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ECOPURE EP31 User Manual

ECOPURE EP31
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7373080 (Rev. B 9/1/18)
Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
Installation and Operation Manual
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your water
softener, call our toll free number:
1-800-693-1138
or visit www.ecopure.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide
the model and serial number of your product,
found on the rating decal, located on the rim
below the salt lid hinges.
PRODUCT AND WARRANTY
REGISTRATION
Register your product
online to validate and
extend your warranty.
See warranty page for
details.
www.ecopure.com
How to install, operate
and maintain your Demand
Controlled Water Softener
Models
EP31 & EP42
Systems tested and certified by the
Water Quality Association against CSA B483.1.
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ECOPURE EP31 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandECOPURE
ModelEP31
CategoryWater Dispenser
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications & Performance Claims

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the water softener unit.

Safety Guides

Essential safety precautions and guidelines for installation and operation.

Inspect Shipment

Water Conditioning Information

Explains how the softener conditions water, focusing on iron and sediment.

Installation Requirements

Location Requirements

Guidelines for choosing an optimal and safe installation location.

Plumbing Codes

Adherence to national, state, and local plumbing codes for installation.

Air Gap Requirements

Proper air gap setup for drain connections to prevent backflow.

Valve Drain Requirements

Specifics on connecting the drain hose, including rigid drain options.

Inlet / Outlet Plumbing Options

Options for connecting the softener to the water supply using bypass valves.

Installation Instructions

Turn Off Water Supply

Procedures for safely shutting off the water supply before installation.

Assembly

Assembling the softener, including attaching the bypass valve.

Move the Unit Into Place

Instructions for safely positioning the softener on a level surface.

Complete Inlet and Outlet Plumbing

Detailed instructions for connecting inlet and outlet water pipes.

Cold Water Pipe Grounding

Instructions for grounding the cold water pipe for electrical safety.

Install Valve Drain Hose

Connecting the drain hose and ensuring proper air gap.

Install Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose

Connecting the overflow hose for the salt storage tank.

Test for Leaks

Procedures to check the system for leaks after installation.

Sanitize the Water Softener

Steps to sanitize the unit after installation to prevent bacteria.

Add Water and Salt to the Salt Storage Tank

Instructions for filling the brine tank with water and salt.

Plug In the Power Supply

Connecting the power supply to the softener.

Program the Controller

Initial setup of the controller for basic operation.

Restart the Water Heater

Instructions for restarting the water heater after softener installation.

Programming the Water Softener

Low Salt/Clean Light

Understanding the control panel indicators for salt level and cleaning reminders.

Program the Softener

Initial display prompts for setting time and model.

Set Present Time of Day

How to set the current time on the softener's control panel.

Set Water Hardness Number

Setting the water hardness level for optimal softening.

Set Recharge (Regeneration) Start Time

Configuring the automatic regeneration schedule.

Controller Features

Extra Recharge

Initiating manual regeneration cycles for increased water usage.

Recharge Now

How to start an immediate regeneration cycle.

Recharge Tonight

Scheduling a regeneration cycle for later that day.

Salt Monitor System

Setting up the salt level indicator to monitor salt in the brine tank.

Optional Settings

Overview of various optional settings like Salt Efficiency and Clean Feature.

Clean Feature Minutes

Adjusting the duration of the extra backwash cycle.

Maximum Days Between Regenerations

Setting a maximum interval for automatic regenerations.

97% Feature

Enabling regeneration at 97% of softener capacity.

12 or 24 Hour Clock

Selecting the display format for the time of day.

Backwash & Fast Rinse Times

Adjusting the duration of backwash and rinse cycles.

Tank Light

Operating the light inside the salt storage tank.

Water Flow Through the Softener

Understanding the display of water flow using indicator bars.

Recharge Time Remaining & Valve Position Indicators

Interpreting indicators for recharge status and valve positions.

Program Memory

How the controller retains settings during power interruptions.

Cleansing Feature

How the cleansing feature protects plumbing from sediment.

Routine Maintenance

Adding Salt

Guidance on checking and adding salt to the brine tank.

Breaking a Salt Bridge

How to identify and resolve salt bridging issues in the brine tank.

Cleaning the Nozzle & Venturi

Steps for cleaning the nozzle and venturi assembly for proper brine draw.

Protect the Water Softener from Freezing

Procedures to drain the softener to prevent freeze damage.

Troubleshooting Guide

Electronic Diagnostics

Entering diagnostic mode to check system components and status.

Factory Defaults Reset

Restoring the controller to its original factory settings.

Regeneration Check

Verifying the regeneration cycle functions step-by-step.

Wiring Schematic

Diagram illustrating the electronic wiring connections of the softener.

Softener Exploded View

Softener Parts List

Valve Exploded View

Valve Parts List

Extend Your Warranty

Water Softener Warranty - Models EP31 & EP42

Details of the one-year full warranty and limited warranties.

General Provisions

General terms and conditions applicable to the water softener warranty.

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