How to install, operate and maintain your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Do not return unit to store If you have any questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your reverse osmosis system, call our toll free number: 1-800-693-1138 or visit www.ecopure.com When you call, please be prepared to provide the model, date code and serial number of your product, found on the rating decal, located inside the cover.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Specifications & Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpack and Check Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Plan Your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications & Dimensions Supply water pressure limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-100 psi (280-689 kPa) Supply water temperature limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-100 °F (4.5-37.7°C) Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 ppm Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 pH . . . . . . .
Unpack and Check Your Carton INSPECT SHIPMENT NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of saddle valves. Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is shipped complete in one carton. Remove all items from your shipping carton. If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation. Check all items against the packing list below.
Plan Your Installation PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION TOOLS NEEDED Read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. Follow all steps exactly. Reading this manual will also help you get all the benefits from your system. Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System can be installed under a sink or in a remote location. Typical remote sites are a laundry room or utility room. Review the location options below and determine where you are going to install your system.
Plan Your Installation All install parts included in package. Drain Adapter for Reverse Osmosis Waste Water Cold Water Supply Storage Tank HOT Reverse Osmosis Assembly COLD Sink Drain P-Trap Shutoff Valve Typical Under Sink Installation Soft, Cold Water Outside Faucet (Hard Water) H a rd W ater Lin e Soft, Hot Water Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Soft water to Reverse Osmosis System Shutoff Valve Additional Parts required. Water Meter Water Softener Floor Drain Air Gap (see p.
OVERVIEW Overview and Site Preparation Read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. There are seven steps to installing your Drinking Water system.
Step A - Install Supply Water Fitting Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed (supply) water fitting. Refer to the Specifications page for supply water requirements. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the RO 1/4" tubing. A typical connection using the included water supply fitting is shown in Figure 7. NOTE: Local code may dictate which type of water fitting is used. Consult a plumber if you are not familiar with local codes or plumbing procedures.
Step B - Install RO Drain Under Sink Under the Sink Installation INTRODUCTION A suitable drain point is needed for the drain water from the Reverse Osmosis filter. You have two options: Single Basin Sink Double Basin Sink • Install the Drain Adaptor included with your unit As shown in Figures 8-10, the drain adaptor is installed onto your sink’s drain pipe above the P-trap. This is normally used for under sink installations.
Step B - Install RO Drain In Remote Location Soft, Cold Water Outside Faucet (Hard Water) H a rd W ater Lin e Soft, Hot Water Water Heater Water Softener 1-1/2” Air Gap 1-1/2” Air Gap 1-1/2” Air Gap Reverse Osmosis System Storage Tank Main Shutoff Valve FIG.
Step C: Install RO Filter Assembly INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER ASSEMBLY Hanger Washer (2) The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly is mounted on hanger washers. Screw (2) 9'' See Fig 13. The hanger washers allow you to lift the filter assembly from the washers without any hardware removal. When planning your installation, you need to leave room for changing filters. Complete the following steps to install your Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly: 1. Remove the cover. 15-1/2'' minimum up from floor.
Step E - Install RO Faucet SELECT LOCATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET MOUNTING HOLE You will need to select the location of the Reverse Osmosis Faucet. You have three options to choose from: • Use the existing sink top hole for the spray hose or soap dispenser (Must be 1-1/4” in diameter) • Drill a new hole in the sink • Drill a new hole in the countertop next to the sink 1. Determine where you are going to install your Reverse Osmosis Faucet. 2.
Step E - Install RO Faucet (cont.) INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET 1. Locate and organize your RO faucet install parts. Refer to Fig. 16. 2. Mount faucet base to sink hole until the faucet base is flat against the sink surface. The rubber gasket should be between the sink surface and the faucet base. 3. Tighten the toggle bolts until the base is firmly mounted to the sink surface. Do not overtighten. 4. Locate the faucet body. (The black and blue tubes are already connected to the faucet.
Step F - Connect Tubes HOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBES Your Reverse Osmosis system includes push-in fittings for quick tubing connection. Review the following instructions before connecting the tubes in the next step. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to future leaks. Foam Plug Cut tubes to length 1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing. Always cut the tubing square. See Fig. 19. 2.
Step F - Connect Tubes (cont.) NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servicing. If tubing lengths are shortened for neater appearance, it may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger washers for service. 1/4” RED Sink P–Trap E 1/4” GREEN NOTE: Tube colors match collet colors.
Step G - Sanitize, Test and Purge System SANITIZE THE SYSTEM Sanitizing is recommended immediately after installation of the Reverse Osmosis system. It’s also recommended after servicing inner parts. It is important that the person installing or servicing the system have clean hands while handling inner parts of the system. Complete the following steps to sanitize the system. See Fig. 25. 1. Make sure that the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis system is off. 2. Open the Reverse Osmosis faucet.
