Whirlpool central water filtration system whelj1 manual

How to install, operate

and maintain your Central

Water Filtration System

Model WHELJ1

Whirlpool Central

Water Filtration System

System tested and certified by the Water Quality

Association against CSA B483.1.

7345493 (Rev. C 6/13/17)

Manufactured and warranted by

Ecodyne Water Systems

1890 Woodlane Drive

Woodbury, MN 55125

If you have any questions or concerns when

installing, operating or maintaining your Central

Water Filtration System, call our toll free number:

1-866-986-3223

or visit whirlpoolwatersolutions.com

When you call, please be prepared to provide

the model and serial number of your product,

located on the rating decal on back of the cover.

Installation and Operation Manual

Do not return unit to store

System tested and certified by NSF International

against NSF/ANSI Standard 42

for the reduction of chlorine taste and odor,

and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.

Summary of content (24 pages)

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    Model WHELJ1 Whirlpool Central Water Filtration System How to install, operate and maintain your Central Water Filtration System Do not return unit to store If you have any questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your Central Water Filtration System, call our toll free number: or visit 1-866-986-3223 whirlpoolwatersolutions.com When you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number of your product, located on the rating decal on back of the cover.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Specifications & Performance Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Central Water Filtration System Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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    Specifications & Performance Claims This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of chlorine taste and odor. The concentration of the indicated substance in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42. While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance of the system may vary based on local water conditions.

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    Central Water Filtration System Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

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    Inspect Shipment Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials. To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use them. The parts required to assemble and install the Central Water Filtration System are included with the unit. Thoroughly check the Central Water Filtration System for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton.

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    Installation Requirements LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Consider the following when selecting an installation location for the Central Water Filtration System. tub, sump, standpipe, or other options (check your local codes). See "Air Gap Requirements" and "Valve Drain Requirements" sections. If a drain is not available, it is still possible to operate the Central Water Filtration System in a manual Clean Rinse mode. See “Operating in Manual Clean Rinse Mode.

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    PLUMBING CODES Installation Requirements 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. Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, a rigid valve drain run must be used. Purchase a compression fitting (1/4 NPT x 1/2 in.

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    Installation Requirements 3 VALVE BYPASS Electrical Shock Hazard Prior to installation on metallic plumbing, securely install two grounding clamps and a #4 copper wire per installation instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.

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    Installation Instructions TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY LEVEL IF NECESSARY 1. Close the main water supply valve, near the well pump or water meter. 2. Open all faucets to drain water from the house pipes. NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the water heater, as damage to the water heater elements could result. MOVE THE CENTRAL WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM INTO PLACE Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install Central Water Filtration System.

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    Installation Instructions COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING 1. Loosely assemble any pipe and fittings needed from the main water supply to the inlet and outlet ports of the Central Water Filtration System valve. IMPORTANT: = Be sure to fit, align and support all plumbing to prevent putting stress on the Central Water Filtration System valve inlet and outlet. Undue stress from misaligned or unsupported plumbing may cause damage to the valve.

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    Installation Instructions INSTALL VALVE DRAIN HOSE SINGLE BYPASS VALVE 1. Measure, cut to needed length and connect the 3/8" drain line (provided) to the Central Water Filtration System valve drain fitting (See Figure 11). Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place. Drain Line Connection NOTE: If codes require a rigid drain line see “Valve Drain requirements" section. 2. Run the drain hose or copper tubing to the floor drain. Secure drain hose.

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    Programming the Central Water Filtration System Display UP button DOWN button PROGRAM button CLEAN button FIG. 12 SET TIME OF DAY When the power supply is plugged into the electrical outlet, a model code and a test number (example: J2.0), begin to flash in the faceplate display. Then, 12:00 PM and the words “PRESENT TIME" begin to flash. If the words “PRESENT TIME" do not show in the display, press the PROGRAM button until they do. 1. Press the r UP or s DOWN buttons to set the present time.

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    IMPORTANT: Start Up Procedure Run the start up cycle immediately after completing installation, before using any water in the home. During the start up cycle: Throughout the start up cycle you will hear the valve changing position and notice the flow of water to drain starting and stopping. The start up cycle will take approximately 20 minutes. Avoid using water during this time. Do not set the time of day or press other buttons during the start up cycle, as this will interrupt the start up cycle.

