Product Overview
The Ecosoft 3-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System provides high-capacity, tankless drinking water filtration, ensuring clean and healthy water for your home. This system is designed to significantly improve water quality by reducing various contaminants and improving taste.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Filtration: Makes water softer, removes organochlorine and mechanical components, and lowers levels of manganese and iron.
- Limescale Prevention: Reduces water-hardening salts and concentration of heavy and non-ferrous metals, preventing limescale formation in appliances.
- BPA-Free Construction: High-quality plastic ensures safety for everyday use.
- Delicious Water On Demand: Delivers pure water suitable for both drinking and cooking, enhancing the taste of beverages and dishes.
- Modern Design: Includes a gorgeous modern faucet to complement your kitchen aesthetics.
- Easy Maintenance: Cartridges typically require replacement every 6 months, with pressure gauges to monitor performance.
This image displays the complete Ecosoft 3-Stage water filter system, featuring three blue filter housings mounted on a white bracket, alongside a sleek chrome kitchen faucet. The system is designed for under-sink installation.
Package Contents
Before beginning installation, please verify that all components listed below are present in your package:
- Filter unit with three filter housings
- Kitchen Faucet
- Sediment Filter (PP5)
- Ecomix D Filter
- CTO Carbon Block Filter
- 2 Colored Tubes (Red and Blue)
- Feed Water Valve
- 1/2" Feed Adapter
- Teflon Tape
- Service Wrench
- Locking Clips
- Installation Manual
This video provides a visual guide to the installation process and shows the components included in the box. Specifically, it highlights the filter unit, faucet, and various connection parts, ensuring you have everything needed for setup.
Setup and Installation
Follow these steps carefully to install your Ecosoft 3-Stage Water Filtration System. It is recommended to watch the provided installation video for visual guidance.
Installation Steps:
- Prepare the Installation Area:
Ensure you have enough space under your sink for the filter unit. Turn off the cold water supply to your sink and relieve pressure by opening the cold water faucet.
- Install the Faucet:
Choose a suitable location on your sink or countertop for the dedicated filtered water faucet. Drill a 1/2-inch hole if one is not already available. Secure the faucet using the provided washers and nuts. Ensure a tight seal to prevent leaks.
Figure 2: The stylish chrome faucet included with the system. This image shows the sleek, modern design of the chrome faucet, integrated into a kitchen sink setup, with water flowing into a glass, emphasizing its aesthetic appeal and functionality.
- Mount the Filter Unit:
Select a convenient location under the sink to mount the filter bracket. Use appropriate screws to secure the bracket to the cabinet wall, ensuring it is level and stable.
- Install Filter Cartridges:
Unscrew the filter housings from the main unit. Remove the protective wrapping from each filter cartridge (Sediment, Ecomix D, CTO Carbon Block). Insert each cartridge into its corresponding housing, ensuring proper orientation. Screw the housings back onto the unit using the service wrench, tightening them securely but do not overtighten.
Figure 3: Cutaway view showing the internal structure of the three filter stages. This image provides a detailed cutaway view of the three filter stages, illustrating the Granulated Activated Coconut Shell Carbon Filter, Granular Activated Carbon Filter, and Sediment Filter 1-Micron, highlighting their internal components.
Figure 4: Individual filter cartridges: GAC, CTO10, and PP1. This image showcases the three individual filter cartridges: GAC (Granular Activated Carbon), CTO10 (Granular Activated Coconut Shell Carbon Filter), and PP1 (Sediment PP 1-micron filter), detailing their specific functions in water purification.
- Connect Water Lines:
Use the provided colored tubes to connect the filter unit to your cold water supply and to the filtered water faucet. The red tube typically connects the cold water supply to the filter inlet, and the blue tube connects the filter outlet to the faucet. Use the 1/2" feed adapter and feed water valve to tap into your cold water line. Apply Teflon tape to threaded connections to prevent leaks.