Step G - Sanitize, Test and Purge System (cont.) PRESSURE TEST THE SYSTEM NOTE: Complete the sanitizing procedures on the preceding page before pressure testing. Kitchen Faucet To pressure test the system, complete the following steps. 1. Open the water supply valve to the Reverse Osmosis system. Reverse Osmosis Faucet Cold Water Supply 2. Purge air from the house plumbing by opening several house faucets. Close faucets when water runs smooth, with no spurting. Storage Tank 3.
How Your RO Water System Works HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WORKS Reverse Osmosis Faucet: The sink or countertop faucet has a hand operated knob to dispense drinking water. See Fig. 27. An air-gap is built into the faucet drain water connection to comply with plumbing codes. Introduction: Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System uses your household water pressure to force water through three filters. Minerals and impurities are filtered out.
How Your RO Water System Works PRODUCT WATER FAUCET BL AC K Air Gap PRODUCT WATER Gravity Drain DRAIN WATER AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF WATER IN 6 Drain Flow Control Check Valve BLUE GREEN 1 POSTFILTER PREFILTER RED 5 8 RO MEMBRANE 2 3 YELLOW Reverse Osmosis Water Flow Schematic Water Flow Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 7 PRODUCT WATER STORAGE 4 FIG. 27 Water enters prefilter. Sand, silt and other sediments are reduced. Chlorine is also reduced. See Fig. 27.
Maintenance PREFILTER / POSTFILTER MAINTENANCE NOTE: It is recommended to replace the battery, prefilter and postfilter cartridges at least every 6 months of product water use. Replace more often if they begin to plug with sediment. Cover The prefilter and postfilter are replaceable sediment cartridges with activated carbon in their composition. See Fig. 28. You must periodically replace the prefilter and postfilter cartridge. This will protect the RO membrane from being destroyed by chlorine.
FLOW CONTROL Maintenance The flow control is required for proper operation of the Reverse Osmosis system. See Fig. 29. The flow control, located inside the push-in elbow fitting on the drain port of the system housing, keeps water flowing through the membrane at the required rate. This ensures that the system produces the best quality product water. Periodically check the flow control to be sure the small hole through it is clean and unrestricted.
Troubleshooting Problem: Chlorine taste and/or odor in the RO product water. Cause: The level of chlorine in your water supply Correction: exceeds maximum limits, and has destroyed the Reverse Osmosis membrane. Cause: The prefilter is no longer removing chlo- Correction: rine from the water supply. If the water supply contains more than 2.0 ppm of chlorine, additional filtering of the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis is needed. Contact your local water supplier.
Troubleshooting Problem: Water leaking from faucet airgap hole. Cause: Drain side of faucet airgap (3/8” black tubing) plugged, restricted or incorrectly connected to drain point. Correction: Cause: Tubing not cut square. Correction: Cut tubing square. See pages 14 & 15. Cause: Tubing nicked. Correction: Remove tube from connection. Remove nicked portion by cutting tube to shorter length. Reinsert in connection. See pages 14 & 15.
Exploded View 5 22 6 7 8 9 4 3 10 8 23 21 1 11 12 1/4” red tubing 18 17 14 13 16 19 15 24 20 2
Key No. Parts List Part No. – 7333129 2 á 1 á – 7333137 4 á 3 á – 7333145 6 á 5 7 á á – 7333179 9 á 8 10 – 11 12 á á 7333153 á á Key No. Description Mounting Hardware Kit (includes 2 ea. of Key Nos. 1 & 2) 13 Screw (2 req’d) Check Valve Kit (includes Key No. 4 & 2 of Key No. 3) Pre & Post Filter Cartridge Ù 7205326 Storage Tank ECOROM – 7333161 16 O-ring, Auto. Shutoff Cover (2 req’d) á 17 Check Assembly 18 Automatic Shutoff Kit (incl. Key No. 7, 4 of Key No.
Performance Data Reverse Osmosis Filter System Model ECOP30 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this performance data and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that, before purchasing a water treatment unit, you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs. This filter system is designed to be used for the reduction of the substances listed below.
Performance Data PERFORMANCE CLAIMS FOR ECOP30 Substance Arsenic (pentavalent)2 NSF Required NSF Max. PerInfluent Challenge missible Product Concentration Water Concen(mg/L)1 tration (mg/L)1 0.30 ±10% 0.010 Cadmium2 0.03 ±10% 0.005 Chromium (III)2 0.3 ±10% 0.1 Barium2 Chromium (VI)2 Copper2 10 ±10% 0.3 ±10% 3.0 ±10% 2.0 Average Influent (mg/L)1 2.9 0.15 ±10% 0.010 TDS2 Chlorine Taste & Odor Ammonium7 Bicarbonate7 Chloride7 Bromide7 Magnesium7 Sodium7 Sulfate7 Tannin7 Zinc7 0.
Performance Data Background ARSENIC FACTS Arsenic (abbreviated As) can occur naturally in well water. There are two forms of arsenic: pentavalent arsenic [also called As (V), As (+5), and arsenate] and trivalent arsenic [also called As (III), As (+3), and arsenite]. Although both forms are potentially harmful to human health, trivalent arsenic is considered more harmful than pentavalent arsenic. In well water, arsenic may be pentavalent, trivalent, or a combination of both.
