIG. 85
8 . If the desired option already has a black dot next to it
(See Figure 85), go to Step 9. Otherwise, press the
DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the desired option, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
Redo setup allows you to select a different model code (intended to be used for upgrades or retrofits of existing softeners). Model codes are listed on
Page 39.
Restore defaults will reset all customizable settings to their default values and take you through the “wizard” screen setup procedure (See Page 8).
Cancel will return to the Troubleshooting menu
(Figure 83).
9 . Press the SELECT ( ) button.
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UNPACKING
The EcoWater Systems HydroLink™ remote is shipped from the factory in one carton. Thoroughly check for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also 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.
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH SHIPMENT
Support
3 Batteries
(AA size)
Remote Unpacking & Installation
INSTALLING THE SUPPORT
The EcoWater Systems HydroLink™ remote is shipped with a teardrop-shaped support to hold the unit at an angle when placed on a horizontal surface.
1 . Snap one of the support’s two tabs into the rectangular slot on the back of the remote’s case (See Figure
88).
Support has 2 tabs
Slot in battery cover
FIG. 88
2 . The angle may be adjusted by reorienting the support in the battery cover (See Figure 89).
Remote (including
Battery Cover)
FIG. 86
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1 . Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote.
2 . Install three (3) AA size batteries, making sure that they are oriented to match the and – markings inside the battery compartment (See Figure 87).
3 . Snap the battery cover back in place.
Battery
Cover
FIG. 89
OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTING
The EcoWater Systems HydroLink™ remote (without the support) may also be mounted on a wall. If this option is desired, install two fasteners (not included) at a convenient height, spaced 6-1/8” (156 mm) apart
(See Figure 90).
6-1/8”
(156 mm)
3 Batteries
(AA size)
FIG. 87
NOTE: When replacing batteries in a remote that was previously connected to a softener, it is not necessary to reconnect the remote and softener.
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FIG. 90
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Remote
Water
Softener
Drinking
Water
System 1
Remote Introduction
NAVIGATING THE SCREENS
When the remote is powered up (by installing the batteries), a logo will briefly appear in the display. Once a device has been added, as shown in the procedure on
Page 24, the display will automatically cycle between screens showing the status of water treatment devices communicating with the remote. To manually go to the next screen in the sequence, press the LEFT ( ) or
RIGHT ( ) buttons.
Water
Softener status
Drinking
Water
System 1 status
Drinking
Water
System 2 status
Drinking
Water
System 2
FIG. 91
HYDROLINK™ REMOTE
The EcoWater Systems HydroLink™ remote is part of a wireless system which monitors multiple water treatment devices in a home. These water treatment devices include water softener(s) and drinking water filter(s) equipped to communicate with this type of system
(See Figure 91). The remote displays, in a convenient, central location, useful operating information.
Once devices capable of communicating with the system have been added to the remote (See “Adding a
Device” on Page 24), the remote’s normal operating mode displays a sequence of screens showing the status of each device in the system (See Figure 92), and any active alerts, such as “Low salt.”
In addition to monitoring water treatment devices, the remote can also control some water softener operations, such as initiating a manual recharge.
HYDROLINK™ COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The devices in the system exchange information in a loosely coupled network. AC powered devices, such as softeners, listen for new data all the time and act as data hubs. Battery powered devices like the remote check for information at regular intervals. Battery powered devices like drinking water systems do not communicate directly with each other or the remote, but pass along information through AC powered devices.
Up to 4 devices may be added to one remote, including no more than 3 AC powered devices. An AC powered device with a transmitter must be part of any network
(usually a water softener).
It is not necessary for every device in a network to be in radio range of all others. Information one device communicates to any other device will be passed along (like gossip) to all devices in the network.
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Active Alerts
(if any)
FIG. 92
Some screens have more information than can be shown at one time (for example, the softener status display shown in Figure 93). A down arrow ( ) in the lower right corner indicates that there is more information below. Use the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the additional lines.
