OWNER’S MANUAL How to install, operate and maintain your EcoWater Systems Automatic Sediment Filter Model EASF1 EcoWater Systems LLC P.O. Box 64420, St. Paul, MN 55164-0420 7301805 (Rev.
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Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY EcoWater Systems LLC Advantage Warranty Automatic Sediment Filter Congratulations! You have just purchased the highest quality Automatic Sediment Filter on the market. To register your warranty, complete the enclosed Warranty Registration Card and mail it within 30 days of purchase.
Unpacking INSPECT SHIPMENT The Automatic Sediment Filter is shipped complete in one carton. Remove all items from the shipping carton and check against the packing list below. Packing List Mounting Bracket & Screws Filter Assembly 10 ft. Drain Hose Hose Clamp 9V Battery FIG. 1 Dimensions Inlet & Outlet 1” NPT threaded 15" 10" 5-1/4" 4-1/8" 4 FIG.
How the Automatic Sediment Filter Works The EcoWater Automatic Sediment Filter is designed to be plumbed into a home’s incoming water supply pipe, where it will capture particles of sediment from the water and periodically flush them down the drain. The unit has an electronic control that counts down the days until the next automatic flush of collected sediment particles. The number of days is programmable. The electronic controller runs on a 9 volt battery.
Planning the Installation ALWAYS INSTALL THE FILTER UPRIGHT To operate properly, the Automatic Sediment Filter must be installed with the sump pointed straight down. When possible, install the filter on a horizontal section of the household’s main incoming water pipe. If the available incoming main house water pipe runs vertically where you want to install the filter, buy 90° pipe elbows and plumb a detour, as shown in Figure 4.
Installation Requirements PLUMBING CODES VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS All plumbing must be completed in accordance with national, state and local plumbing codes. Using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and cut to the length needed. Avoid drain hose runs longer than 10 feet. Make the valve drain line as short and direct as possible. In the state of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing code 248-CMR shall be adhered to. A licensed plumber shall be used for this installation.
Installation - Type A INSTALLATION USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS Optional Shutoff Valve (2) Apply at least 4 wraps of Teflon Tape Mounting Bracket may be used in all types of installations. Be sure to put it in position around the ASF before installing inlet and outlet fittings. WATER IN Nut (2) Brass Ferrule (2) WATER OUT INLET 1” NPT OUTLET 1” NPT Compression Adaptor (2) NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 6” under the filter for removing the sump (to clean or replace the filter screen). FIG.
Installation - Type A (continued) 8. With the IN side of the water filter toward incoming water, spread the pipes apart and fit both pipe ends into the compression fittings. Move a ferrule and nut up to the fitting (See Figure 12). Then, turn on and tighten the nut. Hold the fitting with one wrench while tightening the nut with the other. Repeat on the other side, again not overtightening. NOTE: Read the “Grounding Information” on Page 7, and comply with the instructions if required to maintain continuity.
Installation - Type B (continued) 7. Turn a sweat adaptor fitting into the other side of the filter head and hand tighten only. Using a tape measure or ruler, measure the distance “D” as shown in Figure 16. Mark this same dimension on a length of copper pipe. Cut the length of pipe. Apply at least 4 wraps of Teflon Tape IN OUT Sweat Adaptor 8. Remove the sweat adaptor fitting from the filter head and solder to the cut length of pipe. Mounting Bracket (Optional) 9.
Complete the Installation (all Installation types) INSTALL THE DRAIN HOSE Do the following before turning the water supply back on: 1. Measure, cut to needed length and connect the 3/8” drain line (provided) to the Automatic Sediment Filter’s valve drain fitting (See Figure 8 on Page 7). Use a hose clamp to hold hose in place. Top Cover Battery Connector 2. Run the drain hose or copper tubing to the floor drain. Secure drain hose.
Programming the Electronic Controller POWER UP When the controller is powered up (by installing the battery or plugging in the optional AC adaptor), the display will briefly show the software version (example “1.0”), then the number of days until the next automatic sediment flush. Moving dashes indicate sediment flush is taking place MANUALLY START A SEDIMENT FLUSH After all installation steps have been completed, initiate a manual sediment flush as follows: Program 1.
Electronic Controller (continued) SETTING THE NUMBER OF DAYS BETWEEN AUTOMATIC SEDIMENT FLUSHES The ASF controller is shipped with a default value of 7 days between automatic sediment flushes. To change the number of days (between 1 and 30) or to turn this feature off: Two dashes (not moving) in the display indicate automatic flush is turned off 1. Press the PROGRAM button and hold it for at least 2 seconds. When the LED turns on steadily with an amber color, quickly release the PROGRAM button. 2.
Routine Maintenance CLEANING THE FILTER SCREEN It may be necessary to manually clean the filter screen from time to time. On water supplies that contain sticky sediment including mud, silt and clay, you may have to remove the sump and clean the screen frequently. Also, if the ASF has not been automatically flushing for any reason, such as a dead battery, a larger amount of sediment than normal may have accumulated in the sump.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Sediment flush does not initiate 1. Battery is dead. Replace battery (See “Battery Replacement” on Page 13). Low or no water flow through filter 1. Filter is plugged. Manually clean filter screen (See Page 14). May be necessary to reduce number of days between automatic sediment flushes (See Page 13). Sediment does not leave sump during sediment flush cycle 1. Valve is plugged. Manually clean filter screen (See Page 14).
Repair Parts 1 2 26 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 25 11 24 23 1 7299391 Top Cover 2 7295177 Electronic Control Board (PWA) 3 7302770 Faceplate (order decal below) 4 7300362 Decal, Faceplate, EcoWater 5 7300346 Screw, 6-19 x 1/2” (2 req.) 6 7301596 Solenoid 7 7301758 O-Ring, Solenoid 8 7300338 Screw, 10-16 x 1-1/4” (6 req.) 9 7298426 Valve Cover 10 7301520 Spring 11 7301685 Retainer, Spring 12 7301512 Diaphragm 13 7298418 Valve Body 14 7300320 O-Ring, Valve (2 req.
