NOVO WATER EcoSmart ECS Series User Manual

Canada West
855 Park St., Unit 1
Regina, SK S4N 6M1
Canada East
490 Pinebush Rd., Unit 1
Cambridge, ON N1T 0A5
U.S.A.
56 Lightcap Rd.
Pottstown, PA 19464
9760 Mayower Park Drive,
Suite 110
Carmel, IN 46032
4645 W. McDowell Rd.
Suite 106, Phoenix, AZ 85035
Owners Manual
EcoSmart Series
Water Conditioner
1. Page 20 of this manual contains important maintenance procedures for the continued proper
operation of your unit. These MUST be performed regularly for your warranty to remain valid.
2. Read all instructions carefully before operation.
3. Avoid pinched o-rings during installation by applying NSF certied lubricant to all seals (provided with install kit).
4. This system is not intended for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system.
ECS-20 ECS-24 ECS-34/39
IAPMO R & T Certied
against CSA B483.1

NOVO WATER EcoSmart ECS Series Specifications

General

Storage Tank Capacity	3.2 gallons
Installation Type	Under Sink
Warranty	1-year limited warranty
Type	Reverse Osmosis System
Filtration Technology	Reverse Osmosis
Stages of Filtration	5
Filter Life	6-12 months (depending on usage)
Daily Production Capacity	75 gallons per day (GPD)

Summary

Read This Page First

Installation Guidelines and Safety Precautions

Follow codes, professional installation, temperature/pressure limits, lubricant.

Water Quality and Maintenance Notes

Product Specifications and Dimensions

Model Technical Specifications

Pre-Installation Checks and Cautions

Water Testing and Grounding Requirements

Importance of water testing and ensuring continuity of metallic pipe bonding via grounding straps.

Handling, Pressure, and Lubrication Guidelines

Installation Preparations and Steps

Site Selection Criteria and Codes

Connecting Water Supply Lines

Detailed steps for connecting the unit to water supply lines, including bypass and soldering precautions.

Water Conditioner Plumbing Diagram

System Plumbing Layout Illustration

Illustrates the complete plumbing setup for the water conditioner, including inlet, outlet, and drains.

Initial Setup and Control Programming

Manual Regeneration and Core Settings

Control Unit Programming - Level 1

Level 1 Programming Overview

Introduction to Level 1 programming, focusing on essential user-configurable settings.

Setting the Current Time

Detailed instructions for setting the correct current time using the control valve interface.

Control Unit Programming - Time and Date

Completing Time Setting Adjustment

Finalizing the current time setting, including AM/PM adjustment.

Setting the Current Date

Detailed instructions for setting the correct current date using the control valve interface.

Control Unit Programming - Household Settings

Setting Household Occupancy

Water Hardness Configuration and Calculation

Setting water hardness, including calculation formula and iron adjustment.

Control Unit Programming - Advanced and Final Steps

Post-Programming: Adding Salt and Resin Cleaner

Essential final steps: adding salt to the brine tank and understanding resin cleaner usage.

Water Bypass and System Maintenance

Automatic Bypass During Regeneration

Manual Bypass Operation for Service

Instructions for manually isolating the unit using the bypass valve for maintenance.

Routine Maintenance and Salt Management

Annual Service and Component Checks

Schedule for inspecting and replacing seals, spacers, injectors, and adaptors.

Salt Level Monitoring and Addition

Guidelines for checking the salt level monthly and adding the correct type of salt.

Media Replacement Procedures

Media Installation Steps and Safety

Detailed steps for installing new media, including riser tube and safety warnings.

Control Valve Servicing and Disassembly

Pre-Servicing Valve Preparations

Valve Disassembly and Bypass Operation

Instructions for bypassing water flow and disassembling the control valve.

Component Cleaning and Replacement Guide

Injector Assembly Cleaning Process

Piston and Brine Valve Assembly Replacement

Steps for replacing the piston assembly and the brine valve assembly.

Timer and Powerhead Component Replacement

Replacing the Powerhead Assembly

Critical Safety Warnings for Internal Access

Bypass and Meter Cable Replacement

Procedure for Replacing Bypass Cable

Procedure for Replacing Meter Cable

Electronic Component Replacement

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Replacement

Motor Replacement Procedure

Troubleshooting Common Operational Issues

Water Delivery and Regeneration Faults

Solutions for untreated water delivery and regeneration failures.

Salt, Pressure, and Iron Contamination Issues

Brine Draw, Cycling, and Drain Flow Problems