FIG. 93
ACTIVE ALERTS
The status screens described above will not be displayed in a rolling sequence when one of the following active alert messages is displayed:
Low salt (See Page 31)
Time lost (Set the softener’s clock, as described on Page 12)
Service overdue (See Page 20)
Error code (Contact your dealer for service)
MANUALLY REFRESHING THE DATA
If there has been no button activity for 30 seconds, pressing any button will refresh the data being displayed. Normally each data element refreshes at a much slower rate to conserve battery life.
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Display
Photo
Cell
LEFT
Button
UP
Button
RIGHT
Button
Remote Operation
ADDING A DEVICE
To initiate communication between the remote and a device such as a water softener, it is necessary to add the device to the remote by doing the following:
1 . If no device has been added to the remote, the menu shown in Figure 95 is displayed instead of status screens. In this case, skip to step 2. Otherwise, if status screens are shown, press the remote’s
SELECT ( ) button to display a Menu screen (See
Figure 95).
TM Alert
Alert
LED
SELECT
Button
DOWN
Button
FIG. 94
REMOTE MENUS
Startup Menu
Before any devices have been added to the remote, the following menu is displayed:
Display options
Set language (See Page 26)
Network options
Add new device (See Page 24)
Softener Menu
After the softener has been added, the remote will display a softener status screen as one of the rolling status screens. Pressing the remote’s SELECT ( ) button when the softener status screen is displayed shows the following menu:
Remote Control
Recharge (See Page 27)
Recharge time (See Page 27)
Display options
Display data (See Page 28)
Display order (See Page 29)
Remote control data (See Page 29)
Rename device (See Page 30)
Set language (See Page 26)
Network options
Add new device (See Page 24)
Delete current device (See Page 30)
RF signal strength (See Page 25)
Drinking Water Status Menu
If no drinking water system has been added, the remote will display a drinking water status screen as one of the rolling status screens. Pressing the remote’s SELECT
( ) button when the drinking water status screen is displayed shows the following menu:
Display options
Drinking water message (See Page 26)
Set language (See Page 26)
Network options
Add new device (See Page 24)
FIG. 95
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Add new device is highlighted in a box (See Figure 96).
FIG. 96
3 . Press the SELECT ( ) button, and the screen shown in Figure 97 appears. The remote waits two minutes for the device to be activated (following the instructions in that device’s manual). For complete instructions on adding the softener, refer to “Connecting to
Remote” on Page 10 of this manual.
FIG. 97
4 . When the remote detects a signal from the device, the display will change to show that it has been added to the remote (See Figure 98). If another message appears instead, indicating the device was not added successfully, press the LEFT ( ) button to return to the screen in Figure 96. Repeat Step 3. If this does not work, contact your dealer for service.
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FIG. 98
5 . To exit this screen, press the LEFT ( ) button or wait
30 seconds for it to exit automatically.
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PHOTO CELL
To prolong battery life, the remote has a photo cell above the display (See Figure 94). This cell triggers the display to “go to sleep” (turn off) when the ambient light level stays low for 10 minutes. The display will immediately turn back on when the ambient light level is increased.
NOTE: The “Alert” LED (See Figure 94) will not “go to sleep” if ambient light levels are low.
CHECKING RF SIGNAL STRENGTH
During installation of a system, it is useful to check the strength of the signal from a water treatment device.
As described on Page 23 (HydroLink™ Communication
System), the remote receives direct signals only from
AC powered devices, such as softeners. Battery-powered devices like drinking water systems pass their information along indirectly, by way of the AC devices.
If you check the signal strength of a device not in direct communication with the remote, the display will show the strength of the “weakest link” in the chain of communication to the remote.
Begin by checking the signal strength between the softener and the remote. If the signal is weak (2 bars or less on the display shown in Figure 101), move the remote to a different location to try improving the signal strength.
When adding additional devices, such as battery-operated drinking water systems (RO), keep in mind that the signal strength display shows the “weakest link” in the chain of communications. If the link between the RO and the softener is weak, move the RO (if possible) to a location closer to the softener or remove metal objects between the two.
continued
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To check the signal strength for a particular device:
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the status screen for the device you want to check. The device name will show in the header. (See Figure 99).
FIG. 99
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the device menu.
3 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until RF signal strength is highlighted in a box (See Figure 100).
