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Specifications & Performance Claims These models are efficiency rated. The efficiency rating is valid only at the minimum salt dose. These softeners have a demand initiated regeneration (D.I.R.) feature that complies with specific performance specifications intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and water used in their operation.
Dimensions B IN OUT 21-1/4” MODEL 14-1/2” EP 7130 EP 7140 Dimension Dimension A 37-7/8” 38-1/8” B 3-3/8” 3-3/4” IN – OUT 44-3/4” A FIG. 1 Safety Guides = The water softener 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).
Inspect Shipment Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials. To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use them. The parts required to assemble and install the water softener are included with the unit. Thoroughly check the water softener for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton.
Installation Requirements LOCATION REQUIREMENTS PLUMBING CODES Consider all of the following when selecting an installation location for the water softener. All plumbing must be completed in accordance with national, state and local plumbing codes. = Do not locate the water softener where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water over 120ºF. Freezing temperatures or hot water damage voids the warranty.
Installation Requirements VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS 1/4” NPT Thread Barbs for 3/8” I.D. Tubing Using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, a rigid valve drain run must be used. Purchase a compression fitting (1/4 NPT x 1/2 in. minimum tube) and 1/2" tubing from your local hardware store. Plumb a rigid drain as needed (See Figure 6).
Installation Instructions TYPICAL INSTALLATION To Outside Faucets Hard Water Ground Clamp Water Softener Valve Plug-in Transformer NOTE: Water Softener shown with Top Cover removed Overflow Drain Elbow Valve Drain Hose* Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose* 1” NPT Sweat Adaptor (not included) Outlet 1” NPT Threaded Adaptor O-ring Inlet Valve Drain Elbow Pipe Clips To Controller *Do not connect the water softener valve drain tubing to the salt storage tank overflow hose.
Installation Instructions TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY Brinewell Cover Nozzle Venturi Assembly 1. Close the main water supply valve, located near the well pump or water meter. 2. Shut off the electric or fuel supply to the water heater. Nut Ferrule 3. Open all faucets to drain all water from house pipes. NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the water heater, as damage to the water heater elements could result.
Installation Instructions COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING INSTALL SALT STORAGE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes squared and straight. 1. Measure, cut to needed length and connect the 3/8" drain line (provided) to the salt storage tank overflow elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp.
Installation Instructions SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER / SANITIZE AFTER SERVICE If removing clips... Care is taken at the factory to keep your unit clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the unit will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installation and operation, bacteria could get into the unit. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested* when installing. ...
Programming the Water Softener Low Salt Indicator LED Display pure UP button RECHARGE button DOWN button SELECT / MENU button FIG. 15 SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet, a model code and a test number (example: J2.0), begin to flash in the faceplate display. Then, “12:00 PM” and the words “SET TIME" begin to flash. 1. Press the SELECT / MENU button once again to display a flashing “25” and the words “SET HARDNESS”.
Programming the Water Softener SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME SET SALT LEVEL 1. Press the SELECT / MENU button once again to display a flashing “2:00AM” and the words “SET RECHARGE TIME”. This is a good time for the recharge to start in most households, because water is not in use. The water softener has a low salt indicator light to remind you to refill the storage tank with salt. NOTE: You must set salt level each time salt is added to the water softener. To set this monitor system: 1.
Customizing Features / Options RECHARGE NOW POWER OUTAGE MEMORY At times of greater than normal water use, such as when you have guests, you could run out of conditioned water before the next scheduled recharge. If this happens, you may want to initiate an immediate regeneration, as follows: If electrical power to the water softener is lost, “memory'' built into the timer circuitry will keep all settings for several hours.
Customizing Features / Options SALT EFFICIENCY CALIFORNIA EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT When this feature is ON, the water softener will operate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher (May recharge more often using smaller salt dosage and less water). The softener is shipped with this feature set OFF. Your EcoPure Water Softener has a “High Efficiency” feature with an ON or OFF setting.
Routine Maintenance ADDING SALT CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI Slide open the salt lid and check the salt storage level frequently. If the water softener uses all the salt before you refill it, you will experience hard water. Until you have established a refilling routine, check the salt every two or three weeks. Always add if less than 1/4 full. Be sure the brinewell cover is on. NOTE: In humid areas, it is best to keep the salt storage level lower, and to refill more often to avoid salt “bridging”.
Routine Maintenance PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the softener: 1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank. 2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener. 3. Move the stem in the single bypass valve to bypass.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM No soft water No soft water & display is blank No soft water & salt level not dropping No soft water & salt storage tank full of water, water running to drain while unit is in the soft water cycle CAUSE CORRECTION 1. No salt in the storage tank. Refill with salt and then use RECHARGE NOW feature. 2. Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit switched off (See “Power Outage Memory” on Page 14).
Troubleshooting AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS NOTE: If you don't get a reading in the display with faucet open, pull the sensor from the valve outlet port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor. If you get a reading in the display with the magnet, unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding (See Figure 30). This water softener has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and/or water meter).
Troubleshooting 6. Press and hold the SELECT / MENU button until the model code (“E7130” for Model EP 7130 or “E7140” for Model EP 7140) shows in the display. This code identifies the softener model. If an incorrect model code is displayed, the softener will operate on incorrect configuration data. 1. Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for 3 seconds. RECHARGE begins to flash as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration.
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Softener Exploded View (Models EP 7130 & EP 7140) 70 or 121 Valve Assembly See Pages 24 - 27 for parts 31 17 30 15 1 2 16 18 72 or 123 3 14 4 19 5 6 7 20 13 22 8 12 21 8 10 7 6 5 23 24 9 11 25 26 27 29 28 22
Softener Parts List (Models EP 7130 & EP 7140, as listed below) Key No. Part No. – 7331177 1 á 2 3 á 5 á 7 8 O-Ring, 2-7/8” x 3-1/4” O-Ring, 13/16” x 1-1/16” á 7077870 7105047 7328904 7113066 9 0502272 11 7327568 10 12 13 ¢ 14 15 16 17 7310202 7269930 7281089 7303158 7303221 7269914 7303077 7294707 O-Ring, 2-3/4” x 3” Transformer ¢ 7302932 Instruction Decal 7295046 7155115 21 7137824 – 7331672 22 á 24 á 23 Top Distributor Repl. Bottom Distributor 25 Repl.
Valve Exploded View 50 51 52 53 90 87 56 57 89 86 88 85 59 60 58 61 84 66 83 67 82 70 62 81 63 80 64 76 68 65 78 55 54 79 69 71 77 74 Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View 75 24 73 72
Valve Parts List Key No. 50 Part No. 7338111 51 7281291 53 7284964 52 54 7337474 7030713 – 7331185 55 á 57 á 56 58 59 á á 64 65 á á 7092642 71 7199232 7129889 7337563 7278442 – 7113040 73 á 75 7082053 77 7170319 78 Seal Kit (includes Key Nos. 60-65) 7081104 83 84 85 86 Rotor & Disc 87 Plug, Drain Seal 88 Spring 89 Clip, 3/4”, pack of 4 90 Installation Adaptor, 3/4” (2 req.), including O-Ring (See Key No.
Valve Exploded View (Model EP 7140) 100 101 102 144 103 143 104 105 142 106 141 140 139 138 110 117 cross-section view 118 126 135 122 112 seal 136 108 111 wear-strip 137 109 107 113 134 121 114 133 132 115 119 130 131 129 123 120 127 116 125 128 26 124
Valve Parts List Key No. Part No. Description 100 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1” (2 req.