Figure 5: Diagram showing typical under-sink installation and contaminant removal. This diagram illustrates the typical under-sink installation of the water filtration system, showing the connections to the water supply and faucet. It also visually represents the removal of various contaminants like Zinc, Cadmium, Chlorine, Copper, Mercury, and Lead.
- Flush the System:
Once all connections are secure, slowly turn on the cold water supply. Check for any leaks. Open the filtered water faucet and allow water to run for at least 10-15 minutes to flush out any carbon fines and air from the system. The water may appear cloudy initially; this is normal and will clear up.
This segment of the video demonstrates the simple installation and cartridge replacement process, showing how to connect the tubes and secure the filter housings.
Operating Instructions
Once installed and flushed, your Ecosoft 3-Stage Water Filtration System is ready for use. Simply open the dedicated filtered water faucet to dispense clean, great-tasting water.
- The system provides an unlimited source of drinking water 24/7.
- It produces approximately 1 liter per minute of delicious water.
- You will be able to purify cold tap water and remove contaminants effectively.
This video segment demonstrates the ease of obtaining pure, spring-tasting water directly from the faucet, highlighting the system's efficiency in producing 1 liter per minute.
This image visually represents the benefit of having a continuous supply of quality, fresh, and safe water directly in your home, showcasing several glass bottles filled with clear water, ready for consumption.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance ensures the optimal performance and longevity of your Ecosoft water filtration system. The primary maintenance task is replacing the filter cartridges.
Filter Replacement:
It is recommended to replace the filter cartridges approximately once every 6 months. The exact frequency may vary depending on your water quality and usage. You can monitor the pressure using pressure gauges (if installed); a drop in pressure indicates it's time to change the cartridges.
- 1st Stage (Sediment Filter - PP5): Reduces rust, sand, scale, and other insoluble compounds.
- 2nd Stage (Ecomix D Filter): Reduces hardness, chlorine, and levels of toxic heavy metals (lead and copper).
- 3rd Stage (CTO Carbon Filter): Reduces content of chlorination by-products, unpleasant taste, and odor.
This video segment explains how the filter works, detailing the purification process through each of the three stages and illustrating the function of each filter type (sediment, Ecomix D, and CTO carbon).
This image visually demonstrates the effectiveness of the filter by showing a "Before" and "After" comparison of a used filter cartridge, highlighting the accumulated impurities removed from the water.
When purchasing the 3-stage filter, do not forget to order an additional set of replacement filters to ensure continuous clean water supply.
This video segment displays the different types of replacement filters available (PP5, Ecomix D, Carbon block) and reminds users to purchase additional sets for future maintenance.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with your Ecosoft 3-Stage Water Filtration System, please refer to the common problems and solutions below:
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Low Water Flow | Clogged filters, kinked water line, low incoming water pressure. | Check and replace filters if due. Ensure water lines are not kinked. Verify adequate household water pressure. |
| Unpleasant Taste or Odor | Expired or saturated carbon filter, new system not fully flushed. | Flush the system for longer (15-20 minutes). Replace the CTO Carbon Filter if it's been more than 6 months. |
| Water Leaks | Loose connections, damaged O-rings, cracked housing. | Tighten all connections. Check O-rings for proper seating and damage; replace if necessary. If housing is cracked, contact customer support. |
| Cloudy Water | Air in the system, carbon fines from new filters. | This is normal for new installations. Continue flushing the system until water runs clear. |
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ecosoft |
| Model Name | fmv3ecous2 |
| Installation Type | Under Sink |
| Purification Method | Carbon Block, Ecomix D, Sediment |
| Power Source | Manual Operation |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 100 Degrees Fahrenheit (38°C) |
| Package Dimensions | 16.22 x 15.47 x 6.69 inches |
| Item Weight | 9.35 Pounds |
| Special Feature | Durable |
| UPC | 711841629113 |
Warranty and Support
For warranty information, technical support, or any inquiries regarding your Ecosoft 3-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System, please contact Ecosoft customer service directly. Refer to the contact details provided in your product packaging or visit the official Ecosoft website.
You can also visit the Ecosoft Store on Amazon for more information and to purchase replacement filters.