FIG. 100
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button, and the screen shown in Figure 101 will appear. The more bars that are filled in black, the stronger the signal. The signal strength display updates every 15 seconds.
FIG. 101
5 . To exit this screen, press the LEFT ( ) button.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE
Language is set independently on the remote and softener (See Page 14 to set the softener’s language).
Fewer languages are available on the remote. To change the remote’s language:
1 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display a
Menu screen.
2 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Set language is highlighted in a box (See Figure 102). Press the SELECT ( ) button.
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DRINKING WATER STATUS MESSAGE
If a communications-capable drinking water filtration
(RO) system has been added to the remote, it will have its own status screen displayed during normal operation. Otherwise, a drinking water status screen will display a message like the one shown in Figure 105.
If the message displayed is not appropriate to your system, change it as follows:
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the Drinking water status screen (See Figure 105).
FIG. 102
3 . Depending on which devices are added, you could see a message saying “This will delete all devices!
Continue?” If so, you would need to add the devices again after changing the language. Press the RIGHT
( ) button to continue (or skip to Step 4 if this message is not displayed).
4 . The Set language menu is displayed (See Figure
103). The current language has a black dot next to it.
FIG. 105
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the drinking water status menu (See Figure 106).
3 . If necessary, press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Drinking water message is highlighted in a box (See Figure 106).
FIG. 103
5 . Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll through the list to the desired language, then press
SELECT ( ) to choose it.
6 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the menu shown in Figure 102, in the newly set language.
7 . To exit this menu, press the LEFT ( ) button or wait
30 seconds for it to exit automatically.
TO SET THE REMOTE TO ENGLISH
IF ANOTHER LANGUAGE IS DISPLAYED:
From the rolling status screens, press SELECT ( ).
Press DOWN ( ) to scroll through the list until the line immediately above the antenna ( ) symbol is highlighted (See Figure 104), then press
SELECT ( ). Press UP ( ) to scroll to English at the top of the list, then press SELECT ( ) twice.
Press LEFT ( ) to exit the menu.
FIG. 106
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Drinking water message menu (See Figure 107).
FIG. 107
5 . The current message has a black dot next to it.
Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll between the two messages, then press SELECT ( ) to choose one.
6 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the menu shown in Figure 106.
7 . Press the LEFT ( ) button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to exit automatically.
FIG. 104
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RECHARGING THE SOFTENER
This feature may be used to assure an adequate supply of softened water at times of unusually high water use.
For example, if you have guests and the “Capacity remaining” line on the softener status screen is at or below 50%, you could deplete softened water capacity before the next automatic recharge. Initiating a manual recharge will restore 100% softened water capacity after complete.
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the Softener status screen
(See Figure 108).
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6 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The display will go back to the softener menu (Figure 109).
7 . Press the LEFT ( ) button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to exit automatically.
FIG. 108
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the device menu (See Figure 109).
3 . If necessary, press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Recharge is highlighted in a box (See Figure 109).
SETTING SOFTENER RECHARGE TIME
When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, the default time for starting an automatic recharge is
2:00 a.m. This is a good time in most households because water is not being used.
To change the softener’s recharge time using the remote:
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the Softener status screen
(See Figure 108).
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the device menu (See Figure 109).
3 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Recharge time is highlighted in a box (See Figure 111).
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Recharge menu (See Figure 110).
FIG. 109
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the
Recharge time screen (See Figure 112).
FIG. 111
FIG. 110
5 . The currently selected option has a black dot next to it. Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the desired option, then press SELECT ( ) to choose it.
Automatic cancels a manually scheduled recharge
(if it has not already begun) and lets the electronic control determine when to recharge next.
Recharge now begins a recharge after the
SELECT ( ) button is pushed again in Step 6.*
Schedule sets a recharge to begin at the preset recharge time (set according to the instructions at right).
continued
FIG. 112
5 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to change
6
7 the recharge time in 1 hour increments. Hold the button down to rapidly advance. Be sure that AM or
PM is correct (unless softener is set for a 24-hour clock).
. Press the SELECT ( back to the softener menu (Figure 111).
. Press the LEFT (
) button. The display will go
) button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to exit automatically.
* The softener may not respond instantly to the remote’s command. Because of the way information is distributed in the
HydroLink™ network, it may take a few seconds (or even minutes if multiple AC powered devices are in the network).
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CHANGING WHICH DATA ITEMS ARE DIS-
PLAYED IN THE STATUS SCREENS
Each device added to the remote (softener, drinking water system, etc.) has a status screen which the remote displays during normal operation. The status screen may be customized by turning items on or off.
On the remote, the softener’s status screen, for example, will include a Status line and may also include any or all of the optional data items in the list below. The frequency with which data is updated on the remote depends on the data item:
DATA ITEM
REMOTE DISPLAY
UPDATED EVERY
Out of salt in (days). . . . . . . . . . . . 7 hours
Soft water left (gallons) . . . . . . . . . 10 min.
Soft water left (liters) . . . . . . . . . . . 10 min.
Average daily use (gallons) . . . . . 7 hours
Average daily use (liters) . . . . . . . 7 hours
Total minerals removed (lbs) . . . . 7 hours
Total minerals removed (kg) . . . . . 7 hours
Capacity remaining (%) . . . . . . . . . 10 min.
Salt level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 min.
Total soft water (gallons) . . . . . . . 10 min.
Total soft water (m 3 ) . . . . . . . . . . . 10 min.
Water used today (gallons). . . . . . 10 min.
Water used today (liters). . . . . . . . 10 min.
To turn data items on or off:
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the status screen you want to customize. For example, to change the data for the softener, manually advance to the Softener status screen.
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the device menu.
3 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Display data is highlighted in a box (See Figure 113).
Remote Operation
5 . Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll through the list of display data items. Items with a check mark in the box next to them will be displayed during normal operation.
6 . To select an unchecked display data item, make sure the box next to the item’s name is highlighted (box is black inside). Then press the SELECT ( ) button.
The check mark will appear in the box.
7 . To un-select a checked display data item, make sure the box next to the item’s name is highlighted (box is black inside). Then press the SELECT ( ) button.
The check mark will disappear.
8 . When selections are complete, exit this menu by pressing the LEFT ( ) button. The display will go back to the device menu (Figure 113).
9 . Press the LEFT ( ) button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to exit automatically.
OUT OF SALT IN (X) DAYS
This display, on both the softener and remote status screens, is an estimate of the number of days until the softener will be out of salt. This estimate is based on salt level in the brine tank, salt dose used, and average daily water use. It is recalculated when the softener regenerates, and the number of days may decrease, remain the same or even increase at regeneration time
(a drop in water use could cause the estimated days left to increase). Between regenerations it will count down.
FIG. 113
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Display data screen (See Figure 114).
FIG. 114
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CHANGING THE ORDER OF DATA ITEMS
DISPLAYED IN THE STATUS SCREENS
In addition to changing which data items the remote displays during normal operation, the order of these items may be customized, as follows:
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the status screen you want to customize. For example, to change the order of the softener’s screen, manually advance to the Softener status screen.
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the device menu.
3 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Display order is highlighted in a box (See Figure 115).
Remote Operation
CHANGING WHICH DATA ITEMS MAY BE
REMOTELY CONTROLLED
Some devices (softeners, for example) have a list of data items which may be controlled by the remote.
Remote control items may be customized, as follows:
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the status screen of the device you want to customize. For example, to change the data for the softener, manually advance to the Softener status screen.
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the device menu.
3 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Remote control data is highlighted in a box (See Figure 118).
FIG. 115
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Display order screen (See Figure 116).
FIG. 118
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Remote control data screen (See Figure 119).
FIG. 116
5 . Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll through the list of display data items. Stop when the item you want to move is highlighted in a box.
6 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. Arrows will appear next to the item (See Figure 117).
FIG. 117
7 . Press the UP ( ) or DOWN buttons to move the item higher or lower in the list.
8 . When the item is where you want it in the list, press the SELECT ( ) button. The arrows next to the item will disappear.
9 . To move another item, return to Step 5. When finished moving items, press the LEFT ( ) button. The display will go back to the device menu (Figure 115).
FIG. 119
5 . Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) buttons to scroll through the list of remote control items. Items with a check mark in the box next to them will be controllable using the remote.