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    Customizing Features / Options START A CLEAN RINSE CYCLE SET LENGTH OF CLEAN RINSE To manually start a Clean Rinse cycle, press and hold the CLEAN button for a few seconds, until “RECHARGE NOW” flashes in the display. By default the Central Water Filtration System’s Clean Rinse cycle will consist of a 2 minute backwash followed by a 1 minute fast rinse. This should be sufficient for most applications.

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    Customizing Features / Options OPERATING IN MANUAL CLEAN RINSE MODE RE-ENABLING AUTOMATIC CLEAN RINSE Clean Rinse cycles will run automatically, unless the automatic Clean Rinse function has been disabled. If this function has been disabled, it will be necessary to manually initiate any Clean Rinse cycles. It is recommended that a Clean Rinse cycle should be run at least once each month, or more frequently if necessary.

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    Care of Your Central Water Filtration System VACATIONS AND EXTENDED PERIODS OF NO WATER USE PROTECT THE CENTRAL WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM FROM FREEZING If the Central Water Filtration System is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage.

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    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE Water has black or gray color (NEW SYSTEM) Start up procedure has not been completed Low water pressure at house faucets (NOT A NEW SYSTEM) Normal abrasion of filtration media Sediment filter screen is clogged Filtration media pores are blocked Water has objectionable taste and/or odor No water flow to drain during Clean Rinse cycle Clean Rinse cycle does not run automatically Clean Rinse cycle does not run at the programmed time of day Steady beeping from electronic

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    Troubleshooting Procedure for removing error code from display: 1. Unplug power supply from electrical outlet. 2. Correct problem. 3. Plug power supply back in. 4. Wait 8 minutes. The error code will return if the problem was not corrected.

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    Troubleshooting CLEANING THE SEDIMENT FILTER SCREEN This procedure is not required if the Central Water Filtration System is operating normally. It should be performed only if a problem with low water pressure at household faucets is encountered, as detailed in the troubleshooting table on Page 17. FIG. 26 1. Press and hold the CLEAN button for a few seconds, until “RECHARGE NOW” begins to flash in the display. REMOVING VALVE ASSEMBLY 2.

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    Central Water Filtration System Exploded View 13 21 19 14 22 70 71 15 72 Valve Assembly See Pages 22 & 23 for parts 23 16 72 1 17 5 2 4 3 6 7 18 8 9 10 11 12 20 20

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    Central Water Filtration System Parts List Key No. Part No. ¢ 7290876 1 á – 2 3 7112963 á 7077870 6 7105047 – 7 8 9 10 11 12 7265025 7331177 á Ù 17 7290101 20 21 22 23 ¢ Filter Screen Repl. Bottom Distributor Tank Neck Clamp Kit (includes 2 ea. of Key Nos. 7 & 8) Retainer Clip (2 req.) Filter Sand, 5 lbs. Ù 7336915 19 Top Distributor Activated Carbon, 10 lbs. Ù 15 18 O-Ring, 2-3/4” x 3” Mineral Tank, 8” x 25” Ù 7290402 16 O-Ring, 2-7/8” x 3-1/4” Clamp Section (2 req.

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    Valve Assembly Exploded View 50 51 53 52 55 54 78 56 57 77 59 60 61 58 66 67 70 62 63 64 74 68 65 76 69 75 72 Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View 73 22 71

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    Valve Parts List Key No. 50 Part No. 7338111 Screw, #6-19 x 1-3/8” (2 req.) 7337474 Motor Mount 51 7281291 53 7284964 52 54 – 55 56 57 58 59 7030713 7331274 á á á á á – 7129716 61 á 60 62 63 64 65 á á á á á 66 7082087 – 7342665 67 68 69 Description 7199232 á á Motor Cam & Gear Switch Drain Hose Adaptor Kit (incl. Key Nos. 55-59) Clip, Drain Hose Clamp Adaptor, Drain Hose O-Ring, 5/8” x 13/16” Flow Plug, 3.4 gpm Seal Kit (includes Key Nos.

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    CENTRAL WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM WARRANTY Warrantor: Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that: One Year Full Warranty: ● For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, all parts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions.