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ECOWATER
SYST E MS
Planning Installation
Other Requirements
• A 220V--50Hz, grounded electrical outlet (continuously ‘‘live’’) is needed within 2 meters of the unit.
• A drain is needed for regeneration discharge water. A floor drain, close to the unit, is preferred. A laundry tub,
standpipe, etc., are other drain options.
STANDPIPE
4cm
Airgap
Drain
Hose
4cm
Airgap
Drain
Hose
LAUNDRY TUB
Figure 3
Tools and Materials You May Need
• Common Screwdriver • Tape Measure
• Pliers • Pipe and fittings as required
Soldered Copper
• Tubing cutter • LEAD --FREE solder and flux
• Propane torch • Emery cloth, sandpaper or steel wool
• Misc. fittings
Threaded
• Pipe cutter or hacksaw • Pipe joint compound
• Threading tool • Misc. fittings
CPVC Plastic
• Pipe cutter • Solvent cement
• Hacksaw • Primer
• Adjustable wrench • Misc. fittings
NOTE: The salt storage tank drain elbow accepts either 1/2” or 3/8” I. D. hose.
VALVE DRAIN OPTIONS: Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). For a
rigid valve drain run, cut the barbed section off the drain fitting for access to the 1/4” pipe threads. Then plumb
a rigid drain as needed (see Figure 4).
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