6 . To select an unchecked remote control item, make sure the box next to the item’s name is highlighted
(box is black inside). Then press the SELECT ( ) button. The check mark will appear in the box.
7 . To un-select a checked remote control item, make sure the box next to the item’s name is highlighted
(box is black inside). Then press the SELECT ( ) button. The check mark will disappear.
8 . When selections are complete, exit this menu by pressing the LEFT ( ) button. The display will go back to the device menu (Figure 118).
9 . Press the LEFT ( ) button to exit this menu, or wait
30 seconds for it to exit automatically.
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RENAMING A DEVICE
Each device (softener, drinking water system, etc.) in the system has a default name in the header of its status screen. The name may be customized (up to 20 characters long), as follows:
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the status screen of the device you want to rename. For example, to rename the softener, manually advance to the Softener status screen.
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the device menu.
3 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Rename device is highlighted in a box (See Figure 120).
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DELETING A DEVICE
To delete a device from the remote (possible reasons for deleting a device include replacing or upgrading the softener’s electronic control):
1 . Press the remote’s LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) buttons to manually advance to the status screen for the device to delete. The device name will show in the header. (See Figure 123).
FIG. 123
2 . Press the remote’s SELECT ( ) button to display the device menu (See Figure 124).
FIG. 120
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button to display the Rename device screen (See Figure 121).
FIG. 124
3 . Press the DOWN ( ) button to scroll through the menu options until Delete current device is highlighted in a box (See Figure 125).
FIG. 121
5 . Two lines are displayed below the header. The upper line shows the device name. The lower line is the list of available characters (upper and lower case alphabets, space character, numbers and common punctuation marks). Use the RIGHT ( ) or LEFT
( ) buttons to highlight the first character you want to replace in the old device name.
6 . Press DOWN ( ) to switch to the lower line.
7 . Press the RIGHT ( ) or LEFT ( ) buttons to scroll through the character list.. Stop when the character you want to select is highlighted (See Fig. 122).
FIG. 125
4 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The screen shown in
Figure 126 will appear.
FIG. 126
5 . Press the RIGHT ( ) button. The screen shown in
Figure 127 will appear.
FIG. 122
8 . Press the SELECT ( ) button. The character you picked is added to the upper line.
9 . To select the next character, return to Step 7. When finished entering the device name, press the UP ( ) button to switch to the upper line, then press
SELECT ( ) to go back to the device menu (Figure
120).
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FIG. 127
6 . To exit this screen, press the LEFT ( ) button or wait
30 seconds for it to exit automatically.
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Service Information
WIRING SCHEMATIC
1
Brown
Green
POSITION
SWITCH
C
NO
CONTROL BOARD ON
BACK OF FACEPLATE
White
Red
Black
TURBINE
SENSOR
GND
+5
OUT
Red
Black
24VDC MOTOR
AUX OUT
TRANSFORMER
24VAC
120V
60 Hz
FIG. 137
For future reference, enter the following information:
Model No. ___________________
Date Code ___________________
Serial No. ___________________
Installation Date _____________
Water Hardness ________ GPG Iron Content ________ PPM
Model No. and Serial No. are on the shipping carton and on the rating decal on the conditioner. Date Code is on the shipping carton only.
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3--13/16”
IN
OUT
IN -- OUT
20”
14”
A
45--1/8”
32--1/2”
14”
14”
IN -- OUT
16”
16”
B
C
Dimensions
32”
36--9/16”
Cabinet Models Two-Tank Models FIG. 138
Model
ECR 3500R20
ERR 3500R20 & ECR 3500R30
ECR 3502R30
ERR 3502R30 & ECR 3502R40
Nominal Resin
Tank Size
8” Dia. x 35”
10” Dia. x 35”
10” Dia. x 35”
10” Dia. x 47”
ECR 3502R50S & ECR 3502R70 12” Dia. x 54”
Dimension
A
39.5”
39.5”
–
–
–
Dimension
B
–
–
39.5”
51.3”
57.1”
Dimension
C
–
–
44.8”
56.6”
62.2”
Salt Storage
Capacity
225 lbs.
200 lbs.
300 lbs.
300 lbs.
300 lbs.
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