EcoPure MW_MW30_450224 - Manual (Page 6)

6 Miracle Water Installation & Operation Manual
Safety Guides
Follow the installation instructions carefully. (Failure to install the unit properly voids the warranty.)
Before you begin installation, read this entire manual. Then, obtain all the materials and tools you
will need to make the installation.
Check local plumbing and electrical codes. The installation must conform to them. Codes in the state
of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber. For installation, use plumbing code 248-
CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder connections, as required by state and federal
codes.
Use care when handling the unit. Do not turn upside down, drop, or set on sharp protrusions.
Do not locate the unit where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water over 120 o F.
Freezing, or hot water damage voids the warranty.
Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive sun heat may cause distortion or other damage to non-
metallic parts.
The unit 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.)
The unit works on 24 volt-60 hz electrical power only. Be sure to use the included transformer and
plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properly protected by an
overcurrent device such as a circuit breaker or fuse. If transformer is replaced, use only the
authorized service, Class II, 24V 10VA transformer.
This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. For California installations the Salt
Efficiency setting must be set to “ON”.
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electrical and electronic equipment to be disposed
of according to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requirements. This direc-
tive or similar laws are in place nationally and can vary from region to region. Please refer to
your province and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment.
Water Conditioning Information
Water Conditioning
Water conditioning is the treatment of four general conditions. These are:
1. HARDNESS
2. IRON
3. ACIDITY
4. SEDIMENTS
1. HARDNESS is a term to describe the presence of calcium and magnesium minerals in water. A
chemical analysis accurately measures the amount of minerals in grain weight. For example, one
gallon of water with 5 grains per gallon (gpg) hardness has dissolved minerals, that if solidified,
about equals the size of one ordinary aspirin tablet. One gallon of water, 25 gpg hard, has a miner-
al content equal in size to 5 aspirin tablets. Water hardness varies greatly across the country. It gen-
erally contains from 3 to 100 gpg.
Hard water affects living in general. Hardness minerals combine with soap to make a soap curd.
The curd greatly reduces the cleaning action of soap. Precipitated hardness minerals form a crust
on cooking utensils, appliances, and plumbing fixtures. Even the tastes of foods are affected. A